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Stigian

Ever had problems keeping it down?

The front wheels of your 'orse of course :party:

That's the problem i was having after bolting lots of weight in the shape of a roll bar to my 312-8 :D

Time to add some weight, and time for another build :omg:

First out of the "might come in handy one day" metal box was the remains of an old 4x4 rear step.

As luck would have it the steps mounting holes lined up with the holes on the front of the 312's chassis :D

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More metal was soon found in the shape of a lower cutting blade from a Webb sit behind mower..

Yes, that's the said mower pic stuck on the wall :omg:

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Some cutting, welding and bolting action later had the start of the weight frame on the ol WH.

And yes the brackets were ground down later to let the axle have it's full movement :hide:

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My failed attempt at a "lift assist" was dug out of the parts pile to donate some steel bar to a greater cause :hide:

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Some lathe work later and it was all shiny and a different shape.

But more of where it fits later.

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Thoughts turned to finding something in which to put all the extra weight..

Some digging about produced an old gas tank from a MAG stationary engine and part of a bracket to hold a TV and the wall..

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Stigian

Nice as the tank was a little widening was needed to make it hold more weight.

Even though the tank had been dry for many a year it still smelt of gas.

Not good when you want to cut it in half with a grinder :party:

So it was time for the flame test :party:

Im pleased to say that both the gas tank and the sawn off wheelbarrow survived :D

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Some sparking slicing action soon produced two small BBQ's :omg:

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This is the point where things went a bit pear shaped :party:

The widening didn't go well, and my welding went even worse :D

I was also wondering why i didn't cut the tank filler hole out first :hide:

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After what felt like ages of c**p welding, lots of warping, more than a few holes blown through, and plates not wanting to stay where i welded them, the plot was well and truly lost :hide:

Some swift boot work had the tank a totally different shape before it go tossed into (well, more like "onto") the scrap metal bin.

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During a :omg: and smoke break to calm down, plan B was worked out..

A much squarer, less round-ish plan than plan A..

Yes it's a steel box :D

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Back to the chassis, and a length of box was cut to fit to join the mounting plates together.

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Some heavy angle iron was soon added.

Oh, if you hadn't guessed that bit of bar i machined earlier fit's into the WH's front hitch.

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Stigian

Back on the bench a "tray" to hold the weight box was coming together. :D

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Looking better after lots of metal from a Wolf Garten Kart engine mounting plate was cut and welded on :hide:

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Add some angle iron from a railway platform shelter.. Don't ask :hide:

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And some steel bar cut from the back of a Westwood grill panel.

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Ta-Daa, as the saying goes :omg:

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Stigian

Time to add some weight to this story..

Or should i say add some weight to the box :omg:

The scrap metal bin was raided for old screw and nuts and bolts.

An old cam shaft and Briggs flywheel were broken up before going in.

Enter Garry adding some sand.

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At last a use was found for all the swarf from the lathe.. after as much ally as poss was removed.

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Beat down carefully with club hammer.

No idiots fingers were hurt during the taking of this photo :D

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Garry even swept the bench of all the grinder filings :omg:

Nice hat eh :hide:

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The lid was welded shut and and the whole thing given a coat of duct tape..

Just to be sure nothing leaked out... and to hide my bad looking welding :D

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Gotta run now, tune back later for the end of this saga

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saguaro

Funny and "egdicational." :hide: :D

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Stigian

:omg: Smiley :party:

A so to finish this little story..

The weight frame got a quick coat of black paint.

In case your wondering, the frame is held on the er.. WH frame by pins with clips and the front hitch and can be removed in under a minute to open the hood.

Oh, the snowplow/blade :omg: still fits with the weight hanging on the front :hide:

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Im not sure if the weight of the weight is good weight wise or not :party: but at 19.2 kg or 42.3 pounds in older money, but it's more than enough weight to keep the 312's front wheel on the ground :D

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And finally, the weight on it's new home.

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:D you all for reading :hide:

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KyBlue

Great job!! Ive had a few things ended up in the scrap bin..haha

I need something like that for when I latch on the Tiller.. Gets a little nose light just ask DuramaxDavid

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Kelly

Now that gives true meaning to suitcase weight, and it din't cost much, some smokes and some wire for the welder :hide: good job

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saguaro

Have traction will travel :hide:

Looks good

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Sparky

Looks good Ian :hide: !

So is it hard to steer at slow speeds?

Mike........

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HorseFixer

Ian when I get pi**ed off real good and things arent going right I have a lil pal in my garage called sluggo! :omg: we have done much dammage in our time! :hide: sometimes a guy has gotta do what he's gotta do! Does it usually fix anything? NO! but it sure makes me feel better! :D Looks like the weight will work great! :hide:

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Stigian

:omg: for all the great comments Guys :hide:

Now that gives true meaning to suitcase weight, and it din't cost much, some smokes and some wire for the welder biggrin.gif good job

Cheers Kelly. Yes this was a real cheap build with everything coming out of the spares metal bin and even swept off the bench :party:

Oh, and a few welding rods of course :D

Have traction will travel whtractor/thumbsup.gif

Looks good

Thanks Smiley :hide:

It's should be "have traction, will steer" :omg:

So is it hard to steer at slow speeds?

Mike........

It's not too bad Mike, a bit heavier but could be a lot worse.

Anyway, heavy steering is good for building up strength in the arms :D :party:

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KyBlue

Anyway, heavy steering is good for building up strength in the arms :D:hide:

The old time Drivers used to call that Armstrong Steering... in fact the big truck that I learned to drive on, didnt have PS and had the nice twin Stick transmission ... Talk about a handful to learn to drive!

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