Triked out 704

[Traveller28 44]

I wanted to jump on here and show y'all my lastest project. A 1960's model 704(mainly, other parts are used that aren't 704) i decided to try what I've wanted to do for a while. I had a bunch of parts lying around from other builds I've done and decided to pull out the frame and hood from the last 704 I built and start putting together my tricycle gear tractor.

[WHX?? 48,703]

[Traveller28 44]

I was able to get a frame, motor, and unlocked rear end from an 856 as a parts tractor. Everything bolted right up. 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,443]

19 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Save some popcorn for me...!

[8ntruck 6,969]

Veeery innnnteresting.........

[953 nut 54,947]

We all love to watch a project come together.

[ol550 830]

Might be interesting to see how the string of lights on that wheel are used.

[Pullstart 62,698]

10 hours ago, ol550 said:

Might be interesting to see how the string of lights on that wheel are used.

good eye!  I scoured up and down a few times before I saw it 

 

Cool project @Traveller28!  What’s the white hood machine in the back?

[Traveller28 44]

11 hours ago, ol550 said:

Might be interesting to see how the string of lights on that wheel are used.

Those old wheels work perfectly for wrapping lights up at the end of the Christmas season, but I told the wife she had lost her light wheel wrap this season. 

[Traveller28 44]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

good eye!  I scoured up and down a few times before I saw it 

 

Cool project @Traveller28!  What’s the white hood machine in the back?

@Pullstartit's a custom painted 1965 1045. 

[sjoemie himself 3,068]

On 12/6/2023 at 7:34 PM, Traveller28 said:

 

 

 

Welcome to (future) fellow narrow front tractor owner!

 

Very cool 'tuff' look with what you've put together. Great combo! Narrow front, round hood and I'm guessing round fenders?

I can see the finished product in my imagination already.

[Traveller28 44]

Here's an updated photo from what I've gotten done so far. I found a great Kohler k161t that bolted right up. I still have to get everything sandblasted and primed for painting and finish the steering. 

[Traveller28 44]

[WHX?? 48,703]

Truth be told guy not a huge fan of trikes nor white on a 1045 but using a old rim to wind up the old ladies Xmas lights is just freakin pure genius!

[Pullstart 62,698]

Any update on this project?  Don’ let Uncle Jim scare you away, he’s only a fan of originals… 

[Traveller28 44]

It's finished, just trying to get it running now. No luck on getting it started just yet. I've got spark, fuel, compression, and air....but still no luck

[Traveller28 44]

[Pullstart 62,698]

Have you verified timing is accurate?  .018”-.020” points gap should get a cough at least…

[Pullstart 62,698]

Perfect rear tire choice!

 

Min have ZERO air pressure in them after seating the beads 

[sjoemie himself 3,068]

On 5/15/2024 at 2:41 PM, Traveller28 said:

 

 

The stack, the narrow front, the steam rollers on the back, the color scheme. Love it!

Good luck on getting it running.