Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

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

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

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

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

NICE JOB!!

Nice job, inspiring me to get mine finished.