[Merk]

by RPalmer
Any updates you been holding out on?

Sorry for the delay....It's been a little crazy around here.

by WALTER
Merk.

Thanks for all the pictures, and the step by step tear down, and the reassembly.

Can't wait to see finished cub.

What you have posted really helps everbody.

It shows us that we all can do the same with our cubs.

Walter

Thanks Walter!!

by Mountain Heritage
Great play by play Merk! I agree, like most have already commented....the pictures your including for most every step....EXCELLENT reference! You could damn near write a quick reference manual for restoration tips on this tractor....defianately can't wait to see the end product. Yes, the pop bottle idea for holding the rim up for painting.....sweet! That's using your head for more than a hat rack!
Just wondering....how do you manage to get the new tires re-mounted without scraping off all the fresh paint? Do you take the rims to get paint baked on (or does that even make it tougher to withstand harsh dings and scratches??). I know the guys with the tire machines will do a decent job....but will the tires fit on a regular tire machine? Do they have paddend ends or something for "special" occasions?

Hope when the time comes that I need to restor a Cub, or an IH (red one), mine turns out as good as yours!

Thanks for the coments!!!
I have a great tire dealer that is carefull when they install tires. Sometimes I have to do a a little touch up.....It's part of the process. My "bake on" process is taking freshly painted parts and leave them sit a few days in my cargo trailer. The temps are usually around 90 degrees inside the trailer.