kj4kicks 151 #1 Posted November 17, 2007 Hi Guys, thought it would be better to start a new thread, since the other one was getting big. Got the side panels and running boards blasted this week. Another $24 at the sand-blaster shop. Primed them yesterday, and just made them red about an hour ago. While I was waiting for them to get back, I stuck the old hood decals on with magnets so I could get a feel for the layout. The new C-520 decals fit right where I wanted them to, just in front of the hood latches, on the newly widened part of the hood. Also installed a new dual bulb taillight. The pep-boys one works fine, just had to drill a new hole in the plastic base to line up with the hole in the seat pan. Hopefully everything will come together in the next few days, and I'll get more pics. Eldon...with red fingers (darn dry skin) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #2 Posted November 17, 2007 Not just the pictures, I am really looking forward to seeing the worlds first C-520 in person... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #3 Posted November 18, 2007 Here's a sneak peak at the progress: A FEL bucket makes a nice drying rack: The C-520 decal placement: Tonight I'm going to sand the side panels. There's a small run in the drive belt cover. Might have to buff those, too. Aww shucks! Eldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #4 Posted November 18, 2007 Eldon, I think that you should stop doing this, you're actually painting yourself into a corner. Sure, it is looking great, but here's the problem. You're never going to be able to use this now. Think about it, when you're done are you really going to go digging in the dirt with this? I'll bet that you even have thoughts about painting that bucket too, don't cha? Looking good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #5 Posted November 18, 2007 Funny you should say that. My wife came out to the garage the other day, and said "you're going to show this thing, aren't you?" Well, of course I am, but it's still a worker. I don't expect it to win anything, I just build them for me, and to share ideas with others. This winter, it will be clearing the plowed snow from the end of the driveway, unless the new-to-me (1968 model year) blower on the 160 can take care of it. Next year, it will still play in the dirt. Somebody painted the whole FEL somewhere along the line, and of course, EVERYTHING is red. So to do it right, all of the hydraulic lines and metal tubes would need to come off, and be stripped of the paint. Most likely that would mean replaceing ALL of the hoses. I could see that running $400-500 alone, easily. Before you think of it Karl, I was checking out Mith's creations. Building a forklift to swap out with the bucket could be a fairly easy project. Four pins, and it would be swapped! Hmmmmm...... Eldon.... drawing it up in my head already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #6 Posted November 18, 2007 Ah, but did you notice his Back Hoe project? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #7 Posted November 18, 2007 My wife came out to the garage the other day, and said "you're going to show this thing, aren't you?" Man, I wish my wife would casually ask a question like that! Mine would say "You're NOT going to the show!" :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #8 Posted November 23, 2007 Hey Guys, here it is, assembled! We had a beautiful day Wednesday, so I had a chance to take it outside for pics. Here are a couple: The rest can be seen at : individual pics or: ms Word doc All I still need are the hood decals, and some snow! Have a great weekend. Eldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #9 Posted November 23, 2007 Eldon, That pony rocks! Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #10 Posted November 23, 2007 Oh my! I'm speechless, and envious That is the nicest C-520 I have ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 166 #11 Posted November 23, 2007 Eldon, job WELL done, now all you have to do is bring yourself to put'er to work Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #12 Posted November 23, 2007 Eldon looks great, your gonna have a lot of fun with that...especially at PA! Stephen in northern IN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,732 #13 Posted November 23, 2007 Very impressive work Eldon- that thing is gonna generate some coversation for sure at the show. Beautiful Work! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #14 Posted November 23, 2007 Thanks for the comps, guys. Actually, I can't wait to put it to work. Problem is, we're between seasons right now. Too cold to play in the dirt, too warm to snow! Eldon. PS. Anybody have an NOS (or mint condition) hood ornament for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #15 Posted November 23, 2007 Eldon have you seen the horse head hood ornaments on ebay? Same guy that makes a lot of reproduction plastic parts. They are made of styrene plastic (spelling) but painted up look very cool. I will try & get a picture up today. Stephen in northern IN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #16 Posted November 23, 2007 I've seen the horse heads, but I am looking for the original style one. I don't mind if it's plastic, but it needs to be chrome Thanks for the info! Eldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #17 Posted December 2, 2007 Here are the pins that I came up with for the "quick-change" mode. (not that I will ever swap hoods, but just that I could). Eldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
