Project: John Deere 2130 2WD restaurering

[Dutchman]

Progress for today

First layer (2K)primer on the inside is done.


After 3 layers primer, the first layer green (what a difference)




Third layer primer was dry, now the first layer yellow is done.

[Dutchman]

Some progress for this week

Hood repair
Before

after


Other side
Before

after


Painted the step plates



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[Dutchman]

Both rearwheels are ready



Done some painting on the rear part from the JD 2130 (yes outside, beautifull weather, 26 degrees)
And put the leftside rearwheel on it.



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[Dutchman]

Have done some assembly, many small parts back on its place
After that some sandblasting on other small parts (dusty job).



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[Mats i Myrhult]

Slowly getting there!

[Dutchman]

Have done some painting (holiday is over, progress slows down a bit)

Fender Before


The result




And some other parts


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[Mats i Myrhult]

You make the rest of us look lethargic!

[Dutchman]

The progress for this week



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[Dutchman]

Do you remember the replacement dashpanel?
(rare voltage gauge on the temperature gauge place, aftermarket fuel gauge / control lamps)


The old gauges from the cab dashpanel.



Overhauled and this will do it i guess



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[Dutchman]

Progress for this week.

Instrumentpanel covers are sandblasted and got 2 layers with 2K primer.





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[Rento84]

Very impressive work you have done.

[TomasT]

Really nice work !!

[Dutchman]

The headlights are rosted, took the paint of with a wirebrush, now they soak in the molasses bath.
Lets see the result in some weeks





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[Dutchman]

About these headlights, should i repair them, or buy brand new ?
(the new 105mm are very expensive, the 130mm gives a none original look)
Any ideas, feel free to give your comment..

[Mats i Myrhult]

Do you plan keep it like an exhibition piece, or will work with it as well?
If it's the first, keep the originals. If it's the latter, get new ones with an old look and modern light capacity.
My 2 cents.