1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**mongocanfly** · 09-15-2018, 05:30 PM

MAN....that thing sounds so SWEET...!!!!....congrats on having a runner...

**IronCanine** · 09-16-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

MAN....that thing sounds so SWEET...!!!!....congrats on having a runner...

Thanks. It took a few days to sort it through, but I'm tickled about it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-16-2018, 11:47 AM

It sounds great.

plainred65 · 09-17-2018, 06:51 PM

What a sweet sound!

**IronCanine** · 09-17-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It sounds great.

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Originally Posted by plainred65

What a sweet sound!

Thanks guys.

...well I thought she'd be moving under her own power today...but the machine shop can't seem to get my drive shaft yokes drilled correctly. The closest replacement U-joint that I could find had cups that were about 3 or 4 thousandths too big (hence the machining). I went by to pick them up today...3 were too tight and 1 was too lose. Luckily I had spares. Hopefully by week's end she pulls her own weight.

Since no new pics and just in case all that's missing from your life is a 90% complete tractor not moving but running video, here you go:

http://vimeo.com/290399238

**IronCanine** · 09-29-2018, 09:04 PM

We have done our best to preserve and restore anything and everything original to the tractor. The dash assembly was no different. We were very lucky just to have a complete dash assembly. These are usually rusted out or gone. The key was long since gone, but board member LockDoc was able to restore and re-key the ignition switch. The gauges were sent off for restoration and the light and starter switch were simply cleaned up.

**mongocanfly** · 09-29-2018, 09:13 PM

Dang, that dash looks great...

**IronCanine** · 09-29-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Dang, that dash looks great...

Thanks!

**IronCanine** · 09-29-2018, 09:24 PM

The grille emblem was in a sorry state. I sent it to El Paso Electroplating and got it re-chromed. Then Eric hit it with several coats of paint and polished it back.

**IronCanine** · 09-29-2018, 09:38 PM

The driveshaft ended up being a very sticky wicket. I procured what I thought were appropriately sized U-joints. Turns out the cups were .004 too big. Which turns out to be a problem. When I tried to press them in, I squeezed a yoke. I was able, with difficulty, to procure a replacement. I thought I could open up that small amount with a brake hone, but I was wrong. So I decided to just take them to a machine shop, but they seemed to have more trouble than I did. Long story short, a second replacement yoke had to be procured and the machine shop sent me home with a big bill, one yoke done, and reamer to get the rest done myself -which I did.

**IronCanine** · 09-29-2018, 09:51 PM

Decals were a challenge too. The hood decal that is reproduced for sale is -surprise,surprise- incorrect. Luckily we had the originals to copy. The same folks that made the decals for my Blazer helped get these correct. The factory originals were, I assume a water transfer. I preferred individual cut letters, but that was not practical for the small lettering. So we segregated those elements. I was very happy with the Vortox decal and was lucky to find it. I got a Fram decal from the same guy-but it was of poor quality. I found a very nice reproduction of the Fram decal from a nice gentleman in Maryland who had reproduced it for a military truck that he had restored. The battery decal was the easiest. I just called Mustangs Unlimited right down the road

**Advanced Design** · 09-29-2018, 10:03 PM

Very nice decal and tag work! Impressive!

**IronCanine** · 09-29-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very nice decal and tag work! Impressive!

Thanks!

**mongocanfly** · 09-29-2018, 10:58 PM

Congrats on a restoration done well...it is sweet...
Curious though...in the old ad pic..is that a hydralic control/cylinder hanging on the side ?

**IronCanine** · 09-30-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Congrats on a restoration done well...it is sweet...
Curious though...in the old ad pic..is that a hydralic control/cylinder hanging on the side ?

Yes it is. It is a reservoir and "actuator" for the integral lift system. If you'll take a gander back at post #5, you'll see the one that came on this tractor. I elected not to restore the lift, because #1-I didn't want one more thing that could leak #2-I'd have to come up with more parts, this one had been modified- and finally #3-I think it is a bit of an eye sore and breaks up some pretty nice lines for a tractor.

plainred65 · 09-29-2018, 11:32 PM

Fantastic attention to detail from beginning to end, well done!

**richard2717** · 09-30-2018, 08:28 AM

Beautiful work!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-30-2018, 12:30 PM

Very very nice

**IronCanine** · 09-30-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by plainred65

Fantastic attention to detail from beginning to end, well done!

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Beautiful work!!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Very very nice

Thanks for the kind words and the follow guys. I am very much looking forward to getting it out to the upcoming fall festivals and shows. I know my girl is excited about getting it in a parade.

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2018, 11:00 PM

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Wow! That looks excellent! Glad I could play a small part in her resurrection.

LockDoc

**Clyde65** · 10-01-2018, 01:06 PM

Gosh that is gorgeous! Excellent job for all!!

**IronCanine** · 10-01-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Ok...I see it now in #5...that would make some great wall art....

Some greasy wall art

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Wow! That looks excellent! Glad I could play a small part in her resurrection.

LockDoc

Thanks. It was an important part. Gotta have a key!

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Gosh that is gorgeous! Excellent job for all!!

Thanks!

**IronCanine** · 10-01-2018, 08:00 PM

So the weather was good enough to roll her out this afternoon and log some break in/debugging time. We dialed in low idle and got to run her through all the gears for the first time. No real surprises. A little vibration in 3rd...which makes the right brake lever contact the right fender. We'll probably stay out of 3rd

If you haven't figured it out yet, my little girl's name is Avery...which made this the logical first project. Of course she rode around the block with me today and a couple of minutes in asked, "Hey Dad, do you think anyone else in the neighborhood has a tractor?"

"Probably not," I said.

**mongocanfly** · 10-01-2018, 08:09 PM

That's great...what a coincidence the her name and the tractor are both Avery....

**IronCanine** · 10-01-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That's great...what a coincidence the her name and the tractor are both Avery....

Yeah...glad her name wasn't Kubota.

09-17-2018, 06:51 PM	#4
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration What a sweet sound!

09-29-2018, 09:04 PM	#6
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration We have done our best to preserve and restore anything and everything original to the tractor. The dash assembly was no different. We were very lucky just to have a complete dash assembly. These are usually rusted out or gone. The key was long since gone, but board member LockDoc was able to restore and re-key the ignition switch. The gauges were sent off for restoration and the light and starter switch were simply cleaned up. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 09-30-2018 at 09:35 PM.

09-29-2018, 09:13 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,597	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration Dang, that dash looks great... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-29-2018, 09:24 PM	#9
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration The grille emblem was in a sorry state. I sent it to El Paso Electroplating and got it re-chromed. Then Eric hit it with several coats of paint and polished it back. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

09-29-2018, 09:38 PM	#10
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration The driveshaft ended up being a very sticky wicket. I procured what I thought were appropriately sized U-joints. Turns out the cups were .004 too big. Which turns out to be a problem. When I tried to press them in, I squeezed a yoke. I was able, with difficulty, to procure a replacement. I thought I could open up that small amount with a brake hone, but I was wrong. So I decided to just take them to a machine shop, but they seemed to have more trouble than I did. Long story short, a second replacement yoke had to be procured and the machine shop sent me home with a big bill, one yoke done, and reamer to get the rest done myself -which I did. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 10-11-2018 at 08:09 PM.

09-15-2018, 05:30 PM	#1
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,597	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration MAN....that thing sounds so SWEET...!!!!....congrats on having a runner... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-16-2018, 11:47 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,861	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration It sounds great. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-29-2018, 09:51 PM	#11
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration Decals were a challenge too. The hood decal that is reproduced for sale is -surprise,surprise- incorrect. Luckily we had the originals to copy. The same folks that made the decals for my Blazer helped get these correct. The factory originals were, I assume a water transfer. I preferred individual cut letters, but that was not practical for the small lettering. So we segregated those elements. I was very happy with the Vortox decal and was lucky to find it. I got a Fram decal from the same guy-but it was of poor quality. I found a very nice reproduction of the Fram decal from a nice gentleman in Maryland who had reproduced it for a military truck that he had restored. The battery decal was the easiest. I just called Mustangs Unlimited right down the road Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

09-29-2018, 10:03 PM	#12
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration Very nice decal and tag work! Impressive! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-29-2018, 10:58 PM	#14
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,597	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration Congrats on a restoration done well...it is sweet... Curious though...in the old ad pic..is that a hydralic control/cylinder hanging on the side ? Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 09-29-2018 at 11:51 PM.

09-29-2018, 11:32 PM	#16
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration Fantastic attention to detail from beginning to end, well done!

09-30-2018, 08:28 AM	#17
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09-30-2018, 12:30 PM	#18
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,861	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration Very very nice __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-30-2018, 11:00 PM	#20
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,344	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration - Wow! That looks excellent! Glad I could play a small part in her resurrection. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-01-2018, 01:06 PM	#21
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10-01-2018, 08:00 PM	#23
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration So the weather was good enough to roll her out this afternoon and log some break in/debugging time. We dialed in low idle and got to run her through all the gears for the first time. No real surprises. A little vibration in 3rd...which makes the right brake lever contact the right fender. We'll probably stay out of 3rd If you haven't figured it out yet, my little girl's name is Avery...which made this the logical first project. Of course she rode around the block with me today and a couple of minutes in asked, "Hey Dad, do you think anyone else in the neighborhood has a tractor?" "Probably not," I said. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

10-01-2018, 08:09 PM	#24
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,597	Re: 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor Restoration That's great...what a coincidence the her name and the tractor are both Avery.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

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