dells68 7,498 #51 Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Flower child. Craig, I can barely just make me out on top. Was that picture taken when you and Richie were rolling smoke in the back of the bus?😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #52 Posted September 5, 2018 Richie don’t roll no smoke. Heck I don’t even own anything that will smoke a tire. I have burnt up a clutch before though. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #53 Posted March 30, 2020 Well this one is finally getting some attention. Fuel system was rotten and I am not pulling the transmission to fix that so I upgraded to my new tank. Some measurements, cutting..... then some more cutting and here we are. A little clean up and then I’ll start on a removable tool tray for under the seat. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #54 Posted March 30, 2020 That looks really good Richie! What’s your estimated capacity? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #55 Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) If my calculations are correct I think we figured just over 2.5 gallons. I will fill this one when I get back and get it going. Edited March 30, 2020 by 19richie66 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #56 Posted March 30, 2020 Nice job Richie, wish Wheel Horse had made a lift off panel under the seat. So many jobs would be much easier to accomplish. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #57 Posted March 30, 2020 I’ll cut all the pan pieces tomorrow. Have to talk my welder into putting it together for me. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #58 Posted March 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: . Have to talk my welder into putting it together for me. Man.... Do you even have that kind of influence?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #59 Posted March 31, 2020 59 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Man.... Do you even have that kind of influence?? Already asked him. 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #60 Posted March 31, 2020 Swapped out the steering column today. The top is the ross box I got with the tractor and below is what came out. Has to be $30 worth of JB Weld on there. I see now why @scottbrucea you bought another steering box. You weren’t kidding about it being cobbled together. It’s all back to the way it should be now. 3 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #61 Posted March 31, 2020 I’m actually shocked at the length some will go to “fix” something. The whole bottom is sleeved in pvc pipe and resin’ed together. I’m speechless. 1 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #62 Posted March 31, 2020 And NO damn duct tape 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #63 Posted March 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: And NO damn duct tape lmao 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbrucea 91 #64 Posted March 31, 2020 When I brought that tractor home it would not steer at all. I was completely dumbfounded when I discovered that glob of PVC, JB Weld, and fiberglass all held together with the blue Tapcon screws! I was able to tighten it up enough to be able to move it around. I’m happy that the replacement Ross steering gear I found worked out. How did you fix that carved out spot on the frame? It’s good to know that it is in the “right hands” now to get put back together! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #65 Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, scottbrucea said: When I brought that tractor home it would not steer at all. I was completely dumbfounded when I discovered that glob of PVC, JB Weld, and fiberglass all held together with the blue Tapcon screws! I was able to tighten it up enough to be able to move it around. I’m happy that the replacement Ross steering gear I found worked out. How did you fix that carved out spot on the frame? It’s good to know that it is in the “right hands” now to get put back together! I haven’t fixed any spot yet but will later. Just wanted to get it steering again. Yes the gearbox in it is a work of art. I’m actually going to hang it on my wall. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #66 Posted March 31, 2020 Got the tray lip framed out and then introduced “Hank” to his sister. They’ve never met before. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #67 Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, 19richie66 said: introduced “Hank” to his sister. They’ve never met before The family resemblance is quite remarkable. What is the sister's name, she is a qutie! Need to introduce here to some of my boys. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #68 Posted April 1, 2020 Looking awesome as usual Ritchie!! I can't wait till I can get my life back to where I can work on some toys again! Randy 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #69 Posted April 1, 2020 36 minutes ago, 953 nut said: The family resemblance is quite remarkable. What is the sister's name, she is a qutie! Need to introduce here to some of my boys. Not sure what her name will be. I’ll give her that job while I’m up there this week. They do look like family. 5 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: Looking awesome as usual Ritchie!! I can't wait till I can get my life back to where I can work on some toys again! Randy Thanks Randy. Hope you’re back at it soon. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #70 Posted April 1, 2020 Looking great Richie. I really like the idea of a removable tool tray under the seat vs the gas tank. Sweet idea and should be both functional and useful👍🏻 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #71 Posted April 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Looking great Richie. I really like the idea of a removable tool tray under the seat vs the gas tank. Sweet idea and should be both functional and useful👍🏻 Woah! I didn’t think it would be a recessed tray! What an idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #72 Posted April 1, 2020 Plenty of room in there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #73 Posted April 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: Plenty of room in there You can hide all sorts of stuff in there. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #74 Posted April 1, 2020 Thread derailment in progress 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #75 Posted April 1, 2020 Here is my 953. Bought it in 2017 from the original owners son. Bought new in Kendallville Indiana. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
