WHX?? 46,873 #1 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) So here is a bracket I am making for a project. Gotta be the easiest I have ever made. Anybody care to guess what it is for? There is one guy here who knows what it's for so he is excluded from this contest and if he spills the beans no adult beverages for him for the whole '17 tractor show season! Contest winner gets the usual famous autographed pic of @squonk looking like a vagrant at the bus stop. By the way this is not an original design, I stole it from the aforementioned member who is in grave danger of having a very dry tractor show season. Also by the way most of us horse heads have needed this as it is ALWAYs missing, broken, busted or rotted out on a new to me tractor. If there is one it is usually affixed to tractor with baling wire, coat hanger or some other type of PO nonsense. I have been know to go years with out one but this is a special project. Starts out with these three simple pieces. A short length of 1 or 3/4 inch angle & two rubber isolation mounts. These mounts are pretty common and can be had just about anywhere online. I had a few on the shelf from bike builds where they are used quite a bit. They are 1/4-20 threads and can be had male/male, female/male, female/female. Round the corners of the angle off as much or little as desired. Sharp edges are to be avoided as well as lawsuits for a bad design and avoidance of workman's comps claims. Edited May 9, 2017 by WHX11 speeling 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #2 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) The iso mounts get cut in about half or whatever length you need. Chuck them up in your cordless and use a sharp utility knife to cut them. A couple of drops of motor oil and they will trim through slicker than cat scat on linoleum. Keep both halves to make another one. Again be careful with the knife, safety first cause I ain't sending my personal nurse over to poultice you. Tune in tomorrow for the next episode... Watching paint to dry! Edited May 9, 2017 by WHX11 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,237 #3 Posted May 9, 2017 It looks to me like you are trying to make your seat more comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #4 Posted May 9, 2017 Nope...no pic for you Steve ...and I know you really wanted one suitable for framing! Good guess tho! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #5 Posted May 9, 2017 My guess would be a bracket for fender/ seat pan mount. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #6 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Go fish Chris. That is a good idea for the use of the iso's cut in half tho. Edited May 9, 2017 by WHX11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #7 Posted May 9, 2017 Hmmmmmm???? Now ya got me thinking. I will be staying tuned in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,066 #8 Posted May 9, 2017 A comment : " who would want a picture of Squonk " as a prize ? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #9 Posted May 9, 2017 Battery hold down 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #10 Posted May 9, 2017 Well lots of guys would Jimbo.... case the Mrs wants to hang it over the mantle, wall paper the dog house, line the cat box...lots of uses! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,761 #11 Posted May 9, 2017 Being somewhat a baby in the realm of Wheel Horse, my guess would be the bracket that holds the battery in the battery box. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #12 Posted May 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: A comment : " who would want a picture of Squonk " as a prize ? Squonk... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,761 #13 Posted May 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: A comment : " who would want a picture of Squonk " as a prize ? I live close enough to him that I certainly don't 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,608 #14 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Oooo, Oooo, Oooo it's a---- Awe crap that's right no booze for me for the right answer. All though it looks like some one got the right answer already. Edited May 9, 2017 by Achto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #15 Posted May 9, 2017 Oh wow Scott that was really really close have to see what the judges say..... Ding .....we have a winner! Actually rjg was a little closer in battery hold IN not DOWN as Scott said but the judges rule battery securing device so Scott's the winner ....BUT since you live closer rjg854 and Michigan is such a beautiful state the judges are giving you the picture. @stevasaurus do you want to give him the one you got hanging in your bedroom or should I get him a new one? OH thaat was fun ....stay tuned for pictures of the finnished product. Hats off to @Achto for coming up with this & saving his tractor show circuit this year! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,761 #16 Posted May 9, 2017 Giving me the picture What can I do to get out of this 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,066 #17 Posted May 9, 2017 Not to steal your thread but think we need a Jimbo photo at the Big Show. Have all the Jims in one spot. That would be a lot of trouble. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #18 Posted May 9, 2017 Didn't even think of that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #19 Posted May 10, 2017 This is on Dan's 1076 and I took this pic to plagurize his wiring & gas line routing but then spied the show battery hold in! I'll get some better pics up when my paint is dry. Will also put up some tips on how to weld new studs on that tray that always seem to be gone. I had made one out of flat steel like orginal but liked his better and took it off and put it on the 1257.... I told you fellas they are often missing! Trading tip here Dan Take a short piece of 3/8" gas line or tubeing and cut it to slip on the bottom end of the lift lever stop for a nice cushion. @Achto 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #20 Posted May 10, 2017 Nice looking batt holder. Improvment from factory for sure 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #21 Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Your just saying that Scott because I gave the prize to 854......Achto says thanks tho! Edited May 10, 2017 by WHX11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #22 Posted May 10, 2017 Pretty sure it replaces the OEM bracket to keep the muffler bearings in place. I just got one myself from Amazon. Coming from China...2-6 year delivery time . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #23 Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Glad I ain't the only one with the twisted sense of humor thehorse! That's a pretty good idea @elcamino/wheelhorse about getting all us Jimbo's for a group pic ....that might be deadly! Edited May 10, 2017 by WHX11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,985 #24 Posted May 10, 2017 1 hour ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: A comment : " who would want a picture of Squonk " as a prize ? Boy! did I get abused in this thread Ahh the price of fame! Here's the 2nd place winner's award. Frame it up and I'll sign it! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,608 #25 Posted May 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, WHX11 said: Trading tip here Dan Take a short piece of 3/8" gas line or tubeing and cut it to slip on the bottom end of the lift lever stop for a nice cushion. Great idea Jim. I might have to make that addition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites