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manjestic

Location: North Shore, MA
Joined: Oct 31, 2011
Points: 87

Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Original Message Jan 8, 2012 10:59 pm

Here are some pictures of the project. Focused on the blower housing as there was some significant surface rust inside. Tractor paint is very good for a 19-ish year-old machine. Added an amber light as it came with an 18-watt alternator. Painted the flywheel housing and muffler, as they were rusty too. I hope I don't regret not treating the rust with a neutralizer before painting. I sanded, primed, painted two coats, and a clear coat. I didn't completely repaint the exterior, only spot areas. It came out very well, I think.

In an effort to dare Mother Nature to make it snow, I'm going to start work on the tractor, replacing some worn parts...see a different thread.

http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/discussions/62697-0-1.html

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Shryp

Location: Cleveland, OH
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
Points: 532

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #1 Jan 9, 2012 4:44 am

Looks great!

aa335

Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #2 Jan 9, 2012 11:34 am

The bucket looks great. I really enjoy seeing 20+ years old snowblowers restored to near showroom conditions, even better when they are repowered with modern OHV engines making more power.

I hope you had adequate ventilation when painting in the basement. :)

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blomberg91

Location: Talkeetna, Alaska
Joined: Nov 22, 2011
Points: 9

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #3 Jan 9, 2012 11:43 am

Nice work! Great to see that machine taking on a sweet second life.

trouts2

Location: Marlboro MA
Joined: Dec 8, 2007
Points: 1328

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #4 Jan 9, 2012 11:48 am

An excellent model to put the time and effort into. Great job.

FrankMA

Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #5 Jan 9, 2012 12:10 pm

Looks like it's ready for the showroom floor - great job!

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carlb

Joined: Nov 16, 2010
Points: 279

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #6 Jan 9, 2012 1:37 pm

great looking machine well worth restoring, nothing like old iron.

manjestic

Location: North Shore, MA
Joined: Oct 31, 2011
Points: 87

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #7 Jan 9, 2012 2:05 pm

Grazie mille! What's the verdict, having not neutralized the rust prior?

RedOctobyr

Location: Lowell area, MA
Joined: Nov 5, 2011
Points: 282

Re: Ariens ST824 (924082) Housing Repaint
Reply #8 Jan 9, 2012 2:17 pm

Beautiful job, manjestic! It looks great. It'll be a shame to have to put it to work