Dave's 1650 Project

[Yamaguy]

Originally Posted by CC1650Dave

My idea is based on my theme of mixing the old and the new.

I like the black and Cub yellow of the new Yanmar cubs, and the idea of making a 1650 fit the modern SCUT category.

I think that as long as you keep some combo of Cub colors (White,yellow,red,black, ect) that it will look good. IMHO when you start to go into the Teal, orange, and purple range that things start to look odd.

My favorite non standard IH color scheme is Squatch's 1872 http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=7382

[CC1650Dave]

OK, here's a preview of some of the combinations I've tried:

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#5


#6

[CC1650Dave]

I'm leaning toward #5 or #6. I'm pretty sure the deck will be black in any scheme.

Here's the original photo Bryan supplied me of his sweet 1450 (Thanks Bryan!)



I'm thinking I'll write a tutorial on this so if anyone's interested, they can try out different schemes on their tractor. Now that I've figured it out, it's not that hard.

[Methos]

Dave looking good! Here's what I would suggest.

The black International gets lost in all the black on the hood. Try going back to the white lettering to make them pop.

The black strip under the hood needs to change to white or yellow. That area is sunken in and black makes it look deeper then what it really is.

White hood but keep your black decals with white lettering for the International.

Just some thoughts.

[Methos]

I also agree that's one sweet 1450!

[Oak]

Dave, just my . It's your tractor, paint it any color you like but, with all the meticulous work you have done I would go original on the colors. You have done a great job and this has been an excellent post. Keep up the great work and be proud of your 1650.

[ACecil]

Originally Posted by Oak

Dave, just my . It's your tractor, paint it any color you like but, with all the meticulous work you have done I would go original on the colors. You have done a great job and this has been an excellent post. Keep up the great work and be proud of your 1650.

Well said! Can't wait to see it finished!

[scgtguy]

Hey is that the new Caterpillar garden tractor ? .... hey...wait ..... someone stole my 1450 and repainted it !


Quick call the garden tractor police!


Looks good Dave , my vote is for the wheels to be yellow. Can't wait to see it.


B.

[Sugarmaker]

Dave,
The yellow and black does have a CAT theme. But it is a completely differrent look. What would it look like if some or all of the black was white?
As I paint my project 147 red. I keep asking myself if after all this work maybe I should have kept it original colors too? Your tractor will look great in what ever paint theme you use.
But that is a very sweet looking 1450 that you used as a model.
I do know where there is one of those nearby too. Humm?
I assume the 1450 has hydraulic lift for attachments is that correct? No power sterring?
Regards,
Chris

[ACecil]

Chris, you are correct. The 1450 has hydraulic lift, but no power steering.