Question for Allan on 66 series

Since you"re fast becoming the expert on 66 series Internationals I thought I"d get your input on a possible upcoming job. One of our customers found out that I paint tractors and now wants me to paint his 1466. First off, I am kinda doubtful that I"ll be able to get it in the shop due to its height. Anyway, if I do find a way, how much of a job is it to paint one of these 66 series tractors? I"ve done old ones up to now and just wonder what kind of hornets nest I"m gonna get into here. Thank ya sir. God bless.

--old fashioned farmer

Your paintjob is a walk in the park if the tractor doesn't have a cab.

Pull the trim panels and seat, put the tractor on 4 jack stands, pull the wheels all the way around and throw paint at it.

If the tractor has a cab then you'll end up with grey hair like me, as it's gotta come clear off of there. :>(

Allan

Here's a look at the one I'm currently working on but on this one I'm doing all the seals and gaskets too. This picture is before I took the engine out. God bless.

--old fashioned farmer

It should be alright as long as you've got the majority of that good stuff off. I just prefer to have it as clean as I can. To me that's a personal preference. I do run through several wire brush wheels this way though. It also adds time to the project. The main thing is to get a smooth surface. If you cut off a good bit of the external grime, grease, and surface rust but leave paint on it so that you can see edges of where the old paint ends and bare cast begins, I'm talking a well-defined edge, then I'd go further. If it's a well blended look then you're alright. If you leave that defined edge you'll see it under your final coat even and it will kill the whole thing. God bless.

--old fashioned farmer

--old fashioned farmer

p.s. I don't like to use blocks either. If you can drop it on the floor and watch pieces fly then it doesn't need to be holding up a piece of equipment weighing almost a ton.