Beginning of a military D160 customization

[dells68 7,494]

Well, I decided to begin working on the D169 I bought from @stratostar250 at the big show a couple of years ago.  Since the D series are the featured tractors at this year’s show, I figured no better time.  Emory has asked me to do a military version and I figure as long as I don’t alter the basic original structure, no harm no foul.  Right now, I’m thinking something along the lines of a Korean or Vietnam era Jeep.  I had bought a nice original style set of decals from @Vinylguy last year at the show, but now I might need to go with a military look.  Terry, @Vinylguy, do you have any ideas on how to militarize the decals?  The only idea I’m pretty sure of is a star on the hood.  When I fired it up yesterday, the right muffler literally fell off!  I did find a nice set of 8”x4” mufflers with 1” pipe fittings on eBay.  Started it today to get it off of the trailer as I have to go get some wood for some projects for the wife and a girl I work with.  Man did it sound mean!  That Onan starts and runs great!  I guess that’s all for now - stay tuned!

 

Short video of it running!

 

[ebinmaine 63,272]

 

Oh yeah...

[oliver2-44 8,874]

I'm in.  

That D" sure could pass as a aircraft tow truck.  olive green or dark blue!

[dells68 7,494]

3 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

I'm in.  

That D" sure could pass as a aircraft tow truck.  olive green or dark blue!

Yup, I’m leaning toward olive green.  I think it will be different enough to stand out a little.  Here’s a pic of the mufflers I got.  Got them for $112 shipped for the pair.  Figured that’s not too bad for something so close to original.

[Pullstart 59,827]

STENCIL decals!  

[WHX?? 46,873]

Your off yer rocker Dells... but I like it ! 

[dells68 7,494]

34 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

Your off yer rocker Dells... but I like it ! 

We all knew that a long time ago there Jimbo!  Look at the bunch I hang out with - ‘specially them mafia guys!

Edited January 5, 2020 by dells68

[19richie66 16,970]

I’m in.  Been thinking along the same lines for the diesel GT Xi project. OD green, Flat black and flat, off white lettering.  Brian @Super-C 4 me had been talking about doing a Military tractor also. I see a trend happening.

Edited January 5, 2020 by 19richie66

[dells68 7,494]

@19richie66, to me these big ole tractors are the perfect candidates.  It would be awesome if we could all get ours done and take them up to the big show!  Who knows, we might start something.

[19richie66 16,970]

Or a Richie’s Meet & Greet 

[dells68 7,494]

2 hours ago, 19richie66 said:

Or a Richie’s Meet & Greet 

Now that sounds excellent my friend!  There’s enough guys scattered around VA and NC that I’m sure you’d have a turnout.  Would be nice to see you and Karen again!

[WHNJ701 4,164]

if you Google "clarktor tractor" and "moto tug"  that should good give some good info/photos off ww2 type airplane tugs 

[19richie66 16,970]

44 minutes ago, dells68 said:

Now that sounds excellent my friend!  There’s enough guys scattered around VA and NC that I’m sure you’d have a turnout.  Would be nice to see you and Karen again!

It’s gonna happen...... just don’t know when. We’ll have 7 acres to play on 

[19richie66 16,970]

Very cool

[dells68 7,494]

13 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Very cool

That’s what the big D’s make me think of.  Nice!

[Lee1977 6,245]

The cotton mills around here had a bunch of those Clark tractors. They were a size smaller same front end the rear axle was narror like the front  and had smaller rear tires.

[dells68 7,494]

2 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

The cotton mills around here had a bunch of those Clark tractors. They were a size smaller same front end the rear axle was narror like the front  and had smaller rear tires.

Any pics of what they looked like?

[19richie66 16,970]

Here’s another one for you Dells. I think I posted it before but I kept it because it’s so cool looking.

[ebinmaine 63,272]

22 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Here’s another one for you Dells. I think I posted it before but I kept it because it’s so cool looking.

Like that one....

Trina and I have talked about painting the Ferguson that scheme.

[Pullstart 59,827]

Richie what kind is that again?  Clarktor or moto mug or something else?  

[Lee1977 6,245]

1 hour ago, dells68 said:

Any pics of what they looked like?

I don't have any pictures. I found two on Youtube."Clark Warehouse Tug".  The Frame down each side is built from 3/4" steel and the wheels set back inside the frame. The one the mills had the big heavy front bumper like the aircraft tugs.

[19richie66 16,970]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

Richie what kind is that again?  Clarktor or moto mug or something else?  

1942 Case SI Airborne tractor. Just a photo I had found looking for paint ideas a while back

Edited January 5, 2020 by 19richie66

[953 nut 51,899]

[oldredrider 2,547]

10 hours ago, dells68 said:

@19richie66 Who knows, we might start something.

Just like you Dell! Always wanting to stir things up! 

Edited January 6, 2020 by oldredrider

[dells68 7,494]

15 hours ago, oldredrider said:

Just like you Dell! Always wanting to stir things up! 

Yup!  That’s me.  You should have to work with me!