p38js 401 #101 Posted December 3, 2019 Pullstart that is a good idea I will start to look into that, a snorkel scope sounds pretty cool, I hope my fabrication skills are up for the task, sometimes I make things harder than it needs to be 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #102 Posted December 3, 2019 Keep us updated, it’ll be a mean machine when you’re finished! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #103 Posted December 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, pullstart said: Keep us updated, it’ll be a mean machine when you’re finished! Looks good from here!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #104 Posted December 10, 2019 Well I decided to go with 2 inch angle bolted to the frame instead of the 1/4 inch plate this way I have about an inch to play with for the air cleaner. And who new I was so good with a cut off wheel and a sanding flap wheel. I was really fretting taking a cut off wheel to the hood but I think it turned out pretty good. It is amazing to me that once you modify one part there are ten more parts need to be modified 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #105 Posted December 10, 2019 Gotta tell ya I got this thing about cutting in to 54 yo sheet metal with that patina but you did a real nice job. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #106 Posted December 10, 2019 1 minute ago, WHX24 said: Gotta tell ya I got this thing about cutting in to 54 yo sheet metal with that patina but you did a real nice job. WHX24 it took me almost two weeks to decide if I really want to cut this hood up, my next chore is to figure out an air filter housing that does not involve any more holes in the hood 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #107 Posted December 10, 2019 Man. Nice job on that. What are you thinking for the air filter? Maybe run some kind of a piping system down the side of the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #108 Posted December 10, 2019 Ebinmaine I’m think of using a rectangle piece of tubing 1” x 4” x 3” and welding one side shut and then using 2 1/2” piece of thin walled tubing and mating it to the rectangle, it always sounds better In my head, I’m not a fabricator so it will take me a while to research all my options before something actual happens, I would like to try and run down to where the battery used to be there is plenty of room there just need to get it there, also kicking around the idea of running duel exhaust. I’m looking for exhaust flanges to change the exhaust around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #109 Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) You could build a two into one header as pictured or run both pipes parallel and cut them in a slash like a harley street bike By the way Jeremy, that thing looks tough. Awesome job on the hood. Edited December 10, 2019 by 19richie66 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #110 Posted December 10, 2019 Sweet work on the hood fitment! If I were Jim @WHX24 (or had a spare hood in my barn) I’d find one all painted up and try to work that into the custom, maybe sand some of the custom hot rod paint out... Hey look, I already got Jim’s finger of approval for the idea! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #111 Posted December 10, 2019 I’m so glade Jim approves of your idea Kevin, I sure do wish some of you most excellent welders were a little closer, they don’t call me pigeons crap Sam for nothing 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #112 Posted December 10, 2019 It’s just a day trip away Jeremy, you’re welcome to swing by any time! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #113 Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, p38js said: I’m so glade Jim approves of your idea Kevin, I sure do wish some of you most excellent welders were a little closer, they don’t call me pigeons crap Sam for nothing I'm just now learning how to weld. You're definitely in better shape than me. The ideas sound good.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #114 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Kills me you ger a bang out of my hood collection Kev! Lol yeah I got plenty of short frame hoods but all too often it seems we are light years apart and shipping a hood is a problem. I get on Dan's case all the time about cutting vintage metal but he's a welder, metal worker AND a painter! Edited December 11, 2019 by WHX24 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #115 Posted June 27, 2023 I have read this thread so many times. Before, and after Jeremy made such a sweet offer to Rylee. Now, it’s home here in Michigan for completion work. We need some supplies and some time, and we’ll be trying to complete it with Jeremy’s vision in mind. She’ll have a pretty sweet show cruiser when she’s done! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,216 #116 Posted June 27, 2023 Not trying to be the wet blanket, but have you checked the specs on the Sunstrand in that tractor? Can it stand up to the additional horsepower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #117 Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Not trying to be the wet blanket, but have you checked the specs on the Sunstrand in that tractor? Can it stand up to the additional horsepower? me? Specs? Naw. I know Jeremy did tons of research and practically the same hydro was used in C160s of the next era. I don’t really think this’ll ever get much work, maybe tow a cart or putz around at shows… 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #118 Posted June 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: me? Specs? Naw. I know Jeremy did tons of research and practically the same hydro was used in C160s of the next era. I don’t really think this’ll ever get much work, maybe tow a cart or putz around at shows… Shouldn’t have any issues. Honestly it is almost the same hydro as a D series and they ran 20hp through those plus way more weight of the tractor itself. Should make for a nice cruiser. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #119 Posted June 27, 2023 This might take a while to complete, but it’s good to get an idea of where we are going with it. Jeremy told us that one of the rear Carlisle Tru Power tires was leaking down slowly. We broke it down and bead sealed both lips. It’s set at 15 psi and we’ll check back in a while on that. We got to thinking and planning, while putting stuff away. Swept front axle with gear reduction steering, 10” rear wheels and hubs up front, and these 23x11-10 Dunlops from a Kawasaki Mule. When assembling the hubs for the spindles, we should be able to determine an appropriate backspacing if you will, for the track width front to rear. I also wonder if the air cleaner housing can be sectioned narrower and stuffed under the hood. We will measure the air cleaner assembly, set a block atop the carb, and attempt to shut the hood. Even if it needs to be used to help mount a snorkel, so be it. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #120 Posted June 27, 2023 Guess i'm going to have to find some sort of an excuse to get to your place for a visit sometime this summer to get a closer look at that tractor. Looks like an interesting project. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #121 Posted June 27, 2023 A couple more cool bits…. I like the key chain. The Jim Kemp stack was planned to find a second for the dual exhaust. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #122 Posted June 27, 2023 And who could not enjoy this masterpiece by @BOB ELLISON! This rode on the bed in the camper on the way home! 3 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #123 Posted June 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Pullstart said: Swept front axle with gear reduction steering, 10” rear wheels and hubs up front, I’m intrigued with the direction you are going in 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #124 Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, p38js said: I’m intrigued with the direction you are going in Yeah me too. I'm also impressed he HAS a direction!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #125 Posted June 27, 2023 We all have a direction it’s just some of our line zig zag more than others 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
