Chrishar 1,044 #1 Posted July 4 (edited) Finally had room to get the commando in the shop to work on getting it up and going I rebuild the transmission and installed it and the rear hitch too thanks to the people the help me with some gears and bearings so I could get the transmission done I'll looking for a steering wheel if anybody as one thanks Edited July 4 by Chrishar 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,831 #2 Posted July 4 1 hour ago, Chrishar said: I'll looking for a steering wheel if anybody as one thanks Post an ad in the Wanted Section... Progress looks good so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #3 Posted July 5 I have one post wanted section for awhile though I would try here too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,922 #4 Posted July 5 Chris that is a start. Just take your time with it. Just enjoy working on it one part at a time. You have been here long enuf to know all the advantages of this site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #5 Posted July 29 Commando has new shoes put on today have been working on the motor when I have time to 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 20,511 #6 Posted July 29 I could use that extended steering wheel for a custom project I have going on. Do you have a pic of the correct steering wheel you want for that tractor? Trade if I have one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #8 Posted August 18 The engine block is bolted down new ignition switch installed working on rebuilding the generator now and working on the wiring have a month and couple weeks to go to have it finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,922 #9 Posted August 18 On 7/29/2026 at 1:30 PM, Chrishar said: One like this IMG_0694.mov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,922 #10 Posted August 18 Chris this is the one I had.I believe this is period correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #11 Posted August 20 Starting to look like a engine 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #12 Posted August 22 Generator is on just need to know what size belt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #13 Posted August 26 The wiring is almost done 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,535 #14 Posted August 26 On 8/21/2026 at 11:19 PM, Chrishar said: need to know what size belt 3/8" X 32" Cogged Rubber Edge Gates 7315 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,897 #15 Posted August 26 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: 3/8" X 32" Cogged Rubber Edge Gates 7315 Or NAPA 257315 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #16 Posted yesterday at 06:32 AM Did some work on the commando today the wiring is done gas tank fuel line installed did some work to the fender pan and mounted the seat on have couple more things to do and should be ready to bring it back to life as anybody used LED headlight bulbs instead of the 1156 bulbs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,887 #17 Posted 19 hours ago 4 hours ago, Chrishar said: anybody used LED headlight bulbs instead of the 1156 bulbs Oh yeah, there are a couple different options. Look over this thread. There are two different methods I used in there. If you go with plug in 1156 socket style, be sure and run a ground jumper between the hood and frame. That way you won't have any flickering. LED thread- another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #18 Posted 2 hours ago Thanks that was a lot of help with the LED bulb ordered one today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 1,044 #19 Posted 2 hours ago Did some more today exhaust and fuel line and throttle is hooked up that's all done now time to put the battery in and put some fuel in and see if this old commando will come to life 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
