kpinnc 12,005 #76 Posted February 25 Almost done with this little fella, so I rolled it out in the sunshine today. All tractors need a little sunshine, especially those with fresh paint! The cows didn't seem interested for whatever reason. Still got a few more things to do. Electrical, decals (ships tomorrow from Terry), and yes- finish painting the front wheels. And the dreaded belt guard... I'm guessing the PO wanted access to the idler without removing it. Gonna be a fun fix for sure! 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #77 Posted February 26 One of many additional mods: I slotted the steering shaft hole. Makes removing and installing the hood so much easier. Plus you don't have to remove the wheel. A little edge trim made it look cleaner. 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #78 Posted February 26 9 hours ago, kpinnc said: One of many additional mods: I slotted the steering shaft hole. Makes removing and installing the hood so much easier. Plus you don't have to remove the wheel. A little edge trim made it look cleaner. Looks like a factory job! Nice work. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #79 Posted February 28 (edited) I hate sheet metal work. I also severely dislike whoever cut up this belt guard. Done for the day. Hopefully tomorrow when my sticker pack is delivered from Terry, I'll be motivated to finish up... Edited February 28 by kpinnc 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #80 Posted March 1 (edited) Got some steekers today! I've been buying Terry's decals since 2007, and am still amazed every time I get them. The quality is amazing, and the attention to detail as well. Guess I need to hurry up and finish this one. My Kohler letters moved accidentally but I fixed them. Edited March 1 by kpinnc 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #81 Posted March 1 Kevin, you’ve done an outstanding job on your Ranger! Nice work! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #82 Posted March 1 22 minutes ago, dclarke said: Kevin, you’ve done an outstanding job on your Ranger! Nice work! Thank you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #83 Posted March 3 (edited) Didn't get to do much tonight. I had some other stuff to do, so it was late when I started. As usual, unforseen issues popped up that had to be corrected. Bad starter solenoid- replaced. Pinhole in the fuel tank- soldered. Bad rectifier pushing 19VDC! Pic below was at idle! Replaced rectumfryer, and now charging at 14VDC. Stator is outputting 21.5 VAC. I need a new throttle cable. This one works, but is too short to route correctly. But now at least she's running! Carb adjustment probably needs fine tuning, but the puddle of gas distracted me... Got the welding done on the belt guard. Paint tomorrow! Edited March 3 by kpinnc 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #84 Posted March 3 "How many volts do you need?" -Yes 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #86 Posted March 3 spectacular 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #87 Posted March 3 13 hours ago, kpinnc said: rectumfryer I am such a Flippin child..... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #88 Posted March 4 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I am such a Flippin child..... Then you're in good conpany! I didn't paint the belt guard today. It was so pretty outside I just rode it around like it is. I'll paint later. 3 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #89 Posted March 4 Pretty much done! ...a few things to touch up, but the belt guard turned out sorta ok- got some dimples, but not terrible. The first pic below is what I started out to mimic. This machine actually started as a L157, so everything from the steering wheel back was made to look like 62-64 model as best I could. Anyway- this is the final look. Little rascal drives great. Low range with 8 inch wheels is like time stands still! Of course, before my son can drive it- it'll get safety switches in the pedals, or some form of bolt-on running boards. His legs are shorter than I thought, so he barely reaches the pedals anyway. 2 9 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,926 #91 Posted March 4 Fantastic job. Looks better than new. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #92 Posted March 5 So good!So good!So good! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #93 Posted March 5 What they said !! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #94 Posted March 5 Excellent Work.👍 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #95 Posted March 5 Now I’m wondering if I should leave the “Work Clothes” on my C-160… That looks awesome ! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #96 Posted March 5 4 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Now I’m wondering if I should leave the “Work Clothes” on my C-160… That looks awesome ! I know! Tough call sometimes when ya see a phenomenal piece like this one. IMHO - which ain't worth squat - Your C160 looks great 👍 just the way it is! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #97 Posted March 5 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Tough call sometimes when ya see a phenomenal piece like this one. Thanks Eb, but I promise it looks better in the pics than in real life! 8 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Now I’m wondering if I should leave the “Work Clothes” on my C-160… I've seen that C160, and it does look very nice! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,005 #98 Posted March 5 (edited) Well, it was nice today so little man got to drive. Definitely gonna have to make a bolt-on set of footrests. His feet barely reach the pedals, so he can't drive alone yet.... A little timid, but he enjoyed the test drive. ...and I thought I was almost finished with it! Edited March 5 by kpinnc 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #99 Posted March 5 If you had something like 3" flat steel and bent it into a hook on the end, it could slip into the opening in the stirrups, then come down and back. You could simply lift them up and off if you wanted to ride. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #100 Posted March 5 Where are his @Pullstart recommended flip flops 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
