Author Topic: My Wife's Hide/Part 1 (Read 12926 times)

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #250 on:** March 15, 2022, 09:52:00 AM »

That’s interesting option.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #251 on:** March 16, 2022, 02:09:13 PM »

Got the blade on and shimmed/adjusted.
Went to install led headlights but one was busted in the box.

Up next, new gauges.

JR · « **Reply #252 on:** March 16, 2022, 02:24:02 PM »

Looks great.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #253 on:** March 16, 2022, 04:55:51 PM »

You have a grill for it or going to cut something fun out? I recommend a big FJB on it

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KensAuto · « **Reply #254 on:** March 16, 2022, 05:40:43 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on March 16, 2022, 04:55:51 PM

You have a grill for it or going to cut something fun out? I recommend a big FJB on it

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Ask and you shall receive.

Waiting on replacement led...
Replaced the gauges with classic old school SWs, non backlit.
Waiting on a mechanical tach from India.
Even replaced the cigarette lighter, push button starter switch, and light switch.

Sammconn · « **Reply #255 on:** March 16, 2022, 05:58:51 PM »

Vintage resto.
Very nice Ken.

JR · « **Reply #256 on:** March 16, 2022, 06:21:10 PM »

That looks nice. LEDs in those housings?

Now it just needs a nig "H" on the grill.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #257 on:** March 16, 2022, 07:57:18 PM »

Looks really nice! Hope ya stop on your way though to walk around that ol iron !

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KensAuto · « **Reply #258 on:** March 16, 2022, 09:18:39 PM »

Quote from: JR on March 16, 2022, 06:21:10 PM

That looks nice. LEDs in those housings?

Now it just needs a nig "H" on the grill.

I know you like pics, but I'll mention again, I ordered 2 leds and 1 was cracked (glass), so I'm waiting for a new one.

I just put the old one in for comparison (passenger side). I guess they're the same size as landscape lights....4.5" diameter.

Dave, we're usually passing through your town around 10pm, the skinny pedal pushed down with ill intent, but I'll try to plan it out . My only goal is to get there, quickly!

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #259 on:** March 16, 2022, 09:25:48 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 16, 2022, 09:18:39 PM

Quote from: JR on March 16, 2022, 06:21:10 PM
That looks nice. LEDs in those housings?

Now it just needs a nig "H" on the grill.
I know you like pics, but I'll mention again, I ordered 2 leds and 1 was cracked (glass), so I'm waiting for a new one.
I just put the old one in for comparison (passenger side). I guess they're the same size as landscape lights....4.5" diameter.

Dave, we're usually passing through your town around 10pm, the skinny pedal pushed down with ill intent, but I'll try to plan it out . My only goal is to get there, quickly!

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You won’t be mashin any pedal on this trip lol fuel cost and the sure weight will slow ya down!

You’ll need a oil change by the time ya get here

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KensAuto · « **Reply #260 on:** March 16, 2022, 09:28:51 PM »

Both batteries tested bad. Cha-ching... again...
Painted the underside of the hood and installed with a new cyclone glass.

Didn't realize how bad the fuel tank was but got a real good look today and it has to be done, so probably gonna ruin some paint getting it out.
I've come too far to cut corners now.

JR · « **Reply #261 on:** March 16, 2022, 09:32:10 PM »

I know you said one was cracked but didn't catch the LED on them. Nice they have the same style in LED.

Ive been real lucky on my batteries for the toys. Got a new one with the Cat and the others have held out for 2 years now. I disconnect when parked.

rpar86 · « **Reply #262 on:** March 16, 2022, 11:46:44 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on March 16, 2022, 04:55:51 PM

You have a grill for it or going to cut something fun out? I recommend a big FJB on it

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Or maybe a silhouette of H getting run over by the dozer.

JR · « **Reply #263 on:** March 16, 2022, 11:55:47 PM »

Quote from: rpar86 on March 16, 2022, 11:46:44 PM

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on March 16, 2022, 04:55:51 PM
You have a grill for it or going to cut something fun out? I recommend a big FJB on it

Or maybe a silhouette of H getting run over by the dozer.

Paint that on the side as a trophy.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #264 on:** March 17, 2022, 08:52:30 AM »

Or just go with one of those tacky decals you see on redneck trucks, "No Fat(H) Chicks"

That was bad, and wrong...I repent!

JR · « **Reply #265 on:** March 17, 2022, 11:07:47 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on March 17, 2022, 08:52:30 AM

Or just go with one of those tacky decals you see on redneck trucks, "No Fat(H) Chicks"

That was bad, and wrong...I repent!

And what is this new thing with fat butts being mainstream?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #266 on:** March 17, 2022, 05:21:30 PM »

In the (sorta) local facebook marketplace, today, a JD 450 just showed up for sale!

JR · « **Reply #267 on:** March 17, 2022, 06:23:18 PM »

Perfect size, just like a D4.

KensAuto · « **Reply #268 on:** March 17, 2022, 06:33:38 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on March 17, 2022, 05:21:30 PM

In the (sorta) local facebook marketplace, today, a JD 450 just showed up for sale!

Too heavy for me, 17k!!

JR · « **Reply #269 on:** March 17, 2022, 08:52:55 PM »

Well, between H and the dozer you are way over anyway.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #270 on:** March 17, 2022, 08:54:27 PM »

Just tell them you’re from Kentucky

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #271 on:** March 17, 2022, 09:33:31 PM »

Ken has all of his teeth to be considered from the Tuk

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stlaser · « **Reply #272 on:** March 17, 2022, 10:00:49 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on March 17, 2022, 09:33:31 PM

Ken has all of his teeth to be considered from the Tuk

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Right and not even a messed up haircut either. Working trailer lights and plates and the way he walks I bet them ky boys can tell he’s not one of them from 1/2 a mile away….. then add H that he takes everywhere and there’s little to no doubt!

KensAuto · « **Reply #273 on:** March 18, 2022, 01:12:28 AM »

Knuckleheads

I really didn't want to have to clean this heavy *** fuel tank. Oh well.

There was 2 inches of sludge in the bottom. It has a sump with a 1" drain hole. I took the fitting out and zero diesel came out, until I stuck a screwdriver in it, then, well, you know what happened. ..15 gallons happened.

Started with a pressure washer. Then soaked with carb dip, drove around the yard with it strapped to a forklift, then rotated every hour. Pressure washed again, then dried out with alcohol.

Tomorrow we use muriatic acid for the heavy rust.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #274 on:** March 18, 2022, 09:21:52 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on March 17, 2022, 08:54:27 PM

Just tell them you’re from Kentucky

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I know there is brotherly love and a compliment hidden in there somewhere, and that's how I'm gonna take it...Thanks!!!!!!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #275 on:** March 18, 2022, 09:23:23 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 18, 2022, 01:12:28 AM

Knuckleheads

I really didn't want to have to clean this heavy *** fuel tank. Oh well.

There was 2 inches of sludge in the bottom. It has a sump with a 1" drain hole. I took the fitting out and zero diesel came out, until I stuck a screwdriver in it, then, well, you know what happened. ..15 gallons happened.

Started with a pressure washer. Then soaked with carb dip, drove around the yard with it strapped to a forklift, then rotated every hour. Pressure washed again, then dried out with alcohol.

Tomorrow we used muriatic acid for the heavy rust.

I was actually believing you, Kenneth, but when you mentioned that you'd driven around the yard, well I knew.
There are no yards in Arizona!

KensAuto · « **Reply #276 on:** March 18, 2022, 09:58:16 PM »

^^^ If there is, there shouldn't be, with our lack of water!

I carefully finished the tank with acid, followed by the pressure washer, then alcohol, then a couple quarts of transmission fluid mixed with diesel to slow the flash rust, all the while rotating it by hand, using moving blankets to protect the paint. Worked great... during the 2 day project.

Then I went to carry it back to the dozer, with the forklift, and it abruptly fell off, chipping the good side in several places. DurDdurr

Oh well, at least it's clean.

JR · « **Reply #277 on:** March 20, 2022, 11:02:32 PM »

Watching these guys clean tank by strapping them to a wheel and driving around. I may try that at the ridge with my 75gal storage, might even get a 250gal for red when prices come down! Offered one for free.

KensAuto · « **Reply #278 on:** March 20, 2022, 11:36:02 PM »

How in the world would you strap a 75 gallon tank to a wheel? Like a tractor tire maybe? If you do that you better get a good video.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #279 on:** March 21, 2022, 09:18:44 AM »

Some form of agitation with steel shot and a solvent would probably work well.

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JR · « **Reply #280 on:** March 21, 2022, 11:04:31 AM »

Seen that very thing on YT several times. Put a wad of media in there (1/4 nuts or such) and strap to a tractor tire.

KensAuto · « **Reply #281 on:** March 24, 2022, 08:48:17 PM »

I turned a conex into a paint booth, albeit one without ventilation, lighting, or filtration, but it's been super windy this year and that's the only place I have to get away from it.

Painted the tank and installed it.

KensAuto · « **Reply #282 on:** March 24, 2022, 09:02:33 PM »

So, certain parts are really hard to find for this thing. I did not know this before aquiring it.
I think I mentioned the fuel filters.
Next is the air filter. They are not available, period. I found 2 new/old stock on ebay and am currently waiting for them.
I have ordered hydraulic filters from 3 companies and 2 gave me my money back. Still waiting for confirmation on the 3rd place.

While searching for different parts I found some dozer blades and went ahead and purchased them, so that was the job for today.
After removing the old ones (not fun), I found a bunch of rust (mounting surface no longer flat) and a couple large cracks. Also found some asphalt. A small explosion went off while using a rosebud to straighten the edge, from trapped gasses in the core of the blade. Fun times

... now I know what kind of life this thing had.

JR · « **Reply #283 on:** March 24, 2022, 10:33:11 PM »

Came out nice Ken. I have another blade ordered from Titan as my cats blade is nasty, of course a new thread is going on that.

KensAuto · « **Reply #284 on:** March 24, 2022, 10:46:12 PM »

Quote from: JR on March 24, 2022, 10:33:11 PM

Came out nice Ken. I have another blade ordered from Titan as my cats blade is nasty, of course a new thread is going on that.

One of these days we'll run out of stuff to do.... right? Haha

JR · « **Reply #285 on:** March 25, 2022, 02:26:19 AM »

Bury me with my tools and dirty hands!!!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #286 on:** March 25, 2022, 06:51:32 AM »

Nice work Ken. Will be too purdy to use when you are done.

And I told the wife I need to retire just to get to all the projects I have on my list….

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JR · « **Reply #287 on:** March 25, 2022, 01:01:18 PM »

You get more,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #288 on:** March 25, 2022, 05:13:46 PM »

Well, then she can take the life insurance and inheritance and pay someone to finish….

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KensAuto · « **Reply #289 on:** March 25, 2022, 09:09:00 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on March 25, 2022, 05:13:46 PM

Well, then she can take the life insurance and inheritance and pay someone to finish….

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Heard that!

Everything needs lights, including a baby dozer that will never be operated after dark, especially when our property is on the side of a mountain.

KensAuto · « **Reply #290 on:** March 25, 2022, 09:19:52 PM »

... and finally received the tachometer from India. I actually bought a whole set from them, for $38.00. That was for a mechanical tach, oil and temp gauges, and a fuel gauge and voltmeter. Actually thought about taking the Stewart Warners out and putting these in because of how nice they look, and similar to factory.

Only issue I found on the tach was how they spelled "Idling".
While I was there I found some 1 inch heat shrink and put it on the turning brake levers.

Then a final wash. Hopefully I get some seat time before hauling it to Idaho.

stlaser · « **Reply #291 on:** March 25, 2022, 10:39:44 PM »

Nice job Ken

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #292 on:** March 25, 2022, 10:57:23 PM »

Sure can’t wait to see you cut into your first big mud hole!

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #293 on:** March 25, 2022, 11:05:38 PM »

Thing of beauty!

No gun rack?

No 1911 pistol holster??

No water can rack?

;-)

JR · « **Reply #294 on:** March 25, 2022, 11:50:16 PM »

Pistola on the belt, shotgun in a rack.

Lights are must, you WILL use them!

Only inheritance for me, my INS runs out in 2 years and doubt I can afford to renew, well maybe something small.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #295 on:** March 25, 2022, 11:51:51 PM »

Cooler holder somewhere

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KensAuto · « **Reply #296 on:** March 26, 2022, 10:59:38 AM »

Thanks guys.

Dang it Don and Dave. I was going to put a tool box on the back, and install a cupholder but forgot. Maybe I'm not done like previously mentioned.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #297 on:** March 26, 2022, 08:18:13 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on March 26, 2022, 10:59:38 AM

Thanks guys.

Dang it Don and Dave. I was going to put a tool box on the back, and install a cupholder but forgot. Maybe I'm not done like previously mentioned.

Friendly reminder: You're only done when you're dead!

KensAuto · « **Reply #298 on:** March 27, 2022, 01:29:52 AM »

Just found out the BD fits in the dump trailer with 2 inches clearance at the blade. Seemed to tow ok but maxed out on weight.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #299 on:** March 27, 2022, 07:56:49 AM »

If it fits it ships!

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