Restoring a 4000

[Charlie C.]

Hi Guys, I have this 1973 4000 and would like to repaint it some time in the future. As I have never done any thing like restoring a tractor I am wondering if any of you could suggest a good book on restoring a tractor.

I would say that the sheet metal on this tractor is very good except for the finders. They have weld metal gobbled on them and will need to be ground off.

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[showcrop]

I have a good one. It is: How to Restore Classic Farm Tractors by Tharran E. Gaines

 

[souNdguy]

that thing already looks pretty darn good.

I'd offer this.

fix anything that's broke. fix any leaks.. make any adjustments that are needed. grind and smooth the fenders to suit your taste.. power wash and degrease.

mask it off and plow some primer and paint on it.

if it's in as good a condition as it looks.. I bet you can get by with 100$ in paint and masking supplies and a weekends worth of labor.

soundguy

 

[wedge40]

I hope mine looks that good "AFTER" I restore it. LOL

Wedge

 

[Charlie C.]

(quoted from post at 13:39:21 11/26/10) I hope mine looks that good "AFTER" I restore it. LOL

Wedge

Actually the only real leak is the stearing box and top of the hood has some rust spots but not any thing real bad.

I guess my big question is how do you paint areas behind the gen and the carbrator. Do you pull off those pieces and spray the engine or do you use a paint brush?

Thanks for your comments and remarks about the tractor, I am pretty proud of it.