bmsgaffer 2,046 #1 Posted May 17, 2014 This will be a long term project, but I thought I would get it started since I have acquired the tractor now! This is my first roundhood, so I need some trained eyes. I know it need a steering wheel and shifter knob, and I think the hood stand is whacked up a bit. What else is not correct/bad shape? What is up with the front spindles? They are like an inch wider than the rims, wrong rims or wrong spindles? The paint job is bad but it stopped it from rusting more. Everything seems pretty mechanically tight. I will be doing something special (yes it will be whee horse red and linen beige wheels ) with this one, that's why I chose one that is close to original but a little too much of a chore for full original. Here's what I brought home from Portland today (thanks Devin!): 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,046 #2 Posted May 17, 2014 More pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #3 Posted May 17, 2014 .I think you have the wrong front wheels the old round hoods had wider wheels with bushings instead of bearings and your hood stand is chopped up mine was to just not as much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #4 Posted May 17, 2014 Here is mine I'm waiting on tires and stickers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,046 #5 Posted June 2, 2014 Hey slammer, didn't see your pictures show up. Once I make sure this this is mechanically sound, i will be slapping this sucker on: Here it is next to the tins from a K341 (16hp) kohler for size reference: I may end up going with something smaller, but may not if I plan on putting it to work. I will not be harming any tins, and will only have to mod the hoodstand a little (its already butchered) for the batteries. I will probably be going with dual ags on the rear especially for weight carrying. I don't think I will be needing wheel weights on this beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
