Holy cow!
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!
M.
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