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Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
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Pimp my Snow Blower
Original Message Jul 14, 2005 9:03 am

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Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 9, 2005
Points: 341

Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #20 Jul 20, 2005 11:38 am

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newjerseybt

You want it done right?...You better learn how to do it yourself!

Ariens 1128DLE
Ariens 8526LE
Honda HRC216
Bosch 3221L
Craftsman DYT4000
Stihl FS90R

Location: Honesdale, PA
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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #21 Jul 20, 2005 2:56 pm

Decades ago, car enamel did not "set up" and harden quick unless is was baked which was why you could not use polishing compound on it for quite a while. That is why we used lacquer for a high gloss shine. The lacquer finish was like a mirror but would chip very easily. Lacquer also required a week of drying time to ensure the pink polishing compund we used would not become permanently part of a white paint finish and have a pink tint.

We used to "tap" on a hidden area of the finish with our fingernail to see if it left an indent. If it did, we knew not to try to polish it else tha paint job would be ruined.

jubol

Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 2, 2003
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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #22 Jul 20, 2005 3:05 pm

GM,

Your engine photos are like comparing the old Patton tank to the Abrahms!!

What a difference!!!

Fred

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000

Marshall

As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #23 Jul 20, 2005 5:29 pm

Absolutely beautiful! You should be proud!

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #24 Jul 20, 2005 7:20 pm

Not sure, I just walk by when I'm coming in the door and there are 5 gallon buckets of implement paint sitting there. Those engines look the same, but so very different.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

lbguy

Joined: Jul 28, 2005
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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #25 Jul 29, 2005 10:48 am

I put the same engine on my Ariens 4HP.

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lbguy

Joined: Jul 28, 2005
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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #26 Jul 29, 2005 10:50 am

Try again

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Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 9, 2005
Points: 341

Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #27 Jul 29, 2005 10:56 am

Here ya go!

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lbguy

Joined: Jul 28, 2005
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Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #28 Jul 29, 2005 11:02 am

Thanks Garandman, having trouble loading pics.

The new B&S Snow Intek is quieter than the old Tec and considerly more powerful. The headlight is the $9.99 rubber coated item from AutoZone. My only mod at this point would be to put on bigger wheels and tires but I don't know what would fit. Being only 20" wide, its a nice little compact unit that throws between 40 and 50 feet.

Dantheman

Location: Orange County, N.Y.
Joined: Jan 20, 2003
Points: 561

Re: Pimp my Snow Blower
Reply #29 Jul 29, 2005 11:11 am

Garandman,

She looks great...You've got the best of both worlds- old and new.

Heavy duty old time steel and construction and a modern, powerful OHV engine.

Now if you could just mount a rack to hold an M-1 Garand in case you see a deer or are attacked by Nazi's while blowing...you'll be all set.

This winter you'll have to post some pictures of the blower in action.

Dan

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