Karen’s 1054

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326]

@19richie66 Why don't you stuff 4.3 V6 out of a S10 Cheby  in there , you could drag race and cut grass at the same time or kill gators.

[19richie66 17,508]

40 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said:

I think you are making the right move. GT's are always a little too short and stubby to start with and that extended 1054(2054)? is gonna look damn good! 

 

 

 

 

 

Randy

Thanks Randy. I think it will look good with the longer hood. Going to be interesting to see how different it will actually look. Not sure if I am going to move the fromt axle forward or leave the grille forward of the axle the 3”. 

[RandyLittrell 3,884]

33 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Thanks Randy. I think it will look good with the longer hood. Going to be interesting to see how different it will actually look. Not sure if I am going to move the fromt axle forward or leave the grille forward of the axle the 3”. 

 

Totally move the axle forward! You don't want it to look like this do you? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not good!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Randy

Edited August 6, 2018 by RandyLittrell

[19richie66 17,508]

Yeah...... I think I’ll move it 😂

[Pullstart 62,912]

On 7/13/2018 at 7:33 PM, 19richie66 said:

 That would be about 4 maybe 5 people? 

Anyways, here is the tower assembly sitting on the gt14 frame. Then with the 1054 dash and nose with a gt14 hood. Looks like it was made for it. I’m tickled pink. 

Skittles Jr!  Lookin’ good Richie!

[19richie66 17,508]

@RandyLittrell here you go. Took care of that issue this evening. Still have to clean up the old welds but the axle will sit at the end of the frame, just as it does on the 1054. Ran out of daylight. Probably have to make a new drag link but thats ok. 

Edited August 7, 2018 by 19richie66
Pictures or it didn’t happen 😁

[RandyLittrell 3,884]

Looking awesome! How are finding time to work on this with your honey do's as well??   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Randy

[19richie66 17,508]

Instead of watching paint dry, I go outside to “clean up”. 

[PeacemakerJack 10,738]

This is gonna be one COOL machine when finished!  I really like what I’m seeing so far Richie.  Very good call on relocating the front axle, I know that it is extra work but worth it in the long run.

 

[19richie66 17,508]

Thanks Josh. 👍 I have an image of the finished tractor in my mind.  Wishing for some nice weather. Rained every day last week. Little bit of housework, little bit of tractor work 

[WHX?? 48,828]

On ‎8‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 9:44 PM, RandyLittrell said:

finding time to work on this with your honey do's and a GT14 to finish

[19richie66 17,508]

In between chores, I managed to get the front axle pivot brackets welded in. Still have clean up to do. Baby steps. 

Edited August 13, 2018 by 19richie66

[Racinbob 11,093]

That's gonna be another dandy one Richie. Now tell me, where did you get that cool  travel mug? 

[19richie66 17,508]

2 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

That's gonna be another dandy one Richie. Now tell me, where did you get that cool  travel mug? 

I made it. My daughter has a decal cutter and I had her cut me some decals and threw it together. I thought about making some more to finance my addiction 😂

[Racinbob 11,093]

Well, if you decide to do that I'll be placing an order and I'd bet I wouldn't be the only one. 

[19richie66 17,508]

Let me see what I can do.👍

[ebinmaine 67,621]

1 hour ago, 19richie66 said:

I made it. My daughter has a decal cutter and I had her cut me some decals and threw it together. I thought about making some more to finance my addiction 😂

I'd be in for one or two

[ebinmaine 67,621]

2 hours ago, 19richie66 said:

Baby steps

Better than... No steps.

 

Lookin really good brother man !!!

 

[19richie66 17,508]

Thanks Eric!👍

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326]

That is going to be a killer tractor , if you bring it to the BS don't let the Tractor Mafia near it . Pieces and parts will be headed west and you will end up with a pile of nuts and bolts.

[19richie66 17,508]

Sorry Jim but it won’t be up there no time soon. I’m shooting for being back up there for the 2020 show 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326]

Dang , one less person to pick on. 

[Bear G 690]

29 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Sorry Jim but it won’t be up there no time soon. I’m shooting for being back up there for the 2020 show 

Maybe we need to bring the show to you then. lol

[19richie66 17,508]

Got the transmission on the stand for the “widening” of the axles. Been fighting the hubs. The first one practically jumped off but the second was having no part of it. Been soaking it and heating it now for almost 3 weeks and finally tonight after some heating sessions, she let go. Converted them already to lug studs and put them away. After I get it cleaned up, I’ll split it and get going on it.

[WHX?? 48,828]

Yah know Ritchie I would rather have a fight with them hubs. Better chance of things being kosher underneath that way rather when they slide right off. Know what I mean?