[ckjakline]

Picked up this diamond in the rough patio maybe 5 years ago. After losing my dad last year I decided I wanted to work on this sooner than later. I don’t have a correct usable patio hood or seat. I’m not paying those insane prices for them either. My dad and I came up with an idea for a what should have been color scheme. It’ll be an interesting process to see how it turns out.

 

[MiniHomesteader]

Looks like a good project to me! I’m along for the ride

 

[johndeereelfman]

You certainly have your work cutout for you Craig. However, I know you well enough that you'll restore it right down to every last detail.

 

[Chaser]

Sweet, cant wait to see it as it progresses.

 

[Kster526]

Looks like a good project glad your letting us follow along

 

[Andy]

Nice!!

 

[ckjakline]

Finally got some parts to the sandblaster. Picked them up last night. Gave them a coat of primer tonight.

 

[Kster526]

LOOKS A WHOLE LOT BETTER ALREADY

 

[MiniHomesteader]

Nice! Looks like it was worth the wait.

 

[Chaser]

Cant wait to see this project progress! You do some fine work brother.

 

[ckjakline]

LOOKS A WHOLE LOT BETTER ALREADY

thats what i thought as well.

 

[backwoods]

looking good

 

[johndeereelfman]

Just doing a follow Craig. I know you have a lot on your plate lately but wanted to see if you had any updates on this tractor?

 

[Kster526]

If anyone has a line on a patio think I’d like to find one
Without having to spend an arm and a leg.
Always liked them and think I can squeeze one more in!!!

 

[ckjakline]

Just doing a follow Craig. I know you have a lot on your plate lately but wanted to see if you had any updates on this tractor?

I do Troy but not sure if i want to post as i go or wait until the end. Its going to be a lot different

 

[MiniHomesteader]

Ok, Mr Suspense…

 

[ckjakline]

Been a while since I posted anything on my restoration progress. I had a fairly big issue while working on this. I’m guessing it was due to COVID. Not positive but it’s my guess. I couldn’t get the paint. They were out of stock. I waited like 4 months. Still out of stock. They didn’t know when it would be coming in. So I switched to another brand. I’m actually very impressed with what I switched to. I was using Tallmans and switched to majic. Tractor supply sells it. It sprays nice and leaves a real smooth and glossy finish. Not much wet sanding required.

 

[ckjakline]

Yesterday I ventured into uncharted territory for me. I opened up the transmission. I bought a seal and gasket kit, detent balls and springs. I originally was going to use the patio transmission but ran into an issue with the brake drum set screw. It split on me. I tried drilling it out. Didn’t do so hot, even with a carbide bit. Don’t know what these screws were made of but wow.Usually the carbide take care of it.So I grabbed the rear out of my parts tractor and opened that one up.I made a little stand out of some skid runners that I took apart for another project so I didn’t have to work off the floor. It worked out very well.

 

[Chaser]

I like that stand Craig. I was working on a transaxle a couple winters ago, just using boards on saw horses. Didnt end up so well. One board slipped, transaxle dropped straight down onto my foot, spewing gears and parts all over the garage. Not a fun time!

 

[Kster526]

Worked on one and got my skin pinched in between the cases after I finally got them together
.That looks like perfect working height.