Thanks Cody! I watched a couple of videos on it that ended in failure. I think the key is just getting super clean and getting Flux in the joint. That honestly worked like I've been doing it all my life. The true test is yet to come though, but I feel confident!
I’m glad soldering worked on that radiator! You just proved that doing it yourself can save hundreds👍! I can see why having a good heat source is vital for getting the metals to bond. When I soldered I used a harbor freight heat gun and got nowhere near the result you got ( lesson learned🤣). That grill shell looks fantastic! Great work Jason!!👍
Great job Jason! 😀 glad to see the repair went easy. I know what you mean, sometimes things seem "too easy" lol. Nice job on the body work as well 🙂👍 I cant wait to hear that engine fire up! That was highway robbery for what they wanted to charge! 😳
Thanks Zane! That guy either didn't understand what I needed on that radiator, or he was planning on robbing me! Either way, im glad I was able to do it myself
That solder fix looked good to me, great call on that! I’d rather give that a shot then fork over $300 anyday. That nose piece and expanded metal grill came out sweet, you did a great job on that Jason. Man how time flies, your that close to firing her up again, that got to feel good brother. This series has been great and really exploded your channel!! Can’t wait to see that next video brother!
Thanks James! That tractor hasn't moved under its own power in over 20 years. I can't wait to drive it out of the shop. We are having Thanksgiving on Nov 1st. Im hoping to at least have it running by then
Good day from Ont. Boy good job. When you were soldering & said it was too easy, I had to laugh, but a professional like you it should go easy. nrever done body work, interesting. Thanks
I've welded quite a few aluminum rads but I could never solder anything. My kid run a stick through my Massey rad a couple weeks ago, I tried but no go. Off to the rad shop with it, only cost $40. Yours looks good. Keep smiling.
I was pleased with the results for my first try. You must have a lot better radiator shop. I couldn't believe the $300 estimate. I think new ones are around $500 at Steiner's
@@sparksfireandbalingwire8467 I live about five miles from one that belongs to a feller I went to school with. He's always parting out WDs and such. I got my 45 from him by trading. It's a very good tractor. With 3pt conversion and a wide front. Like yours everything needs tightened up. At first the gearshift kept popping out. The WDs straight one didn't have that problem. My son drilled through the ball on the gearshift and "wobbled" the hole. Then he made a pin with threads at the top and smooth in the shifter so it goes in from the outside so he didn't have to drill all the way through the transmission neck. No more popping out! Works great!
Thanks Cody! I watched a couple of videos on it that ended in failure. I think the key is just getting super clean and getting Flux in the joint. That honestly worked like I've been doing it all my life. The true test is yet to come though, but I feel confident!
I’m glad soldering worked on that radiator! You just proved that doing it yourself can save hundreds👍! I can see why having a good heat source is vital for getting the metals to bond. When I soldered I used a harbor freight heat gun and got nowhere near the result you got ( lesson learned🤣). That grill shell looks fantastic! Great work Jason!!👍
I really enjoyed watching the wd45 series. I am in the process of restoring my great grandpas 1952 wd with a narrow front end
Glad you enjoy it! I'm about done!
@@sparksfireandbalingwire8467 I can’t wait to see it done. I just got mine torn down and starting the cleaning process
that shure looks good. you sir are a crafts man.
Thanks Bob. The old tractor finally let me look like I know what I'm doing!
Fine work u did on that grill it's going to look good once painted.
I am very happy with the grill. I never thought I would get those creases out of it!
Great job Jason! 😀 glad to see the repair went easy. I know what you mean, sometimes things seem "too easy" lol. Nice job on the body work as well 🙂👍 I cant wait to hear that engine fire up! That was highway robbery for what they wanted to charge! 😳
Thanks Zane! That guy either didn't understand what I needed on that radiator, or he was planning on robbing me! Either way, im glad I was able to do it myself
@@sparksfireandbalingwire8467 oh yeah! 😀 glad it was an easy fix!
That solder fix looked good to me, great call on that! I’d rather give that a shot then fork over $300 anyday. That nose piece and expanded metal grill came out sweet, you did a great job on that Jason. Man how time flies, your that close to firing her up again, that got to feel good brother. This series has been great and really exploded your channel!! Can’t wait to see that next video brother!
Thanks James! That tractor hasn't moved under its own power in over 20 years. I can't wait to drive it out of the shop. We are having Thanksgiving on Nov 1st. Im hoping to at least have it running by then
Good day from Ont. Boy good job. When you were soldering & said it was too easy, I had to laugh, but a professional like you it should go easy. nrever done body work, interesting. Thanks
Thanks Don!. It sure felt good to have things come together nicely for once
I've welded quite a few aluminum rads but I could never solder anything. My kid run a stick through my Massey rad a couple weeks ago, I tried but no go. Off to the rad shop with it, only cost $40. Yours looks good. Keep smiling.
I was pleased with the results for my first try. You must have a lot better radiator shop. I couldn't believe the $300 estimate. I think new ones are around $500 at Steiner's
@@sparksfireandbalingwire8467 I bought one for my 1020 John Deere through A&I for $300.
G'day great video mate
Thanks! I appreciate the comment and view
Propane? Hank hill would be proud
My name is Hank, an I sell propane and propane accessories!!
300$ for a used radiator at the junkyard too.
I never checked junkyard prices, but I'm not surprised at that
@@sparksfireandbalingwire8467 I live about five miles from one that belongs to a feller I went to school with. He's always parting out WDs and such. I got my 45 from him by trading. It's a very good tractor. With 3pt conversion and a wide front. Like yours everything needs tightened up. At first the gearshift kept popping out. The WDs straight one didn't have that problem. My son drilled through the ball on the gearshift and "wobbled" the hole. Then he made a pin with threads at the top and smooth in the shifter so it goes in from the outside so he didn't have to drill all the way through the transmission neck. No more popping out! Works great!
If they get their head in there that far, just kick em in the rear!