19richie66 17,508 #801 Posted June 10, 2018 51 minutes ago, wallfish said: Changing the engine on the bike to a S&G K181 instead of the M8. It's something that's been on the to do list for a long while because it looks more "period correct". I like the curves of it instead of the boxie look of the M8. Having a difficult time fitting a gas tank without having a solid front hood to make a gas tank to replace the mimicked slotted one. Not sure why I need to add the pressure of getting it done before the show but... Somehow scrambling around like crazy with a short deadline just seems natural. Been doing it every year for about 9 years, so here we go again. That engine does look more “period correct” if that description works. Way cool! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,588 #802 Posted June 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: see this thing in person. Josh, I saw that thing last fall at the meet and greet in Connecticut at @stevebo' s house. It really is a marvel of engineering when you get to looking at all the small things. You, in particular, will be more impressed than you could know. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,149 #803 Posted June 10, 2018 More pressure!!! At least the van is ready or is it! Bike is even more awesome John! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #804 Posted June 10, 2018 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: It really is a marvel of engineering Not so sure about that! As stated before my craftsmanship, when it comes to nice and / or proper, is far below the league of some members here. This is all backyard hammer mechanic engineering and you'll see what I mean when looking up close. It's a 20 footer and more photogenic than it is in person. 49 minutes ago, squonk said: At least the van is ready or is it! The van will be emptied and ready right before I leave. You know the deal! Gotta work Wed. morning so last minute as usual. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #805 Posted June 10, 2018 753 got a different pair of shoes for mowing duties. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,296 #806 Posted June 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Lane Ranger said: three piece transmission I am wanting to put on my 854 Hay Lane, I only see two pieces, are you hiding one? Nice work there, looking forward to seeing it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #807 Posted June 10, 2018 More Wheel Horse wind chimes painted, first coat of paint on the HH60, straighten in out the bugger welds on the 654 hood. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,600 #808 Posted June 10, 2018 What did I do? Things that this was not meant for but it was fun to put on a show for the crowd. There was a GT pull at a local show that I was at. No serious competition, just a bunch of us having fun. After some heckling from friends I hooked my Rat Rod up for a wheelie show. No long distance pull to brag about but it was still fun. 4 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #809 Posted June 10, 2018 Dan—never gets old seeing the ‘Rod nose to the sky! thanks for the 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #810 Posted June 12, 2018 Thats one serious face you got going there young man !!!!nice job!!!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #811 Posted June 15, 2018 My brother David and I rebuilt a 42 inch side discharge mower deck for use ona C160 Wheel Horse. Took some time as old spindle hex bolt heads weee worn thin. Used bolt extractor on two spindle housings and had to cut and drill third one out! This deck is unique as we have three different type of 42 spindles with three different type of pullies .’, but they all match up fine with spindle deck belt. D1517B9F-5CB3-4E1E-AFD7-E1BAC20D73F4.MOVD1517B9F-5CB3-4E1E-AFD7-E1BAC20D73F4.MOVD1517B9F-5CB3-4E1E-AFD7-E1BAC20D73F4.MOV 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,588 #812 Posted June 15, 2018 @Lane Ranger what's behind the seat there? Tool carrier? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #813 Posted June 15, 2018 Downforce wing.... keeps the rear tires planted for traction. 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stealth126 54 #814 Posted June 15, 2018 Got the Brinly dethatcher hooked up and put it to work. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #815 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @Lane Ranger what's behind the seat there? Tool carrier? Winged Victory ! I paid $150 for that C 160 last year. Needed a new head gasket, sparkplug, cleaning out of the tins from a big mice house, and new points and consdenser and runs like a new one. Came from a large farm and I think was used to pick up limbs, haul tooks etc. Another "homemade" addition. My brother wants to take it off but I kind of like it. 124.MOV 120.MOV Edited June 15, 2018 by Lane Ranger 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCL400 39 #816 Posted June 15, 2018 I am almost recovered enough from my knee replacement surgery to get back to work on my GT-14 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneroadkingman 53 #817 Posted June 15, 2018 Yep I'll be looking forward to that about January Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dadlife520H 195 #818 Posted June 15, 2018 Acquired this little gem today for $30. Spreads the lime real nice. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneroadkingman 53 #819 Posted June 15, 2018 Well I guess I went and bought a battery today for my 520 and I work done getting a busted bolt out of the seat bracket 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dadlife520H 195 #820 Posted June 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, oneroadkingman said: Well I guess I went and bought a battery today for my 520 and I work done getting a busted bolt out of the seat bracket I'm trying to motivate myself off the patio to go get a battery for one of the 312's. jumping it wasn't so bad til I ran out of gas at the farthest point possible. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #821 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Got the two that are headed to Show cleaned up and started the loading of trailer. i could tell that my main mower was feeling left out so I gave it a quick clean as well. Ive almost got 14 hours on the meter now:-) Edited June 15, 2018 by Aldon 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #822 Posted June 15, 2018 Well since I don’t have time to weld up the slot in the hood, I installed this. Had it laying around anyways. Waiting to use it on something. Found the something. 😁 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #823 Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Aldon said: Calendar shot. Edited June 16, 2018 by oldredrider 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayme 36 #824 Posted June 16, 2018 Finally got my hitch installed. Ready for the Fathers day pulls!. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #825 Posted June 16, 2018 Frantically working on the 654 to try and get it done for the show. If get the hood primed and painted today, it should be done! Had to remove the hood seam from a really messed up sheet metal repair in the past and rebuild the bottom attachment. Hate working with glass and Bondo! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
