Archive through October 09, 2008

[bcarl]

Cool!

 

[dsacksteder]

Anyone here put front wheel weights on their cubs? How hard is it to drill the holes? Is it worth messing with? Thanks,Dustin

 

[kmcconaughey]

Here's a classic from the archives.

 

[cengelking]

Dustin, It would probably be easier to put tubes in the front tires and filling them with washer solvent, or make a front weight bracket and get weights from Midwest Super Cub like the pullers use. Just remember what ever you do your putting alot of strain on those bearing in the front. Too much weight on the front you'll be popping bearing all the time.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Under edit: Chris, not only am I a fan, I kinda look like him.

 

[cengelking]

Kraig, I didn't know you were a Red Green fan!!!

 

[kmcconaughey]

 

[lchockensmith]

Hey everyone,

Just wondering if someone could post a few pictures detailing the headlight assembly for the original. I'm having trouble getting an idea of what the bracket looks like and where it attaches to the tractor.

Thanks,
Lucas

 

[kmcconaughey]

Lucas, here's the installation instructions. I'll post some photos in a few minutes.

ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS

 

[kmcconaughey]

Lucas, here's some photos from the archives.

 

[dfrisk]

CHARLIE - It's been over fifteen whole minutes now....Tell Us about those rear wheels!!! I was going to make something similar for one of My Cubbies but I was going to use 1 inch thick or more steel plate, kinda like an extrs wheel weight. Plus You could bolt the rim to the wheel on either side and adjust wheel tread. Just wish I knew somebody with a REALLY big metal lathe.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Denny, 15 minutes??? Look at the time he posted that last night! It's closer to 12 HOURS!

 

[digger]

They have a 1 1/2" offset to move them out away from the external brakes just a tad, every little bit helps, ya know.
With that offset, you could even flip the wheels around or use JD wheels and put the stem on the inside, which would be a good thing, especially with wheel weights installed.

And the centers can be changed out to other styles and patterns.

There's other options as well coming along, but you'll have to wait for those.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Charlie, cool stuff! Is that something Aaron is working on or is it someone else????? Or is it a secret???

 

[digger]

Yepper, it's Aaron.

 

[digger]

 

[klejeune]

Looks like beadlock rings to me. Makes me want a Scout with beadlocks wheels.

 

[aaytay]

Charlie/Kraig-
Very cool rims, I agree, but if you two nuckle-heads would have been at Montrose, this would be old news to you.

 

[jdreaves]

Has anyone had experience using dry laundry powders in a sand blaster for removing rust and paint?

Thanks,

John-David Reaves
ROLL TIDE

 

[jpierson]

omg Charlie, those are so cool! Those would be called "Dayton" rims wouldnt they? Just like the ones used on semis?