It's my thing, Bucket T / Sandrail

[giddyap 1,569]

With an epic fail a few years ago, I'm ready to give this concept another try. This build promises to give me a ride on the wild side just like my wheel standing WH. This one will be half Wheel Horse, with components from Cub (Ross) steering, Case spindles and half go kart. This is not going to be a tractor in any sense of the word. Once I discovered wheel barrow go karts It didn't take me very long to find a wheelbarrow and it was game on. With plently of parts on hand, all I needed was a noble reason to get Donna behind this project. And that is.....I  will build a roller for the grand kids to drive as I pull them. When the time is right I will add the engine. My first photo is just a teaser, a full mock up photo is forthcoming. It's my thing

[ebinmaine 67,502]

Popcorn!! 🍿 🍿

Getcha popcorn here!!!

 

 

 

[giddyap 1,569]

As cheap as snowplows are these days, I figured my extra one would be an economical base to build upon. The gold is just some cheap paint to highlight the dry cement and dents.  

[8ntruck 7,004]

 

Looks like it could be fun.

[DennisThornton 4,769]

Well, ain't that something!  I'd have never thought of that!

Where's the gas tank?

[Pullstart 62,882]

Looks like something straight out of the Munster’s shop!  I love it!

 

[giddyap 1,569]

19 minutes ago, DennisThornton said:

I'd have never thought of that!

 

This is exactly why RedSquare is the best community. Ideas flow freely no matter how kooky some are. (mine)   

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

56 minutes ago, giddyap said:

As cheap as snowplows are these days, I figured my extra one would be an economical base to build upon. The gold is just some cheap paint to highlight the dry cement and dents.  

I like it a lot but sad to see those awesome OTRs on the rears used just for rollers, (its your project and who am I to tell you what to do with them), maybe later a set of 24x12-12 turfs for some smooth riding steam rollers? Again like it a lot.

[Tractorhead 9,064]

Pretty cool machine 👍

[giddyap 1,569]

6 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said:

maybe later a set of 24x12-12 turfs for some smooth riding steam rollers? 

 

Yes, My Cub 100 is wearing a pair of those and I can switch em. During this mock up stage I'm dreaming of Silver Lake Michigan running wild on the sand dunes

  

[Slimpickins 61]

30 minutes ago, giddyap said:

 

Yes, My Cub 100 is wearing a pair of those and I can switch em. During this mock up stage I'm dreaming of Silver Lake Michigan running wild on the sand dunes

  

Have a go at test hill I'd like to see that.

[JoeM 7,874]

 I like it yap! 

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

1 hour ago, giddyap said:

 

Yes, My Cub 100 is wearing a pair of those and I can switch em. During this mock up stage I'm dreaming of Silver Lake Michigan running wild on the sand dunes

  

Like these... Or ...

Edited February 20, 2021 by WVHillbilly520H

[squonk 41,118]

1 hour ago, pullstart said:

Looks like something straight out of the Munster’s shop!  I love it!

 

First thing I thought of Kevin was the Birthday present for Eddie episode! (Love it when Lily gets caught in the trap )

 

2nd thing I thought of us this is another non WH tractor thread !  Natives going to get restless! 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,560]

 

41 minutes ago, squonk said:

 

2nd thing I thought of us this is another non WH tractor thread !  Natives going to get restless! 

No problem... it is clearly a restoration of a Wheel Horse Plow...  

[tom2p 2,394]

6 hours ago, pullstart said:

Looks like something straight out of the Munster’s shop!  I love it!

 

 

 

Edited February 21, 2021 by tom2p

[giddyap 1,569]

4 hours ago, squonk said:

2nd thing I thought of us this is another non WH tractor thread !

I must disagree but I do understand your opinion. No one knows other than I that my personal experience is with WH. I grew up on them and when I left the nest WH was my first and only tractor for the next 50 years. In retirement I explored other brands and found some of their components are better than what I can make. So other than pushing the limits, my "Frankenstein" is no different than others and is a  "Works in progress-mild to wild". In which I added, to the extreme.    

[Pullstart 62,882]

7 hours ago, giddyap said:

 

Yes, My Cub 100 is wearing a pair of those and I can switch em. During this mock up stage I'm dreaming of Silver Lake Michigan running wild on the sand dunes

  

Love me some dune time @giddyap!

 

 

 

 

[giddyap 1,569]

Today's progress was cutting a hole in the bucket thus committing the location of the sleering box location. Upon review I am going to move everything back 6" because I may have to open the "dash" to extend my legs. The go kart seat I am considering may also need extra space and I think opening the back will also be required, but with careful consideration to retaining cosmectic apperance. The addition of a short truck bed will help with the seat location and will hold the battery and gas tank.  The drive belt is my biggest concern clearing the tub to a pulley on the solid axle. Engine in the front, no transmission, centrifugal clutch and one forward speed. I also have to shorten the steering column

[wallfish 17,000]

3 hours ago, giddyap said:

The drive belt is my biggest concern clearing the tub to a pulley on the solid axle.

Maybe cut down the size of the axle pulley by using a jack shaft with pulleys between the engine and axle?

Or a right angle gear box and or use of a torque converter instead of a centrifugal clutch?

 

[953 nut 55,229]

Not too long ago @dells68 was building a wheelbarrowwheelhorse custom and @prondzy built the "Tub Rat" so rest assured you aren't breaking any laws around here. Also, John @wallfish made a motorcycle out of a  snowplow frame.

 

 

[giddyap 1,569]

11 hours ago, wallfish said:

Maybe cut down the size of the axle pulley by using a jack shaft with pulleys between the engine and axle

 

Great idea wallfish. together with your "engineering blueprint" I now have a very good idea how I will setup the jack shalft

 

I had Donna take these photos so I could see how it fits me. I now see I would rather keep my feet inside and stretch the bucket But that can change. I got my second covid-19 shot today

[953 nut 55,229]

Here is the thread on the @dells68 creation.

 

[8ntruck 7,004]

I agree with keeping th our feet inside the tub.  Go ahead and stretch it.  Maybe find a donor tub to help you along.

[Pullstart 62,882]

@giddyap I don’t recall, do you weld?  I’m sure the stretching of a tub has very similar shapes with the lip, but there will likely be a lot of pie cuts and shaping to go along...