Crow Horse 8 #1 Posted September 20, 2009 I didn't want to hijack the thread on the beverage holder removal so here's my progress (it's been slow) on the rear cargo rack. I've taken measurements and my plans are to have the main support (I'll call it the "hoop") using 1.5" square tube that will be one piece ( 4-90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 133 #2 Posted September 21, 2009 Crow: Sounds interisting, cant wait for the pics to see how it turns out. P.J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crow Horse 8 #3 Posted October 3, 2009 Update.... I haven't lost interest in this project. Actually, it's to the contrary. I'm hell bent on getting this done and done right. The long delay was actually getting the materials from work. Now that I have them, the fun begins next week..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvall 0 #4 Posted October 3, 2009 I was going to make something like this. I was going to make almost a direct copy of the aux fuel tank stand. I will not get to this project for a while. Maybe you can use some of it in your design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htopjimmy26 3 #5 Posted October 3, 2009 By any chance are numbers 6-7-8 still available that would be most of your work right there. Good luck :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvall 0 #6 Posted October 3, 2009 By any chance are numbers 6-7-8 still available that would be most of your work right there. Good luck Looks like #6 is still avalible. Toro Consumer 83300 (replaces 113919) FUEL-TANK ACCESSORY Your price: $503.98 0 of these in your cart Get out the plastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #7 Posted October 3, 2009 Looks like #6 is still avalible. Toro Consumer 83300 (replaces 113919) FUEL-TANK ACCESSORY Your price: $503.98 0 of these in your cart Get out the plastic. Andy for that price I think yer on the right track building yer own! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvall 0 #8 Posted October 3, 2009 Maybe at that price it comes with the factory that makes them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acedog 1 #9 Posted October 3, 2009 Crow Horse, it looks like this project is comming along quite well. I can't wait to see some pics and the final product. I'am sure it will good, GOOD LUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeMonag 1 #10 Posted October 4, 2009 I have bracket 7 and 8 on my used 1988 310-8, and always wondered what they were for, I assumed it was for a tiller. What other acessaries are these used for? Joe in Norton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,715 #11 Posted October 4, 2009 I have bracket 7 and 8 on my used 1988 310-8, and always wondered what they were for, I assumed it was for a tiller. What other acessaries are these used for? Joe in Norton Not 100% sure of parts 7 and 8, but a very similar setup was used on several of the rear bagger systems. The main support bracket (#6) was different only on the top. The bracket widened out to a support to hold the bagger frame. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #12 Posted October 4, 2009 Kids, part #7 & #8 appear to be the identical brackets that are used to mount the 1989 and up Easy Twin bagger. Interesting to note that the aux. gas tank used the same type of quick release method. Actually, it doesn't surprise me....this IS Wheel Horse we're talking about. When the bagger is removed you are left with two sturdy posts that could easily be utilized to attach a cargo tray or carrier and it could be quickly removed via this attachment method. ( at least on the 1989 and up versions) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crow Horse 8 #13 Posted October 21, 2009 The going has been slow but progress has been made although not to my satisfaction. I'm still waiting for the "hoop" to be bent but the "U" axle mounts have been bent. My home welder is giving me fits as the liner might be shot. The rack is almost done. More grinding and welding needs to be done but here's a pic of it in it's current state. A huge monkey wrench was tossed into the works today as I found myself caught in a company layoff which is probably temporary but will be too long for my liking. Pictured is the rack with the expanded steel floor clamped in place.........Please forgive the clutter around it........ Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #14 Posted October 21, 2009 Just keep it light, the nose on that model tractor can get sky-happy... Looks good though! Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamjack 0 #15 Posted October 21, 2009 Very nice job so far :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #16 Posted October 21, 2009 I was going to make something like this. I was going to make almost a direct copy of the aux fuel tank stand. I will not get to this project for a while. Maybe you can use some of it in your design. If you can scan that manual, that would make a nice addition to MWH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvall 0 #17 Posted October 21, 2009 If you can scan that manual, that would make a nice addition to MWH. Added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #18 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted in "Special Options". Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,539 #19 Posted October 21, 2009 Lookin good and very well built by the way . Sorry to hear about the layoff. Hopefully its a real short one. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acedog 1 #20 Posted October 22, 2009 Crow Horse, very sorry about the lay off, hopefully your be back for the hollidays. The cargo rack is looking good. GOOD LUCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crow Horse 8 #21 Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks for the kind thoughts...... I never saw this layoff coming and was stunned by it. Gotta keep a positive spin on it. At least now I can get to some projects that were waiting for me to find time. It sucks that I have to rely on my home shop as it was easier to use works' equipment. Oh well, I'm grateful that I have a home shop..... Welded in the expanded steel floor on the rack. I just need that hoop bent so I can proceed to the next step...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
