JPWH 6,147 #126 Posted August 12, 2017 I finished the exhaust, muffler and support bracket. Started on the belt guard. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #127 Posted August 12, 2017 Looking good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #128 Posted August 13, 2017 I need to do a few odds and ends like brackets and belt guide tabs but the belt guard is almost ready for tear down and paint. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #129 Posted August 15, 2017 I am really liking the looks and proportions of this build!! Can't wait to see the finished product! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #130 Posted August 23, 2017 I didn't like the way the belt guard met the fender so I did a little cutting and welding to improve the look and fit. Also welded a mounting plate for the front section to bolt to. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #131 Posted August 23, 2017 Nice fab work Jay! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #132 Posted August 27, 2017 After I modified the rear section belt guard I made a mounting tab that utilizes the existing hole on the transmission mounting plate brace. The hydraulic foot pedal linkage had to be reworked also to clear the front section belt guard. Not much progress to look at but a lot of work and better end results. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #133 Posted August 27, 2017 It's the seemingly small stuff that takes the most effort and time. Nice!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #134 Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Aldon said: It's the seemingly small stuff that takes the most effort and time. Nice!!! Thanks. It sure is. I measured for all the belts and hoses, that took a couple hours. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,532 #135 Posted August 28, 2017 "If you don't have the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over"? Good job going on there. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #136 Posted August 28, 2017 17 hours ago, 19richie66 said: "If you don't have the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over"? Good job going on there. Thanks Richie, that is 1/2 the fun, doing it over to get it right. lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,532 #137 Posted August 28, 2017 Might explain why I have started over twice on the two seater 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #138 Posted September 20, 2017 With the holiday and extremely busy at work I haven't made much progress on the build. I have managed to collect some parts for when I can work on it again. Hydraulic hoses. Fuel pump, fuse block, led lights... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #139 Posted September 20, 2017 Having all the pieces and parts is a necessary task towards completing the project. I get what you mean about work and project focus/time. The good news is the big show is approximately 7 months out now so there is still a chance we will both get out projects ready:-) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #140 Posted September 20, 2017 At the rate your going you will finish a couple by then. I have been thinking I have plenty of time but my wife is having neck surgery next week so I doubt I'll get much time in the shop for the next couple of weeks. My wife is more important than my tractors. If I can't finish it. I'll do what @wallfish said. finish the build and take it as is and paint it later. lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #141 Posted September 20, 2017 Definitely correct priority list. im doing the same thing as you for my GT22-8 project. trying to get it fabbed up and then tear down and paint in Spring. If time in Spring allows. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,188 #142 Posted September 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, JPWH said: wife is having neck surgery next week so I doubt I'll get much time in the shop for the next couple of weeks I can identify with that, between my back two years ago and my wife's shoulder last year I was rather limited on shop time. We are both now healthy (sort of) so I'v been able to make some progress. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #143 Posted September 24, 2017 I have been able to find a few minutes here and there to play. I cut some sheet metal into the right shape. A little bending. A little more cutting and tack welding. Custom led headlight. Now I need to figure a mounting bracket for them. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #144 Posted October 1, 2017 My wife had a visitor today so I got a little break from nursing duties. Headlights are welded up and grinding done. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,188 #145 Posted October 1, 2017 Hope the recovery from surgery is going well, seems we all go through it. You need to invite lots of visitors so you can get out to the shop more often. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #146 Posted October 1, 2017 Recovery is going very well Dick. But I don't think I'll press my luck with visitors.lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #147 Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Light mounting brackets welded on and main electrical components mounted. Solenoid mounted on the backside. Edited October 12, 2017 by JPWH 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,532 #148 Posted October 12, 2017 Going to look cool 😎 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #149 Posted October 12, 2017 Looks good! Big show is only 8 months away:-) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358 #150 Posted October 12, 2017 I will be glad when the Big Show gets here so I can see your great work. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
