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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Colossus is doing just fine. Being patient. This was restored between the early 2000s and 2015. -
Wooden truck bed build thoughts
Pullstart replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Norman will be hauling his deck here in a couple weeks -
2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
Razorback replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
Looks like it could drive a planter….. or, who-knows-what…. -
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ri702bill replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
And Collosus takes a trip to the back burner - again! Truck frame looks excellent for its age.... -
Not in my possesion.
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Already have. Remember my CDL. We do lighting inspections daily. We do have annual inspections here. I'm having several different State Inspection Stations give me instruction. This build will exceed every rule. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
ineedanother replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I pulled decks from two this weekend. I've never had anything other than 48" until the 42" I recently got on a c-161. The 42" is SO MUCH more manageable - Yesterday
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
This is red oak I bought several years ago. Here, red is accessible. White oak is huge $$ -
Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Not sure what I'm doing there yet. Depends on laws. Easy. Side fill. Also easy. I have a pair of Peterbilt cab & chassis rear lamps. -
I took a bit of time to install the Stens carb on my Troy Built Bronco (2000 vintage) roto tiller. Surging issue gone. I dropped the bowl of the original carb - lots of corrosion blooms in there. Not sure if it will be worth the trouble to rebuild it.
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
adsm08 replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
If you are looking to build a custom flat bed I would look into the lighting requirements of federal regulations. Even if your state has no inspections it is illegal to operate a vehicle that doesn't meet federal regulations on any road that is owned by or maintained with money from the Feds. -
Always glad to see a second or third generation showing some love to a family
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
pfrederi replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Now maybe oak is cheaper up there but when I went to the local sawmill a couple years ago just enough to redeck a 5x10 trailer caused me to stop... -
This proves that the solenoid is functioning properly. The purple wire provides a path FROM the ignition switch to the soleniod if; the 25 Amp Fuse is good, the Key Switch is in the START position. the engine oil level is good, the PTO is not in the operate position, and The clutch is depressed.
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
ri702bill replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Rear bumper with integrated hitch receiver?? What about fuel fill access? Fixed illuminated rear licence plate? Pictures of the truck as is would be helpful. -
Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
TonyToro Jr. replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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I think the following are the correct but feel free to correct me if I am mistaken, ( these are from ONANPARTS.com intake manifold gaskets- 154-2495 carb gasket - 146-0657 valve cover gasket - unknown to me Thank You.
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Wooden truck bed build thoughts
953 nut replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Take a look at @Pullstart's Norman, that sucker can load four and the removable sides are his ramps. -
Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
ineedanother replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
312-8 with the small tire changer. Good weekend of work but time to put them to bed and get ready for work tomorrow... -
The whole idea is to keep moisture and contaminants OUT of the connection. Dielectric grease will do the job just fine and I see no problem with having it IN the connection, the metal will be able to make a good contact with or without the grease. If the connection isn't tight enough to displace some grease it is going to overheat and fail anyway. Though it was made for Aluminum connections the Zink works well to protect connections of dissimilar metals and seals out the contaminants and moisture from any connection.
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Over the next several months I'll be contemplating, designing, and building a unique bed for my 1986 Ford F250. This will be a flatbed mostly designed for hauling tractors. At least 2, maybe 3. Also designed for hauling dirt/mulch/rocks etc... It'll be functional, extremely strong, and very nice in appearance. I've made a BUNCH of notes: "Bed build thoughts: Ideally the size would be for holding two C series fore n aft at the headboard and another tractor crossways at the back. 85" wide across flat inside x 108" - 110" long should work. Do not exceed total length of twice the "cab to axle" measurement. (Bed should be centered over axle) Wood parts should be fully protected from weather and look good. Colored stain(?) on all oak parts. Red tinted to bring out oak color? Full pigment paint on Advantech to hide text. Black? Oak rails bolted through frame. Scribed to follow all curves in steel. Minimum thickness over suspension bump at 2". Front of rails near cab may be closer to 5" thick. Oak cross beams at every stock original location except at/over tire position. May need to add extra beams fore & aft of tire to get support for outer edges of Advantech. Or consider boxing wooden frame there. Cross beams should be bolted through frame combined with fore & aft rails. It would be preferable to bolt the flat surface Advantech as well. Install spacers on top of the frame rail in between all the cross beams for extra support. Side supports at outer edges should be appropriately sized Oak beams as well. Probably four inches tall to match up with cross beams. Consider decorative wheel Arch over tire. Add 12" to 14" of steel at frame rear for support of rearmost oak crossmember. Widen trailer hitch with spacer plates to better match bottom of frame rails. Tie in trailer hitch with new rear frame. Use 1/8" plate steel with tapered bottom corners as end face plate/cap like a commercial truck. Rear bumper?? As part of bed design and build be sure to incorporate splash guards of partially solid, partially soft at bottom, material. Sheet plastic? With rubber bottom? Mount a marker light as low and outside as possible on hard part. Headboard idea: Install direct to frame to increase effective bed length. Attach to far outside of forward cross beam. Come up 12" to 15" vertically. Cap front with Advantech. DO NOT BLOCK MIRRORS. Do not block third brake/courtesy light. Make vertical/angled posts for each side that follow just outside body contour & are 4" taller than cab. Crossbar, 2" lower than top so there's a bump stop on each side to hold materials. Then run verticals lined up with the truck frame for support. Confirm that verticals don't block rear window view too much. Or box to avoid. Use some type of grating to protect glass while preserving view. For the sides and tailgate, some sort of 12" to 14" + tall removable board, as thin as possible. Advantech? Bed should have at minimum, a strip of metal around the outside edge to support lights. Perhaps C channel with lip on the upper side to protect the lights from falling objects."
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Raffle tractor for 2026 ??
953 nut replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
On 36 Volts, that would be the ticket. -
Raffle tractor for 2026 ??
Ed Kennell replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
How long will it take for this to drop off the edge???
