What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[AMC RULES 37,132]

You can just look at the threads and tell it was a fight getting to this point. Thinking the end result was well worth the effort though.

[squonk 41,158]

20 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

You can just look at the threads and tell it was a fight getting to this point. Thinking the end result was well worth the effort though.

I would pull that pipe out and get a 1”conduit lock nut Craig. You don’t want that loosening up 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

 Good idea broman!  

Here's some proof...that these old tired eyes here...clearly ain't what they used to be!

 

Edited September 5, 2020 by AMC RULES

[JCM 9,179]

Got into some prep work and paint on the 418-A footrests and side covers which were quite rusty and had a few dents ,installed one new rubber hood latch that was missing, rear brake return spring,new 2 piece knob with screw for the trans engage lever that had a piece of wire on it for a handle, lubed anything that moves and a few other misc items then a short trail ride.

[ebinmaine 67,656]

@AMC RULES that is one beautiful ride!!

 

 

@JCM looks like your whole fleet is gonna be showroom condition!

Looking forward to seeing all of them. 

[WHNJ701 4,165]

Back in action again, not really a tech engine fan but this one runs great first pull off she goes.  Like @AMC RULES said these early square hoods are undervalued, the more I look at them more I really like them.  Thanks too @johnnymag3 for the hood ornament and headlight cover or whatever it's called.  Of course thanks again to @Vinylguy for the awesome decals, they fit perfect.

Edited September 4, 2020 by jabelman

[ebinmaine 67,656]

2 minutes ago, jabelman said:

Back in action again, not really a tech engine fan but this one runs great first pull off she goes.  Like @AMC RULES said these early square hoods are undervalued, the more I look at the more I really like them.  Thanks too @johnnymag3 for the hood ornament and headlight cover or whatever it's called.  Of course thanks again to @Vinylguy for the awesome decals, they fit perfect.

Showed this to Trina. 

She's some impressed. 

VERY nice work. 

[johnnymag3 2,520]

My spare parts are for those who desire to make the Horses shine as the should!!! Glad you put them to good use jableman......Sure looks good with the Headlight plate!!! and chrome hood ornament !!!! Decals are purtyyy tooo

[TonyToro 1,058]

17 hours ago, squonk said:

I would pull that pipe out and get a 1”conduit lock nut Craig. You don’t want that loosening up 

Do you have any trick to keep those lock rings tight? Our Work Horse with the Briggs manages to loosen up. I’ve smacked with a hammer and screwdriver, chisel and punch. Alway comes loose and the exhaust flops down looking all sad....

[WHNJ701 4,165]

12 minutes ago, TonyToro said:

Do you have any trick to keep those lock rings tight? Our Work Horse with the Briggs manages to loosen up. I’ve smacked with a hammer and screwdriver, chisel and punch. Alway comes loose and the exhaust flops down looking all sad....

Use 2 lock nuts, the 2nd works as a jam nut

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Permanantly affixed these today!   

[ebinmaine 67,656]

2 hours ago, TonyToro said:

Do you have any trick to keep those lock rings tight? Our Work Horse with the Briggs manages to loosen up. I’ve smacked with a hammer and screwdriver, chisel and punch. Alway comes loose and the exhaust flops down looking all sad....

 

2 hours ago, jabelman said:

Use 2 lock nuts, the 2nd works as a jam nut

 

 

I like that idea. 

On Trina's Pony I warmed the engine so the exhaust was hot then tightened the nut. 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Just sitting here, not so patiently waiting for my hot pick up oven to finishing up drying the clear on this thing! 

To the touch, it's just crazy how hot that metal is now!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

That looks fantastic craig,

as all you do with this horse.

 

my deepest respect for that Work.

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Thank you so much!

These things are so addicting. Truly a labor of Wheel-Horse love for me, and hopefully it is apparent in my work.   

 

[953 nut 55,324]

5 hours ago, TonyToro said:

Do you have any trick to keep those lock rings tight? Our Work Horse with the Briggs manages to loosen up. I’ve smacked with a hammer and screwdriver, chisel and punch. Alway comes loose and the exhaust flops down looking all sad....

Not all conduit lock nuts are created equally.     The Big Box stores carry the cheap ones intended for EMT or NM fittings.   Go to a good electrical suppl house and buy lock nuts for rigid conduit, they are much heavier.

[Tractorhead 9,064]

3 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Just sitting here, not so patiently waiting for my hot pick up oven to finishing up drying the clear on this thing! 

To the touch, it's just crazy how hot that metal is now!

 

I can‘t do that the same Way, because in 5 min. I felt have zillions of moskito‘s in the paint.

that would drives me crazy.. 😂

 

even when i where able to do it that perfect as you do your horse ( what i can’t to be honest)

I had too much fear and it drives me crazy for each little scratch that can happen.

it‘s an fantastic Work you did, no doubt about it.

 

I thinkering about powder coating the hood maybe

 

[rjg854 11,387]

Had the last couple of days off, so I decided it was a good time to clean up this 48" dozer blade.

I don't have to tell you how much grinding and sanding it took to get this back down to bare metal. As you can see how rusted and neglected this thing is. So after hours of work, I am happy with the results of that labor. This is where it's at right now.

Once the paint has a chance to cure and harden up, I'll be able to put it back together. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend all.

[AMC RULES 37,132]

 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Spent some time color sanding here this morning...

 

 

done before the decals...

 

 

and then my clear coat were applied.

 

Edited September 5, 2020 by AMC RULES

[Andy N. 2,154]

Was using the 312-8 and 418-A today for some yard and garden work, so decided to get the rest of the fleet out for some photo ops.

[AMC RULES 37,132]

 

Thing is pretty slick now!

 

 

Finish presents like BC/CC.    

 

 

 

[D_Mac 8,623]

@AMC RULES Would you mind if I set my tool box on top of it ? 

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Please?

Will need some cure time before you do.

[D_Mac 8,623]

Looks fantastic you did a great job on it. I want one just like it.