My first NF - a 72 - Page 3

sawdustdad · #21 02-26-2013, 08:47 AM

Making good progress on my 72. Wire brushed, primed and repainted the frame. (Still need to paint the foot rests black). cleaned up the engine, replaced the head gasket, points, static timed it, waiting on exhaust, breather parts. Rebuilt the Carb, waiting to reinstall. Cleaned up, primed and repainted all the tins and other parts. I used Red Kote on the gas tank as it was weeping from one of the seams. We'll see how that works. Decided to remove the PTO after this picture was taken, will replace the bearing and rebuild the PTO clutch.

I started this tractor with minimal repair intentions, but as I took things apart, if they are wrong or worn I can't put them back that way. Had to order a drive cup assembly (found one on ebay for $78)

. Need to replace the tie rod ends, clutch disk, etc. Next up is the hood which I haven't touched yet.

It's so easy to spend $500-$600 in parts just to get the basics fixed without even tearing into the engine. Add another $300 for tires and you've got a grand invested. And this is not even a true restoration as I see many guys doing. I don't have the patience to do that, but I have a lot of respect for those of you doing "real" restorations.

Looking at tires now, thinking 23-8.50-12 ags for the rear and 4-8 tri ribs for the front.

I need a paint booth.

Sam Mac · #22 02-26-2013, 08:53 AM

Don't feel bad on what you have in that one, I have over $3500.00 in my 2284 and that's just for the tractor and the parts.

I also need a paint booth.

Methos · #23 02-26-2013, 01:09 PM

Keep up the good work! Fix what you need to fix on it while you've got it in this shape nothing like having to do it twice.

The money will be so worth it in years of enjoyment your going to get out of it.

sawdustdad · #24 02-26-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Methos

Keep up the good work! Fix what you need to fix on it while you've got it in this shape nothing like having to do it twice.

The money will be so worth it in years of enjoyment your going to get out of it.

That's the way I'm looking at it.

ACecil · #25 02-26-2013, 02:13 PM

Looking good! Thanks for the pics.

cadzag72 · #26 02-26-2013, 09:55 PM

Looks fantastic! I'm hoping to do this with my 72 this summer. I'm going to try to ignore the repair costs, as for me it'll be like sending an old friend for a deep tissue massage and spa treatment. I'm thinking it'll be easy to justify costs since it's been in the family for so long and I know exactly how hard this old buggy has worked, and know how much it deserves it.

Alvy · #27 02-26-2013, 10:11 PM

Nice work On the 72 dad. Are you using majic CC yellow from TSC for paint?

sawdustdad · #28 02-27-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alvy

Nice work On the 72 dad. Are you using majic CC yellow from TSC for paint?

I'm using IH paint in rattle cans. The color looks off in the pictures due to the fluorescent lights in the shop. Outside, the color is different--see the pics in my signature. Same paint used on those.

johncub7172 · #29 02-27-2013, 06:28 PM

So far so good! Money can add up, and that's no lie. Hope to see the 72 around!

sawdustdad · #30 03-02-2013, 10:37 PM

Continuing to make good progress on my 72. Got most of it reassembled today. Change the rear end fluid and axle seals. Had purchased new axle end needle bearings thinking the sleeve bearings that the 72 comes with might be worn. Not so--the sleeve bearings still look barely worn, so I opted not to pull the axle tubes to put the needle bearings in.