My next custom Wheel Horse

[Pullstart 62,834]

Ok, I am about ready to get back into the shop, now that my bathroom project is coming close to the final stages!  

 

I was going to get this thing built and finished then do an @Achto style unveiling but this might need some input from the peanut gallery.  I also enjoy the interaction from y’all while it’s coming together!

 

So here’s where I’m at.

 

I have an old Commando 800 rolling chassis that came from the local auction.  It’ll get a square hood from the 60’s.  Maybe the hood will be shortened... how far I’m not sure yet.  The chassis might even get a slight stretch, as I see fit.  I grabbed a rolling automatic chassis from @fast88pu at last year’s big show, with hydro lift.  It’ll be mated out back with some 15” race car tires. I’m going back to my roots with a @pullstart engine.  @elcamino/wheelhorse gave @19richie66 a Predator 6.5 horse engine at 2018’s Big Show, who gave it to me.  It should work just dandy, with a dual exhaust dumping out back.  The Commando tower has manual lift which I’ll try to retain for underside attachments, since the hydro cylinder will be used for the dump box.  Yep, it’s a UTV/Gator inspired build.  I still need to find a decent Ohio Steel trailer for the box, or I might add some Wheel Horse flair and use some hood skins to build box sides.  I am not sure if I’ll make this a bench seat or single seat vehicle.

 

There are still some some surprises in the works with a special @Vinylguy decal package, but that’ll stay under the radar until we’re closer to completion.  

 

Here’s to finishing this thing before June!

 

[Pullstart 62,834]

It was about May when I started dreaming this project up.  We saw this nice JD 140 at the Portage, WI show.  The young man was nice enough to show me the box action.  I think hydraulic dump would be the cat’s meow!

 

 

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

Ok kev lm in !!

 

[Herder 2,354]

What are we waiting for?  Looking for forward to the adventure. 

[Herder 2,354]

1 minute ago, The Tool Crib said:

Ok kev lm in !!

 

Got room on the coach for me?

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

Just now, Herder said:

Got room on the coach for me?

Yep!

 

[Pullstart 62,834]

2 minutes ago, Herder said:

What are we waiting for?  Looking for forward to the adventure. 

 

Just a quick bathroom job...

 

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

Here is the kind of box that you would need on that machine

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

I'm doing my back porch project and I can't go quick enough. I walk past all my tractor parts every day to get to the fridge in my shop! Your build might give me 

some Inspiration!!

[ebinmaine 67,409]

Ok I'm here....

 

 

[JAinVA 4,619]

Here is another take on the idea.

[Pullstart 62,834]

2 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said:

Here is the kind of box that you would need on that machine

 

Yeah, that’s what I’ve been looking for!  I need to scour the junk classifieds, maybe look behind grampa’s barn... you know.  The usual spots!

[Pullstart 62,834]

1 minute ago, JAinVA said:

Here is another take on the idea.

 

I’ve been thinking about a woody paneled box too.  I think the steel box would hold up to the real life abuse it’ll see cleaning out the chicken coop, hauling wood or rocks or dirt, etc.

[ebinmaine 67,409]

1 minute ago, pullstart said:

 

Yeah, that’s what I’ve been looking for!  I need to scour the junk classifieds, maybe look behind grampa’s barn... you know.  The usual spots!

I've got one here in Maine but the drive might not be worth the prize...

 

[Pullstart 62,834]

I bet there’s at least three between here and your shack... hopefully.  

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

You probably got enough flat steel you can pick up and build you a custom wagon maybe something like an old 

grain wagon. Like the one with the 

auger on it. 

[Pullstart 62,834]

1 minute ago, The Tool Crib said:

You probably got enough flat steel you can pick up and build you a custom wagon maybe something like an old 

grain wagon. Like the one with the 

auger on it. 

 

I do have a 10’ skid... stacked about 3’ high up in the rack with random diamond plate, even some stainless, aluminum and whatnot.  We’ll get something figured out.

[Achto 27,563]

If you need any bad advise, or help making a poor decision, I'm here for ya buddy.

 

Mean while I'll sit back & enjoy the show.

[Pullstart 62,834]

Any ideas on a clutch for the drive belt?  I have been thinking of a centrifugal go cart style clutch off the engine that at idle rpms it disengages the transmission for a better neutral than the Sunstrand system.

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

I think I would stick with the Sunstrand system just because of the hydraulic possibilities

[Achto 27,563]

9 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Any ideas on a clutch for the drive belt?  I have been thinking of a centrifugal go cart style clutch off the engine that at idle rpms it disengages the transmission for a better neutral than the Sunstrand system.

 

Not a bad idea but it will require you to be on the throttle in order to move, no idling down to putt around. How about adding the clutch system from a standard tranny along with a standard parking brake locking handle. When you step on the peddle it will return the shifter to neutral and disengage the belt. Plus you can set the parking brake to hold the peddle down & keep the belt disengaged. Just a thought??

Edited January 7, 2020 by Achto

[SylvanLakeWH 25,525]

3 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Any ideas on a clutch for the drive belt?  I have been thinking of a centrifugal go cart style clutch off the engine that at idle rpms it disengages the transmission for a better neutral than the Sunstrand system.

 

Hhhmmm... sounds like a familiar idea... Didn’t use mine on the WHrat WHrecker...you ever come to the east side of the mitten? You can have it... Maybe a few other  odds and ends too...I am out of room...

[Pullstart 62,834]

Just now, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

Hhhmmm... sounds like a familiar idea... Didn’t use mine on the WHrat WHrecker...you ever come to the east side of the mitten? You can have it... Maybe a few other  odds and ends too...I am out of room...

 

How far from Saline are you Jim?  We’ll be there Friday for a gymnastics meet...

[SylvanLakeWH 25,525]

One hour during non-rush hour...from 3:00 to 6:00 it would be closer to 1 1/2 hours...

 

 

 

 

[Pullstart 62,834]

3 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

Not a bad idea but it will require you to be on the throttle in order to move, no idling down to putt around. How about adding the clutch system from a standard tranny along with a standard parking brake. When you step on the peddle it will return the shifter to neutral and disengage the belt. Plus you can set the parking brake to hold the peddle down & keep the belt disengaged. Just a thought??

 

So... like how Wheel Horse intended with the parking pawl?  Is there any upgrade that can be done to beef it up... or find one in good shape and come to a stop before engaging it?