squonk 38,949 #16301 Posted July 20, 2022 19 hours ago, Monstrosity said: Made the PTO lever the other day and it needed a handle. Nice windshield wiper knob on the throttle too! 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,737 #16302 Posted July 21, 2022 Pays to shop around. I needed 1. 4 for $6 or 100 for $24. Now I have spares. And one more tire that’s not flat on the bottom… 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,445 #16303 Posted July 21, 2022 Inflation that's good...…...not the other type !!!!!!!! Nice John 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,564 #16304 Posted July 21, 2022 18 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Pays to shop around. I needed 1. 4 for $6 or 100 for $24. Now I have spares. If I had your collection i would have bought 2. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #16305 Posted July 21, 2022 @kbowley good looking horse you have there , ever think about giving that paint an aerosol lubrication soak down ? its at a perfect stage to spray down the entire painted dull surface , just a soaking mist , let it sit a day , then clean cloth rub it down , till dry , NO SANDPAPER OR SCRATCH PADS . paint will look deeper red , do the spray over again , let sit a day , rub down till dry , should have a patina saving oiled finish on it . 2 choices at that stage , leave it alone , or use a 6 " hand electric buffer . with a cleaner wax to bring it out , try a test spot .like belt guard shield . if its the recovery you like , that buffer will make quick work of it , only a suggestion , that I have used on my 3 horses . good luck , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #16306 Posted July 21, 2022 @kbowley good looking horse you have there , ever think about giving that paint an aerosol lubrication soak down ? its at a perfect stage to spray down the entire painted dull surface , just a soaking mist , let it sit a day , then clean cloth rub it down , till dry , NO SANDPAPER OR SCRATCH PADS . paint will look deeper red , do the spray over again , let sit a day , rub down till dry , should have a patina saving oiled finish on it . 2 choices at that stage , leave it alone , or use a 6 " hand electric buffer . with a cleaner wax to bring it out , try a test spot .like belt guard shield . if its the recovery you like , that buffer will make quick work of it , only a suggestion , that I have used on my 3 horses . good luck , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,206 #16307 Posted July 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: If I had your collection i would have bought 2...... Dozen 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #16308 Posted July 21, 2022 Look who I found snooping around my rj today 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,234 #16309 Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Pays to shop around. I needed 1. 4 for $6 or 100 for $24. Now I have spares. And one more tire that’s not flat on the bottom… Funny how they always go flat on the bottom isn't it. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #16310 Posted July 21, 2022 Also do you guys know why my rjs tires are leaking some sort of fluid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,747 #16311 Posted July 21, 2022 They are probably filled with calcium in the rims are rotting out from the inside 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,949 #16312 Posted July 21, 2022 RJ's were so light in the front end they are often found with loaded tires 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,622 #16313 Posted July 21, 2022 That wheel has already been affected by rust, how badly is not clear, and I would worry that it could collapse if driven. Having that fluid sit on the spindle (the shaft through the hub of the wheel that attaches to the axle) could start it to rusting as well. This will not get better with age, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #16314 Posted July 21, 2022 Ok thanks for the info but I think they might last until I get it running it’s sat on those rims for 14 years but the front tires are the only bad ones the rears are fine I think at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,918 #16315 Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said: IMHO those rims are beyond repair Good chance that when you start chipping away at the rust one or several holes will appear. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #16316 Posted July 21, 2022 Check out mystery rj and you’ll see what’s happened so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 960 #16317 Posted July 21, 2022 22 hours ago, squonk said: Nice windshield wiper knob on the throttle too! What should be on there???????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,206 #16318 Posted July 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Monstrosity said: What should be on there???????? Apparently a windshield wiper knob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,949 #16319 Posted July 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, Monstrosity said: What should be on there???????? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,234 #16320 Posted July 21, 2022 A Special order option wipers and a windshield......hmmmmmmm 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 960 #16321 Posted July 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, squonk said: Got an extra knob????? I'll be happy to put it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,737 #16322 Posted July 22, 2022 Hung up my shop clock from @SylvanLakeWH today… Would ya look at the time… 6 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,172 #16323 Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Thats a drinking clock… it’s 5:00 pm… always… Edited July 22, 2022 by SylvanLakeWH 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 1,922 #16324 Posted July 23, 2022 Did a bunch of work on the Suburban today. Tightened the steering. Shimmed nose wheels. Removed Predator tank and connected original. Added foot rests for a more comfortable ride. Took duellies off to service outer tire and put a more manageable length bolt on. Axle seals will need to be replaced as well as maybe find a muffler. IMG_1548.mp4 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,034 #16325 Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 7:40 AM, Pullstart said: Pays to shop around. I needed 1. 4 for $6 or 100 for $24. Now I have spares. And one more tire that’s not flat on the bottom… 😂👍 that’s what I do. I need two of whatever, so I’ll buy a bag of 100. 😂 I have friends that are landscapers and use me as their after hours and weekend supply store. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
