1974 fairlawn Estate Rider

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Jims s

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Hello everyone just wanted to introduce myself I just joined the group. I just completed a restoration on a 1974 MTD 34 inch rider. My dad purchased it new from Firestone co. does anyone out there have a Firestone estate rider I would like to hear back from u Please send me a photo ! this rider is very similar to the lawn flight MTD machine of that time . I wanted to post a picture of the completed project I just completed it yesterday . The 5th. pictureAttached is the before restoration photo all the rest are after completion. Regards,

Jim
 

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Jims s said:
Hello everyone just wanted to introduce myself I just joined the group. I just completed a restoration on a 1974 MTD 34 inch rider. My dad purchased it new from Firestone co. does anyone out there have a Firestone estate rider it is very similar to the lawn flight machine of that time . I want to post a picture I just completed it yesterday . Attached is the before restoration photo

Regards,

Jim
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:welcome: to LMF. I can't wait to see the finished product! :thumbsup:
 
Wow, that looks really great. What kind of paint did you use? Did you paint the original engine or replace it, I see it changed colour? Could you describe your process for refinishing the metal parts (i. e. remove old paint, rust converter, body fill, repaint)?

Thanks for sharing.
 
Thank you for sending your photo ! it's great to see there are more machines out there of this type and time frame ! I used Dupli-color paint, but it takes a lot of wet sanding and buffing to get the finish because of the small fan U get from a can but if U take the time U can get really good result O the engine is painted with enging paint from Rust-olium

Thanks again for you photo

Jim
 
Jims s said:
Hello everyone just wanted to introduce myself I just joined the group. I just completed a restoration on a 1974 MTD 34 inch rider. My dad purchased it new from Firestone co. does anyone out there have a Firestone estate rider I would like to hear back from u Please send me a photo ! this rider is very similar to the lawn flight MTD machine of that time . I wanted to post a picture of the completed project I just completed it yesterday . The 5th. pictureAttached is the before restoration photo all the rest are after completion. Regards,

Jim
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You got that thing looking good. Nice work.
 
Don't let the neighbors see that or you'll have old rusty tractors lined up on your drive and they will all want a neighbor discount. :laughing:
 
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