squonk 41,018 #1 Posted April 2, 2011 Found this blade frozen in the ground at a collector who was selling his stuff. He said it went on a tractor but I didn't see how and I knew it wasn't a genuine part. Got it on the cheap. I'm going to make a mid grader back blade combo out of it for my 704.I'm using the fast hitch with one mount for the mid grader and another mount with an extension to mount to the rear plow mount for the back blade. I'll use the slot hitch to lift the blade. The blade itself says "Pacal" on the back of it and it's heavy! I wish I took pictures of it before the frame work mods. It's been all mounted and working and I just got it back from the sand blaster and now it's all in primer. I'm going to mock it all back on before paint in case I want to make any more changes. I'll take some pics with it all mocked up. Here are the components: Blade,lift mount and rear back blade mount: Main frame, blade mount pivot and fast hitch front mount: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #2 Posted April 2, 2011 You cut up a $300 Simplicity mid mount grader blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #3 Posted April 2, 2011 You cut up a $300 Simplicity mid mount grader blade. If it had said Simplicity on it, I might not have done it. At least I'm going to use it instead of letting it rot into the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puddlejumper 67 #4 Posted April 3, 2011 Hes Just full of good news :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #5 Posted April 3, 2011 Yes use it, They are heavy duty blades, about 1/2" thick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #6 Posted April 3, 2011 My $300 Simplicity blade all mocked up: I always get that small piece of dog crap on the right tire in the pics. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n1defan 47 #7 Posted April 3, 2011 Looks great. Nice job. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #8 Posted April 3, 2011 Looks good should get the job done, I like how it goes from mid to rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #9 Posted April 4, 2011 i too like that nifty reverse blade,great lookin tractor too :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #10 Posted April 4, 2011 I always get that small piece of dog crap on the right tire in the pics. I always get your dog crap on my right front tire too! Tell your dog to stop crapping on my lawn! Blade looks great. I take it you wont need to add weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #11 Posted April 4, 2011 THAT is a slick little setup you have there, and you did a great job with the fab work. Get some paint on it and you're all set. Can't wait to see the finished pics. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #12 Posted April 4, 2011 I have one of these simplicity mid mount blades..hmmm. Good idea!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #13 Posted April 24, 2011 Pure genies about making a slot hitch the 3 rd arm on a 3 point hitch. I got ideas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #14 Posted April 24, 2011 Weather hasn't been all that cooperative for painting. Got all the small stuff done by borrowing the construction shop at work where they keep the heat cranked and putting on a couple of coats at night. Yesterday was nice and have one side of the blade done. Hopefully by next weekend I'll have it completed and can start on the dump cart and post pics of the finished product! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #15 Posted May 5, 2011 All finished with a dump cart to boot! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #16 Posted February 2, 2013 Very nice setup! Looks great and I'm sure it works excellently too! I am currently dreamin', "Grader blade (like yours) this spring!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #17 Posted February 23, 2013 Pure genies about making a slot hitch the 3 rd arm on a 3 point hitch. I got ideas! Like he says! Great looking set up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #18 Posted February 23, 2013 Definitely, Not a Rookie! Looks good. Should be very useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Englands704 4 #19 Posted July 19, 2013 Now that is what you call a set up ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,051 #20 Posted July 20, 2013 Looks good, and it should keep the dog crap off your tires! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #21 Posted July 3, 2016 On 4/3/2011 at 7:04 PM, squonk said: My $300 Simplicity blade all mocked up: I always get that small piece of dog crap on the right tire in the pics. You know, that is awesome! And I know all about dog crap. Instead of "Gorilla Glue" I think more customers would have appreciated and understood something like "Dog Crap Glue" better! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #22 Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) I built one out of a road grader blade. It was 5' I cut a foot off of it. Edited July 3, 2016 by Don1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
