Horse Newbie 6,859 #9526 Posted March 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: These I believe are the correct armrests for the seat styles I am looking at/for... https://www.concentricintl.com/product/93120-adjustable-armrests/. Also looks like Michigan seat "merged" with Milsco seating, and Black Talon from Concentric is another supplier. Those arm rests look correct for the original 520H seat...you reckon ?... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #9527 Posted March 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: These I believe are the correct armrests for the seat styles I am looking at/for... https://www.concentricintl.com/product/93120-adjustable-armrests/. Also looks like Michigan seat "merged" with Milsco seating, and Black Talon from Concentric is another supplier. Those arm rests look correct for the original 520H seat...you reckon ?... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #9528 Posted March 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: These I believe are the correct armrests for the seat styles I am looking at/for... https://www.concentricintl.com/product/93120-adjustable-armrests/. Also looks like Michigan seat "merged" with Milsco seating, and Black Talon from Concentric is another supplier. Those arm rests look correct for the original 520H seat...you reckon ?... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #9529 Posted March 2, 2021 If I keep replacing parts on my 520H, I'm gonna end up with a trailer queen...lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #9530 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: If I keep replacing parts on my 520H, I'm gonna end up with a trailer queen...lol Did you check the link I posted? Those are very close, and you may need these as well https://www.surpluscenter.com/Truck-Trailer/Seats/Seat-Belts-Hardware/945-Universal-Adapter-Slot-Bar-Pair-Black-Talon-945001BK-1-3553.axd, and they sell new seat slide rails also. I will get better pics of my seats and arm rests when I got home this evening. Edited March 2, 2021 by WVHillbilly520H 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #9531 Posted March 2, 2021 Red Square Members, I apologize for repeating the above post so many times... I must have gotten carried away !...lol 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #9532 Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Red Square Members, I apologize for repeating the above post so many times... I must have gotten carried away !...lol Lol I thought my screen kept jumping around on me. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #9533 Posted March 2, 2021 20 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I think that qualifies If it is not broke don't fix it -------and if its a wheel horse it is not broke. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #9534 Posted March 3, 2021 Took a second tractor / sleigh ride / nap today. Second gear, likely around 2300 rpms. Wouldn’t you know, my Tough As Nails Wheel Horse “Poppy” the 552 never skipped a beat. I know that plowing snow and fields will test a GT to it’s limits. Pulling a sleigh and a couple kids? Naw, that’s like retirement to this thing! Now, I’ll sip a coffee and wait for the little one to wake. And @Mikey the Monkey I think today’s the day she’ll become a big sister 5 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #9536 Posted March 3, 2021 Geez someone out getting seat time and here I am sittin here doing a resto! This 701 hood @Achto give me going to the blaster tomorrow so just for the halibut see if I could get the original decal off. With the help of a razor thingy and a little heat. I should see if i can decoupage it to a nice plaque for a wall hanger. 7 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,281 #9537 Posted March 3, 2021 That's a great idea making that into a wall hanger! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,566 #9538 Posted March 3, 2021 46 minutes ago, WHX24 said: I should see if i can decoupage it to a nice plaque for a wall hanger. Cut a chunk of sheet metal out and squirt some paint on it. Then find some clear decal to put over the WH decal to hold it down to the sheet metal. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #9539 Posted March 4, 2021 @pullstart good news. Nothing more exhilarating than the birth of a baby. My wife told me this morning that shes ready for another... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #9540 Posted March 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, Mikey the Monkey said: @pullstart good news. Nothing more exhilarating than the birth of a baby. My wife told me this morning that shes ready for another... Two of my SIL’s on that side of the fam are pregnant. One will be within 24 hours. Another SIL on the other side, the two not due now are within 1 week of each other! We’re far past having kids, but being able to enjoy nieces and nephews sure is fun! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #9541 Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) WHAT Monkey you got another offspring !?!?! Are congrats in order ?We want pics of the little rascal! Fill me in I promise I won't cuss or order you to have another one! 1 hour ago, Achto said: Cut a chunk of sheet metal out and squirt some paint on it. Then find some clear decal to put over the WH decal to hold it down to the sheet metal. I'm lost but you know I'm slow ... I'm handing it to you then.. I got some of that 50/50 epoxy on the shelf but might be bad by now.... thinking glue in on to a bark edged board and using that .. SWMBO might go for that with her cabin motif. ... Maybe even let me put it in the bedroom.wher i can get something to look at..... Edited March 4, 2021 by WHX24 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #9542 Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Delete second post Edited March 4, 2021 by WHX24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #9543 Posted March 4, 2021 @pullstart... @WHX24...no, wife isn't pregnant, I was just saying she's ready for more. And i disagree with you Kevin, you are not past baby making age! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,566 #9544 Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, WHX24 said: I got some of that 50/50 epoxy on the shelf but might be bad by now.... thinking glue in on to a bark edged board and using that Here is a good process if you want to put it on a piece of wood. 1.Cut your wood out to desired size & sand the face surface, stain not varnish if you wish. 2. Use Elmer's glue to glue the decal down. (Yes good old Elmer's School glue) Let it dry. 3. Use a brush to coat the whole surface of the wood with Elmer's glue, right over the decal & all. Let it dry. 4. Use the 2 part pour on epoxy finish over the wood. The same stuff used for bar tops. You will end up with a great looking show piece!! Or if your still confused. Just bring the decal & piece of wood to me, I'll get it done for you. Edited March 4, 2021 by Achto 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9545 Posted March 4, 2021 15 hours ago, pullstart said: Took a second tractor / sleigh ride / nap today. Second gear, likely around 2300 rpms. Wouldn’t you know, my Tough As Nails Wheel Horse “Poppy” the 552 never skipped a beat. I know that plowing snow and fields will test a GT to it’s limits. Pulling a sleigh and a couple kids? Naw, that’s like retirement to this thing! Now, I’ll sip a coffee and wait for the little one to wake. And @Mikey the Monkey I think today’s the day she’ll become a big sister Thoughts on the fronts? Easy of steering? Steering grip? Rolling over objects? What size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #9546 Posted March 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Thoughts on the fronts? Easy of steering? Steering grip? Rolling over objects? What size? I had to build front hubs to fit a 10” rear Wheel Horse Commando 800 wheel. There’s matching rear 26x12-12’s for summertime fun too. As to answer your question of steering, they are 100% flat and have a centered steering scrub. They roll very well over most all terrain. I noticed while plowing snow that I have better steering grip with partial steering than full lock. I meant to reverse them and try again, it opted to get my plow truck finished and retire from plowing full time. here’s “Poppy’s” build thread where the tires were introduced: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,797 #9547 Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Achto said: Or if your still confused. Doesn't take much these days..... would that procedure work over a piece of patinaed metal??? Edited March 4, 2021 by WHX24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9548 Posted March 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, pullstart said: I had to build front hubs to fit a 10” rear Wheel Horse Commando 800 wheel. There’s matching rear 26x12-12’s for summertime fun too. As to answer your question of steering, they are 100% flat and have a centered steering scrub. They roll very well over most all terrain. I noticed while plowing snow that I have better steering grip with partial steering than full lock. I meant to reverse them and try again, it opted to get my plow truck finished and retire from plowing full time. here’s “Poppy’s” build thread where the tires were introduced: That took a few minutes! Very nice thread! So many things to consider and try to help handle snow... Thanks! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #9549 Posted March 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: That took a few minutes! Very nice thread! So many things to consider and try to help handle snow... Thanks! Other than gardening, and the frequent use of a FEL, my tractors are for recreational use only. That leaves me with endless ideas and modifications that might otherwise be hindering to daily use. Sometimes my ideas even work out! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 2,992 #9550 Posted March 4, 2021 Got some new cables in for the 1257Heavy and for @ebinmaine tractor. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
