SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #701 Posted September 28, 2020 I blew the dust off the screen - looked once - looked twice - and low and behold... a Colossus update!!! Looking good!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #702 Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Yeeeehaaaaa, If nobody believes it will happen, something moves😂 I know Eric, good thing depends on..😎 i guess you „found a scratch“ on the Rim‘s 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Btw looking good, regards to paint department. Edited September 28, 2020 by Tractorhead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #704 Posted September 30, 2020 Can't wait to see the finished product 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #705 Posted September 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, slim67 said: Can't wait to see the finished product Join the queue and get in line. Some of us have been waiting in eager anticipation for 13 months. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #706 Posted September 30, 2020 Need urgently a beard winch.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #707 Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, slim67 said: Can't wait to see the finished product Yeah me too!!! @Stormin and @Tractorhead you boys be nice or I'll call in my secret weapon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #708 Posted September 30, 2020 Oh... was there news...? Pics...? Musta missed announcement... Was it during the debate? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #709 Posted September 30, 2020 45 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: news...? Pics...? Musta missed announcement... Was it during the debate A news announcement. Was it during a debate? Yes. Topic. Haiku. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #710 Posted September 30, 2020 I opened a can of worms didn't I? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #711 Posted October 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, slim67 said: I opened a can of worms didn't I? Oh no no no no no.... Our friends Norman and Lee have been "gracefully reminding" me that I'm taking a bit too long for several months now. They are most certainly correct but unfortunately duty calls and my work has been VERY busy... It's all in good fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #712 Posted October 1, 2020 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Oh no no no no no.... Our friends Norman and Lee have been "gracefully reminding" me that I'm taking a bit too long for several months now. They are most certainly correct but unfortunately duty calls and my work has been VERY busy... It's all in good fun. These things take time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #713 Posted October 1, 2020 45 minutes ago, slim67 said: These things take time. @Stormin See that norman? Slim understands that things take time. Mr Rushy Mc-Rush pants. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #714 Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @Stormin See that norman? Slim understands that things take time. Mr Rushy Mc-Rush pants. I read that as Mushy McMush pants! 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #715 Posted October 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, squonk said: I read that as Mushy McMush pants! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #716 Posted October 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, squonk said: I read that as Mushy McMush pants! If you don't hurry ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #717 Posted October 2, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 8:20 PM, ebinmaine said: @Stormin Some progress happened tonight in the form of my paint department throwing a little Navajo White at the front wheels. to RedSquare! Oh wait.... it’s just been that long since I heard of this project! Almost forgot! 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #718 Posted October 2, 2020 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That's just funny right there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #719 Posted October 11, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 7:22 PM, ebinmaine said: Oh no no no no no.... Our friends Norman and Lee have been "gracefully reminding" me that I'm taking a bit too long for several months now. They are most certainly correct but unfortunately duty calls and my work has been VERY busy... It's all in good fun. So glad your work is busy! Sure helps pay for the other stuff!! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #720 Posted October 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: So glad your work is busy! Sure helps pay for the other stuff!! Randy True enough but it needs to stop interrupting my play time!!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #721 Posted October 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: True enough but it needs to stop interrupting my play time!!!! No lights ? Let’s go play in the Dark... 😎😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #722 Posted November 11, 2020 On 8/31/2019 at 10:07 PM, ebinmaine said: I've been getting a few things ready for this build over the last few weeks and today decided it's time to start a thread. This will be a C-series ... Named Colossus. And for good reason. It'll have the BIG Kohler twin K582 powerplant. 8 speed. Rear tires somewhere in the 27"-30" height range. Fronts will likely be oversized as well but not sure yet. It'll be approximately 5 to 6 inches taller, several inches wider, and longer (because of the battery and fuel tank location) than a normal C Series. The rear fenders are from an early 60s Horse and have been modified to bolt to the flat step boards of a 68+ model. The hood stand and fenders will need to be raised... I think... around 4" to clear the engine and tall rear tires. I'll most likely use some 4" tall rectangular steel stock for that. Here's a few pics of the engine coming out of the generator trailer frame. I put my recently purchased chain falls to good use. Out and hanging from the scale. 176 pounds!! Now for comparison I weighed a 12 horse single. 138... Here's a few pictures to show the size of the big twin compared to a 12 single. The K582 measures about 20" across the front. I'll need at least 24" front to back in the tractor so I can remove the oil filter which will be accessed right near the steering column/gear. This engine will stick out from under the right side hood almost 4" after installation. This hood will be removed in favor of a C Series hood but this is the chassis I'll be using. I'll also swap the 4 speed to an 8 so I have a low for reverse. The tiny little battery box and fuel tank shelf will be removed to make space for the engine. Note the fenders Not sure if I'll be able to use it yet... This axle was all custom made. It's about 6" narrower than a stock C axle. It would look cool but I'd rather have it wider for stability.... The battery and fuel tank will probably be moved to the front of the tractor. Battery even with the frame and fuel tank above it. The hood will be lifted straight up and removed instead of tilted forward. I'll sketch up something and share that later. Not positive on the color yet but leaning towards Rust-Oleum 2X Apple Red. My lead dismantler and head paint specialist is working on painting the house for a few weeks so this'll be a long project. I'd be pretty happy to be able to use it for logging next season. Hey EB... when does next login season begin? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #723 Posted November 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, pullstart said: Hey EB... when does next login season begin? Probably after about 16 more projects being completed by @Oldskool 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #724 Posted November 11, 2020 Man... musta been slow around the @pullstart Stables today... Did you need a DOS computer to go that far back in the archives...? Good thing I’m wearing my State if Michigan approved mask... I would’ve choked when @ebinmaine blew the dust off this one... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #725 Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Probably after about 16 more projects being completed by @Oldskool Better dust off your tools. Already have my next project lined up lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
