1984 C195 & 416-8 Restoration

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

11 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Steve, that looks fantastic!

Thanks Richie. Coming out pretty good for a worker restore. 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

Fender pan ready for paint then install decals, paint front wheels, wheel weights and install new tires. Oh and paint a few of the rear pto parts and shenis done

[PeacemakerJack 10,742]

Looking great Stevemaking me want to get going on mine sooner!!!!

[19richie66 17,531]

Looks fantastic Steve! Let’s get moving @PeacemakerJack 

Edited July 13, 2018 by 19richie66

[Tractor boy 239]

@stevebo when your done can I ship you my wheelhorse to restore? Jk 😀😀 -Tractorboy 

Edited July 13, 2018 by Tractor boy

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

Decals on

[19richie66 17,531]

Sure is pretty! 

[dells68 7,498]

I'd hate to get it dirty after all of that work!  Very nice!

[JPWH 6,147]

Very nice job Steve. Looks too good to work.

[Sarge 3,464]

I'm about ready to sell my pickup truck and go find one of those 195's, man - I love that model.

 

Sarge

[Pullstart 63,203]

On 6/28/2018 at 6:10 PM, stevebo said:

More progress today. I found a local auto paint store sells ready mixed auto paint and it is a really good match (at least the chip was). 

Here it’s not even 4 o clock and I’m outta likes for the day again.  That pic of the pile of parts with the Chevy is something else Steve!

[Pullstart 63,203]

My grandpa always said instead of mowing the lawn, he was gonna pour cement and paint it green.  I vote Brennan Bo paint it that shiney red!  Looks awesome fellas... -Pullstart

Edited July 15, 2018 by pullstart
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[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

Getting close. Need to swap from tires, repaint front rims and install front wheel weights. Some other touch ups with paint (details) and call it done👍

[rjg854 11,575]

Sharp looking tractor,  Steve.  I bet you'll be happy working that bad boy 

[Sarge 3,464]

Is it just me, or is that an odd placement for the sway chains on the 3pt?

 

That's really turning out sharp - very nice work.

 

Sarge

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

10 hours ago, Sarge said:

Is it just me, or is that an odd placement for the sway chains on the 3pt?

 

That's really turning out sharp - very nice work.

 

Sarge

 

 

I think because the chains are a few few kinks too long it give the look they are out of place but that is the correct location👍

[Sarge 3,464]

Ah, I see now. At first glance, it appeared the chains were on a high, fixed location. I see now they are attached to the top of the main lift arms, which allows them to keep a constant length through the lift range. The D's don't work that way - I've considered changing my 180 over somehow to the same idea so the chains won't bind when you lower the 3pt.

 

Sarge

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

Sarge a little better angle

[Sarge 3,464]

Yeah - those move on the same arc as the lift arms, much better than being anchored to the mounting frame on the D which is a fixed point.

 

Sarge

[Sarge 3,464]

Btw - is there any difference in that C series front axle as to strength versus the standard ones? If I can ever find a 195, it would be useful to know ahead of time. 

 

Sarge

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

10 hours ago, Sarge said:

Btw - is there any difference in that C series front axle as to strength versus the standard ones? If I can ever find a 195, it would be useful to know ahead of time. 

 

Sarge

Not sure on the axle but the spindles are larger and have the gussett (spelling)?  I believe they were called the HD spindle upgrade. 

[Sarge 3,464]

I'll have to check by the part numbers. I was aware of the HD spindles due to the added weight of that specific C series, but not sure on the axle casting itself. My whole drive is a preference for separate mid/rear lift controls but the D series has far too many weak areas. Sort of a shame they used the angle iron frame in the Super C - the D's frame design was much stronger.

 

Sarge

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363]

Sarge,

I did not measure the thickness of the spindles but I would guess at least 1" maybe 1 1/8? That would make the axle different I assume as well. I has a D and pre 76 they all had broken bull gear bolts since they were not hardened and that disaster of a parking "pawl" was a nightmare. Also the tranny shaft always wears as they used the fine teeth.