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Originally Posted by Bamafan
In one of my earlier post I talked about wanting to save the original bolts that came off the tractor. I was really impressed that most were stamped with the IH logo. So after some research I built a zinc plating tank. It works really well. Through trial and error I got the process down. Its quite easy, just time consuming. The bolts have to be de-rusted, I did this soaking them in vinegar, then wire brushing them on a bench grinder. And before putting in the tank a good cleaning with a degreaser. A couple of pics to show it happened.
After vinegar soak.
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I didn't take a pic after wire brushing, I forgot 
But here they after plating, I'm pleased.
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Very Nice Larry! I think the re plated IH bolts are a nice touch!
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Jay
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Cub Farmall, Super A Farmall, Original, (2)70's, 72, 100, 102, 123, 105, 125, 127, 108, 128, 1450, (3)782's, Yellow 982, 1782, "Sam's" 2182, M Farmall and a #7 trailer
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