1974 fairlawn Estate Rider

[Jims s]

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

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

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

:welcome: to LMF. I can't wait to see the finished product! :thumbsup:

 

[Jims s]

Hi I attached 2 phots of the frame and engine
Jim

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Hi I attached 2 phots of the frame and engine
Jim

It looks nice! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Jims s]

Thank you

Jim

 

[Berniebac]

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.

 

[Jims s]

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

 

[slammed]

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

You got that thing looking good. Nice work.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Nice! :thumbsup:

 

[SeniorCitizen]

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: