hcminis 1,557 #1 Posted August 11, 2020 Since the purchase of this tractor almost a year ago, I've done several maintenance items that were long overdue. Plus added and replaced a few things that had some issues. The governor was messed up causing power issues. Then the ACR was not working which caused the motor to eat two starters. When taking the front end a part, the gas tank had been damaged from over tightening the mounting band. So had a great guy build a custom tank that is awesome. Other updates included 1970 grille, new carburetor, custom name plate, dual tombstone weight bracket, and a few others I'm sure to forget. Now was able to get the duals on which are extremely heavy. Therefore, won't stay on very long. Plus, original tires are slightly shorter than the new ones even though they are exactly same. The paint wasn't matched very well so will have to do some arrangements on making the new set inside and originals the outside duals. Having center caps made by a great machinist. Still my favorite tractor in the stable. Hope you all enjoy. 13 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,204 #2 Posted August 11, 2020 Looks great DJ! I was thinking of you Sunday night... reading the Straight From the Horses Mouth book... do you still have that carriage trailer that was used in the parades all that time ago? How’s that project going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #3 Posted August 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, pullstart said: Looks great DJ! I was thinking of you Sunday night... reading the Straight From the Horses Mouth book... do you still have that carriage trailer that was used in the parades all that time ago? How’s that project going? This what you are referring to? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,487 #4 Posted August 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, hcminis said: had a great guy build a custom tank that is awesome. Looks like @19richie66 & son work there! Always glad to see pics of that beast! She is a real show stopper! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,204 #5 Posted August 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, hcminis said: This what you are referring to? that’s it! Do you still have it, any progress on that project? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #6 Posted August 11, 2020 35 minutes ago, pullstart said: that’s it! Do you still have it, any progress on that project? Yes, I still have it. No progress as I don't have the tractors or wagon yet. The original wagon was destroyed by weather from being left outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,204 #7 Posted August 11, 2020 51 minutes ago, hcminis said: Yes, I still have it. No progress as I don't have the tractors or wagon yet. The original wagon was destroyed by weather from being left outside I recall the damage, wasn’t sure of progress. You’ll get it! Does anything need to be done physically to the tractors or is everything clamped one place, etc? Maybe bring the wagon set at shows, provided someone wants to toss a few gear jammers into the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #8 Posted August 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: I recall the damage, wasn’t sure of progress. You’ll get it! Does anything need to be done physically to the tractors or is everything clamped one place, etc? Maybe bring the wagon set at shows, provided someone wants to toss a few gear jammers into the team? The main frame work is in great shape. Very heavy to move so definitely would need others to provide gear driven tractors if it ever makes it to a show. The tie rods have to be replaced with ones on the frame work of the hitch. It is at least an hour set up from what I was told. Probably longer for me to do the first few times. Stage Hitch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #9 Posted August 11, 2020 Very cool machine, especially with the dual wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,532 #10 Posted August 11, 2020 8 hours ago, WHX24 said: Looks like @19richie66 & son work there! Humbled to have something we made added on to that awesome machine. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,885 #11 Posted August 11, 2020 Beautiful machine there DJ. Can't stress that enough. Looks even better with dual wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #12 Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 5:16 PM, 19richie66 said: Humbled to have something we made added on to that awesome machine. Honored to have it on the tractor. Great craftsmanship 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chompinthebit 272 #13 Posted August 13, 2020 Looks great! The extra set of wheels really makes it look beefy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Go 76 #14 Posted August 14, 2020 Crazy Ventrac Frankenstein. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
