ebinmaine 69,075 #251 Posted October 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Oldskool said: the neighbors hid there grills from me lol That really wasn't very nice. What kind of delinquent stuffed neighborhood do you live in??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #252 Posted October 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That really wasn't very nice. What kind of delinquent stuffed neighborhood do you live in??? Right? I fella should be able to "borrow" a neighbors grill to make some fenders. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #254 Posted October 8, 2020 Well no grill but someone is missing some boat fenders lmao. I'm thinking about 2in wider and leave about 1.5in of the tire sticking out. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,889 #255 Posted October 8, 2020 I would just cut most of the out side lip off and leave that width. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #256 Posted October 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: I would just cut most of the out side lip off and leave that width. Yes most definitely have to trim that outside lip quite a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,075 #257 Posted October 8, 2020 46 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Well no grill but someone is missing some boat fenders lmao. I'm thinking about 2in wider and leave about 1.5in of the tire sticking out Width of the fender is up to rider's preference I s'pose. I like the idea of going more widerer. Perhaps while you're out pilferizing the neighborhood you could Ummmmm "borrow" a second set... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #258 Posted October 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Width of the fender is up to rider's preference I s'pose. I like the idea of going more widerer. Perhaps while you're out pilferizing the neighborhood you could Ummmmm "borrow" a second set... I'm going the 2in wider according to the wife. Wish there was another set. Sure would make it easier to widen them. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #259 Posted October 9, 2020 I was working a couple of towns over today. Made several trips past this particular house but today, of coarse when I had the excavator in tow. I noticed some eye balls staring back at me. I'm pretty sure I saw a Horsey looking out at me. I may have to go wrangling this weekend. It kinda looked like a B model but didnt get a clear look. The head lights looked similar to my GT. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,075 #260 Posted October 9, 2020 1970 to about 79 or 80? Similar or same Hood. Five or six different models there at least. Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #261 Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: 1970 to about 79 or 80? Similar or same Hood. Five or six different models there at least. Keep us posted! Which model is bigger the B or the C? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,075 #263 Posted October 9, 2020 21 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Which model is bigger the B or the C? B & C models came out in 1974. In 1974 and 1975 a B was just a little shorter than a C . Around 2- 3/4" I think. 1976 and 1977 the B series used the same frame and the differences were options like seats and steering wheel etc. B was also lower horsepower as an 8, available as a 10. C of course was 10 through 16. After this point the C lived on in different forms. The B became a vertical shaft tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #264 Posted October 9, 2020 Thank you so much @ebinmaine for the enlightening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,075 #265 Posted October 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Thank you so much @ebinmaine for the enlightening. Anytime I can fill your head full of useless minutia you just let me know. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,210 #266 Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Oldskool said: Looking good. Is that exhaust stack going to say "tink, tink,tink"? One more thought on the fenders - you going to shorten the lip on the outboard edge of the fenders a little? I've got a bad habit of grabbing the edge of the fender to shift around in the seat while I'm driving. Close fender to tire clearance is not good with habits like this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #267 Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, 8ntruck said: Looking good. Is that exhaust stack going to say "tink, tink,tink"? One more thought on the fenders - you going to shorten the lip on the outboard edge of the fenders a little? I've got a bad habit of grabbing the edge of the fender to shift around in the seat while I'm driving. Close fender to tire clearance is not good with habits like this. Thanks @8ntruck. Yup. Tink tink tinkity tink tink. Yes I am going to trim the fenders, I also use the fender as a push point. I'm also going to OVER build the brackets for that same reason. I cant stand the floppy fender look. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #268 Posted October 10, 2020 Things you find when you aren't even looking. I'm thinking some differant lenses and I'll have some headlights 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #269 Posted October 10, 2020 Things you find while out and about. I believe it's a Peerless 2333 4 speed. I feel another build coming. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #270 Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 2:59 PM, Oldskool said: I was working a couple of towns over today. Made several trips past this particular house but today, of coarse when I had the excavator in tow. I noticed some eye balls staring back at me. I'm pretty sure I saw a Horsey looking out at me. I may have to go wrangling this weekend. It kinda looked like a B model but didnt get a clear look. The head lights looked similar to my GT. Tried doing some wrangling. NOT FOR SALE. He had a couple more in the bushes. I think one was a Suburban. When I asked about that I got the ole "I'm gonna fix em someday" Better luck next time I guess 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #271 Posted October 11, 2020 I had mentioned a couple of replies ago that I was feeling another build coming. I have 3 styles running thru my mind. I love the look of steel wheels but living in eastern Maine I'm thinking something for the snow. Kinda torn between the 2. Pictures are food for thought. I would still be building in the smaller scale 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,075 #272 Posted October 11, 2020 I vote barrel screw 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,075 #273 Posted October 11, 2020 Just for the record. When you run out of space for all yer cool builds we'll babysit them for you. Drop em off anytime..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #274 Posted October 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I vote barrel screw Ya ever since I saw one I really liked the idea of it. It's a tough decision. My grandfather ran half tracks for decades in the winter cutting pulp wood so I have a love for them too. And steel wheels are just COOL 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #275 Posted October 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Just for the record. When you run out of space for all yer cool builds we'll babysit them for you. Drop em off anytime..... As soon as I fill up my 12x38 side bay I will start sending them your way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
