Pullstart 62,891 #201 Posted November 3, 2018 Just looked in my parts bin, I have a spare set of floorboards. I’m gonna cut the back off, and see how it looks! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #202 Posted November 3, 2018 What do you think? 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #203 Posted November 3, 2018 Almost like they're 'sposed to be there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #204 Posted November 3, 2018 Roughed in the 753 front half, the “bump” in it helps to clear the tensioner . I will lower the rear a little further, but now folks it’s time to get cleaned up for dinner. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #205 Posted November 3, 2018 I think it looked allright. imho think, it looked a bit better when the rear fenders hits the floorboard. because it is mrs. Pullstart, it may also protects from some dirt from the tyres. another option shall be, to move the floorboard about one inch to the front, so that it's fitted with the tip of the cutted sidefender of the belt, just to get more space between Floorboard and tyre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #206 Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, pullstart said: leaning towards using the bottom only I like that idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #207 Posted November 4, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 6:39 AM, 953 nut said: I suppose if the battery were relocated to behind the hydro pump and the engine moved back it could work OK. Running boards would be OK if the rear kick up was taken off. 5 hours ago, pullstart said: Just looked in my parts bin, I have a spare set of floorboards. I’m gonna cut the back off, and see how it looks! Looks good! What took you so long? I suggested that a couple weeks ago. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #208 Posted November 4, 2018 52 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Looks good! What took you so long? I suggested that a couple weeks ago. Nothin better to do but be lazy... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #209 Posted November 4, 2018 17 hours ago, pullstart said: Nothin better to do but be lazy... Speaking of lazy, I hope any football fans are enjoying their game today! As for me, I’m a fan of Wheelhorse and shop time is my couch time Did some belt guard trimmin’, this looks to be as close as I want to get to the tensioner. Time to attempt to make two guards become one. I’ll be using @19richie66‘s suggestion by tacking, peening, grinding, repeat. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #210 Posted November 4, 2018 Sounds like a plan👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #211 Posted November 4, 2018 I think it’s ready for a tack. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #212 Posted November 4, 2018 Clean the paint away from the edge a little and that is ready to go. Should weld up nicely 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #213 Posted November 4, 2018 Did some test welds to set my welder up, figured out I’d be better off cleaning some paint away. See the two tacked test strip sides, with and without paint nearby... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #214 Posted November 4, 2018 And we have a belt guard! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #215 Posted November 4, 2018 Good job, looks like you're getting it done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #217 Posted November 4, 2018 Get the body work and paint done on that Kevin and it will look factory! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,045 #218 Posted November 4, 2018 I would add something to the rear of the running board to prevent a heel from being jammed by the tire. That would hurt. Garry 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #219 Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, gwest_ca said: I would add something to the rear of the running board to prevent a heel from being jammed by the tire. That would hurt. Garry That might-could be my rear support as well, thanks for the idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #220 Posted November 5, 2018 I’ve got a question for the 2 piece gas tank gurus... has anyone ever tig welded the bottom plate solid as a fix to the leak problem? Every time I look at Frank, I think I want to do something to the tank. Maybe shave the front to fit the hood better? Does anyone see any issue with welding it up? Maybe when it sits on the ground it won’t stick out like a sore thumb, but I’ll know it’s there hanging out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spareparts 84 #221 Posted November 5, 2018 I am gwest suggested the guards on the back of the running boards, was at a pull this summer and a young girl slid her foot to the rear of the foot rest and got caught between the tire and foot rest, really messed her foot and ankle up she got an ambulance ride and a nasty scar but was back at it later in the season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #222 Posted November 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, Spareparts said: I am gwest suggested the guards on the back of the running boards, was at a pull this summer and a young girl slid her foot to the rear of the foot rest and got caught between the tire and foot rest, really messed her foot and ankle up she got an ambulance ride and a nasty scar but was back at it later in the season. Tough little girl... thanks for the reminder of serious safety needs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spareparts 84 #223 Posted November 5, 2018 It was scary when it happened and she was scared, I was suprised at the amount of grown men panicked, but a little HF jack and 1/2" inpact to remove the tire and get her foot out seemed to calm her down a lot. EMT were there quickly and mom really helped but dad was a wreck. Sure took the fun out of that day and safety checks were implemented the next pull. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #224 Posted November 5, 2018 It’s really coming together! I’m for a back to the running boards... better safe than sorry, and now my heels hurt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #225 Posted November 5, 2018 Have I mentioned that I don’t know how I got by before carbide tipped sawzall blades? Switching gears back to that battery box, take 2. I scaled up the dimensions for Putt Putt’s hanging weight by 1.2 times I believe, working with 1/4” plate. I’m using the compressed air to cool the blade and the saw is turned down to 2, 5 being the fastest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
