MikeMcDigg
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Thanks JS580SL - fortunately I have an understanding wife, as that took quite a few hours.
tuney443, I can't open your link either.
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Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!
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Thanks JS580SL - fortunately I have an understanding wife, as that took quite a few hours.
tuney443, I can't open your link either.
trevor b
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nice job on 680 Mike hope. hope i can get as good a job when its time for my 580.tb
MikeMcDigg
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Thanx Trevor.
I wish a had THAT machine to start with - esp. for that amount of $$.
The ole 680 will do nicely for what I need her for though.
I wish a had THAT machine to start with - esp. for that amount of $$.
The ole 680 will do nicely for what I need her for though.
dwloop
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Mike,
That 680 looks really nice, great job!! I have to ask, did you paint it yourself?? If so how was the the prep to do? I need to paint a 580b before long....
Dave
MikeMcDigg
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yep painted her myself.
Also, new fenders were fabricated from a used 200 gallon oil-furnace tank.
The 1 tool I didn't use, but should have was a sand blaster. I spent about 1 month prepping for paint on mostly weekends and an hr. or 2 the odd evening. I bought an arm load of aerosol degreasers & a few jugs of varsol to degrease it. The prep work was done by wire wheels on grinders, some sandpaper - but mostly a turbo-jet nozzle on a 2200 p.s.i. pressure washer. That really peeled most of the loose(ish) stuff off.
I could have spent more time prepping, but the biggest pain in the butt-ocks was my decision to paint the cab a different color - ie. painted yellow inside, then blue outside - then the rest of tractor yellow. Despite many hours masking, I spent a phenomenal amount of time fixing up overspray.
BTW there's much overspray on the tires in the pics as I plan to change them soon.
good luck with the 580B
even though it's a bit smaller than this beast, you'll undoubtedly be surprised at how much surface there really is to prep and paint.
Also, new fenders were fabricated from a used 200 gallon oil-furnace tank.
The 1 tool I didn't use, but should have was a sand blaster. I spent about 1 month prepping for paint on mostly weekends and an hr. or 2 the odd evening. I bought an arm load of aerosol degreasers & a few jugs of varsol to degrease it. The prep work was done by wire wheels on grinders, some sandpaper - but mostly a turbo-jet nozzle on a 2200 p.s.i. pressure washer. That really peeled most of the loose(ish) stuff off.
I could have spent more time prepping, but the biggest pain in the butt-ocks was my decision to paint the cab a different color - ie. painted yellow inside, then blue outside - then the rest of tractor yellow. Despite many hours masking, I spent a phenomenal amount of time fixing up overspray.
BTW there's much overspray on the tires in the pics as I plan to change them soon.
good luck with the 580B
even though it's a bit smaller than this beast, you'll undoubtedly be surprised at how much surface there really is to prep and paint.
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dwloop
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Mike,
I can understand, I have rebuilt several older machines and they are always bigger than I think. As far as the sandblaster, they can make more mess than they are worth really. It sounds like a good idea, but can cause real issues with both your paint, sheet metal, and then operation after the fact.
Dave
I can understand, I have rebuilt several older machines and they are always bigger than I think. As far as the sandblaster, they can make more mess than they are worth really. It sounds like a good idea, but can cause real issues with both your paint, sheet metal, and then operation after the fact.
Dave
truckerx
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have no idea how to send photos to this site?
truckerx
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thanks for the post-ill try my luck with the picture-
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trevor b
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truckerx the old girl shur look's good dosen't look abused tb.
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Truckerx - Does look good - first time I have noticed engine side covers on a B! :thumbsup
truckerx
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thanks- i think it was pretty much overhauled 8 years ago- then it sat in the woods seldom used for several years-im giving her some Tlc and hope she makes a good backyard tracter-she my first - this forum has been and incredible help!
truckerx
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thanks alrman- the guy i got it from was very meticulous-took the whole tractor apart - im stunned at how smooth it runs with new filters and fresh oil- this forum showed me so many good pointers- hopefully i can help others as my experience broadens - very fortunate to have found this forum-thanks
truckerx
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thanks cm1995! it worked!
trevor b
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i have to agree!. great group of guy's vast wealth of info . it's a pleasure reading and talking to ya's TB
MikeMcDigg
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truckerx, she's lovely!
I realy wanted to buy a B but my boss wouldn't part with it.
I realy wanted to buy a B but my boss wouldn't part with it.