For the Purists

[Dave in Wyoming]

I got a goofy question for the purists out there. While cleaning up the latches on both of my 51 8Ns, I discovered that Both of the battery cover latches had red paint on the latch arm, hidden under gray paint. I find it hard to believe that both my 51s had different POs paint them red. So, were these actually painted Red from the Factory, or is this just a coincidence?? I painted mine red after blasting them. Just curious about this.
Thanks!!!
Dave

 

[Bruce (VA)]

" So, were these actually painted Red from the Factory,"

Yep.
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[Dave in Wyoming]

That's interesting. I thought they might have been when I started stripping the old paint off and found the red paint on Both tractors.
THANKS Bruce!!!!
Dave

 

[Anonymous-0]

That is A interesting deal, I have two in the garage now I will have to check and post my findings

 

[Dave in Wyoming]

I would be interested to know what you find out on yours GEO.
Dave

 

[GB in MT.]

(quoted from post at 02:00:46 02/14/13) I got a goofy question for the purists out there. While cleaning up the latches on both of my 51 8Ns, I discovered that Both of the battery cover latches had red paint on the latch arm, hidden under gray paint. I find it hard to believe that both my 51s had different POs paint them red. So, were these actually painted Red from the Factory, or is this just a coincidence?? I painted mine red after blasting them. Just curious about this.
Thanks!!!
Dave

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Dave;
I think you should paint the outside of the door PURPLE......then zebra stipe the closer handle with ORANGE and GREEN!!!!!!! Then match the rad. cap with the ZEBRA Stripeing. WHAT A NICE CONTRAST THAT WOULD BE!!!!
The cows will even stay away from the "N"!!!!!! :lol:

Gary :?: [/i:6242e6b4cf][/b:6242e6b4cf]

 

[Anonymous-0]

Paint on the latch,sanded A little from the 1948 8N and found red paint on it,go figure,I'll have to check the 1949 at A later date.Have A good day folks

 

[Dave in Wyoming]

GB, That sounds like fun. If you do it, I'll follow. <grin>
Dave

 

[GB in MT.]

(quoted from post at 01:19:33 02/15/13) GB, That sounds like fun. If you do it, I'll follow. &lt;grin&gt;
Dave

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Dave;
After reading your reply, and thinkin' about this a little more rationally,.....I've come to think, that maybe....my idea....was NOT such a good thought, after-all!!! :lol: :shock: :lol:

Gary
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[Dave in Wyoming]

Well, Okay, but I was ready to buy some wild paint and do a number on those parts, IF you did it first. Glad I didn't run right out and buy paint now!! LOL!!!

 

[Dave in Wyoming]

I enjoy learning more about these old tractors. I had always thought the part was painted gray like the hood. Thanks for the reply on what you found GEO.
Dave

 

[carolina don]

Just for kicks......the engineers at Ford made the mistake.Prints call for the latch to be painted red,but should have been zinc plated.Vendor supplied item and so they went by the prints and painted them red. don b

 

[Dave in Wyoming]

Sure. Sounds good to me!!! LOL
Dave