JPWH 6,033 #151 Posted June 27 This is going to be a two seater. The dash is for operator controls and steering on the left side so I need to come up with the dash extending to passenger side. I have an idea in mind but building it may be challenging. What ideas can your creative minds come up with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,169 #152 Posted June 27 I have been planning to do a side by side 953 build and my plan for the dash was to use two 953 dash board units connected by a bridge. May make a fiberglass mold from a cast iron dash then make two of fiberglass and a fiberglass bridge. Probably easier than attempting to join two cast iron units. one for steering and the other could become a glovebox. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #153 Posted June 28 I have the same ideal of using 2 dash units but the passenger side would be an ice cooler for beverages. The space between the two dashes maybe a beverage holder. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,208 #154 Posted June 28 8 minutes ago, JPWH said: The space between the two dashes maybe a beverage holder. Need room for two beverages, though, right? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #155 Posted June 28 10 minutes ago, JPWH said: I have the same ideal of using 2 dash units but the passenger side would be an ice cooler for beverages. The space between the two dashes maybe a beverage holder. 2 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #156 Posted June 28 5 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Need room for two beverages, though, right? Right. If my calculations are right there should be a 12" space. Room enough for two large beverages! 3 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: @19richie66 my pockets aren't deep enough. Just a plain Wheel Horse dump truck.Lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #157 Posted June 28 48 minutes ago, JPWH said: Right. If my calculations are right there should be a 12" space. Room enough for two large beverages! @19richie66 my pockets aren't deep enough. Just a plain Wheel Horse dump truck.Lol Just giving you a dash idea. Twin 953 dash pods with a sheetmetal center panel. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #158 Posted July 8 I got the dash parts and the grill surround in today. The grill has had some repairs done but I will be cutting that out. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #159 Posted July 8 1 minute ago, JPWH said: Coming along nicely!!! Couldn't resist - distant cousin? - striking resemblance... 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #160 Posted July 8 Back country cousin? . 1 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #161 Posted July 8 (edited) Good ideas fellas but all the light placement area will be removed as well as the lower flat area. That's why I bought a damaged unit. Will definitely be a custom front end and no damage to a good grill. Dash picture will be the actual dash width +/- 36" Edited July 8 by JPWH 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,118 #162 Posted July 9 Nuther cousin of mine....Drac Horse. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #163 Posted July 12 I have found a trailer to use for the dump bed. I think it will give the project the right look. Had my last Chemo today and have been released for shop time in 2 weeks! I also have an order in to A to Z for all the dash components an brake and clutch parts Stay tuned project to start in two weeks. I may get a mock up in about 10 days. 1 4 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,169 #164 Posted July 12 9 hours ago, JPWH said: Had my last Chemo today and have been released for shop time in 2 weeks! Best news I have heard in several days, I will continue to pray for a complete recovery. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #165 Posted July 21 I have started to wear in my path to the shop. I did pick up the trailer but it is too small and to vintage to cut up for a project. I gave it to my grandsons. I have been collecting metal and other parts. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,169 #166 Posted July 21 2 minutes ago, JPWH said: I did pick up the trailer but it is too small and to vintage to cut up for a project. I think I may be able to help you out there. See you soon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #167 Posted July 29 I found a bed for my dump truck build. It needs a little love but has the look I want. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,402 #168 Posted July 29 That is VERY cool. What's it from?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,208 #169 Posted July 29 8 minutes ago, JPWH said: has the look I want. Very ‘50s with the raised runners and angled tops on the sides. Coulda been on an old Willys! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #170 Posted July 29 29 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That is VERY cool. What's it from?? The tailgate has Cushman embossed on it. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #171 Posted July 30 (edited) Side view. Possibly original Edited July 30 by JPWH 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #172 Posted July 30 This is getting good 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #173 Posted July 30 I now have 99% of the components I need for this build. Just waiting for the ok from my oncologist to start fabrication. My goal is to do as much as I can before surgery. I have the driver's dash components on order just waiting for A to Z to have time to fill my order. Not a big deal, I'm a long way off from needing them. Any irreversible modifications to any tractor parts during this build was damaged when I received it.(I don't cut up or modify good parts) 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,402 #174 Posted July 30 8 hours ago, 19richie66 said: This is getting good . !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #175 Posted July 30 Jay, It's great to see you persevering and getting right back on this build. That bed does have a good look to it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
