It's an interesting question. In the end I painted the tinwork on our 35x not long after we got it (over 20 years ago now). It had opened a lot of gates in it's time and owed a fair bit to grey body filler. Also the original paint had been worn away over much of the area leaving it more rusty than pink. The "new" paint (leaded according to the can!) has now bleached to a mid pink and supports a good range of lichens. Should I wash it?
Good morning Dan, Thank you for the video, I’ve got a 168 in similar condition, these tractors are getting rare and they are fetching good money!! Take care and stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧.
I am part of the 1/3 in fact the bonnet & top side panels of my 3070 are being powder coated as I type. If it comes out well, I will get the mudguards and lower side panels done to match. At the end of the day, it's your tractor so it's your choice. PS-any news on the 5712 ? is it restored to full health yet ?
Viewed 7-15-21 4:06 PM USA Hi Dan, If it were mine, do the mechanical repairs and replacement parts where needed. Next I would work on the sheet metal where needed and then work on polishing the red. I am sure you can find good polish products there in the UK. Even tho the red is faded out good polish can bring back some of the luster . Have fun :-)
We had Midland shires farmers in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, they only did feed and farm supplies in my time, later taken over by Countrywide who i had seen as far away as Ledbury, they have also now gone.
Defiantly don't paint it! I had to paint my 165 because someone before had painted it the wrong colour of red otherwise I would have left it. I'm like you Dan if I see a tractor for sale in original condition, I go for that first before buying one that has been restored.
I think I would paint it because it is not original and you will have to do something with the wings and the wheels then if you put a new cab it will look odd 🤔👍👌
I am amazed at how rust free old tractors keep down in England, island living in the north of Scotland just eats all tin work on them because of the salt in the air
Yes totally agree once it is repainted a lot of the history is gone I’ve got a few classics in original condition myself and would ruin them to paint them
If restoring a tractor, please repaint it and restore it to origonal condition. Origonal condition is NOT with paint badly worn and also prine and paint with 4-7 coats and it preserves the metal and get new decals. But also leave it so you can use it. But in my opinion it is not restored unless it is looking close to Day 1.
I agree with you, when restoring it needs to be done properly. I am not restoring this one, just renovating. So mechanical stuff will be sorted and paintwork will keep the weathered look.
Finally, someone who understands the meaning of restoration. Original paintwork is not 50yrs old. If anyone bought one of these new and it turned up looking like that, would you accept delivery???
Hi Dan, rather than linseed oil a product called owatrol oil works better as it dries to a clear film and doesn't attract dust. A 1 litre tin will do the whole tractor, you wipe it on. The tractor looks superb in my opinion.
@@smalldairyfarmer I started using it about 5 years ago. The stationary engine i did first still looks good. The finish does dull down a bit with time (when first applied it is quite glossy)
There's a lot to be said for leaving these machines in their working clothes, good call. It will be good to see the lady earning a living on your farm.
Another great video Dan thanks for sharing,I was in the one third comments for a respray,however after a steam clean the 165 has come up good, They do say all that glitters isn’t gold so new and shiny isn’t always the way. Will we see the 165 working with the kids forager?
Put a new cab on it u can get great after market cabs now for them up grade the lites more modern and turn here back in to a improved every day machine
Cold water will remove the green covering, and the general dirt but the heat of a steam cleaner does get the oily residue off better. A coat of de greaser will do wonders if you only have a cold water washer.
Hi Dan it is Midlands shires farmers they where in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire they had a depot in evesham but they were not mf dealers they were case and class and David brown 🤔
I knew MSF did fuel but had no idea they were DB dealers, we have a 1970's DB that still has its original West of England Farmers sticker (Melksham supplied). I wonder if they were sister company's?
@@Lfig012 And Dan has a fine fleet of fresh machinery on the afore mentioned farm and I think the 165 deserves a makeover after years of service. It’s just my opinion and there’s no need to be a smart arse with your “not a museum” comment.
If somethings straight and not rotting away, far nicer left in working clothes. Too many tarted up, uninteresting tractors now. All tells a story of its life
Had to be one of the worst gripping tractors ever made. Bought one 15 years ago, had a new 185 engine fitted in 88. Could only use it on a NC slurry pump. Bought for 2500, sold for 3500 after 3 years
