Johnny Ca$h Round hood

[Tractorhead 8,611]

@Oldskool congrat‘s runn‘s great and looks pretty cool.

 

what kind of paint you thinking about?

 

plain Coat shall be the best solution for that project i think.

👍

 

[ebinmaine 63,214]

8 hours ago, Oldskool said:

I'm looking for suggestions on bending some steel

I suppose maybe you could start a new thread in the restoration and modification section

[Oldskool 6,582]

4 hours ago, JPWH said:

@Oldskool what steel are you wanting to bend?

 

I'm looking to bend 1/8" x 1-1/4 x 8ft angle iron. I'm looking to close the profile angle past 90 degrees. Basically to close the open side down to 3/4" and still keep the straight sides

[wallfish 15,937]

I tried that with shorter pieces than 8 ft but found it quicker and easier to just cut it and weld it.

The corner is thicker so it wanted to curve the sides when bending it closed

[Oldskool 6,582]

4 minutes ago, wallfish said:

I tried that with shorter pieces than 8 ft but found it quicker and easier to just cut it and weld it.

The corner is thicker so it wanted to curve the sides when bending it closed

That's unfortunate. I need 12 and already would have to weld both sides as it is. I was hoping to not add another 96ft of welding on top of the 192ft I already have to do

[ebinmaine 63,214]

Could you use a different shape like a c channel?

[Oldskool 6,582]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

Could you use a different shape like a c channel?

I need a defined edge

[ebinmaine 63,214]

Just now, Oldskool said:

I need a defined edge

Yeah I figured that's where you were headed. 

 

 

[Oldskool 6,582]

9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Yeah I figured that's where you were headed. 

 

 

I will figure out something 

[Pullstart 59,744]

Huh.  I can’t imagine what that shape would be used for...

[Oldskool 6,582]

1 hour ago, pullstart said:

Huh.  I can’t imagine what that shape would be used for...

Nothing if I cant make it lmao

[JPWH 5,308]

If I understand correctly you want 1/8th steel bent to more than a 90. is this correct?  If yes check with a sheet metal shop. My machine shop friend said he can do it in his shop. 

[Oldskool 6,582]

22 minutes ago, JPWH said:

If I understand correctly you want 1/8th steel bent to more than a 90. is this correct?  If yes check with a sheet metal shop. My machine shop friend said he can do it in his shop. 

Yes you are correct. All the shops near me have older equipment and cant go passed 90.

[bds1984 1,384]

Could you get some 1/8" flat at 2" wide and have it folded back?  I have an ancient Tennsmith brake that could do that.  If you need a certain radius at the bend, one can run a wire or small diameter round stock in it to maintain shape.

[Oldskool 6,582]

1 hour ago, bds1984 said:

Could you get some 1/8" flat at 2" wide and have it folded back?  I have an ancient Tennsmith brake that could do that.  If you need a certain radius at the bend, one can run a wire or small diameter round stock in it to maintain shape.

I'm going to check with a machinist buddy of mine in a few minutes and see what he says. He may have a way

[Oldskool 6,582]

Well everyone I may be able to start the next build sooner then I thought. Cause ive got the fever. You may not wanna miss this one. 

[ebinmaine 63,214]

10 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Well everyone I may be able to start the next build sooner then I thought. Cause ive got the fever. You may not wanna miss this one. 

I wouldn't miss any of them. 

 

The question is, how in the world are you going to get the honey do list done and also keep all of us five year olds happy?

I think you can do it. Might take some extra caffeine but I think you can do it....

[Oldskool 6,582]

21 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I wouldn't miss any of them. 

 

The question is, how in the world are you going to get the honey do list done and also keep all of us five year olds happy?

I think you can do it. Might take some extra caffeine but I think you can do it....

Oh I've been knocking stuff off my list. I really want to get this need build started. It may take a while getting this one done. No caffeine here. Never touch the stuff. It makes me all antsy. I would get alot of nothing done

[Oldskool 6,582]

Might have an addition to the herd. Waiting for a response from the owner. No deck. Good for parts

[Oldskool 6,582]

1 hour ago, Oldskool said:

Might have an addition to the herd. Waiting for a response from the owner. No deck. Good for parts

Is this actually a 61? Looks newer to me

[wallfish 15,937]

Not even close to a 61 and certainly not a Toro

1974-77

Edited October 25, 2020 by wallfish

[Oldskool 6,582]

8 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Not even close to a 61 and certainly not a Toro

1974-77

I thought it looked like a mid 70's. So it would be this style grille?

[wallfish 15,937]

And a 8 hp Kohler has got to be the easiest engine to get running. Seems like they all WANT to run.

[Oldskool 6,582]

1 minute ago, wallfish said:

And a 8 hp Kohler has got to be the easiest engine to get running. Seems like they all WANT to run.

Cool. I was thinking of getting it for parts but we will see. It might end up as a later project. 

[WHNJ701 4,164]

34 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Cool. I was thinking of getting it for parts but we will see. It might end up as a later project. 

Twin engine?