I didn't get to work on the 2072 this week, to many other things to do. Maybe next week. However I sold the 2284 and kept the 3pt hitch so the 2072 will be getting the Xtrememotorworks 3pt I bought last fall. Not to get off topic but we can blame Cub Cadet and MTD all we want for building cheaper tractors but ultimately the blame is on us(society in general). Most people would not pay the price for quality so companies are going build what the majority will buy and that is price driven not quality driven.

Sam did you try to find brass hose adapter that would screw directly in without drilling and tapping? I could do that with out draining the fluid.

You have to drill through the housing and tap it. Cover has to come off so you can catch the chips when you drill & tap it. The bolt hole doesn't go through the casting. The adapter is 1/8" X insert, I had it from some other project but you should be able to get one at a Home Cheapo or any plumbing supply.

Thanks for the info Sam.

Update on the 2072 progress
 

Well Im down to pretty much a bare frame. I have the power steering cylinder resprayed black. I pulled the dash and resprayed the lift cylinder and the metal on the dash black. I have been cleaning the bare metal pieces and spraying them with clear. The rear end is out and Ill get it cleaned and resprayed black.Since this is a resto mod my daughter and I have decided to make a 982 clone tractor with a few personal touches. We are thinking we will call it the 982 G. We are also thinking about having a decal set made to say 982G, since the BRS diesel says 982D, just for fun. I bought enough IH red to get everything sprayed once its prepped. Here are a few pictures.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...6-04191922.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...6-04162214.jpg

Don thatnks for the update! Why 982G?:bigthink:

You've got a good project going on there, can't wait to see it finished up. :beerchug:

G for Gas?

Ahh I think your right.

Looking good, Don! Can't wait to see the finished product!

In the words of my daughter G for gas D for diesel. LOL

Progress Update
 

Its been a while since I have had time to work on the 2072. I've been buying parts and supplies all along but haven't done a lot of work. I finally got the frame in primer. I went with etching primer I got at Oreilly Auto parts. They have been very helpful and I am using Dupont brand supplies. Here are a few pictures.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...rimercoat4.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...rimercoat3.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...mercoat2-1.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...mercoat1-1.jpg

Looks great, Don! Thanks for the pics and update.

First Red paint sprayed
 

Got the first coat of red put on the 2072 RestoMod tractor. I plan on a second coat of red then a coat of clear. Sorry for the picture quality the plastic distorts the light. I created a photo album and Ill post the link later for more pictures if your interested.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...stredcoat6.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...stredcoat5.jpg

Album Link
http://photobucket.com/2072restomod

Looking really nice Don!:beerchug:

Nice work Don. :beerchug: What paint are ya spraying?

That red looks great Don!

Oak,
First let me say the color is much better in person, the lighting in the garage makes it look funny. Very close to the BRS red if not exactly. I spent several months reading every paint post and review I could. I saved up some money and went to Oreillys and consulted with the paint pro and got all the info to spray Dupont. Bought some etch primer and began spraying primer. Enter real life :( My wife still isnt working so I had to use my paint money to pay bills. So I went to TSC and bought Majic paint,reducer and hardner. I know what everybody says but my budget just wouldnt allow for the more expensive paint. I sprayed the first coat Sunday with outside air temps at 70 and in the garage 72. Humidity was at 49% and I had my dehumidifier running. I mixed it by the directions adding an addition 10% hardner. Sprayed it with a HVLP gun. To my surprise it laid down great, was easy to spray and looks awesome. It has dried quickly and you can not scratch it easily. I have been keeping the garage warm 70-72 degrees. My plan is to lightly sand then respray a second coat and then a coat of clear. We will see how it goes. I am in no rush so drying time is not an issue. Guys please dont start a paint war I had to use what I could afford. I would be interested in any one who has sprayed this paint and the clear coat.
Thanks Don

Thanks for the compliments means a lot since I am a newbie painter

Looks fantastic, Don!

Don, I think it looks great! That is why I asked about what you used. I'm not much of a painter either and don't know much about paint. Keep up the good work.:beer2:

Oak, I can only speak from my experience but so far it has turned out really nice.

Don great job, I'm not a painter either but you have to do what you have to do.

Thanks EricR!