JD 318 Restore with Buford Bucket Install

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mscheuler

Discussion Starter · Jan 23, 2012

I thought I'd post my progress on my 318 restoration plus the addition of my new Buford Bucket! I'll keep adding photos as I have them. Thanks Pete for the bucket! I've owned the tractor for about 12 years, but I've had it stored until about a month ago when I started the restoration.

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SonnyT

· #2 · Jan 23, 2012

Nice job! I think the Buford would fit my 317 better than your 318, I will meet you in Wichita for it. :biglaugh::biglaugh:JK of course.
I would like some good pictures of it and some measurements so I can build one similar to it this summer. :thThumbsU

bvp2000

· #3 · Jan 23, 2012

Looking great!...I like the progression pics.

mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 25, 2012

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8086bruce

· #5 · Jan 25, 2012

Looks great! :thanku: for the pics!

SonnyT

· #6 · Jan 25, 2012

You are doing a really good job! Did you paint with rattle cans or a mix your paint and use a sprayer?
Love the Buford Bucket! :thanku:
Can't wait to see it in action!

mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 25, 2012

SonnyT said:
You are doing a really good job! Did you paint with rattle cans or a mix your paint and use a sprayer?
Love the Buford Bucket! :thanku:
Can't wait to see it in action!

Took my time and tried to do a decent job with the rattle cans by applying 3-4 coats and overlapping about 50% on each pass. I will say the $5 sprayer attachment from Lowes is the best $5 I've spent in a longtime. Allows you to control the spray really well so if your reading this look into it. I also kept the paint in a hot bucket of water before painting each coat so it sprayed decent. Not perfect, I'm not a painter by trade. Its going to get used and I have 3 kids that will probably climb all over it so I need to be able to quickly touch it up so I just rattle canned it. :thThumbsU

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Mike.ASC

· #8 · Jan 25, 2012

Looking good !!

Mike

redmule

· #9 · Jan 25, 2012

Very nice job:fing32:

MXZRXP

· #10 · Jan 25, 2012

Looking REAL nice!

I also kept the paint in a hot bucket of water before painting each coat so it sprayed decent.

Nice tip!

Assuming summertime, I let the cans sit in the sun to heat them up, makes a big difference!

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Mike X485

· #11 · Jan 25, 2012

Looks great. :trink39::trink39:

mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 27, 2012

New seat from Northern Tool... $35 and it's a Deere product. Online something similar is around $90.

Added hook to bucket for using a log chain, etc.

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PA318Guy

· #13 · Jan 27, 2012

Very nice refresh and install on the bucket!

themlruts

· #14 · Jan 27, 2012

Where can u buy the
Bucket and how much? Nice jo

mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jan 27, 2012

themlruts said:
Where can u buy the
Bucket and how much? Nice jo

Pete Liskey is who built my loader for me. Great guy, easy to deal with and honest. Search hoosierpete on the forum and send him a PM.

Thanks

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yardwork

· #16 · Jan 27, 2012

Looking very good. That bucket will be awesome.

Whats the best way to sand the screens on the engine tins? I have to clean mine up and spray'em so tips appreciated.

mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jan 30, 2012

yardwork said:
Looking very good. That bucket will be awesome.

Whats the best way to sand the screens on the engine tins? I have to clean mine up and spray'em so tips appreciated.

Did my best with a power sander and by hand.

mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jan 30, 2012

Weight box installed. Basically the project is complete now. Up next will be some action shots when I have time.

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mscheuler

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jan 30, 2012

I'm looking for a smoking deal on some bar tires if you have a pair.

_biz_

· #20 · Jan 30, 2012

Very nice! I'm looking at doing the exact same thing with a 318 to complement my x530. I'd like to rebuild a worn down one and eventually toss on a FEL just so I can have a machine with a FEL at the house for small things.

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