big mike 13 #1 Posted March 18, 2013 With help from Steveasaurus I was able to piece together a trans to start my project, Now I needed to start on the frame and steering/front axle.While I was cleaning the frame I found slag covered welds from when the old girl went down the assembly line.After chipping all the slag and BBs I welded up and turned dow the pivot for the steering rack and the front axle.Next was building a fixture to give me the ability to turn down the worn areas of the spindles once I welded them up. Once the spindles were done I set up the axle to bore it for bushings.I thought I was real slick using flange bushings,until I realized I bored the TOP of the axle oh well I get two more chances to get it right, Hopefully this week I can get the slop out of the steering shaft. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #2 Posted March 25, 2013 A week later and I am to this point, I am now working on a decent hood.I have three hoods that each have their issue and I am hoping to make 2 good ones and then I can pick the better to use......I am keeping my fingers crossed. I think I have an air cleaner and I think I will need to find cables.Once I get it all together and running I hope to make it purty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #3 Posted March 25, 2013 GOING TO BE NICE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #4 Posted March 26, 2013 I hope so.....Thanks! GOING TO BE NICE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #5 Posted April 10, 2013 Progress has slowed with the "warm" weather but I have the hood pieces welded together and worked on beating the dents out of it last night.......I know,didn't happen with no pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #6 Posted April 11, 2013 Looks like you are on your way, looking good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #7 Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks for the kind words! I wanted to have it ready for a plow day this spring but it's next weekend.....doubt I'll make it Snapped some pics this morning, I am hoping to get some time this weekend to get a seat,spring and fenders on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #8 Posted April 12, 2013 Repairs look very nice on the hood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #9 Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks Jake. I wish they looked as good in person as they might on the internet.....as long as I am wishing,I wish folks would stay away from these poor defenseless tractors with metal working tools.The long unwelded area looked like it was hit with a hatchet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
