Skittles, the GT14

[19richie66 17,583]

Ok...... so if I understand this correctly, I can put 5 lug hubs on a gt-14 as long as they are 1-1/8" axles? If so, I'll be putting these on till I can get the factory rims fixed up. 

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,569]

12 hours ago, Aldon said:

The rainbow signature is awesome!

Now how does one add that to signature?

I like to think of Richie's GT similar to Dolly Pardon's song, and call it "The GT of many colors".

 

BTW, logo added to your signature.  Unless you wanted the rainbow one?

[19richie66 17,583]

I guess until it's in primer I have to use the "multi-colored" one. Thanks!

[Texas Todd 1,025]

1 hour ago, 19richie66 said:

 

 

I like those tires. What are they? Thanks.

[953 nut 58,198]

1 hour ago, 19richie66 said:

5 lug hubs on a gt-14 as long as they are 1-1/8" axles?

  

The hubs will fit , but the tires might be a bit shorter than the present tires.

 

[19richie66 17,583]

44 minutes ago, Texas Todd said:

I like those tires. What are they? Thanks.

Maxxis Cerros 26- 11.0 x15  They are UTV radials I had for something else. I knew if I kept them I would get something one day to use them on. Home made 15x10 wheels. Hmm..... monday project!

Edited March 11, 2017 by 19richie66

[Aldon 4,828]

I like the tires Richie. 

 

If they give good traction in the soil conditions down there, sandy I imagine, then I'd be tempted to run them and use tri ribs on front. Lower the stance a minor amount from stock.

 

The concern I would have is back spacing and clearance from inside fender. 

 

 

[19richie66 17,583]

9 minutes ago, Aldon said:

The concern I would have is back spacing and clearance from inside fender.  

 

 

Me too but If I have to, Ill cut the centers out of the stock wheels and make another set with some 15x10 rim blanks like you have. Way too far away to worry about right now. Got to get it out of it's multi colored coat.

[19richie66 17,583]

I measured the tire height of the 27-9.50x15's that are on skittles and they measured just less than 26". The ones I am going to use measure out just at 27". While I was measuring the stock ones, I noticed one valve stem hole had some rot around it and the rims are really not that great. These are original tires so they have been on there a while.I am not planning on running tubes. So the plan now is to cut the centers out of the factory wheels and weld them into the ones I made. A lot of work but I have more time than money and the remodel is at a standstill.  Nice thing about this is I can turn the 15" wheels around and this should give me plenty of room for backspacing/clearance. Think I might go with the 5 rib front. 

Edited March 17, 2017 by 19richie66

[WVHillbilly520H 10,376]

How about a set of Carlisle Titan 27x12.50-15 R4 tires? like on the eMax SCUT I just got last month, Jeff.

[19richie66 17,583]

The game plan. 

 

 

I'll leave it at that 

Edited May 20, 2017 by 19richie66
Took the eaton out of the plan for now 👍

[Texas Todd 1,025]

4 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

The game plan. 

 

 

 

I'll leave it at that 

Oh My! I like it! 

[953 nut 58,198]

          Do you plan to swap the GT-14 axles into the Eaton? It will be nice to have actual brakes that work won't it. That is my only complaint with my 14, can't just apply the brakes and stop! 

[19richie66 17,583]

EDIT.......(took the eaton out of the plan for now.) Well after remeasuring, it appears there is approx 5" difference in the rear axles, flange to flange. So unless I can get an extra set if 14 axles, Ill just leave it the way it is transmission wise. No big deal for now. Other things to conquer!

Edited May 20, 2017 by 19richie66

[953 nut 58,198]

1 hour ago, 19richie66 said:

approx 5" difference in the rear axles, flange to flange

If you find a pair of Ford rims with enough offset they will bolt up to the five hole flanges! May have to trim the center holes too.

[19richie66 17,583]

I have a set of 15x10" rim shells and just need a set of wheel centers. I have a salvage yard near so when I get a chance to go searching Ill give it a go. I would even do a small wheel spacer if needed. We'll see. I appreciate the input!

[19richie66 17,583]

Skittles got some new shoes

[Texas Todd 1,025]

Phat! I like em!

[19richie66 17,583]

Finally got a chance to cut up the "organ donor " for skittles. Got the foot control assembly out in one piece and almost have the power steering ready to come out. Removed the front cast iron grille in preparation for the heart transplant. Also got a complete transaxle on the way to snag the axles out of for the eaton 1100. Everything is falling into place. Fingers crossed 🤞

[953 nut 58,198]

4 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

"organ donor " for skittles. Got the foot control assembly out in one piece and almost have the power steering ready to come out.

Don't remember you telling us about the Green donor, tell us more please.

[JPWH 6,276]

I was wondering if all that green would hold up under all that red.

[19richie66 17,583]

The green Is just a protective coating till it gets painted red. 👍 The donor was a 2005 gx345. I had mowed with it till the deck got bent and I started using the 418-a to mow with. Everything on it cost over $100 to repair so it became an organ donor. 

[Aldon 4,828]

When you get it running pay close attention to any weird behaviors. You may new to call on a Wheel horse holy man to Excercise it:-)

 

Reminds me of:

[19richie66 17,583]

I got your number if I need you. 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360]

Who would be the  holy man , I may need to speak to him. Don't tell me it is Steve on a stick.