ebinmaine 67,513 #351 Posted January 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, pullstart said: I’ll take this time to point out that I DO have a new trans filter for this, once fab work is finished up I’ll clean things up and change the oil. dude it's almost like you think one of us would point out the fact that your transmission filter is old and disgusting or something Seriously though. I really am enjoying watching you build this tractor. It's been fascinating from start to (soon) finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #352 Posted January 7, 2019 I’ve got some trimmin’ and tackin’ to do on the rear to make it square and tight. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #353 Posted January 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: dude it's almost like you think one of us would point out the fact that your transmission filter is old and disgusting or something Seriously though. I really am enjoying watching you build this tractor. It's been fascinating from start to (soon) finish. I’m sure some chap would point that out! 😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,513 #354 Posted January 7, 2019 So Kev Listen, I'm a helpful guy It's what I do. I help people. I just want you to know that if your woman is not 100% ecstatic with that tool box I'll be happy to take it off your hands. In fact, why take a chance on it??? why don't you just go ahead and throw that thing in a box and send it over here to Maine and I'll put it on some kind of tractor that I haven't even built yet. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #355 Posted January 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: So Kev Listen, I'm a helpful guy It's what I do. I help people. I just want you to know that if your woman is not 100% ecstatic with that tool box I'll be happy to take it off your hands. In fact, why take a chance on it??? why don't you just go ahead and throw that thing in a box and send it over here to Maine and I'll put it on some kind of tractor that I haven't even built yet. I’ll get right on that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #356 Posted January 7, 2019 Well, actually , I would... but then I’d have to unbolt it. And we all know I’d rather not spin a wrench if I didn’t have to... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,513 #357 Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: Well, actually , I would... but then I’d have to unbolt it. And we all know I’d rather not spin a wrench if I didn’t have to... Oh yeah. That's you. Mister I never spinna wrench. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #358 Posted January 7, 2019 So how did you end up bending it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #359 Posted January 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: So how did you end up bending it? Ball end mill to make the groove, then clamped it to a bench, and clamped a thicker piece of steel to the “tab” needing bending for the front. The sides I pushed down against the bench with the box upside down and the rear, with the front tacked up I clamped some OSB to the back of the panel and lifted it up. Worked pretty slick, just had to move clamps and my force a bit with the wide pieces. It wasn’t too difficult, I’m glad for the grooves for sure! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #360 Posted January 9, 2019 Playing around with fender placement.... I currently have about 1” clearance between the tire and fender. A couple of my filthy Putt Putt for my only reference... initial placement... current standings... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #361 Posted January 9, 2019 Remembered the 753 donor had a set of stirrups. I might have to bag the floorboard idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #362 Posted January 9, 2019 The tool box and fender placement look pretty good and the stirrups seem to fit well. Great job on that box though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #363 Posted January 9, 2019 Look Ma, no clamps! 1 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #364 Posted January 9, 2019 Hey Kev, Like what i see, go on ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,689 #365 Posted January 9, 2019 This build is awesome. @Crazywheelhorseman had mentioned building a hydro round hood to me at one point and the idea has never left me. Really digging how this one is coming out. Keep up the good work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #366 Posted January 9, 2019 Definitely fits the look. Those big tires and fender/Pan combo looks great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,513 #367 Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, 19richie66 said: Definitely fits the look. Those big tires and fender/Pan combo looks great. Makin me wanna build a "big wheel" horse myself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #368 Posted January 9, 2019 Thanks Fellas! I think this is much more tractor (and build) than I had anticipated, bringing home the 753 back in October. It wasn’t as much thought out, but thinking “what parts do I have on hand to make Momma a round hood of her own?” I’d love to say that everything else just fell into place, but I’m forcing it into submission 👍 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,513 #369 Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, pullstart said: Thanks Fellas! I think this is much more tractor (and build) than I had anticipated, bringing home the 753 back in October. It wasn’t as much thought out, but thinking “what parts do I have on hand to make Momma a round hood of her own?” I’d love to say that everything else just fell into place, but I’m forcing it into submission 👍 That's okay brother man. Doing the buildwork on these is a lot of the fun of having them around. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,689 #370 Posted January 9, 2019 You will get it done and be dreaming up something you can build for yourself. These things taken time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #371 Posted January 10, 2019 My father in-law stopped by last night, he said that work has been crazy busy with their move (where I got all the racking for my back barn) but he cleaned up the welds on the fuel tank and started welding it again. He said it’s welding pretty good! I hope it’s back on Frank soon! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #372 Posted January 10, 2019 Finished tacking it up! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,662 #373 Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 4:30 AM, ebinmaine said: Makin me wanna build a "big wheel" horse myself. They can be any model: 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #374 Posted January 11, 2019 Looks good Kevin! Keep it going👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,892 #375 Posted January 13, 2019 Working on Frank’s other fender tonight... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
