Heavy Overhaulin' on Wright Stander

[Jayson_109]

Here is a couple quick pics from my phone, have more in camera but called it quits for the day. Will get some more pictures as we go on.

[RedMax Man]

Whats the game plan? just fixn it up and cleaning it or you building something out of it like this...

[TREEGUARD]

that's cool build me one

[Jayson_109]

Just cleaning it up. painting, and just having a good time doing it. We have joked around bout making a snowplow for next winter for it. That isn't yours is it?? Looks as if it would be fairly simple to make.

[81Bronk36]

thats a tiny hanomag redmax man, I used to operate a 2 1/2 yard one on the Cape.

[DLAWNS]

Whats the game plan? just fixn it up and cleaning it or you building something out of it like this...

That's cool, make sure you post the final results when you're finished with it.

[nnj18]

Guys just to clarify that is not Micahs. lol his is much, much nicer and newer. but that is pretty cool! :waving:

[grassman177]

make sure to post the end results, should look nice. how many hours on the machine and if alot, is it the original everything. we have a back up stander that is at 2000 hrs and we replaced the engine at 1700 amd a pump at about 1800.

[nnj18]

theres a lco here that has like 6 52" standers and all have over 2500 hours.....3 have over 3500 and 1 has over 4000hr!!!

[LindblomRJ]

Just cleaning it up. painting, and just having a good time doing it. We have joked around bout making a snowplow for next winter for it. That isn't yours is it?? Looks as if it would be fairly simple to make.

JCRO makes a plow and attachments for such an application.

[Lawn Freak]

Looks like fun. I don't have any mowers to work on right now though so I just get on here lol:)

[02DURAMAX]

A plow on one would be great!

[Green Finger]

Thats's like Monster Garage. :dizzy:

I dream about being that skilled when it comes to mechanics.:sleeping:


Good work

[02DURAMAX]

Thats's like Monster Garage. :dizzy:

I dream about being that skilled when it comes to mechanics.:sleeping:


Good work

you can do it we just need time and money!

[Jayson_109]

Here are shots of dis-assembly and cleaning.

[Jayson_109]

Before and after

[Jayson_109]

more cleaning and getting ready to prime

[Jayson_109]

Prime the deck, caster arms, forks and battery bracket.

[Jayson_109]

Shots of the yellow going on

[doubleedge]

That thing is gonna look like new after you get done with it.

[MileHigh]

can't wait to see the finished product.

[DLAWNS]

It's coming along great, I'm excited to see the finished product.

[mikes landscaping]

Looks really good so far. must have taken some time to do

[slamjamrockinman]

That looks like a fun project to keep ya busy over the winter. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see the finished project!!

[a plus bob]

:hammerhead:JUST TRADE IT FOR A SHINY NEW ZK YOU KNOW YOU WANT ONE!!

[grassman177]

damn nice, that would be a fun project. want to mine now!? jah. what paint did you use, what method, out of a spray can or hvlp or what. is it wright paint!. looking really good. did you have to label all the bolts!!!!! and draw a map or do you have detailed destructions?

[Jayson_109]

Well, paint is actually some School Bus yellow from Rural King (kinda like Tractor Supply) that is what "A Plus Bob" was able to get word from the Wright dealer. Using spray gun for the everything but the rims. Using spray cans for the rims, just is such a tight area to get into without making runs in the paint.
For keeping the bolts in proper place, most of them we just kept with whatever it was bolting together. If all else fails, do have a detailed parts list on where everything is supposed to go. Also have a lot of pictures of everything as we took everything apart. It really has been fun, but this week kinda was shortened due to the 8-9" of white stuff, but I'm not going to complain!
Well for the new ZK... who could settle for just one???? :dizzy: I want 2!! Trade off my Lazer Z for the 61" ZK, and get a 52" ZK at same time!:clapping:

[a plus bob]

damn nice, that would be a fun project. want to mine now!? jah. what paint did you use, what method, out of a spray can or hvlp or what. is it wright paint!. looking really good. did you have to label all the bolts!!!!! and draw a map or do you have detailed destructions?

With my tools and his money any thing is possible!!

[a plus bob]

Finished the paint today!put it together next wk>

[grassman177]

cant wait. it is gong to feel great rolling witht hat new looking machine.

[a plus bob]

damn nice, that would be a fun project. want to mine now!? jah. what paint did you use, what method, out of a spray can or hvlp or what. is it wright paint!. looking really good. did you have to label all the bolts!!!!! and draw a map or do you have detailed destructions?

The first time I took a machine apart and re-didit was a z spray built on a stander.This is easier.

[LawnGuy73]

Thats a nice little winter project you have there.

[a plus bob]

deck is back together need another coat of paint on wheels.hopefully drop the motor back in tomorrow. Hope to finish this wk.post some pics. Jason!!
so far looks good

[Nick's Lawn Care]

I have been thinking of tearing down my TTHP and re-painting it...

[Jayson_109]

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[4.3mudder]

Looks sharp, very eye catching now that it will be "new". Great job man.

[grassman177]

it is looking so good, i cant wait to see the final as if it wrer my own. do you have all the decals to finisch it off?

[a plus bob]

all new decals plus bought material to re upolster the belly pad.Old wood was bad so we are making all new.Got the stuff to redo pad at LT Rich the other day when i saw your new machine!TOM hooked us up (GREAT GUY)

[Nick's Lawn Care]

That thing looks brand new!!!

[IntegrityGuy]

post finished pics. and how long did the total project take. how much did all the materials cost.

looks like a new machine.

[South Florida Lawns]

Looks good, my experience with a repainted mower is that the finish doesn't last long at all. Although expensive re powder coating it would have been your best bet. Let us know how the paint holds up. It does look great and you have slowed the rust by priming it too.

[nnj18]

put a new hour meter on that sucker too hahaha looks great!!!

[South Florida Lawns]

put a new hour meter on that sucker too hahaha looks great!!!

you took the words right out of my mouth!

[DLAWNS]

That looks awesome. You're doing a great job with that. I can't wait to see the final product.

[a plus bob]

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[Jayson_109]

Quick update... sorry forgot the camera today, but have started putting everything back together should wrap everything up next week as long as there are no more interuptions. Have the dash and controls back on, along with battery bracket, and battery. Wheels are mounted again and the deck is complete, ready to be mated again to the frame.

A big thanks to the crew at LT Rich (Z-Spray) for some assistance with the hydraulic hose that was leaking. Guys sure know their stuff there at the shop.

Only thing I will not have right away will be the decals, one because they on back order for a while... then also going to let the paint cure a lil longer before I put them on. Thanks all for your comments and suggestions.... just don't think that I'll be putting that new hour meter on tho!

[a plus bob]

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[Jayson_109]

Slowly but surely here are a few updated pics. Engine, throttle, new oil & filter, new hydro oil & filter, spark plugs, fuel lines, and well... thats what is on tomorrows agenda. Green stuff is just around the corner!

[4.3mudder]

Man, it is going to look sweet. It's nice that yall put a lot of time and effort into doing to looks really good. Now just buy a new hour meter, and hey, you got yourself a brand new mower! lol

[a plus bob]

ALMOST DONE!!!!:cool2::dancing:

[stang2244]

Jayson --- From the pics it looks like you have the mulch kit installed, but theres also a block off plate covering the discharge chute. Is that just a homemade plate? Is that deck set up strictly for mulching? The reason I ask is I recently put a mulch kit on my stander and I'm trying to fine tune it as far as what blade type and how many blade spacers produce the best cut, or if I should just try putting a block off plate instead of the mulch kit.
Thanks

[krider]

Whats the game plan? just fixn it up and cleaning it or you building something out of it like this...

Hey... that's my mower blower set up! I remember when you took a picture of it when I bought your leaf box from you last year. Works pretty well, but didn't end up using it last fall.

[RedMax Man]

Looking new!!!!!!!!

[grassman177]

getting closer, gettin excited. woohoo.

[Jayson_109]

well... most things went as planned... didn't get the fuel line, hydro oil added, and gotta stop and get spark plugs in the morning. Not too much more to go... just small things, and waiting on decals.
"stang 2244" That plate is just a block off plate, it is from Wright. Now I went to the dealer and the parts guy ordered the "mulch plate" and well thats what I was given, didn't work worth a crap. Due to the nature of the deck to shoot everything out the side it just wind rowed... like 1" thick what a freaky mess and hassle. So called him back and said you obviously don't know what you ordered or doing. He had to check with his dealer rep. Just say didn't waste time and called another dealer and got the baffle set-up for over $225 cheaper than the first guy.
Mine is set-up to strictly mulch, never have had problem, and the plate is nice because it makes a smooth side for nothing will catch on the inside of the deck. I believe I run 1 spacer on bottom and 6 on top think that cuts around 3.5".

[4.3mudder]

Lookin good

[Lawn Freak]

Looks great! Can't wait to see this finished!

[stang2244]

Jayson,
Thanks for the info. Ill have to set the spacers up like that and see what I get. Looking forward to seein your stander fully assembled.

[DLAWNS]

It's lookin' good....almost there!

[D-Gul]

thats crazy a plus bob that thing looks amazing now. like a brand new mower. how long from start to finish did that take?

[All_Toro_4ME]

Looks very nice. Looking forward to upcoming pics.

[a plus bob]

FIRED IT UP TODAY!!!Tomorrow finish stripe kit we are fabbing put deck back on ,build new pad and adjust hydros DONE.I HOPE :laugh:

[grassman177]

nice, i guess the engine was in good oder then and the hydros. i am too lazy to see if this was asked but how many hours on this machine, including if it has a newer than original engine. we have one with 2000 hrs but the egine was replaced at 1700 along with a hydro pump. clutch was replaced at about 1900. curious

[a plus bob]

1190.9 hrs I know this because I just cleaned the hr meter before reinstalling.original 23 hp motor,orig pumps and wheel motors only problem was bad hydro hose.LT RICH fixed us up with a new one.

[Jayson_109]

did you mention to them that you probably rode it (engine and platform half) around the shop!

[a plus bob]

did you mention to them that you probably rode it (engine and platform half) around the shop!



How did you know???:confused:

[a plus bob]

Got the deck back on today,and the stripe kit turned out pretty sweet !!
need to make new pad tomorrow and touch up a little paint and done.:clapping:Maybe Jason will post final pics. tomorrow?

[grassman177]

wow, low hours really. did not look too bad to begin with in the pics, but looks real slick now. the one we have with 200 hjrs on lit still looks pretty good. it is for sale, but i still want it for back up. my dad wants to get rid of it. i bet we keep it though.

[br549oicu8]

wow, low hours really. did not look too bad to begin with in the pics, but looks real slick now. the one we have with 200 hjrs on lit still looks pretty good. it is for sale, but i still want it for back up. my dad wants to get rid of it. i bet we keep it though.


Hey guys...if Grassman177 got his way and I had to keep or buy everything he thinks we have to have I'd need a shop the size of a Super Wal-Mart!!!!!!
No kidding!!!!!!!

LOL!!

[Jayson_109]

yes yes... I will get some pictures on here. Its basketball season and daughter has had 2 games back to back this week. Its really does look good now that it is all one piece!!
I must say that I don't think you can stop at just the building of "Super" wal-mart.... you might have to get the whole parking lot too!

[grassman177]

i love equipment

[riverwalklandscaping]

just curious but why not put some newspaper down on the floor so you didn't get paint all over

[Jayson_109]

Here it is...

[Nick's Lawn Care]

Man that is nice!!!!!!

With some new stickers it will just about look new!!!

Great job!

Nick

[Jayson_109]

More..... pics

[RABBITMAN11]

You guys did a nice job!

[SIWEL]

looks good

[IntegrityGuy]

looks good.

but why would you put on purple leather? that ruins it.

Brown would have been a better choice.

is that tank painted?

overall very good.

[a plus bob]

In a couple of the pics you can see the stripe kit we fabricated.We did a temp.version last fall and it worked great.I made a couple improvements so it should work even better!!!

[a plus bob]

paint on bottom of deck is graphite paint we used a drill with wire brush then power washed it .Then we used acid to neutrilize the rust and rolled on 2 good coats of graphite paint,blades also.

[RedMax Man]

really nice work. :)

[Lawn Freak]

Looks great! Good luck with it this season.

[newtostone]

Thats a great job you did. Any idea what the total cost was?

[fastcat]

what is the striping kit made of.

[deere615]

That thing looks brand spanking NEW awesome work!

[4.3mudder]

Superb man, very very nice, you can sell that thing for new!! Man, that looks great, it's hard to believe with a little bit of labor, it can go a long way. Awesome. I'll let you know when I need my Lazer Z done. lol

[grassman177]

i am gl;aad ro see the final result. very worth it. yeah, how did you get the tank so damn shiney and black?

[a plus bob]

Used paint for plastic.Just make sure you prep it good.Sand ,clean it good several thin coats.USED it before with good results.Taped off stander print.
a little more gloss than I wanted but i will probably fade a little.

[grassman177]

very cool.

[a plus bob]

Its not perfect but a big improvement from the faded rust bucket that it was.The project was fun we figure around 100-125 hrs. in it.3 guys.Now I just need to talk jason out of starting on the walker next wk.:laugh:My mowers are done!! Just need to go through spreaders and dump trailers.put spray tank back on.

[DLAWNS]

Awesome job!!!Thumbs Up

[2low4NH]

the fusion paint they make for plastic works great but it will not fade. you could have used a heat gun to bring back the nice color to the tank. it brings life back to plastic. i learned that one day screwin around on my truck. i used that method on my plastic valance that had faded. after that a little armorall and it looks new. paint works but it will scratch.

[a plus bob]

Around second or third day of tear down the deck was standing on end and I was working on spindles and it fell I tried to catch it and hurt my back.Then the next day I got Impatient and pulled the motor by myself!:cry:haven't been able to stand up straight since!!

[Jayson_109]

Well Bob has done quite a bit of work answering your question, but I think I can help out a little more.

[QUOTE]fastcat what is the striping kit made of./QUOTE]
Simply using a semi trailer mudd flap that we but down to size for it would cover the most area possible between the tires. I'll be sure to get some pics once the grass comes alive.

Someone had asked about the cost of the project and I haven't added up everything yet but I'm having to say that no more that $150. Mainly in paint than anything else, not much parts just the decals once I order them. I've put off the decals for now, because I've just been letting the paint cure some more. Those should run about $50- 60, the "Wright Stander" decal that goes across the control panel cost $25 alone. Also are back ordered part.

[QUOTE]a plus bob Around second or third day of tear down the deck was standing on end and I was working on spindles and it fell I tried to catch it and hurt my back.Then the next day I got Impatient and pulled the motor by myself!haven't been able to stand up straight since!!
/QUOTE]
Well all I can say is... "Hercules Hercules!:weightlifter:"

[a plus bob]

Also had to take a few naps in the hammock to think the project through:laugh::laugh:Plus a couple cook outs helped!we had a crowd show up for BBQ one day it was a good time.

[jblawns123]

Great job, I enjoyed all the pics... I love this type of stuff :clapping:

[a plus bob]

maybe you should put ZK stickers on it I just noticed they are different.maybe nobody will know !!:)If you put the ZK stickers on it and show your wife you can trade it and she wont know until the bill comes then it will be to late!!

[IntegrityGuy]

i have a feeling your paint is going to chip off of your gas tank. You should have just used armorall, it brightens and conditions any old faded plastic.

[a plus bob]

It was to far gone.it had turned Grey and was cracking.(see before pics)
(not big cracks just weathered).sanded it good to make it smooth and used paint for plastic.This has worked for me in the past you cant just use a rattle can and spray it you have to take time and prep it.and use the right paint!If armorall hadn't work it would be a pain to paint due to the silicone in the armorall !!

[South Florida Lawns]

my tank on my new stander has a hole in it and some really weird molding lines all over it. Like it was made in China. The cap is a pain to get on the threads when I refuel it also. They said its cuz its the 32" model.

[ModernImageLC]

WOW that thing looks awesome! - Whats the chances you would chop up the striper if you went in reverse? Or is it long enough that it will just slide back with the mower? Its probably the route im going to go as its not easy finding one for my ferris 1000z......

[nnj18]

my tank on my new stander has a hole in it and some really weird molding lines all over it. Like it was made in China. The cap is a pain to get on the threads when I refuel it also. They said its cuz its the 32" model.

that is the most bs excuse i've ever heard of....i woulda laughed in their face.

[South Florida Lawns]

that is the most bs excuse i've ever heard of....i woulda laughed in their face.

no thats what they told me on the wright forum. I'm for sure taking it in to get a new tank put on there, but I have been lazy, or more like not really wanting to drive 45min to my dealer.

[a plus bob]

Man that was a fun project.All of the paint held up good.It really did look like new when we finished it.

[KingOfCupCar20]

So I know this is like 10 months after the last post but how has the paint held up over this past season!?!?! It looks great, thinking about doing it myself.
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[bobcat48]

What a kool project.turned out real nice.

[Jayson_109]

So I know this is like 10 months after the last post but how has the paint held up over this past season!?!?! It looks great, thinking about doing it myself.
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Well sadly I must say the engine has taken a crap on me after about 3-4 weeks into the season. Oil coming out of the exhaust, and think I've lost gaskets in the process. So I am a cheapo and really don't want to put the amount of money toward a new engine, I'd rather put it toward new. Still am looking at prices for new engine as they have moved down since a I've been looking.

The paint has held well for the time I used it, and since its been parked. I just recently did nurse the thing out of the garage to take a comparison shot with the Exmark Vantage that I had on a demo. (I'll post them ASAP).

I will say it was seriously a great time working through this, and really getting to know how the machine was put together. Of course thanks to A-Plus Bob for all the help!

[grassman177]

too bad, we have had to replace a few engines on standers. the 17 kawi does not seem to last very long for us. not sure why but looking into it. we have a new 17 hp coming to us now to replace one that we put seals on this early spring or winter i cant remember. or heck, even last fall. anyways, it started smoking really bad without stopping and severe loss of power and compression. she is gonna blow so we put it aside and ordered a new engine. pretty sad really, we dont hardly ever get even 1000 hrs on these engines(only the 17 hp?!)

[a plus bob]

We need a winter project.I am ready for another rebuild.

[grassman177]

there is always winter projects since we dont plow. many machines to go through and maintain on a very high level.

[a plus bob]

there is always winter projects since we dont plow. many machines to go through and maintain on a very high level.

I was thinking more like a older John Deere gator diesel 4x4 :dancing:
Or Ray's Z-Spray :)

[grassman177]

nice, rays zspray!! are you seriously gonna try to buy it? what was it jr or inter

[TurboMazda]

Here it is...

Awesome job.................................it looks nice.

[tallrick]

I think it is interesting how many people do their restorations. For me it always involves total disassembly and performing electrolysis on all steel parts, pressure cleaning, spraying with phosphoric acid and prime and paint. Fittings and some other parts get zinc plated instead. The only reason I have not done it lately is a lack of indoor work space. Paint seems to be getting more expensive and of lower quality. Hopefully your paint will last a while because there is nothing better than showing off a new looking machine!!

[KingOfCupCar20]

Did you do a complete disassemble in order to paint everything individually and hang dry it?

Did you ever think to just covering the engine, hoses, etc and painting it with a less disassembled version? IE) maybe just take off the blade/belt cover deck, the front wheel casters, etc and do those separate and then paint the rest of the machine with the rest covered?

Would it be ok to do it that way if you didnt want to it look completely perfect and brand new in every nook and cranny? Moreso a more complete "touch up" and less of an overhaul?

[a plus bob]

We didn't remove the hydro pumps or wheel motors.everything else was easier to remove than tape off.No over spray on any thing.Plus the motor was in need of a good degreasing.We were going for the new look.

[Decoste76]

sounds like a good business to get into ... buying of old mowers and restoring them. **** they do it with cars why not mowers

[South Florida Lawns]

sounds like a good business to get into ... buying of old mowers and restoring them. **** they do it with cars why not mowers

They do it with mowers already you can buy a re-spray 60 eXmark with 2k hrs for a rip off price and you know the things beat.

Here's the link http://www.jumboauto.com/exotic-used/ExMark/2006-ExMark-Lazer+Z-4f48016840463811019ac2e3e44309ce.htm