The C-141D Force Horse Build

[Snoopy11 5,714]

2 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

What haven't I touched. haha

Just remembered I will have to lengthen the shiftersticks and brakerod because I moved the tranny back as well.

 

The things we young-guns are capable of!

 

You and I are rocking out on Redsquare @Maxwell-8... 

 

Don

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

16 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

The things we young-guns are capable of!

Because we listen to the tips and tricks from the old(er) guy's. RS members or family.

 

Lot of great input from various people. It really helps.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 22, 2022 by Maxwell-8

[Snoopy11 5,714]

2 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Because we listen to the tips and tricks from the old guy's. RS members or family.

 

Lot of great input from various people. It really helps.

Yes sir. 100% correct.

 

I learned what I know about engines from old engine guys, I learned welding from some old guys, and... as a side note... not trying to date him... but I wouldn't have found good/affordable tires if not for @ebinmaine... so... no replacement for the older guys or the Wheel Horse family.

 

Don

Edited February 22, 2022 by Snoopy11

[ebinmaine 67,592]

14 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

Yes sir. 100% correct.

 

I learned what I know about engines from old engine guys, I learned welding from some old guys, and... as a side note... not trying to date him... but I wouldn't have found good/affordable tires if not for @ebinmaine... so... no replacement for the older guys or the Wheel Horse family.

 

Don

 

I'm around the age of youngish dirt. 

And I'm cheap. 😂

[sjoemie himself 3,068]

For the non-native speakers.. what age catagory does dirt fall in?

Edited February 22, 2022 by sjoemie himself

[ebinmaine 67,592]

7 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said:

For the non-native speakers.. what age catagory does dirt fall in?

Calendar... Low fifties. 

Mind and heart.... About 5, maybe 7.  

[kpinnc 12,083]

12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Calendar... Low fifties. 

Mind and heart.... About 5, maybe 7.  

 

That's a solid description for many of us! 

[Handy Don 12,235]

3 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Since the steering wheel moved back due to the dash lift, I moved the seat back.

moved the seat support under the frame back an drilled new holes in the fender.

I will have to gap weld the original holes in the seat pan. 

It is much more comfortable with my long legs, since the pedals are now further from me.

 

We have users who are 1.5 - 1.9 m tall (60-75").

I installed a set of seat sliding rails similar to these and made everyone happy and safer operators!

Edited February 22, 2022 by Handy Don

[ebinmaine 67,592]

18 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

We have users who are 1.5 - 1.9 m tall (60-75").

I installed a set of seat sliding rails similar to these and made everyone happy and safer operators!

It's good that you did that. 

I ain't so generous...

I make em get their own tractor!

 

😂

[Handy Don 12,235]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

I make em get their own tractor!

 

😂

Patience. Give me another year or two...

[ebinmaine 67,592]

Just now, Handy Don said:

Patience. Give me another year or two...

It's good that you have goals.  

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

12 hours ago, Handy Don said:

We have users who are 1.5 - 1.9 m tall (60-75").

I installed a set of seat sliding rails similar to these and made everyone happy and safer operators!

I am 73" but have legs similar to someone how is 78"

Helps out with those karate moves

But in cars, I often have to choose between, comfortable legs or being able to reaching the steering wheel and bang my knees into the dash. 

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

So the winch arrived.

 

Nice thick cable, wiring I am not the biggest fan so will probably change out the cables with thicker ones. With insolation they are 0.19" 

the 4.8 grade hardware will be trown a out and replaced by 8.8 grade at least.

The winch is 10cm (3.8") high so that gives me just enough room for hood hinges.

I am going to paint the winch in red as well. 

 

And I went with 50A connectors, they aren't as bulky, But yet I believe they are going to be able to do most if not all of the temporarily accessories I plan on running. Like lights on a trailer, etc. 

 

Edited February 23, 2022 by Maxwell-8

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

The previous owner of the C-175-8 gave me this hood from a B-111. 

I good use it to make my hood taller.

 

But the winch looks good too., I am not sure if the tires would clear the winch sticking out. Would be close for sure!

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,592]

It's your build and all so you do exactly what you want to. I would leave that winch right where it is. I think it's an excellent add-on in the position that it is and it won't interfere with anything.

[SylvanLakeWH 25,598]

 

[Pullstart 62,905]

I concur with the masses.  It looks great where it is, but it’s your build ultimately!  

[19richie66 17,508]

I see no issue 😎

[Handy Don 12,235]

Innovative placement. Keeping the spool centered is wise, in my opinion. If you have the ability to duplicate the hinge built into the attachamatic, so much the better (or cut up a donor?)

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

21 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

I see no issue 😎

I am going to test tomorrow if the 20x10-8 tire will clear the winch

They should but will be close

Time for me to get those rims sandblasted, painted and tires mounted.

 

Thanks everyone for your input.

 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

May I give a late vote?

 

I LIKE THE WINCH!!!

 

Don

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

Had an owl visit the shop. He wasn't so happy with the build: 

 

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

But we continued

 

 

improve hood hinge

 

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

Getting everything ready for summer as been a been really time consuming but I am slowly getting back in to the Wheel Horse.

Started welding up the hood support.

 

 

[sjoemie himself 3,068]

The winch breaks up the hood extension nicely.

Looking good. 

Are you planning on taking this machine to shows or is it just intended for work only?