kpinnc 14,571 #23951 Posted June 17 5 hours ago, nylyon said: Thank you, I only wish I had enough talent to give it a decent paint job, but sadly I lack that gene. Paint is my weakness as well. It's an art form to do it right, and none of my paintjobs turn out well. As an old friend said, they "look fine from 15-20 feet away"... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,458 #23952 Posted June 17 Tonight, I opened up the remaining throttle slot for the C-141 and test installed both choke and throttle. I may need to drill out the throttle lever pivot to flip it as it’s backwards from normal now. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,284 #23953 Posted June 17 Put the hood on Artie and lights. 90 percent done, needs cup holder and FEL. In the shed for now got to work on paying jobs. Custom Grill This is how it started with an Idea. started sub frame 522xi body on sub-frame clips Clips located to hold body Lots of close figuring (ciphering) Found a place for Hyd Tank Body work my favorite.....Not 3 16 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,827 #23954 Posted June 18 15 hours ago, JoeM said: Put the hood on Artie and lights. 90 percent done, needs cup holder and FEL. In the shed for now got to work on paying jobs. Custom Grill This is how it started with an Idea. I admire folks who are able to do these types of modifications,engineering. Anything is possible with some knowledge and skills….excellent work . 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,458 #23955 Posted June 18 Today between hanging out with my nieces and nephews, I got more work done on the Frankenstein C-141. I got the frame ends welded by my father, and assembled the rear end up to the fender mount. I also installed the upper dash and started to figure out how to get the throttle and choke working. All I have to do now is hook up the throttle and choke and change out the fuel pump on the K321 and it may run and move. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 937 #23956 Posted June 18 hi JoeM, love looking at the fab/build stuff. keep it coming! i think it is safe to say that we all can appreciate the incredible amount of time and talent that it takes to produce something as unique, functional and beautiful as artie. regards mike 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #23957 Posted June 18 2 hours ago, mrc said: appreciate the incredible amount of time and talent that it takes to produce something as unique, functional and beautiful as artie. A whole lotta staring and thinking goes into something like this! At least that's how it works in my shop. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,386 #23958 Posted June 18 @Joe M AWESOME 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,458 #23959 Posted June 18 7 hours ago, kpinnc said: A whole lotta staring and thinking goes into something like this! At least that's how it works in my shop. Yeah, same here. and massaging something to fit. That happens sometimes too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #23960 Posted June 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: Yeah, same here. and massaging something to fit. That happens sometimes too. Massaging... what a funny term for vigorous use of a BFH! Edited June 18 by kpinnc 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,458 #23961 Posted June 18 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Massaging... what a funny term for vigorous use of a BFH! Yeah, on some things others sometimes (body parts) need a bit more finesse.😁 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,772 #23962 Posted June 21 (edited) What did I do with my Wheel Horse today? I poured 2 fingers of my Rye variety Wheel Horse over ice, added some lime juice, and poured in some Diet Coke. Picked it up and sipped a toast to those at the Big Show that they have a good time, make some good deals, and have safe travels. With any luck, one of these 'next years', I'll make it there myself. Edited June 21 by 8ntruck 2 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 624 #23963 Posted June 21 Had a great time at the show today and walked away with some really nice goodies! Got a 48” blade with the extension brackets for the 520 a nice 44” two stage blower (didn’t really need but too good a deal to pass up lol) and a tub cart that the wife wanted to use for the garden. Definitely didn’t plan on buying much or I woulda brought my 8ft bed truck but it made the 3 hour ride home good despite the haphazard strap job. 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,122 #23964 Posted June 21 Busy day in the after here working on WheelHorses. I got the A-100 shifter fixed and working on wiring up a c-111 pulling tractor. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,142 #23965 Posted June 21 Got ags on the Commando: Next up will be deck service and checking over the add-on lights. I think only one or two are working at the moment, but the OE headlights both work. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,386 #23966 Posted June 21 1 hour ago, adsm08 said: Got ags on the Commando That's a good look 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,142 #23967 Posted June 21 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: That's a good look I'm partial to it. I also just generally prefer the performance of the ags on our ground. I figured since I already had a pair mounted up on the right size wheels I might as well get them on. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,386 #23968 Posted June 22 The BBT aka Trina aka The Paint Department has another mo-chine in her Herd. @Sparky owned this coooool conversion for years. I've always thought it was neat. This is Trina's favorite size & shape of tractor. Mid 60s Short frame. 8 HP. Stick shift. And round fenders! Unaware that he was even thinking of selling it.... I mentioned to Sparky that if he ever wanted to, I'd be interested. I then found out he and @Pullstart had agreed to a sale. Not 5 minutes goes by and Kevin sends me a text saying BBT should have this... Mike was even nice enough to deliver it to my momma's place. The Trina person is VERY happy with this rig. She "had to" take it for a short ride immediately. When we get it home it'll be put right to tasks. I believe this will be an immediate go-to favorite of hers. We'll swap wheels & tires to some more aggressive AG rears. I've had a thought of doing this exact conversion to one of our own tractors for several years now. This seat has been patiently waiting. Looks like a perfect place. THANK YOU MIKE AND KEVIN!! 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,120 #23969 Posted June 22 Very welcome Eric and Trina! Yep! That’s a great seat choice 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien Walker 290 #23970 Posted June 22 Helped the local Scouts by mowing their field. (Power steering, yay!) 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #23971 Posted June 22 3 hours ago, Damien Walker said: Helped the local Scouts by mowing their field. (Power steering, yay!) I think that tractor could be in it's own heavily traveled thread here. Of course I was away for a while. Forgive me if it already has it's story told... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvski80085 237 #23972 Posted June 22 Finally new tires and wheels painted. Just mounted them up. I’m happy with it. The wheels aren’t perfect but look good for a worker. Steve 10 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,185 #23973 Posted June 22 (edited) Finally got thr Raider 12 back running. Changed out the Walbro carburetor to a Kohler couple of weeks back but the battery was dead and didn't get it started even with jumping. Been fighting rain and over grown grass and didn't get back to it. Yeaterday I tried to charge the battery, but it was too for gone. Went down to Tractor Supply and got a new one. Adjusted the carb. and got it running smooth seams to have a lot more power Just need to put the hood back on. Edited June 22 by Lee1977 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,351 #23974 Posted June 22 (edited) Today I took apart my original seat, it looked like a pancake so I cleaned all the old stuff out of it and re-stuffed it the best I could. I’m not good with these type of things but it looks ok for what it is. Edited June 23 by Thegearhead0324 7 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,386 #23975 Posted June 23 Got home. Got unloaded. Assimilated Trina's new ride into the Herd. She's been calling it "Sparky" 8 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
