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RalphS


There's a reason for more than one snowblower.
Because.
1974 Ariens 824 SnoThro
197? Ariens ST270 SnoThro
1988 Ariens ST824 SnoThro
196? REO Snowblower
1960 Ariens SnoThro
1964 Ariens SnoThro


Location: MA
Joined: Dec 21, 2004
Points: 70

Ariens Orange Paint?
Original Message   Feb 16, 2005 8:11 am
Before I finally get around to putting my 1988 ST824 project back together (just in time for Spring), I need to repaint the auger housing (I have one of the Ariens SnoThros that have the paint peeling off in sheets).  I figure that with all the work I have put into it, it might as well look good.  Has anyone found a suitable (similar color to Ariens orange) paint?  The previous owner used what appears to be a flat fluorescent orange marker paint.  As you might expect, it doesn't really match at all- it looks pretty bad. 

I will probably bring the housing over to my dad's house and use a few pounds of black beauty to get the housing clean.  It's sad to see how poor the paint was on a few year's models.  My 1974 still has great looking paint. 

Any suggestions/ recommendations as to what steps (prep, primer, etc)  to take to ensure the best paint "performance"?

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

Ralph

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itzbinnice


Joined: Nov 1, 2002
Points: 85

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #12   Feb 17, 2005 10:52 am
OK guys here goes, I hope things don't get screwed up. In case it does you can go to this link and view the 4 picture gallery. Click on the pic to enlarge it for a more detailed view. Below I'll describe the pics.

http://img144.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=oldaugergear7mv.jpg&cols=4

Sideview: Shows the paint job, the inside of the bucket and augers were painted, outside of bucket to the point where the impeller housing meets the frame. I did not need to paint the chute assembly, as you can see it's an excellent color match. Also if you notice on the top I made a cleanout pole that is attached with spring brackets to the existing holes that were drilled in the auger housing. I used  aluminum tubing from a squeege mop my wife was throwing out that a 3/4" dowl was inserted and pinned for strength, the tip is made of plastic that I scavenged from the mop, rubberized handle also from mop. For a personal touch I applied the two skull head decals on the sides, wanted snow flakes but couldn't find any.

Auger View: Shows the inside of the bucket with paint job to augers and bucket.

Custom Headlight: Bought this in Lowes for 10.00, completely water tight. It was a 110 volt exterior light that I gutted the inside and inserted a 12 volt automotive socket and put an 18 watt automotive bulb in. Also put a toggle switch in that's mounted under the light and painetd the positions green for on and rd for off so my sorry eyes can see it.

Old Auger Gear: That's what the gear looked like when I opened the case, doesn't even resemble a gear. That's what happens when your augers are frozen or some sorry a$$ individual puts nails as a substitute for shear pins. That is exactly what the previous owner did to this machine that cost me unnecessary money an extensive labor.

Edited:  My apologies,  looks like I failed at posting the pics here, I need to do more reading before I attempt again. You can still view at the link I posted.

This message was modified Feb 17, 2005 by itzbinnice
jubol


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Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #13   Feb 17, 2005 11:16 am
  Bill,

            IT LOOKS NEWWWWWWW !!!! !  !   !    !  Great job!

                                                                 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


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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #14   Feb 17, 2005 11:58 am
  THE FLAMING SKULL!

LOOKS GREAT MAN.

itzbinnice


Joined: Nov 1, 2002
Points: 85

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #15   Feb 17, 2005 12:04 pm
Fred- Marshall

Thanks for the compliments, just sorry you had to go to the link to view. I'll attempt to learn the process of posting pics properly with a commentary over each picture for ease of viewing. I see my friend Marty knows how to do it, he's my idol, when I grow up I want to be just like him.

Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #16   Feb 17, 2005 12:13 pm
Bill,

Sweet looking Ariens and I love the custom headlite  If the outside housing ever needs painting, you can try your hand at air brushing that cool flaming skull on there and sealing it in clear.  Again, great job

Richie
itzbinnice


Joined: Nov 1, 2002
Points: 85

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #17   Feb 17, 2005 1:17 pm
Richie wrote:
Bill,

Sweet looking Ariens and I love the custom headlite  If the outside housing ever needs painting, you can try your hand at air brushing that cool flaming skull on there and sealing it in clear.  Again, great job


Richie

Thank you, doubt the headlight will ever need repainting, It's made for exterior use with a baked on finish, Besides the unit is stored inside and upon completion after every use  I put the quatz heater next to it to dry it, then towell dry it and spray with silicone spray. The wife thinks I'm sick and in need of medication, she calls me Felix Unger. As far as air bruhing that's a talent I don't have, can't even draw a straight line.

Regards

Will

RalphS


There's a reason for more than one snowblower.
Because.
1974 Ariens 824 SnoThro
197? Ariens ST270 SnoThro
1988 Ariens ST824 SnoThro
196? REO Snowblower
1960 Ariens SnoThro
1964 Ariens SnoThro


Location: MA
Joined: Dec 21, 2004
Points: 70

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #18   Feb 17, 2005 2:14 pm
Will-

You did a great job.  Did you prime the auger housing before painting orange?  Makes me want to get mine back together ASAP.  Unfortunately, I'll be gone for a week (missing a storm, too- see my post), so more important things have to be taken care of first.  Maybe I'll post pictures of the sheared pins I found when I get back.  I'm still amazed they sheared. 

My project has a sticker that says "this engine has provisions for electric starter and alternator/headlight", so I hope there is that 12v power wire in there somewhere- it would be nice to have that headlight when it is dark.  It already has the 120v starter installed. 

Ralph

itzbinnice


Joined: Nov 1, 2002
Points: 85

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #19   Feb 17, 2005 2:38 pm
Ralph,

I primed the inside of the auger housing only, the outside was in better shape so I just used fine steel wool, then PrepAll, and finally alcohol before painting.

As far as the starter goes mine didn't have one but did have provisions for the alternator\starter as your does. I bought a brand new one on Ebay that is the latest model (the one with red button) for 77.00, works great. The engine already had an alternator, check for a two wire plastic connector right above the right tire (passenger side), it should be exiting the shroud there if one exists. One of the wires shoul be fastened to a ground screw there. I'll go read your post now.

Regards

Will

ChrisS


Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.


Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #20   Feb 17, 2005 9:43 pm
Here ya go....

And may I say nice job!....

C

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy.  Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin.  Tough as it is ugly.
Majorxlr8n


Location: Freehold NJ
Joined: Aug 6, 2003
Points: 1092

Re: Ariens Orange Paint?
Reply #21   Feb 17, 2005 11:51 pm
Will - That baby looks AWESOME!!!  I would like for you to come down to NJ to finish painting my Sears & don't forget to bring some of those "skull" decals with ya! NICE JOB MY FRIEND! Email me if you need some help with pic posting...

Guys - Will is a sticker for detail & his workmanship truely SHINES!!

Marty

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