Pullstart 62,851 #76 Posted August 7, 2022 Kyle, I’m looking forward to seeing this one cruising around! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,746 #77 Posted August 7, 2022 I suspect there’s a few replacement parts for that engine that Kyle hasn’t shown us yet! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #78 Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeff-C175 said: A foot is pretty much just as irreplaceable as the family jewels! Truth... You learn the hard way... through injuries, pain, blood, suffering... some things just aren't worth chancing... Pretty much, the whole left side of my body can back that up... torn up left hand, left leg/ankle, left eye... list goes on... Don't get me started on the right side... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #79 Posted August 7, 2022 Foot throttle made today 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #80 Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) Slick! Edited August 7, 2022 by SylvanLakeWH 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #81 Posted August 11, 2022 Fender made patina, rust 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #82 Posted August 13, 2022 20220812_172006.mp4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #83 Posted August 13, 2022 6k rpms sounds good 20220812_172030.mp4 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,997 #84 Posted August 13, 2022 Nice! Is 6000 the expected rpm your gonna get for that engine? That's the same throttle set up I did on a hot rod tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,920 #85 Posted August 13, 2022 Very nice. I'm curious as to why you chose the gear reduction steering for this tractor. I would think you'd want steering with less turns lock to lock. I've seen a 520HC with the forward swept front axle and standard steering. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #86 Posted August 13, 2022 21 hours ago, wallfish said: Nice! Is 6000 the expected rpm your gonna get for that engine? That's the same throttle set up I did on a hot rod tractor. It is electronicly governed at that from the factory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #87 Posted August 13, 2022 20 hours ago, Bill D said: Very nice. I'm curious as to why you chose the gear reduction steering for this tractor. I would think you'd want steering with less turns lock to lock. I've seen a 520HC with the forward swept front axle and standard steering. Because to make it less sensitive at higher speeds compared to the non gear reduction steering 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,999 #88 Posted August 13, 2022 makes sense for something expected to be speedy that has a short wheel base. I used to have a CJ5. That thing was really twitchy over 70MPH. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,920 #89 Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, fast88pu said: Because to make it less sensitive at higher speeds compared to the non gear reduction steering I thought that might be the case. That will reduce roll over risk Looks and drives like an old school hot rod, excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #90 Posted August 14, 2022 12 hours ago, Bill D said: I thought that might be the case. That will reduce roll over risk Looks and drives like an old school hot rod, excellent! The gear reduction steering took out the bump steer and jerkyness of the steering at speed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #91 Posted August 14, 2022 Went out for the maiden voyage today, all I can say is it's faster then my other hot rod. But it's not quicker lol. It will not flip over backwards like the other one would. I'll just say it will keep up with traffic and pass if I want to on my back road. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #92 Posted August 14, 2022 With the low humidity and cooler temperatures I finally got a chance to clear all the sheet metal. I used papa patinas wipe on gloss clear coat. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to preserve the patina of their machine. It's very easy to apply with an applicator. It is not cheap though. Just over $100 for a quart with activator , but you do get what you pay for. Now for some eye candy, (tractor porn) lol 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #93 Posted August 14, 2022 Do they have a semi gloss of satin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #94 Posted August 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, stevebo said: Do they have a semi gloss of satin? Yes they have semi gloss also. Would look nice on your old chevy in gloss to protect it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #95 Posted August 14, 2022 Awesome Kyle! Keep up with traffic, aka 55+ mph? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #96 Posted August 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Awesome Kyle! Keep up with traffic, aka 55+ mph? Road is 30 mph. But thinking 40- 45 + when it wines out 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #97 Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, fast88pu said: if I want to on my back road 'till the po-po catches you.... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #98 Posted August 15, 2022 21 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: 'till the po-po catches you.... Don What’s a slow moving vehicle sign worth? 20? Plus or minus 100%? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #99 Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: What’s a slow moving vehicle sign worth? 20? Plus or minus 100%? I have one already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #100 Posted August 15, 2022 1 minute ago, fast88pu said: I have one already Truth is... anyone on the road that sees you has to visit the gas station to clean themselves up and change their shorts after seeing a Wheel Horse tractor frickin' flying down the road... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
