Project "satchel burner"

[bell 11]

Starting a thread on this, because it looks like I'll be doing it before the C160...

A few before pics to get started with...

[bell 11]

I re-purposed a re-purposed cart/ workstand for it...

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,677]

What does it need? Maybe clean up the wiring a bit .

Looks like she'll keep ya busy Jon.

Mike..........

[DMK855 15]

Bolt on a motor and go!!

Can't wait to see what you do with it Bell!!

[Ken B 3,116]

Now them lights sure do make that tractor look like ole Mater the tow truck from Disney's cartoon flick Cars. :banghead:

[horsefeathers 15]

Bell, Where you headed with this one?

Restore, Custom, Rod?

How 'bout a set of Zommie pipes turned up to your crotch!

That'll be a real "Satchel Burner"!

HORSEFEATHERS!

[bell 11]

Bell, Where you headed with this one?

Restore, Custom, Rod?

I guess you'd call it a resto-mod. I'm still planning it out in my head, but it will have bigger tires... and a M8 Kohler. You'll have to wait for the rest tho... :banghead:

[horsefeathers 15]

:banghead: COOL!

[Suburban 550 28]

Looks like you have your hands full there, Jon. But knowing you, you'll have it lookin' good by next weekend. :thumbs:

[rmaynard 14,948]

Looks like quite a project. Good luck and keep the pictures coming.

Bob

[Coadster32 793]

Looks like a good "fly by the seat of your pants" project.

Perhaps some airplane wings, shark fin, steel spike tires, submarine propeller,... :banghead:

[bell 11]

After removing all of this crap....

It's starting to look a little better.

Devin (fritz) and Gerald (gdpudge) stopped by today and brought another piece of the puzzle... THANKS FELLERS!

Here's the motorvation...

I ordered the tires today (23x10.50 Duro Super Lugs and 4.00-8 Deestone tri-ribs), so I should be able to make some headway pretty soon.

[rickv1957 70]

Jon,tractor looks like a good project!!!

[VinsRJ 721]

I don't know.... I kinda liked the lighting.

Looking good!

[Horse'n Around 22]

The possibilities are endless. Ive seen what your capable of doing in the past, I cant wait to see what you do with it.

John

[rwbell47 0]

lookin good :banghead:

[rwbell47 0]

Jon,I found this pic from one of our trips. Thought it would help if you needed any motivation.

It's been waiting a day or two for a resto. He's gonna get to that one of theses days. :banghead:

[bell 11]

AWESOME Rob! I'm glad you got a pic of that!

Finished stripping it down today...

This one, as with many 551's, was broken in half at some point in it's life. I can't imagine why they used 1/8" steel on the transmission mount.

I cut off all the old and ground it smooth...

Then, I cut out some new pieces...

And welded it up...

[bell 11]

I used 3/16" steel on the new pieces. Should be MUCH stronger. I'll probably add another brace on the bottom side, for peace of mind.

[bell 11]

The brown truck showed up today with some new shoes!

[Gene_S 93]

Your doing another great job on another project Jon... That fab work on that frame is top notch!!! Very nice welds!!!

[dclarke 4,011]

Lookin good Jon, i don't think that plate will break. nice tires!

[Anglo Traction 759]

Impressive work Jon always have respect for good welding skills.

[bell 11]

Thanks guys! I guess they're not too bad for 110V Flux Core...

In preparation for the hoodstand, I did a little mockup today. I'm going to mimic the RJ hoodstand, to keep it simple...

There looks to be enough room for a starter... If I ever run across a busted M8, I'll snag it. I could put the battery in the tool box, like the 550's.

Now, I have to work all weekend, so it will be a few days before any updates. JB

[Indy w h 4]

After removing all of this crap....

Come on Jon You took all the good stuff off!!!

Looks like I'm gonna hafta come back down there and check it out in person!!!

It's always a good trip !!!

Indy