my newest simplicity 1964 landlord restore...pics

[billalex1117]

well, im a wheel horse guy for the most part, but these old simplicitys are tanks!! i decided to try one out for size. she was a bit rough when i got her, but all metal was straight which was good!!!
it did have the original headlight bracket, but the lights were gone, so on went a set of custom chrome halogen lights, that i must say in person, look really sweet in my book, and bright as all!!!!!!!!!!!!
tractor runs flawless, and dont even need choke to start her at all...never. deck is as quiet as a new deck
heres a few pics of her.
this was a fun project, and oh, 1 more thing, simplicity paint..the powder orange from the dealer is probably THE BEST paint i have ever sprayed///thumbs way up to simplicity...goes on very very well.
bill in pa.

[Ken N Tx]

Lookin' good Bill!!

Great paint job..

[BOSOX]

Really nice work!!!

[munderhill]

BEAUTIFUL!
It brings back many memories as my brothers and I had the exact model as kids.
It's 9HP correct?

Fine job you did.

MU

[glenn27]

Nice looking job, Billy-

-I like those sterring wheels--kinda unique...

[billalex1117]

Originally Posted by munderhill

BEAUTIFUL!
It brings back many memories as my brothers and I had the exact model as kids.
It's 9HP correct?

Fine job you did.

MU

yep, a 9hp briggs horizontal engine. for as heavy as the tractor is, the engine pulls, and pulls!! im impressed!!!
bill in pa

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

OK tell me, which way is the steering wheel supposed to go? I've seen them both ways. I thought they might be supposed to go the other way to clear the hood, or that way for more "lap" room?

Mine is just like this.

[tiretrx]

Damn, that's nice Bill! I recently picked up a nice straight, original '63 725. I prefer to keep them working original, but you got me thinking after seeing yours. I love the lines on these tractors and color also. My steering wheel is also oriented in the same way. That leads me to ask you a question. My steering wheel has a white under color. A lot is showing through. Did you have to re-paint yours? And if so, what did you use? Once again, very nice job.

[Argee]

Very Nice!

[billalex1117]

Originally Posted by tiretrx

Damn, that's nice Bill! I recently picked up a nice straight, original '63 725. I prefer to keep them working original, but you got me thinking after seeing yours. I love the lines on these tractors and color also. My steering wheel is also oriented in the same way. That leads me to ask you a question. My steering wheel has a white under color. A lot is showing through. Did you have to re-paint yours? And if so, what did you use? Once again, very nice job.

i did not repaint my steering wheel at all, thats the way she was. im not sure what paint i would use on the steering wheel. if it were me, i may use krylon paint, which sticks to everything, and then maybe a satin clear coat...thats just me
thanks for the nice comments, it took alot of time, and captain and cokes to get this thing done!!

[mohrds]

Beautiful work!

What colors did you use? Were they custom mixed or off the shelf??

Doug

[billalex1117]

Originally Posted by mohrds

Beautiful work!

What colors did you use? Were they custom mixed or off the shelf??

Doug

i used simplicity paint direct from the dealer...its called powder orange, and is part #1685589
its really pretty paint, and has great coverage...i did maybe 4 thin coats to prevent runs, allowing about 15-20 minutes in between coats.
bill in pa

[billalex1117]

by the way, there is different shades of simplicity paint. this is the one that the guy said was for the "old" stuff, and he was right...a bit deeper orange.
bill in pa

[mohrds]

Originally Posted by billalex1117

by the way, there is different shades of simplicity paint. this is the one that the guy said was for the "old" stuff, and he was right...a bit deeper orange.
bill in pa

Yeah, there are about six shades of "orange"

For Products Built from 1929 through 1960
"Persian Orange" (Usually called Persian Orange#1)
--PPG DAR60080
--Martin Senour 99L-3723
--TISCO TP280
--DuPont DULUX 008DH
"Cream"
--Paint Codes Unknown

For Products Built from 1961 through 1976
"Persian Orange" (Usually called Persian Orange#2)
--PPG DAR60396
--DuPont 29047
"Allis Chalmers Cream"
--DuPont 29049
--TISCO TP270

The following are still available from Simplicity. I have listed the Simplicity Quart part numbers:

For 1977 thru Early Model Year 1985 Products
"Simplicity Orange 1685037
"White" 1685032

For Products Built 12/1/85 thru 7/1/88.
"Classic Orange" 1685560
"White" 1685032

For Products Built 7/1/88 thru 8/1/89.
"Powder Orange" 1685591
"White" 1685032

For Products Built After 8/1/89.
"Deep Orange" 1685612
"White" 1685032


They can't make it easy for us, can they???

[notomow]

Very nice bill I've got one just like it but never could find a hood for it so i'm probably going to give up on her.