ebinmaine 68,888 #276 Posted October 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Oldskool said: 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 I love the look of steel wheels. Thought about using them on our Big Wheel build but it'll be a worker and I need the marginal traction slip from rubber tires as a safety net. 1 minute ago, Oldskool said: As soon as I fill up my 12x38 side bay I will start sending them your way That's fair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #277 Posted October 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I love the look of steel wheels. Thought about using them on our Big Wheel build but it'll be a worker and I need the marginal traction slip from rubber tires as a safety net. That's fair. Ya I dont think the steel wheels would do so well on slopes and if you plan on using it in the woods at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,888 #278 Posted October 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Ya I dont think the steel wheels would do so well on slopes and if you plan on using it in the woods at all Too much traction. Grab a root or rock and it would be over backwards right quick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #279 Posted October 11, 2020 Just now, ebinmaine said: Too much traction. Grab a root or rock and it would be over backwards right quick. True nuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,114 #280 Posted October 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Oldskool said: As soon as I fill up my 12x38 side bay I will start sending them your way More food for thought to fill'er up. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #281 Posted October 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, wallfish said: More food for thought to fill'er up. LOL Really digging the roadster half track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #282 Posted October 11, 2020 Not much done today. Not without trying. Fender brackets are in the making. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #283 Posted October 11, 2020 A little more work on the brackets and tweaking and trimming and I think I will have it 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,888 #284 Posted October 11, 2020 REALLY like the look of those 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #285 Posted October 11, 2020 Just now, ebinmaine said: REALLY like the look of those Thank you so much. I try lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #286 Posted October 12, 2020 The look is definitely hot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #287 Posted October 12, 2020 Great look 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #288 Posted October 12, 2020 Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #289 Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Looks good. Only thing I would say is not much clearance between tyre and mudguard. Mud/muck could build up in between. Also if you grab the rim, you could hurt your fingers. Edited October 12, 2020 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #290 Posted October 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, Stormin said: Looks good. Only thing I would say is not much clearance between tyre and mudguard. Mud/muck could build up in between. Also if you grab the rim, you could hurt your fingers. Ya it does need some trimming for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,155 #291 Posted October 12, 2020 Love it!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #292 Posted October 12, 2020 The other lens will be here tomorrow. I sure hope I drilled the holes in the right place 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,888 #293 Posted October 12, 2020 No worries man. You gots a weldah. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #294 Posted October 12, 2020 I've been sitting here looking on Tractor Data trying to figure out the coding on the wheel horses. Some makes sense to me some doesnt. A 312-8 300 series 12hp 8 speed I understand that, but a 753 not so much . 7hp 5???? 3 speed trans. What's the 5 stand for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,578 #295 Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Electric start Edited October 12, 2020 by rjg854 Sp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,186 #296 Posted October 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, Oldskool said: 753 not so much . 7hp 5???? 3 speed trans. What's the 5 stand for? 7 HP 5 Electric Start 0 Pull start 6 six speed 7 Hydrostatic 3 1963 year of manufacture 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #297 Posted October 12, 2020 Ok I need help. So if I was to put a number to this build what would it be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #298 Posted October 12, 2020 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,658 #299 Posted October 13, 2020 Battery tray / stack support under construction. Also getting all my electrical pieces dug out. Maybe start wiring tomorrow. Maybe a ride by the weekend. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #300 Posted October 13, 2020 By 'eck! Your flying along with this build. Amazing what can be achieved in a month. Isn't it ERIC? 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
