953 nut 54,383 #6676 Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, WHX24 said: Ahhaa Andy.... kinda hard to run both I best just come get those weights...... 6' caps won't work on 8 inch rims I best take them too ! Jim, if a person has enough desire there is nothing that is impossible. A 6" rim cut in half and attached to those 8" wheel weights would allow the hubcaps to fit like a glove. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #6677 Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) I posted a thread the other day, "What's the hardest thing to do on a WH" and @The Tuul Crib reminded me my hitch is frozen, so I set out to fix it yesterday. I got really lucky. Tried a few taps with a lead hammer, she didn't budge. Slapped it hard in the other direction and it moved! "The level of violence increases exponentially with the difficulty of the job" - My neighbor Dave. Pulled off the left rear tire and I was lucky enough to get it out in about 10 minutes. No heat, no bug juice. Just a big-ass lead hammer and a whole lot of smackin'. The shaft wasn't too bad and I was going to chuck it up in the lathe and take off a few thousands up but decided I didn't want to undersize it too much. Off to the grinder for a wire wheel job. Then I decided to chuck it up anyway, sandpaper and scotchbrite. I also decided to find center so I can use a punch if needed and eased the edge a bit more in case I need to get violent in the future, I'll have a 'bit more mushroom space' (I'm trademarking that term lol) I took this pic just because of those 'cute' tiny curls just laying there. Aww. Buttered the ever loving heck out of it with "silver stuff that never comes off your hands" and called it a day. Edited September 22, 2020 by echris 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #6678 Posted September 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, echris said: I posted a thread the other day, "What's the hardest thing to do on a WH" and @The Tuul Crib reminded me my hitch is frozen, so I set out to fix it yesterday. I got really lucky. Tried a few taps with a lead hammer, she didn't budge. Slapped it hard in the other direction and it moved! "The level of violence increases exponentially with the difficulty of the job" - My neighbor Dave. Pulled off the left rear tire and I was lucky enough to get it out in about 10 minutes. No heat, no bug juice. Just a big-ass lead hammer and a whole lot of smackin'. The shaft wasn't too bad and I was going to chuck it up in the lathe and take off a few thousands up but decided I didn't want to undersize it too much. Off to the grinder for a wire wheel job. Then I decided to chuck it up anyway, sandpaper and scotchbrite. I also decided to find center so I can use a punch if needed and eased the edge a bit more in case I need to get violent in the future, I'll have a 'bit more mushroom space' (I'm trademarking that term lol) I took this pic just because of those 'cute' tiny curls just laying there. Aww. Buttered the ever loving heck out of it with "silver stuff that never comes off your hands" and called it a day. Nice job!. Best thing to ad would be a grease zerk. Helps tremendously! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #6679 Posted September 22, 2020 Just now, The Tuul Crib said: Nice job!. Best thing to ad would be a grease zerk. Helps tremendously! Funny thing about that, look at my last pic. I noticed this when posting, it almost looks like there's a hole in the trans casing and it made me think the exact same thought. Why not pull the hitch, drill and tap and insert a zerk. Problem solved forever. Mediocre minds think alike. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6680 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Well i got the cab. Looks pretty good. Very dirty. Needs a good cleaning. No major tears, windshield is good. Needs 3 windows added but otherwise complete! Time to start fitting it to the 2007. I paid $125 howd i do? Edited September 22, 2020 by Jhook 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #6681 Posted September 22, 2020 I hated installing those things when I was a kid. But man, the first time I used one in a windy snowstorm, I was sold. Nice! What do you do to replace the windows? Same thing as a boat cover more or less? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6682 Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, echris said: I hated installing those things when I was a kid. But man, the first time I used one in a windy snowstorm, I was sold. Nice! What do you do to replace the windows? Same thing as a boat cover more or less? Not postive but i was planning on buying a roll of marine plastic for boats/campers and sewing it in. Just my assumption unless an expert on here tells me otherwise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #6683 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Jhook said: Not postive but i was planning on buying a roll of marine plastic for boats/campers and sewing it in. Just my assumption unless an expert on here tells me otherwise That sounds like the right path, but you're going to need an HD sewing machine for that job I bet. I once made a 20'x40' party tent and after destroying 2 or 3 cheap blue tarps I bought a heavy duty silver tarp and used my wife's sewing machine to add kevlar patches at each grommet point. Her Singer wasn't too happy about it. Either way, nice score. Once you get it done, please take video of you intentionally blasting snow at your face and laughing when it can't touch you. Signed, Always covered head-to-toe when I snow blow. Edited September 22, 2020 by echris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6684 Posted September 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, echris said: That sounds like the right path, but you're going to need an HD sewing machine for that job I bet. I once made a 20'x40' party tent and after destroying 2 or 3 cheap blue tarps I bought a heavy duty silver tarp and used my wife's sewing machine to add kevlar patches at each grommet point. Her Singer wasn't too happy about it. Either way, nice score. Once you get it done, please take video of you intentionally blasting snow at your face and laughing when it can't touch you. Signed, Always covered head-to-toe when I snow blow. Actually i just have a plow, prefer that over a blower. But im planning on heating it and adding lights on the front and rear of the roof, will have way better nighttime visibility with lights mounted above my head. And On top of all that is the cool factor. Not sure on the year of cab but it has a vin tag on it so will check the numbers tomorrow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #6685 Posted September 22, 2020 I like the cut of your jib! Once you successfully get heat going in the cab, come summer, well, you'll have no choice but to do AC too. And when you do, everybody else here wants to know how you did it. We're all asking for a friend, of course. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,048 #6686 Posted September 22, 2020 4 hours ago, WHX24 said: Ahhaa Andy.... kinda hard to run both I best just come get those weights...... 6' caps won't work on 8 inch rims I best take them too ! 2 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: I might take them too.....The guys are right here on Red Square......................................... Not with this herd....and another 312-8 in the works! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #6687 Posted September 22, 2020 Made a to-do list after Norman is running and before Uncle Jim’s plow day. And thanks @PeacemakerJack, the green 1054 got named! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,059 #6688 Posted September 22, 2020 7 hours ago, The Tuul Crib said: Nice job!. Best thing to ad would be a grease zerk. Helps tremendously! I made it on mine. A regulary service and you never have troubles with a rusted Bolt. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #6689 Posted September 22, 2020 9 hours ago, pullstart said: Made a to-do list after Norman is running and before Uncle Jim’s plow day... You know it is getting serious and we are getting close when the lists start coming out!!! I have to start a couple of those too before PD. I have three boys that are serious about plowing this year and I need to make sure I have machines ready for them😬😉 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #6690 Posted September 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: You know it is getting serious and we are getting close when the lists start coming out!!! I have to start a couple of those too before PD. I have three boys that are serious about plowing this year and I need to make sure I have machines ready for them😬😉 that’s 6 extra hands, awesome! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,093 #6691 Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: You know it is getting serious and we are getting close when the lists start coming out!!! I have to start a couple of those too before PD. I have three boys that are serious about plowing this year and I need to make sure I have machines ready for them😬😉 I am also on this train, lists where made before bed last night... sense I have to have two ready by grandpa Jim’s plow day, my oldest boy wants to give his hand at this and I am trying to make magic happen on this other build so here we go.. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #6692 Posted September 22, 2020 I still have to swap the good engine into my hauler... anyone want to come to West MI for a shop day!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #6693 Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, pullstart said: I still have to swap the good engine into my hauler... anyone want to come to West MI for a shop day!? What time? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,072 #6694 Posted September 22, 2020 Been doing the zerk thing on every tractor fellas... @echris looks like yer havin way too much fun with that lathe... I best come get it.... That pic with the center drill gives me a You know what else a guy could do on it is drill down to the center of the hitch pin then a hole to intersect the hole down the middle and tap the end for a zerk. Grease the hitch pin from the side. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,072 #6695 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) So do these tires make my tractor look fat? Showed them to @Achto and he called me a fat slob. Well he's kinda right but it's his fault feeding me pulled pork and captain's and building fat tractors that give me stupid ideas! ! After a bit of discussion and some more name calling yah they don't' look right... off to look for some wider say maybe 10.50's ags that run wide for the rear. Sure does steer nice tho! Thers a set of spacers on that parts tractor Dan we're supposed to give back to Al. Gonna pull them and see what shakes. Edited September 22, 2020 by WHX24 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,285 #6696 Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, WHX24 said: After a bit of discussion and some more name calling yah they don't' look right Do you have spacers behind the front rims?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,072 #6697 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Achto said: Do you have spacers behind the front rims?? Yup about .700".... third pic one is white the other plain. Maybe split them, move the wheel in a tad and spacer on the outside? Edited September 22, 2020 by WHX24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,285 #6698 Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Yup about .700".... third pic one is white the other plain. Looks like you have room to move those rims in, maybe try putting the spacers on the out side? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,165 #6699 Posted September 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, WHX24 said: So do these tires make my tractor look fat? Why no Dear... I think they look beautiful just the way they are... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,492 #6700 Posted September 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, WHX24 said: That pic with the center drill gives me a You know what else a guy could do on it is drill down to the center of the hitch pin then a hole to intersect the hole down the middle and tap the end for a zerk. Grease the hitch pin from the side. Best idea yet Jimbo. Maybe several intersecting holes along the length of the pin. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
