Dino Part 6

[Racinbob 12,496]

It seems like I've had even less time to work on Dino now that nice weather has arrived but that's the case. Just an iddy-bitty update to prove I'm still on it as time allows. 

 

I made the replacement seat spring bumpers using table leg thingys. Heated in boiling water and press fit then trimmed down. Before trimmimg. 

 

 

I received the new decal set from Terry. I thought about the American series or carbon fiber but decided on the timeless original. 

 

 

I just had to see the fender pan covering the 10.50's. 

 

 

I got the PTO and drive linkages hooked up. I'll say again that this style steering tower sure makes things tougher to get at. 

 

 

I still need to get the main tins sprayed. Hopefully I'll get the final sanding on them done tomorrow and while I wait for a good day to spray I'll attack the fuel lines and rewire. Both quick jobs. I think I'll mount the electric fuel pump directly under the tank. 

[WHX?? 53,648]

Lookin really sweet Bob ... 

[stevasaurus 23,533]

Holy Cow Bob !!!  That is just beautiful !!!  For once, I am speech less..........  

[Racinbob 12,496]

Thanks guys. It's got it's flaws but I originally intended to do a mechanical go thru and a quick makeover. Things just got out of control. I'm just hoping I can get the sheet metal to come out good. I'm still a HVLP newbie. The thought crossed my mind to go rattle can cuz I know I can make that look primo but dang it, I want hardener in it. 

[peter lena 9,637]

@Racinbob  sweet looking piece  there bob !  https://www.google.com/search?q=bolt+on+seat+springs&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=bolt+on+seat+springs&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgcIBBAAGO8FMgoIBRAAGIAEGKIEMgcIBhAAGO8FMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIE0gEJMTI4NTZqMWo0qAIIsAIB8QXgKpXif6gClg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  have different versions of these on my horses , found them to be a great seat  additive . very easy to install , pete

[JoeM 9,386]

Nice looking job you got there Bob! 

Agree, the paint with hardener is way better!

Figure you might want to hide the pump in the back but I mounted one next to the engine and piped the outlet, worked good and picked up power at the the coil connection. 

Just sharing. 

[WHX?? 53,648]

You got solid mounts on that one Joe? We were just yakking about them. 

 

[JoeM 9,386]

10 hours ago, WHX?? said:

You got solid mounts on that one Joe?

In the pic they are not on yet, I brew my own using 1/2 x 1 1/2 flat bar. (frugal they say)

 

And there is a chuck of rubber line from the gas tube to the carb for vibratory purposes. 

Edited May 22, 2025 by JoeM

[Racinbob 12,496]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

In the pic they are not on yet, I brew my own using 1/2 x 1 1/2 flat bar. (frugal they say)

 

And there is a chuck of rubber line from the gas tube to the carb for vibratory purposes. 

 

Perzackly what I did. Actually 1/4" x 2. It's what I had lying around. 

 

[peter lena 9,637]

@Racinbob often refer to a frame length  5/16   steel brake line , tucked up into the inner frame corner bend , perfect holding / hiding spot , benefits ? eliminate a long run of fuel hose breakdown , only have tank to line and carb to line , filtered connections , used a barb  and swage  tube connection  at  transition points , had also verified fuel cleaning ,at tank to carb bowl , think about it , anything  related to  fuel hose  breakdown was clean / clear , add   STA BIL   ounce or two to all my tank top offs , never had any return of  fuel hose break down  at any  filter area , often refer to a chronic / repetitive problem as a perfect spot for  change . have this in use for years , no  rubber break down in my 3 tractor set ups at all . realise this is a contentious  issue , my generator sits for months , and starts instantly , no fuel filter debris at all , what is the filter telling you ?  also like , bolt on electrical lugs for ground issues , thanks for the photo tour , pete  

[stvski80085 278]

Looks great!  I hope mine turns out like that when I start the restore.

Steve