JD 80 updates.

[Masseyharrisnut]

Moved the 80 out of the shop yesterday. All done with it for now. I’m not over the moon happy with the way the tin work turned out but quite pleased with it. It won’t be painted so it will stay the way it is. All the lights work, even the little red light in the rear lamp. The generator is not charging but I will fix that later. I know it needs a regulator because it’s all rusty inside. Had to get the shop cleaned out because we have my wife’s family Christmas get together tomorrow. Could be more than 30 people here and our house can’t handle that so it’s being held in the shop. I left three tractors in so the grand kids and grand nieces and nephews have something to climb on and pretend to drive. Will bring in a few tractors next week to work on and some farm stuff that needs maintenance. Will try and post some pictures of what’s going on later.

 

[Sleufoot]

Nice looking 80! Wish it was mine. Tom in Mn.

 

[Jim Wendt]

When I was young a BTO neighbor had 2 80s then they traded for 2 830s and before I moved they had 2 5010s and 6 bottom plows. Don't think they are around anymore, don't know when they got flushed out.

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

Nice looking 80! Wish it was mine. Tom in Mn.

Thank you. It has surprised me with how good everything has been on it.

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

I’d like to have an 830. Have a chance to buy one but the seller wants too much for it.

 

[Mark Poss]

Great looking original!! You don’t find them as straight as that one!

 

[TractorDad3]

Man that is a beautiful machine!! Nice work!!

 

[RBnWA]

That tractor is beautiful just the way she is. She don't need to be painted. RB

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

Man that is a beautiful machine!! Nice work!!

Thank you

 

[rustred]

my kind of tractor, dont matter on the color, just the originality ! the only way you can screw this one up is to paint it !

 

[super99]

What did you put on it to get it to shine like that?

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

What did you put on it to get it to shine like that?

Just a rag that was in my pocket that was a bit oily I guess. Then I had to add a bit more oil to the rag. It will fade again soon.

 

[Rich'sToys]

Looks great!

 

[valleview]

Great job - looks ready for Spring work

 

[Mark-Ia]

Many people use Fluid Film or WD40 on their original paint tractors to protect them. Great looking tractor!

 

[JD Dave]

My kind of tractor! Very nice original and all there with beautiful green patina.

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

Many people use Fluid Film or WD40 on their original paint tractors to protect them. Great looking tractor!

This happened to be deep creep. I’ve used ATF before as well. Thanks Mark.