The story and transformation of "Pinkie" the 1963 70

[mfrade]

The new pics show off the Lilac. Well done.

 

[JPrattico]

Mike, I'm using a different device with a seemingly better camera. I noticed too how much better the color turns out in these pictures.

Much of this project was done at night. Such as tonight I was out late working on it and am now typing this at 2:35 in the morning. But tonight I did my last touch up paint, finally uncovered the tires. I ran the engine for a while and then re torqued the head bolts. Finally, I applied the air cleaner decal to the filter cover.

 

[mfrade]

Yes, it shows up so much more. Nicely done. Not my cup of tea but it isn't meant to please me. Hope you can enjoy it for years to come.

 

[-CӞ]

Mike, I'm using a different device with a seemingly better camera. I noticed too how much better the color turns out in these pictures.

Much of this project was done at night. Such as tonight I was out late working on it and am now typing this at 2:35 in the morning. But tonight I did my last touch up paint, finally uncovered the tires. I ran the engine for a while and then re torqued the head bolts. Finally, I applied the air cleaner decal to the filter cover.
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she’s a beaut!

 

[kharvey]

Just wondering why you didn't clean up the engine with all the other work you put in?

 

[dfrisk]

While that maybe isn't a color I would chose, I can tell by the gloss on the surface of the tractor you did an excellent job prepping for the paint. And how many yellow & white Cub Cadets must there be? COUPLE hundred thousand? There's probably another purple Cub out there somewhere, but I bet it doesn't look as nice as this one. GREAT JOB.

 

[JPrattico]

Just wondering why you didn't clean up the engine with all the other work you put in?

Time was not on my side with this one. I am okay with leaving it black for now. The engine I will pull back out and repaint at a later date. Also the clutch will need a teaser spring.

 

[Curt Doles]

Looking Good!

 

[tkhoffman]

Joe,
I am no expert on painting, but I can tell you what I know. The rustoleum rusty metal primer does not work with Case IH Irongard paint. I am not sure of the ingredients, (haven't looked) but just know it don't work with Irongard paint. It will wrinkle up like a prune.
On the other hand, rustoleum automotive primer will work with Irongard paint. I still use it today, but I think it is getting hard to find.

Nice story Art! That was some history there.
I agree with you, except for rattle cans being a good source for painting. Maybe I am not doing it right, but I have rarely had success with rattle cans.
Most cans I have used either spit and sputter, or don't work at all. Some do this on the start, or soon after. The can I hate the most is the one that sprays like a dream, and about half way through the can spits out a glob, messing up the whole paint job.
I do use cans for primer, but I can sand off the globs and spatter.
I use an inexpensive finish spray gun from Lowes, and it works great. If I were to use cans to paint, I would have to buy about 100 to do one tractor. Case IH Irongard in the quart works great for me, and I can put it on as thick as I want. It takes about 2-3 quarts for me to do a tractor with a "thick" paint job.

Your are talking enamel 's Lacquer. Rustoleum in a Spray Can cannot be sprayed over Rustoleum in a can. It will Orange Peel

 

[PACub100]

That looks awesome
Almost wanna see what it would look like under a blacklight

 

[JPrattico]

I realized I never finished off this thread. I was working on this machine to have it ready for the 2022 WNY gas and steam engine association's annual show. And that I did. It arrived Friday evening, and was there until Sunday afternoon. Always a lot of fun having something out at the show. During that time I got only one negative comment about the purple, and it was from someone who also happened to be a diehard Deere fan.