MalMac 1,331 #1 Posted May 21, 2010 I have an Ark Loader on my 78 C-141. The loader is of the same vintage. Can someone tell me if the bottom cutting edge was welded or bolted. Mine appears to have been welded but there are also holes in the bottom front edge of the bucket. Now these holes are not perfectly round. They look like someone blew the holes in with a torch. I can't say that I have ever seen an Ark Loader bucket new from factory. I don't think they had what I call scafier teeth in them. So I was just wondering what the holes were for. Anybody got a good picture of what they looked like from the factory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #2 Posted May 21, 2010 I got a pic of mine in the gallery. 1979 C-161 8-Speed with a 1979 ARK 550 FEL. The bucket looks to be original. The cutting edge is welded on and no holes. Rick V might have a clean one in his collection... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #3 Posted May 21, 2010 Thanks Mike I will take alook. Getting ready to tear down and restore and I would like to make it factory orginal. Well I will tear down as soon as I can cut it loose from it's dutys, which is never unending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #4 Posted May 21, 2010 Yea, I would like to do mine over again and do a better job. But I use the darn thing too much! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #5 Posted May 21, 2010 Mine is bolted on however the end "tabs" are welded. Good luck- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #6 Posted May 21, 2010 My end tabs are welded as well as the bottom one is stitch welded. Thats one of things I need to fix. The bottom has broke loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #7 Posted May 21, 2010 All of my loaders have the cutting edge welded on,one has manure tines bolted on,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
