TheKid
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Here's some pictures of my Terrapro I restored.
The first four pictures is what it looked like when I brought it home. It wouldn't run. it would fire with fluid so I knew the carb was probably clogged. Needed front brakes fixed. Seat repair. Faded plastic finish and a lot more.
I was fortunely I was able to get the owners manual and the manual to the finish mower. BIG BIG plus.
I stripped off all the plastic to I could checkout the wiring and make repairs to cables that either where damages or missing,
The front brakes was missing a cable and had to be replaced and adjusted.
Part of the cooling system is an air cooled forced air fan. I took it apart to check the belt. it looked new and tight. Good deal.
All this plastic was in sad shape. When I peeled off decals there was quite a difference in color. So I went to work on all the plastic. I used a four stage wetsanding to removed the badly faded plastic. I then took a heat gun and swirled it close to the sanded plastic and the majic started to happen. The finish laid back down like new but not shiney like new. So I wet sanded again with 2000 grit and shot it with some automotive clear coat made for flexing like what is put of bumpers. Decals where applied and the old girl was starting to look new.
The original blue seat had two bad puncture holes in it. This allowed moisture to get into the foam. So I pulled all the staples out and removed the damaged cover to dry out. I had some left over new Naugahyde left over from a hotrod project and decided to recover the seat. I had to buy an air driver stapler to penetrate the nylon seat frame. It turned out great. I like the grey look too.
Pictures of the finished product. Now on to the FM-48 finish mower. I'm re-creating all the decals since they are out of print. I brought a vinyl plotter/cutter on ebay and a bundle of sign vinyl and will have them ready soon. So far they look just as good as the original. In fact I may make a few sets of them in case some others need them.
Stay tuned.. As Yoda said to ObiWon.. "There is another" -TheKid
I have more pictures of the restoration. Let me know if you want to see them.
The first four pictures is what it looked like when I brought it home. It wouldn't run. it would fire with fluid so I knew the carb was probably clogged. Needed front brakes fixed. Seat repair. Faded plastic finish and a lot more.
I was fortunely I was able to get the owners manual and the manual to the finish mower. BIG BIG plus.
I stripped off all the plastic to I could checkout the wiring and make repairs to cables that either where damages or missing,
The front brakes was missing a cable and had to be replaced and adjusted.
Part of the cooling system is an air cooled forced air fan. I took it apart to check the belt. it looked new and tight. Good deal.
All this plastic was in sad shape. When I peeled off decals there was quite a difference in color. So I went to work on all the plastic. I used a four stage wetsanding to removed the badly faded plastic. I then took a heat gun and swirled it close to the sanded plastic and the majic started to happen. The finish laid back down like new but not shiney like new. So I wet sanded again with 2000 grit and shot it with some automotive clear coat made for flexing like what is put of bumpers. Decals where applied and the old girl was starting to look new.
The original blue seat had two bad puncture holes in it. This allowed moisture to get into the foam. So I pulled all the staples out and removed the damaged cover to dry out. I had some left over new Naugahyde left over from a hotrod project and decided to recover the seat. I had to buy an air driver stapler to penetrate the nylon seat frame. It turned out great. I like the grey look too.
Pictures of the finished product. Now on to the FM-48 finish mower. I'm re-creating all the decals since they are out of print. I brought a vinyl plotter/cutter on ebay and a bundle of sign vinyl and will have them ready soon. So far they look just as good as the original. In fact I may make a few sets of them in case some others need them.
Stay tuned.. As Yoda said to ObiWon.. "There is another" -TheKid
I have more pictures of the restoration. Let me know if you want to see them.
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