[DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 1st 2022, 10:47 pm

Good stuff @diddie!

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 2nd 2022, 12:08 am

Looks sharp painted !

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 2nd 2022, 8:36 pm

moving on ! got the trans axel back in and one wheel painted and back on (before the paint could dry) I am impatient.

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I had planned to lock this transaxle but at this point i haven't had a chance to test drive this set up and see how it all pans out. so i'm going open for now and will decide on when and how i lock it later.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 4th 2022, 9:00 pm

using this Labor Day weekend to do some labor on the body work and paint.

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Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 4th 2022, 10:15 pm

Making some very nice progress! She looks great!

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 8th 2022, 9:47 pm

getting some paint on !

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Looks like shinney primer now lol !
working on the hood in the next pic. There might be a stripe in the works here.

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Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 9th 2022, 4:53 pm

Looking real good, can’t wait to see it all done!

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 9th 2022, 9:02 pm

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a little behind the scenes look at what might be !

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 10th 2022, 5:18 pm

Oooooo I like where this is headed, looks like some 80s inspired grafix

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 11th 2022, 6:27 pm

Got the chain hooked up for the first time. as you can see i put an idler on the slack side, didn't think i would need one on the pull side but i ran the engine to see how it would do and i'm getting some flopping around, so i ordered another gear and i'll put it between the current idler and where the steering shaft goes through.

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but that will be a good thing because as you can see the chain was right in the way of where the left bolt for the steering shaft bolts in.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 12th 2022, 12:31 pm

Super interested in the chain drive, I’m planning a similar setup for my “fancy” build, hoping it works out great for you

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 13th 2022, 10:33 pm

@CreepycrawlerYeah I'm anxious to see it working. I've got another piece of angle fitted, just waiting for the new gear to show up !

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 20th 2022, 4:47 pm

Found a little time to get my other gear mounting bracket fabed up. and mounted as you can see in this first pic

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And then drilled for the new idler gear and got it installed.

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As you can see in this last pick, The angle iron is to weak for this much tension and is flexing.
When i get time (which is very limited right now do to unforeseen circumstances) i have some thicker angle that will do the job. but it is 3x3 and will require some time to get it cut down, drilled and fitted.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 21st 2022, 9:35 am

Nice clean work!

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 21st 2022, 12:48 pm

Angle iron flex is most like due to the notches, can't you just weld a flat strip near the centre so you make a sort of u channel?

U channel Should make it stronger than bigger angle iron.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 21st 2022, 3:18 pm

@fbisurveilancevan i considered something like that or maybe square tube but it is already tricky getting the angle iron in and out of that tight space. i will revisit it when i get more time.
but then again once it is up and running i shouldn't need to remove it in the future.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 27th 2022, 6:55 pm

over the last month my wife has had some health issues. and thing have takin a turn i didn't want to see. Im officially withdrawing my entry. Thanks !

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 27th 2022, 7:19 pm

Sorry about the wife there bud! Hope everything works out for you both.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 27th 2022, 11:11 pm

Hate to hear that @diddie, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife, and family in this tough time. Tractors can wait.

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Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage September 27th 2022, 11:27 pm

Well that sucks, don't know anything about the situation but hope it'll be ok.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage October 3rd 2022, 10:38 pm

thanks everyone. a little update for those wondering. my wife has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer that is incurable as it started in her esophagus and made its way to her spine. we will be starting kemo thearpy to hopefully put it into remission, which will keep things at bay for awhile. Thanks !

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage October 3rd 2022, 10:44 pm

Again, we will be thinking and praying for your wife. Be strong! Buildoff2022 - [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage - Page 6 1f4aa

Cancer sux.

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Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage October 25th 2022, 7:09 pm

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Just wanted to let you all know. as hard as this is to write, My Beautiful wife of 34 years lost her battle on Oct 13th Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage October 25th 2022, 8:12 pm

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Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage October 26th 2022, 12:12 am

@diddie, I hate hearing that for you. I know we are all long distance from each other, but if you need anything. I'll continue to pray for you and your family in this time of grief.

Our hearts go out to you as well.

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Red Bandit ...................72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
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Subject: Re: [DNF] [22 BO] diddie's Salvage October 26th 2022, 6:52 am

I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s a very difficult thing to go through. My thoughts go out to you.

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