ebinmaine 67,553 #51 Posted March 18, 2023 WOW!! Fill THOSE tires with fluid and you'll have a bit of ballast!! @Pullstart 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #52 Posted March 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Thegearhead0324 said: rims Where'd the rims come from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #53 Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: WOW!! Fill THOSE tires with fluid and you'll have a bit of ballast!! @Pullstart weeeee doggy! 26x12-12 is a big piece of rubber for sure! Edited March 18, 2023 by Pullstart 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #54 Posted March 18, 2023 I'm done for the day, but front tri ribs are on. I gotta touch up the rims after mounting all tires. But went well. The wide rear rims I got online cheap, I'm not sure what they were off of, but they were rusty and yellow so I cleaned them and sprayed them. I first bought 8.5 wides but they were too narrow for the look I wanted so got these which are a couple inches wider. Was trying not to have sidewall bulge. Its crazy what a difference tires make tho. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #55 Posted March 18, 2023 I very happy about the way it came out. I was so nervous about fitment and looks because I spent a lot of money on the tires, but glad I did. I feel like I'm part of the "big tire" club. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #56 Posted March 18, 2023 That’ll fit right in this thread! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #57 Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Pullstart said: That’ll fit right in this thread! @Pullstart I'll definitely be posting a pic in there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #58 Posted March 20, 2023 Just took these of my battery setup. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #59 Posted March 21, 2023 Basically done with the rear of the 1257. It’s off jack stands. Got the inner and outer weights back in along with the hubcaps (jewelry.) 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #60 Posted March 22, 2023 Tonight I started on the electric fuel pump set up. I mounted the pump under my fuel tank, ran the fuel lines with the filter and shut off valve. It looks ok for now. Just gotta run wires, relay and switch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #61 Posted March 26, 2023 I wired up the fuel pump with a switch and relay, I tell ya, runs good. I mean it always ran good, but fired right up better than before. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #62 Posted March 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Thegearhead0324 said: I wired up the fuel pump with a switch and relay, I tell ya, runs good. I mean it always ran good, but fired right up better than before. I go electric on all my 's when the manual pumps poop out, love the instant starts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #63 Posted March 27, 2023 Gotta do front wheel alignment and change oil, but first time she’s been out in 4 months. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #64 Posted March 27, 2023 Couple more pics of the 1257. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #65 Posted March 27, 2023 On 7/2/2022 at 6:06 AM, Thegearhead0324 said: The sickle bar gives it character, Gopher Patrol !!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #66 Posted March 28, 2023 I changed the oil tonight and adjusted the tie rods. I may have to brace the rear pan with steel as I only have washers temporarily spacing it out half inch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #67 Posted March 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Thegearhead0324 said: I changed the oil tonight and adjusted the tie rods. I may have to brace the rear pan with steel as I only have washers temporarily spacing it out half inch. You'll definitely want to get a spacer in there ASAP. The flexing of the seat pan tool box around those washers will bend or break without having it resting on something larger like the top of the transmission. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #68 Posted April 1, 2023 More pics of the 1257 w/ dump cart 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #69 Posted April 8, 2023 Today I finished rebuilding the carburetor after noticing after my electric fuel pump install, it was leaking gas when it sat. So I cleaned/redid the carb with new needle and seat. Seems to be fine so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #70 Posted April 9, 2023 So about my seat, where would I be able to find foam that would hold up and last? It’s original and good shape but is flat as a pancake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,280 #71 Posted April 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Thegearhead0324 said: where would I be able to find foam that would hold up and last? @BOB ELLISON can probably give you a good source for the faom. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,256 #72 Posted April 9, 2023 Thank you I will give him a try 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #73 Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 7:27 AM, 953 nut said: @BOB ELLISON can probably give you a good source for the faom. You can buy foam almost anywhere. But only get rubber foam. Here in Michigan I ordered from a company called Foam Express. I only got the (lux firm) it's made for seats and was as good or better then the original foam. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
