Work Horse GT1600 restoration and conversion to Hydro

[cleat 5,777]

Believe me, it is making me fidget as well but I know that I will need something to keep me entertained during the winter so I will wait.

 

I could likely assemble the entire thing in a day or two but I will try and make it last as long as possible. 

 

Taking lots of pictures and posting them to Redsquare also takes time and keeps me occupied. 

[ebinmaine 67,205]

36 minutes ago, cleat said:

Believe me, it is making me fidget as well but I know that I will need something to keep me entertained during the winter so I will wait.

 

I could likely assemble the entire thing in a day or two but I will try and make it last as long as possible. 

 

Taking lots of pictures and posting them to Redsquare also takes time and keeps me occupied. 

 

 

And we appreciate you doing that!

[kpinnc 11,869]

8 hours ago, cleat said:

Taking lots of pictures and posting them to Redsquare also takes time and keeps me occupied

Does wonders for the rest of us as well. Keep those pics coming!

[953 nut 55,022]

15 hours ago, cleat said:

Taking lots of pictures and posting them to Redsquare also takes time and keeps me occupied.

You are providing a valuable resource for anyone who wants to do the job right. This thread and the detail you have included is wonderful.    

[kpinnc 11,869]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

You are providing a valuable resource for anyone who wants to do the job right. This thread and the detail you have included is wonderful.   

[Ed Kennell 37,998]

2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

17 hours ago, cleat said:

 

You are providing a valuable resource for anyone who wants to do the job right.

And entertainment for all that enjoy watching an artist at work.     We like pictures....

[cleat 5,777]

Assembled the front Tach and hood pivot assembly

All parts laid out ready to assemble.

 

Installed the latch lock assembly.

 

Greased the latch pin then installed the front Tach latch

 

Installed the hood stop pin.

This is a different design that I came up with that uses a 1/4" rod inside 3/8 tubing with a cotter pin in the center to hold everything in place.

The factory design has the hood pivots hit the cotter pins when tilted open.

 

Installed the hood pivot brackets and pin assembly.

The pivot brackets were badly worn so nuts were welded on then drilled out to provide a nice tight hinge action.

 

Front Tach lock shaft grip installed.

 

Front Tach decal installed.

 

[kpinnc 11,869]

4 hours ago, cleat said:

Assembled the front Tach and hood pivot assembly

I mean this the best possible way, and I am not pushing sunshine here: You could create a “proper restoration” thread with your restores. Your work is awesome! 
 

the front hitch on my last resto worked fine and it got painted in one pass along with the frame. Yours will function “as new”, as it should be! 

[ebinmaine 67,205]

Just excellent illustrations and instructions here.