kpinnc 12,062 #176 Posted December 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Assuming you'll use this instead of the existing footrest, I'd think it's got possibilities. Used atop the existing footrest, I'd be very concerned that it would trap dirt and moisture and be next to impossible to keep clean. I have a thought about that. I'll keep you posted. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #177 Posted December 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, kpinnc said: I have a thought about that. I'll keep you posted. I was wondering about that .... I'll be looking forward to see what you do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #178 Posted December 17, 2021 @Handy Don has a good point. 2 hours ago, kpinnc said: I have a thought about that. I'll keep you posted. But now I’m interested to see what you come up with next. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #179 Posted December 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Handy Don said: I'd be very concerned that it would trap dirt and moisture and be next to impossible to keep clean. That’s what I was thinking… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,660 #180 Posted December 18, 2021 I took the rubber tread off my 520 because it was rusting under it. Hadn't put anything back on as I though I might paint it. It don't look bad with the patched paint job I used to take care of the rust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #181 Posted December 18, 2021 I was actually thinking of cutting out the large holes in the original foot rests to match the treadplate. I've already got flat bar under the foot rests so they don't flex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #182 Posted December 18, 2021 34 minutes ago, kpinnc said: I was actually thinking of cutting out the large holes in the original foot rests to match the treadplate. I've already got flat bar under the foot rests so they don't flex. That's the thought I had as well. I think if you did that and maybe used an air hose to blow out the other holes occasionally you'd be fine. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #183 Posted December 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's the thought I had as well. I think if you did that and maybe used an air hose to blow out the other holes occasionally you'd be fine. Good water pressure would do the trick... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #184 Posted December 18, 2021 And, maybe a leaf blower to blow out the water... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #185 Posted December 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: And, maybe a leaf blower to blow out the water... Don Or ... An air hose? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #186 Posted December 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Or ... An air hose? Oh, well you know that a giant burp would suffice... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #187 Posted December 18, 2021 Leave it out in the sun……. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #188 Posted January 19, 2022 @kpinnc... I was going over this thread again... your tractor OWNS this song. Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #189 Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: your tractor OWNS this song. Well Don, I have to say that is a compliment I've not yet heard for my tractors... And I appreciate it regardless. But now I can't get it out of my head! ...might have to make a sound bite for a short driving video when I roll her out! Got it wrapped in a blankie right now in the garage. The Bronco 14 has tied up my work space for the last couple weeks. Edited January 19, 2022 by kpinnc 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #190 Posted January 20, 2022 19 hours ago, kpinnc said: Well Don, I have to say that is a compliment I've not yet heard for my tractors... And I appreciate it regardless. But now I can't get it out of my head! ...might have to make a sound bite for a short driving video when I roll her out! Got it wrapped in a blankie right now in the garage. The Bronco 14 has tied up my work space for the last couple weeks. Oh, you simply HAVE to!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #191 Posted March 17 (edited) Seems I never fully complete anything. I'm always going back and tweaking stuff. The footrests of all things on this tractor stumped me. I found some great aluminum tread plate for them, but knew they would hold all kinds of dirt. Drilling the footrests to match would be a chore, plus they'd be weakened considerably. So today I finally finished the left side. Drilled a heckuvalot of holes, and welded a 1 x 1/8 steel reinforcement to make up for all the holes. Tuned out pretty good. Probably do the right side tomorrow... Edited March 17 by kpinnc 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #192 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Seems I never fully complete anything. I'm always going back and tweaking stuff. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Make it work. Make it yours. Make it more functional for the intended purpose. Looks excellent. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,887 #193 Posted March 17 Cool tread! I bet a couple dimple dies on the holes in the step would strengthen it significantly too! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #194 Posted March 18 Right side done. Crazy how stiff these are with the reinforcement underneath. No flex whatsoever. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #195 Posted March 18 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: Right side done. Crazy how stiff these are with the reinforcement underneath. No flex whatsoever. So it's Bear size rated! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #196 Posted March 18 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: So it's Bear size rated! Indeed sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 276 #197 Posted March 18 What paint did you use on your tractor? It looks great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,062 #198 Posted March 18 1 minute ago, Cody said: What paint did you use on your tractor? It looks great! Dupont Centari. I cheated and had the hood and fender painted in a car shop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,921 #199 Posted March 18 Very nice. What are the tread plates from? Did you ever get the linkage re engineered for the hydro pedal? I seem to remember you were thinking about building a return to neutral function for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #200 Posted March 18 2 hours ago, kpinnc said: Dupont Centari. I used to sell that back in the 90s. Ya know... last century. Great stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
