JPWH 5,308 #1 Posted November 28, 2021 First I want to say thank you to @19richie66 for letting me adopt this tractor. I had a little time over the weekend to tinker with it a little. The hydraulic lever was 3/8 rod and would not let the belt cover go on. I put a new drive belt on and modified the hydraulic control lever and installed the belt cover. Then I started on the cover for the other side. This is where the hydraulic pump sticks out. It was previously installed with pop rivets. I cut the flange off the bump out part to fit the hole and started welding it in place. After I tacked it together I tried it for fit. Now to finish welding it up. 6 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 725 #2 Posted November 28, 2021 Looking for a 953 myself . Your repair looks good !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #3 Posted November 29, 2021 Welcome to the club, a few of my 953s say hello to your 953. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #4 Posted November 29, 2021 Kind of bittersweet letting it go but I know it’s in good hands and will have a good life. Love seeing the progress pictures. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbrucea 91 #5 Posted November 29, 2021 I know exactly how you feel. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,151 #6 Posted November 29, 2021 @JPWH Good for you Sir. I'll be looking forward to seeing your progress. @19richie66 I agree. It'll be happy there. 😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,270 #7 Posted November 29, 2021 9 hours ago, 953 nut said: How do those low profile front tires do in the snow? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #8 Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) @ebinmaine not much to do on this one. When I finish the side cover there is just lights and a choke cable to install. Then I need to source material for the grille and a seat. Edited November 29, 2021 by JPWH 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #9 Posted November 29, 2021 5 hours ago, JPWH said: @ebinmaine not much to do on this one. When I finish the side cover there is just lights and a choke cable to install. Then I need to source material for the grille and a seat. Contact Matt @grnlark about a seat. Fantastic work! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #10 Posted November 29, 2021 Excellent work, Love those 953 and 1054's 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,732 #11 Posted November 29, 2021 Such a unique rig! I love the fuel tank / tool box swaparoo! Another hello from a few more big wheelers. Welcome to the club! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #12 Posted November 29, 2021 8 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Contact Matt @grnlark about a seat. Fantastic work! Do you know how to get in touch with him? PM does not work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,936 #13 Posted November 29, 2021 28 minutes ago, JPWH said: Do you know how to get in touch with him? PM does not work I can message him on FB if you like Jay 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,270 #14 Posted November 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Pullstart said: big wheelers. How tall are these tires? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #15 Posted November 30, 2021 24 minutes ago, squonk said: I can message him on FB if you like Jay Thanks Mike. I found him on the bay and he sent me his contact info. Jay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,732 #16 Posted November 30, 2021 54 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: How tall are these tires? factory I believe was 6.4-15, or around 28” diameter. I have some 27x9.5-15 on one (I believe those are GT-14 stockers), 235/75-15’s, 27x7.50-12’s and 27x10-12’s as well. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #17 Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said: How tall are these tires? They are 27" tall. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #18 Posted November 30, 2021 Contact Matt @grnlark about a seat. Fantastic work! @19richie66 thanks for the referral. Ordered a seat today and he is making a slight change for me as well. Jay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #19 Posted December 1, 2021 He did my gt14 seat. Great work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #20 Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Still waiting for the seat to arrive so I sourced the material for the grille cut it to fit and installed it. It has a 1/4" hole round pattern, is stainless and pretty thick. Edited December 4, 2021 by JPWH 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #21 Posted December 4, 2021 Looks fantastic! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #22 Posted December 4, 2021 Thanks Richie. I was going to try to find an original style grille but since the back end is custom I decided to go custom on the grille. Jay 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #23 Posted December 4, 2021 I got the choke lever installed and hooked up, a kill switch mounted till I can find the right size key switch. Installed a hitch so I can pull a trailer and broke down the front tires and rims. Now to order a set of tri ribs. I also need to make handles for the throttle, choke, and hydraulic lever. Still working on the side cover. Jay 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #24 Posted December 4, 2021 Side cover just needs some patina. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,739 #25 Posted December 4, 2021 Nice work on that modification, Jay 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
