Desko 610 #51 Posted November 4, 2014 It'll look great when your done with it hope to make the big show again this year and see it in person (if it finished) but if it isn't or I don't make it I'm sure it'll look 10 times better than it will in pictures 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,966 #52 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Brian, the thing about fiber glass is to make some kind of mold...I realize you are not just fixing a hole. Maybe use sheet metal to form what you need...line it with plastic sheet (because it won't stick) and build up your layers until you get the thickness you need. It is very easy to work with once you get your form...as far as making it fit and splicing it together. Don't make me come out there!!! I think you will find the the fiber glass work is going to be the easiest thing you are doing. It sands easy, fills easy and looks fantastic when you are done. I know you are a machinist, but working with fiber glass is going to put you over the top...my advise...talk to JoeBob, Kelly, and Ray Baker. Would it not be nice to have a swimming pool full of penetrating oil that you could just back that horse into and let it soak for a few weeks?? Edited November 5, 2014 by stevasaurus 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #53 Posted November 5, 2014 Working with fiberglass is over rated... if you can machine a stainless tractor you can mix epoxy and watch it cure... Hell I used a trash bag as a release agent. There is not one hint of filler on this hood, just a coat of primer surfacer, base coat red and unwet sanded or buffed clear. 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,966 #54 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) WOW Vince, I could look into that red all day long. Vince has got it going on!!! Edited November 5, 2014 by stevasaurus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,893 #55 Posted November 5, 2014 Don't make me come out there!!! Yes. If that happens, he'll mess up my new diet! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #56 Posted November 5, 2014 Wow Vin I could comb my hair in the shine on that hood , only I ain't got any hair 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,893 #57 Posted November 5, 2014 You could shave with it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimt1971 237 #58 Posted November 5, 2014 Brian don't make that thing too nice. I would love to just ride a Sr one day. Congrats on the find. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #59 Posted November 8, 2014 cover from a allis B steering box on right Brian 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #60 Posted November 8, 2014 I can't believe you haven't cast a new cover yet Brian. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cstempert 27 #61 Posted November 8, 2014 Nice match on the covers. It is probably the same cover. Different numbers probably due to length of column or other minor variations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cstempert 27 #62 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) MY STEERING WHEEL IS GARBAGE 100_0248.JPG The original wheel is made by a company called SHELLER after some searching on the net I found one I could use as a replacement also made by sheller with a slight difference the new one is for a 3/4" tapered spline shaft and the original is for a 3/4" tapered key shaft found this NOS military surplus wheel on E-Bay vintage WW2 looks to be a exact match to the original 100_0417.JPG First thing I did was use a tapered 3/4" pipe tap reamer to remove the splines then I made a small fixture and tapered broach guide for a 3/16" broach to cut a new key way 100_0299.JPG100_0298.JPG the small alum fixture is to hold the wheel at the correct angle so the broach is straight up and down 100_0297.JPG after cutting 100_0296.JPG Looking good Buckrancher! In case anyone needs a part no for the Sheller steering wheel to search for I just bought a decent used wheel and it's part No is : sheller 1035. It's 15" dia with 3/4" tapered bore 3/16" kW. It has the same pointed pattern as the military wheels but doesn't have splines I'll be starting a thread on my sr as we'll but don't want to hijack this thread. Edited November 8, 2014 by cstempert 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #63 Posted November 8, 2014 Cstempert,, I don't supose you would be interested in doing one of those steering wheels for my senior as mine really could do with a new steering wheel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cstempert 27 #64 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Cstempert,, I don't supose you would be interested in doing one of those steering wheels for my senior as mine really could do with a new steering wheel Neil I bought an older used wheel with the correct bore It was a sheller 1035. You can search for one, or do as Buckrancher did and modify the splined shaft on the eBay jeep wheels...or perhaps Buckrancher will for you (one is listed now for $35) I only posted the part no in case anyone else was looking for one that fits w/o mod I'm still not sure whether I'm going to restore or keep as is so I bought the older steering wheel in case I leave the original patina Edited November 8, 2014 by cstempert 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #65 Posted November 10, 2014 My steering shaft cut in two my lower shaft with the top half from a allis B both parts ready for welding heres the output shaft the harden pin is wore but useable I machined the end of the steering box deeper for a new soft plug Brian 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,991 #66 Posted November 10, 2014 Many of us on this forum probably think Brian was really lucky to have obtained this tractor. I,however disagree. I think this tractor was really lucky to have found Brian! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #67 Posted November 11, 2014 Very true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #68 Posted November 11, 2014 the top steering column bearing was shot from years of weather intruison I found a upper column bearing for a willys jeep that has the same column ID the difference is the jeep uses a 7/8" shaft and the senior is 3/4" so I pressed a flanged bronze bushing inside of it to change the shaft size to 3/4" have the two shafts pieces welded back together used the good bearing and races out of the allis B in the steering box when I reassembled Brian 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,792 #69 Posted November 11, 2014 If this were my project, I'd still be standing there doing this. Great work Brian. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #70 Posted November 11, 2014 See, I told ya...already looking awesome. Wondering when are you planning your meet-n-greet Brian? I wanna help build your Senior. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #71 Posted November 11, 2014 See, I told ya...already looking awesome. Wondering when are you planning your meet-n-greet Brian? I wanna help build your Senior. we have to have it next spring when it weather warms up again 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #72 Posted November 11, 2014 What? It'll already be done by then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Keys 57 #73 Posted November 11, 2014 That is some great work! Also some clever solutions to what seem to be big, extremely troublesome problems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #74 Posted November 11, 2014 If this were my project, I'd still be standing there doing this. Great work Brian. Bob,,,I am in your club on that comment,,,good one. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #75 Posted November 11, 2014 bought a new steering column tube from mcmaster-carr cut it to size and put a slot one end like the original for the column clamp put the new soft plug in the end the top of the column was missing the trim cap so after some measuring I bought a 1/5/8" brass soft plug and drilled a clearance hole for the steering shaft I also got a spring for a willys jeep column and a bronze bushing to take up the shaft size difference from the jeep to the senior ready for the trim cap and steering wheel Brian 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
