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David Brown 990 Tractor Bonnet Repair & Restoration: How to Fix Damaged Panels

In this video, we take on the challenge of repairing and restoring a damaged bonnet for a David Brown 990 tractor. We walk through the entire process, including metalwork, straightening, and finishing techniques to get this classic tractor part back to its original condition. Whether you are restoring a vintage David Brown or just need some practical tips for tractor bodywork repair, this guide shows you the steps and tools used to achieve a professional result. In this comprehensive 54-minute video, we tackle the full restoration of a David Brown 990 Selectamatic bonnet. This wasn't a quick fix—we go through every stage of the process, from assessing decades of damage and "swiss cheese" rust to fabricating custom patches and perfecting the metalwork. If you're working on a vintage David Brown or any classic tractor, this video covers the technical challenges of thin-gauge welding, panel beating, and getting those iconic lines back to factory standard. Gear used: SIP 160A Mig Welder, 0.6mm wire, CO2 Gas. #DavidBrown990 #TractorRestoration #DavidBrownTractors #VintageTractor #Welding #MetalFabrication #Repair #Workshop Chapters 00:00 Project introduction and initial assessment 02:11 assessing the work and size of patch requires 04:00 marking out and measuring the David Brown 990 bonnet 05:00 marking out the sheet steel to create a repair patch 08:25 bending the repair patch to shape 11:50 preparing the bonnet to receive the repair patch 12:10 cutting out the rust damage from the DB bonnet 14:40 fitting the patch to the damaged area of the bonnet 37:30 hand filing the bonnet to receive the repair patch 47:05 welding in the repair patch using the SIP 160A mig welder 52:00 hammer and dolly work to stress relieve the metal panels 55:20 using the Black and Decker grinder to grind of the excess weld and prep the bonnet for filler 57:13 inspecting the repair work and planning the next repair 58:50 closing If you found this helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe for more tractor restoration projects! #DavidBrown990 #TractorRestoration #DavidBrownTractors #BonnetRepair #VintageTractor #FarmMachineryRepair #RestorationProject Music in this video Intro Sail on stranger Artist Chris Haugen Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library Closing Campfire Song Artist Chris Haugen Licensed to YouTube by YouTube Audio Library