'67 Lawn Ranger for the grandkids

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

Looking nice , Denny!!   Those front wheel hub caps really set it off!!!  👍

[ebinmaine 68,874]

4 hours ago, dclarke said:

watching paint dry. 

YESSSSSS !!!

 

 

Looking fantastic Sir.

[Pullstart 63,201]

Looks great Denny!

[dclarke 4,046]

After taking a couple of weeks off I got back to work on the Ranger this week. I've got the block ready to paint, just waiting on a new pan gasket to get here. All the engine tins are painted so I hope to get the engine mounted this week. Once that's done I need to get started on the hood, wiring and final assembly. 

[953 nut 56,165]

                Denny, that is looking soooooo gooooood!         

[dclarke 4,046]

15 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

                Denny, that is looking soooooo gooooood!         

Thanks, Richard.  Building this for my grandsons has sorta got me hooked on these little Rangers. With a one year old granddaughter I just recently got another Ranger for her that I'm starting to collect parts for. Of course hers will be a slightly lighter shade of red. 

[pequeacubs 3]

Did you fabricate those running boards or are they from another model tractor?

[dclarke 4,046]

15 minutes ago, pequeacubs said:

Did you fabricate those running boards or are they from another model tractor?

They’re from a ‘76 B60. I just cut them down to fit. 

[cschannuth 3,817]

16 minutes ago, pequeacubs said:

Did you fabricate those running boards or are they from another model tractor?

 

I think Denny cut those down from a larger B series tractor and added the supports to attach them.  Welcome to the site.

[pequeacubs 3]

Thanks for the welcome. i had a lawn ranger when i was a kid.  i am picking one up this week for my kids and liked the way yours turned out. i remember catching my legs in those rear tires more times then i  can recount. very nice job on your restore!

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

1 hour ago, dclarke said:

They’re from a ‘76 B60. I just cut them down to fit. 

you'll have to show me how you did that , Denny.   Those running boards look like they fit nice!!

[WHX?? 49,486]

Wow Denny...don't know how I missed this my kinda build... Even my favorite model year!

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[CasualObserver 3,409]

14 minutes ago, WHX20 said:

don't know how I missed this

I thought the same thing Jim!

 

Denny, this is turning out really nice, wish you could make it to LeSueur this year!

[dclarke 4,046]

1 hour ago, CasualObserver said:

I thought the same thing Jim!

 

Denny, this is turning out really nice, wish you could make it to LeSueur this year!

Thanks Jason..... We just got back from several days in Mt Rainier & Olympic N.P’s. so I don’t think I’ll be able to make the show up there this year. 

[dclarke 4,046]

Got the engine mounted today as well as the belt guard, right foot rest and a few of Terry's decals. Gonna go thru the carb and fuel pump next then work on wiring, plumbing and painting the hood. Gettin close. I bought a stack from Jim Kemp a while back, sorta want to hear what this thing sounds like. 

[Shynon 7,470]

Wow that thing looks nice

[WHX?? 49,486]

The unpainted hardware really sets it off and the tire combo is killer. Not quite sure about the seat as it looks a little lawn mowerish/MTDish but I guess thats what a LR is.  The floor board non skid is flawless and Jim's stack is the answer! 

 

Forgot to ask whats the steering wheel off of?

Edited August 16, 2018 by WHX20
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[dclarke 4,046]

15 minutes ago, WHX20 said:

The unpainted hardware really sets it off and the tire combo is killer. Not quite sure about the seat as it looks a little lawn mowerish/MTDish but I guess thats what a LR is.  The floor board non skid is flawless and Jim's stack is the answer! 

 

Forgot to ask whats the steering wheel off of?

I'm with you on the seat Jim but I just never did like the original seats and there just aren't many choices out there in a new seat, at least as far as I know.  
I've seen this steering wheel on a 702 and I'm not sure what else it was used on. I've always liked the looks of them and was lucky enough to find one for this. 

[dclarke 4,046]

Got the carb and fuel pump cleaned up and back on, the wiring and cables installed and fired this thing up and took it for a spin around the yard. I also put a taller steering wheel on to see how it feels. I'm hoping to get the hood painted in the next week or so and finish this build. 

[Shynon 7,470]

Looking good Denny, but I don't know taller steering wheel. Who's tractor ??? Grandpa 

[rjg854 11,574]

Two thumbs up on that build, looking very tractory

[dells68 7,498]

Nice build Denny!  I really like the foot rests for little guys!  It always worries me when I see Emory's legs hanging down on one of the older tractors.

[dclarke 4,046]

The last piece is painted, now to let it dry a day or two and put the decals on and this project will be finished. 

[953 nut 56,165]

Unless you used hardener I would let it dry a week or longer. The decals can trap solvents under them and cause the paint to lift.

[RandyLittrell 3,885]

18 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Unless you used hardener I would let it dry a week or longer. The decals can trap solvents under them and cause the paint to lift.

Yes, even with hardner and we use a bake booth, they can still bubble if not careful!

 

 

Randy