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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:53 pm
by mickyd
JPG40504 wrote:He said it was copper and bronze, but looks like copper and dark gray to me. If it were bronze, it would be very close to a 'Goldie'! Either way it looks good - like the brace/shelf idea!
No reason to think that it's not the Rustoleum dark bronze hammered finish. Here's the Rustoleum site to see. (top row, farthest right sample)

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:15 am
by mickyd
robinson46176 wrote:I posted a picture of a little Massey Harris Pony the other day that I just bought to restore. This picture is not of mine but is the factory colors for one and shows the red and yellow together. Once my Frankensmith is painted those colors I don't think I will lose it. :)

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farmer....please don't tell me that this picture has the Lincoln you use to haul the ShopSmith around in!!:eek:

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:59 am
by JPG
mickyd wrote:farmer....please don't tell me that this picture has the Lincoln you use to haul the ShopSmith around in!!:eek:

He won't because there are no lincolns in the pix!:rolleyes:

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:55 am
by mickyd
JPG40504 wrote:He won't because there are no lincolns in the pix!:rolleyes:
Atsa T-bird??

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:03 am
by JPG
mickyd wrote:Atsa T-bird??

Uh Huh! Late 1970's vintage.

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:31 pm
by cat_couple
I am going to load the pics here shortly. The information has been awesome!!! I am so looking forward to sharing this project with you all. also, keep your eyes peeled, I am looking for a copy of the toy plans, especially the bulldozer from WORKBENCH MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1979. anby help would be awesome!!!

Regards

Eric

Pics of the beginning point

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:32 pm
by cat_couple
Well here are the pics of what I am starting with. The Table extensions are not shown, but i have them and the new lower saw guard.

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:41 pm
by beeg
Hey it looks GOOD, just a good cleaning and PM should doit.

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:16 pm
by JPG
cat_couple wrote:Well here are the pics of what I am starting with. The Table extensions are not shown, but i have them and the new lower saw guard.
I agree she looks good! It otter clean up real good. The lower tubes(bench) appear in the pix to be painted gray????? Or do they just need a good cleaning.waxing?

Time to Restore the 510

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:38 am
by dusty
Yup, it looks like a real nice machine. A little tender loving care and she'll be like brand new.

You better take care though, or you'll lose that John Deere cup. It's sitting right on the edge.