Commando 8 Progress...seriously?

[rmaynard 15,417]

It's been a long couple of months since I picked up my Commando 8 (just before Christmas). With all good intentions, I thought I would have a complete restoration done by the end of April. But, as things would have it, family, work, and everything else got in the way.

Well, here it is April 20th. The Wheel Horse show is only 62 days away, and here is my progress.

I am still determined to have it ready for the show.

Seriously.

[neil 2,409]

Looking good so far Bob, your almost there. :hide:

[rmaynard 15,417]

Thanks Neil. It looks pretty good from the other side of the pond, huh?

[Rooster 191]

All that is left is to finish up!

[rmaynard 15,417]

Actually it is a little further along.The wheels have been sand blasted and powder coated, and the engine is ready for covers.

[dclarke 4,032]

You find front tires yet Bob?

[AMC RULES 37,125]

Determination will always prevail Bob. :popcorn:

[rmaynard 15,417]

You find front tires yet Bob?

Not yet. I have a few leads though on some original 16 x 5.50's in decent shape, but as of now, I am still tireless.

[Martin 2,131]

You find front tires yet Bob?

Not yet. I have a few leads though on some original 16 x 5.50's in decent shape, but as of now, I am still tireless.

bob, are you getting tired looking for them?

i think you like the pressure of impossible deadlines. this will be the third crunch time resto that i know of.......

[rmaynard 15,417]

bob, are you getting tired looking for them?

:text-lol:

[can whlvr 993]

hey bob didnt you do one of the b,s in a hurry for the show,not that it looked like that,maybe you work better under pressure :thumbs2:

[littleredrider 409]

He might have a set of tires coming..... :)

[bowtiebutler956 650]

You can do it!! All you need now is a little Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and she''ll be done.

Matt :flags-texas:

[Anglo Traction 761]

Would be good to see it when it's back on 'All 4S' Bob , or are you keeping this one under wraps 'til it's finished? .

[rmaynard 15,417]

Would be good to see it when it's back on 'All 4S' Bob , or are you keeping this one under wraps 'til it's finished? .

I am not going to document it like the previous ones, but I will post updates at appropriate intervals. However, with only 60 days till showtime, there may be very few updates.

[rmaynard 15,417]

As of last night, everything but the hood went to the sand blaster. Should have it all back by Sunday. The hood did not go since it is a NOS one. Just needs to have a couple of dings repaired, then it will be painted with everything else. Started working on the transmission last night and found that the threads where the shifter set screw goes are pretty messed up. I posted another thread about that this morning.

That's it for now. More updates as they become available.

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Looking forward to the updates.

Matt :flags-texas:

[Anglo Traction 761]

Yep! , What Matt says. No pressure Bob. we can hold out , so in your own time.

[rmaynard 15,417]

Transmission is fixed. Everything is back from the sand blaster. Did some body work to the fender pan, hood stand/tool box and belt guard. Should be getting a coat of epoxy primer on Saturday, weather permitting. Might even have some pictures.

[neil 2,409]

looking forward to seeing the pics Bob

[Fun Engineer 859]

Jeez Bob. No time for pictures? We're drooling here. :happy-jumpeveryone:

[rmaynard 15,417]

Can't let you drool all over my keyboard, so here's a couple of pics.

Most of the parts have been sand blasted and a little body work has been done on the pan

Since the axle holes were really worn, and the spindles were wobbling, I reamed out the holes and inserted bronze bushings

The shifter set screw hole had damaged threads, so a heli-coil was inserted.

The NOS hood is sitting patiently in my basement, waiting to be united with the rest of the tractor.

That's it for now. More to follow.

[Fun Engineer 859]

Now I feel better. Looking good. Looks like your fender got abused too. Hope to see it at the show.

[Rooster 191]

Im liking the 2 resto's in one thread theme here! LOL

Should do that more often!

[Fun Engineer 859]

Bob

Hate to bother you when your down to the wire but, did you find any front tires yet? If not I've got a decent set I can get to you. Let me know.

Dave