Covers are off, C141.

[Save Old Iron 1,566]

Painting a hot surface the color Black actually has an advantage, The black increases the "emissivity' - google it - of the metal surface.

A black surface emits additional heat from the ability to process the heat as increased emissions of long wave infra-red radiation.

A black surface is considered the standard of emissivity that all other colors are judged against i.e. all colors other than black don't dissipate as much heat thru radiation.

[kpthorsefan 34]

Just a quick update put a few more bits on the engine, the head is just resting on the top, does any one know of a good way of cleaning and polishing the head fins? dont really want to paint it.

[rickv1957 72]

A dremel tool,some time,you can polish it,Rick

[kpthorsefan 34]

well i have done a little bit more, i had the head blasted with glass beads at a local factory just waiting now for the new HT/ head bolts to come. Also i have bought a metal lathe which i have been trying out, not used one for over 39 years when i was at school, I have changed the front axles and tyres a bit . Here are a few pics.

[btrrg1969 11]

That sucker looks cherry , very sharp , love the tires and the front hub , where did you get hubs like that ? :)

[btrrg1969 11]

also the exhuast is killer :)

[JimD 3,345]

Your tractor is beautiful. Very nicely done. It looks like the new spindles give it a wider stance. I like that a lot. Are you going to put the engine shroud on to direct the airflow up to the cylinder and head fins? :)

[kpthorsefan 34]

That sucker looks cherry , very sharp , love the tires and the front hub , where did you get hubs like that ?

Hi brandon, the hubs and wheels where of an old 6x4 trailer i had, the stub axles i had to turn down on the lathe and bore out a 3/4" hole so it went over the tractor spindle which i had to shorten a bit.

[kpthorsefan 34]

Your tractor is beautiful. Very nicely done. It looks like the new spindles give it a wider stance. I like that a lot. Are you going to put the engine shroud on to direct the airflow up to the cylinder and head fins?

Hi jim, i have put a picture on with the shroud, i cant put the tin work on yet, waiting for the new head bolts, and some cable sheath for the stator cables which were all cracked and split.

[kpthorsefan 34]

Your tractor is beautiful. Very nicely done. It looks like the new spindles give it a wider stance. I like that a lot. Are you going to put the engine shroud on to direct the airflow up to the cylinder and head fins?

[Brrly1 1,146]

Hello, that is one good looking tractor. I bet you just can't wait to hear that motor come to life. Hoping to see some pictures of you out pushing some snow this winter. Like I said the tractor looks fantastic. Keep up the Good work. See Ya, Bye

Burly

:USA:

[stevasaurus 22,705]

Beautiful tractor. I too am liking those front hubs, it is a sharp look. :USA:

[SAM58 30]

WOW

GREAT JOB!!

:USA:

[landsurveyor 2]

Hi Kevin,

Your tractor is coming along very well!!

I have the same tyres on the front of mine, they do look good.

Dont suppose you would want to make one of those exhausts would you??? I cant find one like it anywhere, and my welding skills arent up to making one!

Keep up the good work.

Simon.

[Horse'n Around 22]

Your doing an incredible job on it! The changes that youve made are very well done and thought out. Its really something to be proud of!!

John

[bo dawg 516]

That is one sharp tractor I would hate to see it get dirty :USA:

[massey 118]

Super job, I like it all, especially the tire choice.

[rickv1957 72]

Nice work,tractor looks super!!! Rick

[kpthorsefan 34]

Hello, that is one good looking tractor. I bet you just can't wait to hear that motor come to life. Hoping to see some pictures of you out pushing some snow this winter. Like I said the tractor looks fantastic. Keep up the Good work. See Ya, Bye

Burly

Hi burly, I'm afraid there will be no snow pushing or work for it i am hoping to take it to a few shows in the future, i managed to fit the head on today, will post a picture later. many thanks for you comments, all the best :)

[kpthorsefan 34]

Here is a picture of the head fitted..

[kpthorsefan 34]

Not far to go now, done a little bit more its just odds and ends to do, then its the electrics.

[kpthorsefan 34]

Hi all, I bought some tail lights off ebay from the US , they came today and it said they were new and they fitted a GT14, they looked the same as the lights for my C-141, so i took a chance and bought them. And they fitted a treat . here is a pic of them fitted but not wired up as i am still doing the electrics.

[stoneman 10]

Outstanding job on that tractor Kevin! Outstanding.

[racinfool40 202]

:USA: Outstanding- One sharp machine and you've done a great job :)

[fishy1179 0]

looks good.