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Skittles, the GT14

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9 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

It is unbelievable that 2 tractors, different models and transaxles, 15 years later the parts would fit in the same holes.

Everyone knows the Ponds were thrifty, this just proving the point. Same thing with rear hubs, front axle assemblies, dash housings and hoods (well almost!  just  3 1/4" off) are the same on the '63 953 and '70 GT-14. You wouldn't expect them to retool when they already have the molds and dies on hand.             :ychain:

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cpete1

That's the entire point of these tractors. The design worked, probably got tweaked over the years but they stayed the same. I'm thinking that's why they are such a good candidate for doing rebuilds. So much similar that its easy to get familiar with everything and pass it along. Not to mention that the tractors do their job to full expectation. I plowed my 1000' driveway yesterday with a 310, not a bit of problem except for the soft ground underneath. I grew up on a dairy farm and plowed with all sorts of stuff and the little 310 amazes me as to how it works so well, given its size. Watching Richie do his magic on some of the design is just the icing on the cake, (Although I won't admit it in public):D

Thank goodness you guys are so miserable and not helpful and grumpy, this site would be too nice to get away from if it were any other way:blink::wacko::huh:.

 

Thanks for putting up with us Richie..

Chris

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19richie66

Glad to have you along for the ride. :handgestures-thumbup:

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19richie66

Ok so more backyard brake engineering going in today. Got my slot cut for my rod to move back n forth in, trimmed a little off of it to clear a bolt. Just need to thread it for a clevis rod end and redrill a hole for the connecting bolt that goes through the brake band bracket. Needs to move out about 1/2” to line up. I got all of the motion control group mounted and the parking brake lock installed with the release spring. Just need to tweek the levers for clearance and make a new top plate. Think I might just leave the hand control lever for now to see how I like it. Running out if time and dont know if the foot control thing is going to happen yet.  Little things here and there but I think she’s gonna work just fine. 309000B5-6B57-424E-9FA8-8AAE13C11232.jpeg.98d2a0e3e59c33c1a58c2c5f289188c5.jpeg

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ebinmaine

Lookin good Mr Sir !!!

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ebinmaine

Looks great! 

Wish you and your welder lived closer...

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Texas Todd

Bravo! Looking great!

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elcamino/wheelhorse

It is getting closer to the finish and on the way to PA.

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19richie66

Thanks guys! 

13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Looks great! 

Wish you and your welder lived closer...

:lol:

I wish people lived closer to me :laughing-rolling:

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PeacemakerJack

So do we—this time of year anyway!:text-lol:

 

Skittles is looking great—you’re doing an awesome job Richie!

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953 nut
10 hours ago, 19richie66 said:

Not sure I like the skinnies

:text-coolphotos:             I think the BIG and little makes a great combo.           :twocents-02cents:

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RandyLittrell
1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

:text-coolphotos:             I think the BIG and little makes a great combo.           :twocents-02cents:

 

 

Me too, I really like the skinnier tri-ribs with ags on the back! 

 

 

 

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19richie66

Being in the sandy soil area I am in, tri ribs would trash what little yard I have left when turning. Will probably get a set later and put them on these wheels just to change up. These are 4.80x8 and they nose dive the tractor just a hair. 

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953 nut

I have 5.70-8 tires on this 953 and it sits level.

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19richie66

Belt tensioner is finished and functional as well as the brake linkage.  :handgestures-thumbup:

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19richie66

Hydro filter mounted. Now just have to figure out my hydraulic hoses, lengths and fittings. Called Lowell and hope to be getting him to make me some. All parts are wheel horse but the power steering valve and cylinder.

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elcamino/wheelhorse

Can't wait to see skiddles and all the goodies.

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AMC RULES

 

1 minute ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

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 skiddles 

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19richie66

Wheels are done. Just need stems and chrome lug nuts. 

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bmsgaffer

I am looking forward to seeing this one back together. Love the wheel color!

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WVHillbilly520H
14 hours ago, 19richie66 said:

Wheels are done. Just need stems and chrome lug nuts. 

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May we inquire color and type? Thanks looks real good?

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19richie66

It’s matthews paint single stage.

Thanks for the comments. Can’t wait to see it back together myself. Wrestling hydraulic hoses right now. Getting closer.

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19richie66

Lengthened the steering shaft today 3” so I could get my wheel on it. Fits nice now. Figured while I had the welder out and nice weather I would go ahead and notch the shifter cage to clear the hydraulic fitting that is on the front of the pump. Welded that, all the cracks in the usual places on the rear of the fenders and the rear cross brace behind the seat. Also beat the dimples out of the extra set of rear fenders and hammer & dollied the rest of the sheet metal for the fender mounts. Also I have @wheelhorseman lowell making my hoses. Hope to have them soon and then I can get her plumbed and hopefully operational. Just Chuggin’along :handgestures-thumbup:

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19richie66

New front shoes

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