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10-08-2012, 12:42 AM
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Low-Tech Restore of 1440 Complete
As promised, attached are shots of my 2-month finished project, a restored 1994 1440 with 690hrs. and a new 42" deck. I needed a machine with a beefy tranny that could haul firewood. As a visitor for some months learning from you all before joining, I decided that with the iron from years past no longer made, reclaiming an 18-year old machine just seemed the way to go. Engine was strong with no issues other than battling rust, regular maintenance items and cleaning/detailing. I went the low tech route hand sanding with emery cloth, cans of engine degreaser, Prep-Sol everything and Majic Rattleball cans from Tractor Supply in IH Ivory and CC Yellow. I finished blended with a polisher. Machine waxed with McGuire's Cleaner Wax. (upside of the crazy plastic hood/grill/panels is that you can eliminate all the stains and scratches with the right products as they're molded in color and make them look brand new). I wonder why CC never primed their products...some paint came off in sheets down to metal. (And why so many different CC yellows?)
Thanks to Maple Hunter, Patton Acres and Smith Equipment for having the replacement parts. I tried to bring the machine back to stock as much as possible with the exception of the IH decal on the back of the seat (my homage to them) by reviewing every possible 1440 photo available on the web and old brochures. If something's amiss, let me know. You've all been good mentors to me and for that I say - much thanks. It's now time for the Yellow Bull to git to work. ccguy 
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10-08-2012, 05:52 PM
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Low-Tech Restore of 1440 Complete
Hi Cubcrazy/jsoluna/Sam Mac/Methos/Oak/ACecil:
Thanks for the complements, I'm sad that the project is over...it was a lot of fun because you never know how it's going to turn out. What's not to love about these machines, big, stout, heavy...there is nothing else like them anymore. The worse shape that they are in, the more they seem to cry out to be saved. I have to admit, I didn't realize that some parts were no longer made which adds to the gambit of it all. I'm using the machine on a weekly basis but always leery of breaking a non-replaceable plastic part or something. Working these old machines is definitely one of life's joys and makes you part of their history. ccguy
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Looks amazing, thanks for the pics! Glad it's gonna get to see many more hours of service.
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