Wheelbearing 49 #101 Posted February 8, 2010 Thanks guys for the all the compliments and suggestions. You can see I changed my mind on the tire selection because of what people said on this thread. I happy with these and they were cheaper. $227 for all 4 tires shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #102 Posted February 12, 2010 Wheelbearing, All I can say is you have paid a Great Deal of attention to the Whole tractor not just bits and pieces here and there. Very Impressive!! Can't wait to see the finished product! Looks sharp for sure. Lookin' Good! See Ya, Bye Burly One day I will learn to dot the i's and cross the t's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #103 Posted February 12, 2010 Ok boys eat your heart out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,943 #104 Posted February 12, 2010 Looks like a real nice Cadillac! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #105 Posted February 13, 2010 Hi grate photos ! what did the running boards cost? they look grate ! :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 49 #106 Posted February 13, 2010 Looking sharp! Nice job with the diamond plate. I got a glimpse of the linkage to the foot control, I'll be interested in seeing how the reverse pedal is hooked up. Will the pedals be spring loaded so they return to neutral when you let off, or will you step on the reverse pedal to stop if from going forward? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #107 Posted February 13, 2010 Looking sharp! Nice job with the diamond plate. I got a glimpse of the linkage to the foot control, I'll be interested in seeing how the reverse pedal is hooked up. Will the pedals be spring loaded so they return to neutral when you let off, or will you step on the reverse pedal to stop if from going forward? The pedals will be spring centering to Neutral. I bought a cam follower and some springs I just haven't made up the brackets yet and the reverse linkage. This is still in mock up stage I wanted to test the throw needed to actuate the system. Looks like it will work. Everything here is VERY hack and light duty to see if it would work. Like the 1/4 rod pulling the actuator forward....that will be replaced with a 1/2 round bar and the pedals beefed up. the forward and reverse pedal will have a linkage between them to push for forward and push for reverse with the reverse pedal. I have purchased all the rod ends needed to do the job. I'm just boged down sanding primer on all the tins. As for the aluminum diamond plate foot rests I made them up at *&*&*&*&. I can make more. I made them out of 3/16 diamond plate which is really 1/8 stock with 1/16 diamonds. I found there a little to flexible so I plan on putting a bent up stiffener on the bottom then maybe I'll market them to everyone on redsquare. There really sharp looking. The other option is to make bent up inserts for the stock steel foot rests. I can do that as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #108 Posted February 13, 2010 Very nice running boards,super job! ,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle BO 0 #109 Posted February 13, 2010 Beautiful keep up yhe good work,Giving me a lot of Ideas looking good!!! unclebo :party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #110 Posted February 13, 2010 If you go commercial with those footrests, put me down for a pair! Tractor sure is looking good! Duff :party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #111 Posted February 13, 2010 If you go commercial with those footrests, put me down for a pair! Tractor sure is looking good! Duff I think I will go commercial with them...but I need to add a stiffener below them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #112 Posted February 13, 2010 Girlfriend is pissed about me tracking black sand blasting sand in house. She can lick my horses B@lls. It's refreshing to see someone not say "waaa waaa waaa my wife won't let me .....". :party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #113 Posted February 13, 2010 And now we have much better mats to wipe our feet when we walk in the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy68 28 #114 Posted February 13, 2010 That thing is looking sweeet. Keep up the great work. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #115 Posted February 13, 2010 I love the floor boards. Can't wait to see what that looks like with the rest of the side panels installed. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbbahner 27 #116 Posted February 18, 2010 Now thats a restoration!. I've never had the courage to call what I do a restore. It takes too much time, talent and $ to restore. I settle for "recondition". Great job! Tom B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #117 Posted February 19, 2010 Ok guys I have a way not to spend $70 on a toro fuel sender for the fuel tank. I can make these up and sell them for $30 if a bunch is interested. I've crossed a bunch of senders to make this one up. But I can't do onez twozes I have to make a bunch to make it work it. If your interested PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #118 Posted February 19, 2010 which is oem?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #119 Posted February 19, 2010 I would love some floor boards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sethro 4 #120 Posted February 19, 2010 I'd be interested in a foot controlled hydro kit if you go "commercial" with one of those. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #121 Posted February 19, 2010 which is oem?? Left one is oem. Toro wants $70 for a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #122 Posted February 19, 2010 Looks like your off to a great start! Are you using a paint gun or rattle cans? Mike...... So far rattle cans. I'm using Rustoleum international harvester red specialty paint. I will use a quart to do the tins. I have a case of valspar on the way. I found the rustoleum in the hardware store and gave it a shot its a little darker than valspar but I like the color. I'm just not to crazy about the valspar brand. In all honesty I'd rather buy PPG. But for this one I'll give the rustoleum a try. you are doing a fantastic excellant job on that tractor also i can see you have welded before (not new to you.) keep pictures coming b!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #123 Posted February 20, 2010 here ya go guys some more details of the pedal setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #124 Posted February 20, 2010 That would be a great system with a loader set-up!! Good ideas for sure! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #125 Posted February 20, 2010 This is just................................AMAZING!!!!......I feel like this is something I should see on the block at the Barrett Jackson auto auction. :hbd: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
