[Ambush]

I got the dash back on, cables and wires hooked up and the fuel tank back in place. Figured I might as well put the fenders on as they can sit there as well as on a bench.

The tractor came with the original seat bucket with no upholstery and a generic lawn tractor seat. The “fits all” seat has enough mounting holes to fit every tractor in the world and few that haven’t even been designed yet. Just not an MF10. The cover and foam were easy to remove so I decided to just re and re the bolt plates to locations that fit my pan. This seemed as easy as making an adapter plate and used no extra material. So that’s done now too. Check another job off the list. Debating painting the seat metal red or grey. Or just leave it the generic black?

I’ll probably start on the grill tomorrow. Once that’s done I can mount the hood and get it out of the way.

 

[Ambush]

This painting is slow business when you have to watch it dry. The grill is a pain with so much taping and waiting then re-taping but one more round and it’s done.
Seat is finished and mounted.
Still searching for some elusive hardware.
In a week or so I’m going to be out of excuses to not start working on the engine.

 

[Ambush]

A couple months ago I built a sleeve hitch for it and I keep it under foot so I’ll remember to paint it while I’m painting something else.
I may have to hang it around my neck. Still not painted!!

 

[Ambush]

Well, if I had a steering wheel, I’d go for a drive!

 

[kmar]

Well, if I had a steering wheel, I’d go for a drive! View attachment 421054
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Looks great! I like the red deck.

 

[Ambush]

Not sure when I’ll find a steering wheel so I just cobbled the old one together for now.
Now the grandkids can go for a burn tomorrow.
Nice to have three feet of snow handy to keep the plastic from melting.