Menu
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Calendar
Monthly
Weekly
Agenda
Archive
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Help Support Hardline Crawlers :
Forums
Rock Crawling Forums
Tech & Fab
Garden tractor diesel repower
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Nuzzy" data-source="post: 1347177" data-attributes="member: 15952"><p>That was yesterday. Tonight I got into the shop and decided I really didn't want to unload the tractor. So I just drove the whole shebang in and worked on it as it sat.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08737Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I started taking some basic measurements to see where I'd need to clearance. Did I mention how painful it is to take a wire wheel to an area you recently painted...?</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08739Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I found out the centerline of the engine is surprisingly close to the original spec'd gas motors, so I didn't even need my base plate other than as a template to drill my holes. Grabbed the handheld plasma and was on my way.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08743Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08744Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08748Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I had the motor in and out a few times cutting a little more each time until I was happy and everything that needed accessing was accessible (oil fill, oil drain, throttle linkage, etc.). Then I resumed work on my coupler/adapter. I tacked my tube in place, spun the fly wheel, and adjusted for wobbles. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08750Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>When I felt it was as good as it was gonna get, I made up the fiber disc end.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08749Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>And then burned it all together, leaving spaces for the bolt heads. </p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08757Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08758Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>To reinforce what I had cut out, I grabbed some 4" x 1/4" flat stock and bent up the ends in the press to create bumps for clearance. Then burned them in, inside and out because I like overkill.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08764Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08769Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Finally, had to address the fuel tank and muffler as they both interfered with the hood. I could easily have made a new muffler and replumbed the fuel lines into the original tank... However, I really want to run a larger battery and am planning on utilizing the space where the stock tank sits. Thus, I decided to cut the hood. I like some things looking stock, but I think the whole modded rat rod thing can look interesting too! So I took some basic measurements, bent up some 1 1/4 .120 wall, and busted out the plasma again to cut into the hood. Then I did my best (which isn't very good because I HATE sheet metal work and our welders at work really aren't set up for it at all <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />uke: ) to weld the seam between the hood and the tube. Eventually I'll grind it all smooth and repaint the whole hood.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08771Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08774Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08776Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08779Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>This is as it sits, right before I drove it back onto the trailer. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08781Medium.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm still going to cut out and weld in some panels to finish the back part of the hood where it crosses the tower section. Something (albeit smoother and more refined) like this so that it flows a little better...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08776Mediumpanels.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nuzzy, post: 1347177, member: 15952"] That was yesterday. Tonight I got into the shop and decided I really didn't want to unload the tractor. So I just drove the whole shebang in and worked on it as it sat. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08737Medium.jpg[/IMG] I started taking some basic measurements to see where I'd need to clearance. Did I mention how painful it is to take a wire wheel to an area you recently painted...? [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08739Medium.jpg[/IMG] I found out the centerline of the engine is surprisingly close to the original spec'd gas motors, so I didn't even need my base plate other than as a template to drill my holes. Grabbed the handheld plasma and was on my way. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08743Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08744Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08748Medium.jpg[/IMG] I had the motor in and out a few times cutting a little more each time until I was happy and everything that needed accessing was accessible (oil fill, oil drain, throttle linkage, etc.). Then I resumed work on my coupler/adapter. I tacked my tube in place, spun the fly wheel, and adjusted for wobbles. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08750Medium.jpg[/IMG] When I felt it was as good as it was gonna get, I made up the fiber disc end. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08749Medium.jpg[/IMG] And then burned it all together, leaving spaces for the bolt heads. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08757Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08758Medium.jpg[/IMG] To reinforce what I had cut out, I grabbed some 4" x 1/4" flat stock and bent up the ends in the press to create bumps for clearance. Then burned them in, inside and out because I like overkill. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08764Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08769Medium.jpg[/IMG] Finally, had to address the fuel tank and muffler as they both interfered with the hood. I could easily have made a new muffler and replumbed the fuel lines into the original tank... However, I really want to run a larger battery and am planning on utilizing the space where the stock tank sits. Thus, I decided to cut the hood. I like some things looking stock, but I think the whole modded rat rod thing can look interesting too! So I took some basic measurements, bent up some 1 1/4 .120 wall, and busted out the plasma again to cut into the hood. Then I did my best (which isn't very good because I HATE sheet metal work and our welders at work really aren't set up for it at all :puke: ) to weld the seam between the hood and the tube. Eventually I'll grind it all smooth and repaint the whole hood. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08771Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08774Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08776Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08779Medium.jpg[/IMG] This is as it sits, right before I drove it back onto the trailer. [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08781Medium.jpg[/IMG] I'm still going to cut out and weld in some panels to finish the back part of the hood where it crosses the tower section. Something (albeit smoother and more refined) like this so that it flows a little better... [IMG]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t135/yzzun/DSC08776Mediumpanels.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Latest posts
Golden Mountain Off-road Park opening
Latest: ridered3
15 minutes ago
General Discussion
Meet Christine Reborn, my trail bouncer build
Latest: ridered3
Yesterday at 10:44 PM
Tech & Fab
W
3800 sc and 60*bellhousing 700r4
Latest: wrenchbender
Yesterday at 7:36 PM
Off Road 4x4 Parts For Sale
For Sale
1999 Jeep Cherokee
Latest: Big David
Yesterday at 3:56 PM
Vehicles For Sale
For Sale
Jimmy Smith Rockbouncer 383 Stroker
Latest: ToledoDan
Yesterday at 3:49 PM
Vehicles For Sale
Forums
Rock Crawling Forums
Tech & Fab
Garden tractor diesel repower
Top