Archive through December 05, 2011

[mpatterson]

So looking at the picture...if you were to mount one of them there canopies on your cub....I'd have to say your Grandma did the decorating! OMG what is with the tassels?

Guess that guy needs to run from everyone who makes fun of him, needs a seat belt AND wheelie bars!!

That is hilarious.....looking at the picture, SO many things you can pick and make fun of!

Don T, Do us a favour, please DO NOT break out them there plaid pants your talking about. That would just be scary!

 

[rbeem]

Tom,
I'm richer than you.....I got $1.34 !!!

 

[aschmidt]

Well then im the richest of ya all - I got $6.23 Im taking it all the way to the bank.

 

[mfrade]

Dang! I only got 19 cents! Stuffed it in the shredder!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Andrew, perhaps you are referring to one of the canopies that Richard C. built.

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By Richard Christensen, Arizona is Hot but its a Dry Heat (Rchristensen) on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 11:35 pm:

I just finished a project that has been on my mind for some time and thought I would share. May eat up some bandwidth so bear with me or delete it if you need too.

Some may remember that last year I built a shade for my 1450, made it to be adjustable, mounted to my receiver hitch for quick removal and used a fiberglass cement mixing tray for the cover.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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It worked good but this year I decided to build one for my 782 and decided to go a different route. Found out that you really don't need all of the adjustment range as one size just about fits all and you really don't need the quick removal as you leave it on all the time. Also using the reciever hitch mounting tied up the receiver hitch.

For my 782 I wanted it to be solid, not rattle, not tie up the reciever hitch, and not interfear with a Cat O 3 point if I decide to build one. Also I wanted it to look as much like one you would see on one of the older big IH tractors.

I took the standard 782 rear hitch attachment assembly, removed the hitch plate, drilled another hole and welded nuts behind the holes that didn't have them. Built a reciever hitch that bolts with three bolts to the original 782 assembly. I built it long enough to weld on the upper 3 point center hitch assemby if I decide to add it.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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Then I built brackets to mount the cab uprights.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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Here are the 1 x 2 upright posts connected with 4 each 1/4 inch bolts with lock nuts, this is what you need to remove to remove the cab.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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For the shade part I used a 3 foot by 4 foot .032 gauge piece of alumnium. The hardest part was rolling the sides to get the look I wanted.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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Mounting the alumnium top to the square tubing.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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Final, out the door.<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

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[dcharette]

Here;s a couple of pics of the 107 my son and I are restoring for him.The frame is painted,steering box rebuilt,with the thrust bearing and bearing in the top of the tube.The hydro has been cleaned out,replaced the leaking pump seal.I just have to weld the trunion and then I can put the rear end back in the frame.I don't think it is moving as fast as he would like,he's quite excited.He's got his eyes peeled for a single furrow plow.

 

[etopel]

Those wheelie bars would come in handy when that 6 foot tall canopy tries to go under a five and a half foot high branch. That tubing is heavy enough and it look like it's mounted solid enough to flip it over if it had enough traction.

Hey Tom- That check should make retirement a little easier.

 

[jboddy]

Wheres Kentuckyken? Just wondering!

 

[kphill]

Getting ready to finish the QA36A and get some paint on it...Does anyone know of anyone who has the decals for this?..I hate to sand off the original decals but I have to if I want to make it look right....

 

[jbaker]

ok so what are the opinions of either, never-sieze or thread-lock on the bolts? or just go plain.

 

[dfrisk]

JEFF - The best answer is, "It depends". Thread-lok if the bolt/fastener is subject to vibration and could loosen, or you just want to make sure the bolts stay tight. Anti-sieze if it's subject to high heat, corrosion, etc and you want it to come apart easily the next time you work on it.

For stuff that doesn't vibrate, doesn't rust, and you don't take apart frequently I don't use either.

 

[kfreeman]

Dennis,

I thought Jeff was still discussing head bolts.

To get the most accurate torque, chase the threads with taps and dies, clean the bolts, blow out the holes, coat the bolt with a light coat of 30 weight motor oil.

I thought Jeff was asking if anyone recommended never-seize or thread lock for these bolts.

 

[vthomley]

I've read all about the torquing of bolts and head bolts and I'm thinking

Gotta wonder how Art tightened these head bolts on this 104, were they torqued, welded, screwed on or screwed up.... This was kind of a nut case, basket case, head case cub..... LOL!!!

 

[rmcshane]

I always throw a dab of never seize in the head bolts that are next to the exhaust port. It seems every time I try to pull a head off I worry that those two or three bolts will break because they are so corroded.

 

[aaytay]

Vince-
LOL!

I think "crossed threaded" is probably the best description.

 

[dtanner]

Dennis Frisk

just up and checked on my loader. they have it finished and it is ready to bring home.The owner now has a few cubs and used my loader for a pattern to build one on his 782 . he is going to build a back hoe on it next. I think he has yellow fever . I will have to give the loader a wash job,It is some dirty from sitting in the his shop.
I will have to load my 450 snow blower to have some welding done,I will take up the mounting bracket for my single stage IH snow blower and have the bracket welded for that also.Work is moving on my 125 refurb and soon hope to have that running. Have a great day . later Don T

 

[astrawderman]

Kraig
Thats the one! thanks

 

[jbaker]

Ken you are in-deed correct, I was referring to our cub head bolts . But Don's answer could be for all cub bolts

 

[kmcconaughey]

Dave, with all the head bolt/torque discussion I forgot to comment on your 107 restoration.

It looks great!

Just curious, how old is your son? My parents bought their Cub Cadet 125 new when I was 9 years old. It's now my 125 and is torn apart waiting to be refurbished. As a kid I used it as a go-kart.

I have MANY fond memories of driving that 125 around the farm and neighborhood.

 

[dcharette]

Thanks Kraig,Tanner is 11.I'm sure he will share the same memories as you.He pulls his sisters and the neighbour kids around in their tobogan in the winter.He has driven it to the store to get buns as well.He will now have his own yellow go cart!
I also agree with the bolts around the exhaust port drying up,I use a touch of the high heat copper never seize on them.