Dexta tinwork

timff

Member

• Jul 29, 2017

• #1

Just considering a new metal nose and wings for my 1958 Dexta...out of the several suppliers in the tractor mags, who supply the best in terms of fitting? Not too worried about cost as its a once in a lifetime thing. Thoughts? Many thanks

 

multi power

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Location

pembrokeshire

• Jul 29, 2017

• #2

Not agriline
I got sparex wings and they seem good

 

REStracTORATION

Member

• Jul 29, 2017

• #3

timff said:

Just considering a new metal nose and wings for my 1958 Dexta...out of the several suppliers in the tractor mags, who supply the best in terms of fitting? Not too worried about cost as its a once in a lifetime thing. Thoughts? Many thanks

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Mudgaurds will be ok
Nosecone probably wont fit to well they never do

 

Mursal

Member

• Jul 29, 2017

• #4

Just keep in mind the dear one's mightn't fit, nothing to do with price
QTP click might have stuff, but never fitted there panels, some of the other members probably did?

 

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DeeGee

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Location

North East Wales

• Jul 29, 2017

• #5

If you are not too fussed about originality make enquiries as to whether the Super Dexta front nose cone will fit. Makes the tractor look ten times better and much more purposeful.

The last New Performance Super Dextas made in 1963/4 in blue and pale grey were one of the best looking tractors ever made IMO: although just five years newer they made the original blue and orange round nosed Dexta look positively archaic.

 

crofter 65

Member

Location

Ross-Shire

• Jul 30, 2017

• #6

The super dexta bonnet lines are different to the dexta but I think the bonnet will fit, it's a Job to get a super dexta nose cone that fits well, I have tried a few including a fibreglass one and none are a good fit.

 

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timff

Member

• Jul 30, 2017

• #7

Thanks all. I will go for the same look if I change

 

oakleaf

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Location

South coast of Ireland

• Jul 31, 2017

• #8

Keep it original if at all possible.

 

multi power

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Location

pembrokeshire

• Jul 31, 2017

• #9

Are the original ones really beyond repair?

 

timff

Member

• Jul 31, 2017

• #10

Will keep original and yes probably weld the rusty bits at the base of the wings. Nose has been poly filled years ago by dad on each side where they always rust so will possibly do that again too. Thanks for thoughts

 

Mursal

Member

• Jul 31, 2017

• #11

Did you try Isopon P40 it keep the damp out better than ordinary filler ..........

 

timff

Member

• Aug 1, 2017

• #12

Thanks Mursal will give that a go