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Gary in da UP 
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 7:51pm |
It's been slow going, but some progress has been made. I installed the front wheel bearings and wheels, I don't have as much rake as I had thought I might with 16.9X28 rears and 5.50X16 fronts, and thats good. Finished the steering shaft with the addition of a 2nd u-joint. Still undecided on a steering wheel, I would like a good used unstyled steering wheel rather that the Ford model T wheel in the photo. Installed the freshly relined brake shoes, and mocked up the platform and what / where my brake pedals might be. I had thought the clutch pedal relocation was done, but, size 11 work boots got in too close with the shift lever in 2nd gear, so I will fab a new & move the clutch pedal to just to the left of the steering support , remake the linkage and pivot from the same shaft as the brake pedals. And remake the platform, and maybe raise the rear fenders a bit, get the seat frame made........
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The platform is 38" from the floor so I will need 2, probably 3 steps to gain easy entry from the front. Now the trick is to make it all look like Allis-Chalmers did this !
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Now if I just could get my starter , I could hear that sweet sounding 6 again......
Still a lot to do, recore the rad with a 3 row core, pull the engine and install my new clutch, search the salvage yards for a suitable seat track so my bench seat has some adjustment, not to mention wheelie bars ,weight brackets, and some paint !
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 8:18pm |
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Have no fear Big G, I'm on the tail end of the starter rebuild. If I'm happy with the load test results, it'll be headin' yer' way this week dude! That flat tanker is lookin' better n' better every time you post some new pics. Keep em' comin'. There's a lot of nice work being done there....
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 8:31pm |
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Beautifull job Gary.Estimated weight and HP. of your WC.
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Fred Dunlop, G,B,CA, WC,WF, 3 WD45`s,gas, diesel and LP,U,D10 series III, D12,D14,D15 SERIES II,D17 Series IV in Gas and Diesel ,D19 GAS and D21,170 185,210 ,220 an I-600 8070 fwd, 716H and 1920H
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 8:34pm |
Thanks Steve. I have a small temporary tank for fuel and I can hot wire this puppy in short order !
I am really looking forward to hearing that sweet 262 again! Ran it on the skid when I got this engine thru the muffler, haven't heard it thru the straight pipe yet !!! I'm betting she will fire right off with your rebuild. Thanks again, Gary
Fred, I hope to come in at 3500#, the engine is stock for now , from a C-2 Gleaner and was rated at 2400 rpm, I plan to govern it at at 2000, so maybe 65 hp. ????
Edited by Gary in da UP - 08 Apr 2012 at 8:38pm
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Kip-Utah
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 10:27pm |
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Gary, I'm totally fasinated with this project . Please continue to post updates. This is just a cool-cool tractor and I'm glad to hear you talking about tip bars, etc. so obviously this tractor is going to teach a transfer sled how to lead! Kip
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HANSEN'S OLD ORANGE IRON. Showing, Pulling, & Going!!
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LionelinKY
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 7:48am |
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Just spray EVERYTHING orange and then only us AC guys will know the truth. The competition will NEVER figure it out. Heck, put Allis Chalmers decals on it and they still won't be able to get it right when they tell their buddies what make whooped their a$$. BTW-VERY NICE WORK!!!!. It will sure be a nasty beauty.
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Eddie(IL)
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 4:26pm |
Great looking piece Gary. I'm anxious to see it as it comes together. Keep us posted, Eddie
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 4:47pm |
Kip, the wheelie bars are not required where I pull, they should be ! It's also a practical matter to have them. It becomes so much easier to lift one side or both to change wheels or adjust brakes I hate a tippy tractor on a jack.
I might call this one" the meaner gleaner" I hope to have some other color pullers
wondering what went past them on the track, hehehe
Edited by Gary in da UP - 09 Apr 2012 at 4:57pm
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BLee Mn
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 7:17pm |
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Gary your tractor looks awsum, cant wait to see her all done!!! very nice workmanship
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 7:39pm |
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BLee, I can hardly wait myself. I just looked on the memberlist and there are 7,005 members here, if each of the members sent me $5, I could have this wrapped up in a month........my soon to be ex would be gone , forever,.....my lawyer would stop haveing lunch with her lawyer.... life would be good.......
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 7:52pm |
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Looking forward to seeing it in Onaway this summer.
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Never take life too seriously.
Nobody gets out alive anyway!
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 6:28am |
LOL! Been there....done that. Got the t-shirt.....!! BTW, I was impressed with the numbers your Starter put out last night, so its ready to put into service. Its headin' yer' way. Its play time!
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 8:41am |
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Very neet project!! please keep usposted.
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Orange Blood
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 10:19am |
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I think you are going to need Front Wheel Assist to get all that power to the ground........better start over! :-) Good Luck at the pulls, nice looking work
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 6:55pm |
 Orange Blood wrote:
I think you are going to need Front Wheel Assist to get all that power to the ground........better start over! :-) Good Luck at the pulls, nice looking work |
Front wheel assist on a WC would pose more than a few design challenges......
got me thinking...... then again a narrow front with FWA would help keep the front end down......
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 7:15pm |
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Gary this is the first I've seen this project. It is awsome. Those wheels just set that puller off. Please keep posting. When do you pull in Onaway? We live just south of there in Lewiston and would like to come up to see it. Great workmanship. Keep up the excellent work. Roger
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 8:10pm |
WOW, that is nice, keep us posted Dennis
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