ebinmaine 68,887 #301 Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Stormin said: By 'eck! Your flying along with this build. Amazing what can be achieved in a month. Isn't it ERIC? I'm telling Trina on you.... Actually never mind. She probably would think it's just as funny..... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,919 #302 Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) On 10/12/2020 at 6:54 PM, Oldskool said: I was thinking 117H. 1 for first in series so 100 series. 17hp and the H for the hydro. But would it be 1757 by Wheel Horse standards? If you were to go back to the 60's numbers. The last number on the tractors represents 196X. Start this method over for your 2020 build it could be a 1770 - 17=hp, 7=hydro, 0=2020? If you were a Hee Haw fan back in the day, you could call it BR-549. I would find a number or a name that you like & run with it. Edited October 14, 2020 by Achto 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,887 #303 Posted October 14, 2020 It's a fricken' franken horse!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,919 #304 Posted October 14, 2020 I was thinking maybe stick with the Johnny theme? Add one more head light to the left and 1 tail fin on the rear & call it Caddy. Paint it orange & call it the Orange Blossom Special. For a girls name - Sue, Cindy, Delia, Irene, Kate , Kathy.... For a boys name - Sue, Casey Jones, Ira.... 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,887 #305 Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Achto said: Sue Boy named Sue is absolutely one of the best songs ever ever and ever and ever. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #306 Posted October 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, Achto said: If you were to go back to the 60's numbers. The last number on the tractors represents 196X. Start this method over for your 2020 build it could be a 1770 - 17=hp, 7=hydro, 0=2020? If you were a Hee Haw fan back in the day, you could call it BR-549. I would find a number or a name that you like & run with it. I like the 1770 number. As far as HeeHaw who DIDNT like HeeHaw lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #307 Posted October 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Achto said: I was thinking maybe stick with the Johnny theme? Add one more head light to the left and 1 tail fin on the rear & call it Caddy. Paint it orange & call it the Orange Blossom Special. For a girls name - Sue, Cindy, Delia, Irene, Kate , Kathy.... For a boys name - Sue, Casey Jones, Ira.... The build kinda wondered off the original path and kinda took on a life of its own. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,887 #308 Posted October 14, 2020 44 minutes ago, Oldskool said: The build kinda wondered off the original path and kinda took on a life of its own. Absolutely the best kind of build right there. You put some stuff in a pile and move it around a little bit and see where it ends up.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #309 Posted October 15, 2020 Starting in on the final disassembly and reassembly before the test ride. Still hoping to have video for the weekend 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,887 #310 Posted October 15, 2020 Forgive me if I missed this in an earlier post but do you have a paint scheme or colors in mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #311 Posted October 15, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Forgive me if I missed this in an earlier post but do you have a paint scheme or colors in mind? You didnt miss a thing. I never mentioned it. Well it was going to be red/white with a bit of silver. BUT the wife changed my plan. It's looking like ivory with red accents and a bit of silver 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #312 Posted October 15, 2020 Digging the red with ivory accents thing! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #313 Posted October 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Digging the red with ivory accents thing! It's looking like red frame, front axle, 3pt and wheel centers. Then with ivory grille,hood, fenders and wheel hoops. Probably an accent strip of red on the hood sides 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #314 Posted October 16, 2020 This will be interesting . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #315 Posted October 16, 2020 The wife and I were talking last night. It's looking like the project will get mothballed after the shake down cruise. With about 2 weeks left before hunting season and daylight savings there are a few other things to get finished up. There will still be updates as progress goes on 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #316 Posted October 16, 2020 Leaving any bare metal exposed while it sits? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,929 #317 Posted October 16, 2020 Beautiful build. The front of this hood is calling for some bling. Maybe "Frankenhorse" cut out of some stainless and polished. Or an old brass or chrome nameplate off some odd equipment. PS how is the 3 point raised and lowered..manual or hydraulic? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #318 Posted October 16, 2020 4 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Leaving any bare metal exposed while it sits? Yes, but in a heated garage. It wont sit to long I'm sure lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #319 Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, oliver2-44 said: Beautiful build. PS how is the 3 point raised and lowered..manual or hydraulic? Its manual. It has 3 different height settings and one side link is adjustable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #320 Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, oliver2-44 said: Beautiful build. The front of this hood is calling for some bling. Maybe "Frankenhorse" cut out of some stainless and polished. Or an old brass or chrome nameplate off some odd equipment. We may do some red pin striping on the grille not sure yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #321 Posted October 16, 2020 Recommended by me. https://www.por15.com/POR-15-Metal-Prep 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorChild97 158 #322 Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) On 9/13/2020 at 6:07 PM, Oldskool said: Steering is sorta figured out. Engine mounts are done. Next is to get the rear axle connected to the frame Is this 1st gen craftsman steering. If had this in multiple garden tractors and I by far think this is the worst steering set up. The little T bushing wears out and causes the gears to slip. I'm gonna keep reading because I coulda missed something But hey it could last year's. Edited October 17, 2020 by TractorChild97 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorChild97 158 #323 Posted October 17, 2020 This tractor is awesome!! I definitely love that steering wheel. This takes some time and patience. Great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #324 Posted October 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, TractorChild97 said: Is this 1st gen craftsman steering. If had this in multiple garden tractors and I by far think this is the worst steering set up. The little T bushing wears out and causes the gears to slip. I'm gonna keep reading because I coulda missed something It is Craftsman steering. The plastic bushing are pure junk. I have one in my race mower. I went thru that one and made all brass bushings for it with no issues to date. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #325 Posted October 17, 2020 Just now, TractorChild97 said: This tractor is awesome!! I definitely love that steering wheel. This takes some time and patience. Great build! Thanks so much. I love the banjo style steering wheels and figured this build deserved one 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
