Commando 8 Progress...seriously?

[rmaynard 15,294]

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

PM sent

[rmaynard 15,294]

There has been some progress. Everything has been primed, and thanks to Dave (funengineer), I have front tires.

A couple of week ago, Terry (vinylguy) sent me a reworked dash decal. It has the words "LIGHTER" and "IGNITION" located in their proper spots. Tonight it is raining here in Maryland, so I decided to do a little dash reconditioning.

Here is the dash before...

...and after

Thanks Terry for redoing the decal.

[neil 2,408]

So what are the chances of you being ready for the annual show Bob ?

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

Beautiful work Bob! Jake

[rmaynard 15,294]

So what are the chances of you being ready for the annual show Bob ?

It's a definite........maybe!

If all goes well, and I have another good weekend to paint. Then, all I have to do is remember how it all goes back together. The advantage that I had on the B-100's is that there was always a complete one that I could refer to when reassembling. The Commando is going to be from memory (which in my case is not good) and from about 100 pictures that I took at various stages of disassembly.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give this project a 6-1/2. :wacko:

[Fun Engineer 859]

Hey Bob its looking like you'll make it. Darn those tires look good. I used my 857 as a model when I put my Commando back together. Can't count the number of times I kept going back to look at it. It was a lot easier than looking at the "before" pictures.

[rmaynard 15,294]

I used my 857 as a model when I put my Commando back together. Can't count the number of times I kept going back to look at it. It was a lot easier than looking at the "before" pictures.

I used to have an 856 which would have been an excellent source, but without that, and just using my brain and pictures, it might end up being a Commando 7.2

[AMC RULES 37,102]

...it might end up being a Commando 7.2

Commando Lite...same great taste, just less filling.

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

There has been some progress. Everything has been primed, and thanks to Dave (funengineer), I have front tires.

A couple of week ago, Terry (vinylguy) sent me a reworked dash decal. It has the words "LIGHTER" and "IGNITION" located in their proper spots. Tonight it is raining here in Maryland, so I decided to do a little dash reconditioning.

Here is the dash before...

...and after

Thanks Terry for redoing the decal.

Awesome tires and dash! Keep up the good work!

[rmaynard 15,294]

Progress report:

Got some tractor time in over the last couple of weekends. Started painting and assembling. Although a little more is done than what is pictured, here is what I have assembled as of today,

The rear tires are originals. The fronts are courtesty of Dave (funengineer). The wheel are powder coated. The paint is PPG acrylic urethane in a color called GM Standard Red (WA7475).

By the way, I hate the PPG paint I am using. It is the Shop Line series, and it is as thin as water. It runs way too easily. I would have the engine completely assembled if it were not for having to repaint the blower cover three times due to paint runs. I'm going back to Kirker on the next project.

[dclarke 4,030]

Lookin good Bob!

[Fun Engineer 859]

Progress report:

Got some tractor time in over the last couple of weekends. Started painting and assembling. Although a little more is done than what is pictured, here is what I have assembled as of today,

The rear tires are originals. The fronts are courtesty of Dave (funengineer). The wheel are powder coated. The paint is PPG acrylic urethane in a color called GM Standard Red (WA7475).

By the way, I hate the PPG paint I am using. It is the Shop Line series, and it is as thin as water. It runs way too easily. I would have the engine completely assembled if it were not for having to repaint the blower cover three times due to paint runs. I'm going back to Kirker on the next project.

That makes the fronts original too.

Looking good Bob.

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

Wow bob that is looking great! The tires look like brand new! Jake

[AMC RULES 37,102]

Something about a spotless rolling chassis just looks so cool.

Looking really nice so far Bob.

[wh1257 226]

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.

how can you do this whit the body from the parts

[rmaynard 15,294]

Just thought I'd update my progress. All of the painting is done, and assembly is coming along. Here is a teaser of what's been going on in the Maynard shop during the past week.

[AMC RULES 37,102]

Are you reusing the original choke cable Bob, looks like the throttle is new?

[rmaynard 15,294]

Are you reusing the original choke cable Bob, looks like the throttle is new?

Good eye. Choke is original. Haven't had time to do anything with the knob. Throttle is new. The previous owner had a lever type as a replacement and it had to go.

[AMC RULES 37,102]

Is it an Ebay replacement, or NOS original?

[rmaynard 15,294]

Purchased it from Maple Grove Distributors.

[rmaynard 15,294]

I had serious doubts that this one would get finished in time for the show. If you remember, this is what I had on April 20 when I started this thread.

Now, here is my progress as of 8:00 PM tonight.

I think I'm going to make it...seriously.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,071]

Absolutely gorgeous Bob!!

Lookin forward to seeing in person up close next weekend.

Mike.........

[bowtiebutler956 649]

:scared-eek: That's a gorgeous ! Its soooooooo Shiney!

Matt :flags-texas:

[JimD 3,345]

As always, a first rate job Bob. :thumbs:

[Lars 526]

Very nice Bob.. Looks like new.... Good Job