Author Topic: Ol’ SARGE aka BIG RED thread (Read 122908 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #150 on:** August 11, 2015, 06:28:15 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on August 11, 2015, 06:15:18 PM

what is going to hold up to the abuse that big red will see......?

don't jinx her by saying she is "mechanically done", have you touched her and drove her around the yard yet......?

in all honesty this is great news, and what has been the thought/discussion/ponderin about having some sort of bench stock on hand for future repairs (considering the parts for this are getting harder and harder to find)?

Well, Talking to Larry, when the equipment is sold new, it has cheap old enamel on it like I propose to use. Like the OD green on Square D. So even throwing hardener in there would make it a tougher paint than the factory applied.

Think of it as a battleship. If a big oak falls on it, you simply push it off and keep going. Not a paint service life sort of thing. More like, just giving it some new life and a fresh start.

I did drive it all over the gravel parking lot today. It runs great. That old Case diesel 451 cu in engine is roaring like a lion and absolutely no smoke. That motor is solid. Richard has everything adjusted like a Swiss watch and for an old piece of equipment, it runs pretty well

We talked about bench stock as well. There are some other 1150B operators in the area. I'm keeping an eye out. I believe I will try and snatch a couple up and park them down at the farm as spare parts. But really, Red is made to run around the clock and I'll only be teasing it with my occasional dirt pushing exercises.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #151 on:** August 11, 2015, 06:29:50 PM »

It's in it's last days wearing ugly paint

halsey · « **Reply #152 on:** August 11, 2015, 06:45:47 PM »

I spent most of 30 yrs building boats and have seen lots of expensive 2 part paint. Most all of it good. I also spent time as engineer on a 100' charter boat in AK. At haulout we painted with a Sherwin Williams one part. It worked great. Lots of work boats go this route. Sounds right for BR.

Nate · « **Reply #153 on:** August 11, 2015, 07:23:12 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 11, 2015, 06:28:15 PM

I did drive it all over the gravel parking lot today. It runs great. That old Case diesel 451 cu in engine is roaring like a lion and absolutely no smoke. That motor is solid. Richard has everything adjusted like a Swiss watch and for an old piece of equipment, it runs pretty well

We talked about bench stock as well. There are some other 1150B operators in the area. I'm keeping an eye out. I believe I will try and snatch a couple up and park them down at the farm as spare parts. But really, Red is made to run around the clock and I'll only be teasing it with my occasional dirt pushing exercises.

both of these comments are good news

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #154 on:** August 11, 2015, 09:32:10 PM »

I'm partial to keeping it red.....

Good news on the mechanical Don. Look forward to seeing it in action

KensAuto · « **Reply #155 on:** August 11, 2015, 10:51:50 PM »

I've read threads on Steel Soldiers where they just grab 5 gallons or so of Sherwin Williams CARC/mil spec paint (water based) and go to town with a house type spray gun, and start laying it on their 5 ton, etc.

I don't remember all of the details, bit it's chemical resistant at the least.

http://oem.sherwin-williams.com/products/metal/military-coatings/water/topcoat/mil-dtl-64159-type-2

Sammconn · « **Reply #156 on:** August 11, 2015, 11:48:49 PM »

I don't think I'd put a ton of cash into the paint.
If you use it, the spots sporting rust at the moment will once again be paintless.
Is you use it hard, it could even be more. My vote would be to OD it up, and go from there.
The paint is relatively inexpensive, you are familiar with how it sprays etc. and will do the job of protecting the metal just as the more expensive paints will.
Or the stuff Ken has mentioned may be worth a look too. My vote is still OD though.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #157 on:** August 12, 2015, 12:02:09 AM »

Whatever you pick, pick something that you can touch up easily with a rattle can... because red coming through under the green may bug ya if the green flakes/wears off.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #158 on:** August 12, 2015, 08:30:38 AM »

Paint it up and move it out, no more time to "ponder" what to do- you got a pond to build and frog strangling rains to fill it! Time to make hay while the suns not shining-

Flyin6 · « **Reply #159 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:48:16 AM »

Didn't know about the Sherwin Williams stuff.

Wife has a deep discount there.

So, I'll look into the SW, like, now, then if a no-go, order the Gillespie OD

DOOLEY · « **Reply #160 on:** September 08, 2015, 03:35:23 PM »

Well the paint is flyin and the old red dozer is lookin a bit better already.

KensAuto · « **Reply #161 on:** September 08, 2015, 05:33:51 PM »

Is chief covered in paint as well? We would really like a pic of that (when he's not looking of course).

DOOLEY · « **Reply #162 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:17:30 PM »

Ken I will be happy to take a less than perfect pic of Don but sarge is lookin gooooood. Lol Sorry Don

Flyin6 · « **Reply #163 on:** September 08, 2015, 07:49:39 PM »

Yep, the paint was a flyin!
Some of it got on the crawler! Some got on me, mostly in my hair, and as I sit here on my desk after the shower, I'm noticing a very obvious green tint to my knees!

Well, Larry dropped the bomb I see. Yep, Big Red is about to get renamed!

It's new name?

"SARGE"

Yep, Sarge it is! I had a company make up a set of 18" tall Master Sergeant stripes in yellow to glue onto the back flanks. Larry wants to see a white star on the side somewhere. I don't, but knowing Larry and the guys there at Southeastern Equipment, my wishes may not be honored.

Whatever, I have learned to roll with it and not get excited about too many things!

I want to take a moment to publically thank Larry, Richard, and Jon at Southeastern for getting this thing going. Larry is allowing me to paint "Sarge" right there behind the shop, using all their stuff. That's very gracious in my book!

So this morning I started off with a very hot and soapy pressure wash of the machine top to bottom. Afterward it was looking very clean

Flyin6 · « **Reply #164 on:** September 08, 2015, 07:54:57 PM »

The engine got really clean and will be painted the original Case yellow color

Flyin6 · « **Reply #165 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:26:45 PM »

All degreased, dry and ready for sanding

Flyin6 · « **Reply #166 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:37:30 PM »

Well, on my computer, at least the pics are not displaying...Hmmm
Anybody else having problems seeing the pics?

I'll keep loading them in hopes Dawg can get it figured out...We'll see

Flyin6 · « **Reply #167 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:38:44 PM »

Flyin6 · « **Reply #168 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:39:48 PM »

Test Pic not working...

JR · « **Reply #169 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:42:43 PM »

Seeing pic good here.

On the paint, have you looked at the stuff at Tractor supply? Not expensive, made for implement, has a hardener and has matching rattle cans.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #170 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:42:59 PM »

First pic is two year old rusty ROPS from when Jon built this from steel tubing. Next three are after I cleaned them with a rotary wire cup brush and coated them with the rust converter. Looks almost good enough as is!

JR · « **Reply #171 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:43:29 PM »

So I can see pics but no notifications, hmm,,,,,,,

Flyin6 · « **Reply #172 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:45:08 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 08, 2015, 08:42:43 PM

Seeing pic good here.

On the paint, have you looked at the stuff at Tractor supply? Not expensive, made for implement, has a hardener and has matching rattle cans.

JR, I am not able to see the pics, glad it is my computer and not the site.

I am using the Army Jeep Parts WW2 OD Green, but this time with hardener, so it will dry a bit more glossy than on Square D

Flyin6 · « **Reply #173 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:46:43 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 08, 2015, 08:43:29 PM

So I can see pics but no notifications, hmm,,,,,,,

Well, I'll see you my notifications and raise you two pics!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #174 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:54:49 PM »

To the batcave... I'll be online shortly

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KensAuto · « **Reply #175 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:55:32 PM »

Pics workin here as well.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #176 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:03:46 PM »

OK, that's three of you who can see the pics...I just keep getting "This page cannot be displayed" thing, but I'll post up the rest of the day's work and hope it sorts itself out

Moving on I went after toe old faded and chipped red paint with some #80 grit. In the heavy cast areas, I think that might be good enough. On the smoother areas, I'll go over the #80 sanding with some #240

Flyin6 · « **Reply #177 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:05:24 PM »

Here, I just finished spraying the ROPS and roof with the John Deere Blitz black

Flyin6 · « **Reply #178 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:07:04 PM »

A before and after of the track and undercarriage. I still need to go over the area again as I missed some spots

Flyin6 · « **Reply #179 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:08:42 PM »

It's starting to green up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #180 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:10:49 PM »

That's it for tonight...Still can't see what pics I posted. Might be Hillary in a bathing suit for all I know!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #181 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:10:58 PM »

well since you arent keeping it red, maybe woodland camo?

Didn't that bumper get installed on Square D?

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #182 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:24:13 PM »

Pics are loading fine for me, albeit slow. I have logged a ticket with the ISP to look and see if there are any known VPS latency issues.

A couple of your pics are on the large size also.... but hasn't really been an issue before :o

Wilbur · « **Reply #183 on:** September 08, 2015, 09:43:24 PM »

Pics are loading fine for me....looks really awesome!

KensAuto · « **Reply #184 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:01:57 PM »

Liking this !!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #185 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:13:04 PM »

This a cool old machine

I think it fits with my plan very well. It is totally old school. Has a 451 cu in 6-cyl diesel engine, non turbocharged making only around 105HP. But 350 ft lbs torque and utterly simple. The drive system is a constant mesh transmission, all mechanical with 4 speeds forward and 4 speeds reverse. No hydraulic pump driving the tracks, just a gearbox, well, actually three of them. A left one, a right one and a forward and reverse one. This machine will actually turn inside it's own width since I can reverse one track and go forward on the other.

It will dig a pond, a basement, defensive positions if needed. It could easily and quickly disable the driveway into the farm. It can clear roads, fell trees, then drag them to wherever I need them. I could even dig pits to build rooms in, then cover them back over again.

It is paid for, cheap to operate I hope and in my view just a cool old classic piece of equipment. Now if it will only hold up. :D

Flyin6 · « **Reply #186 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:26:30 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on September 08, 2015, 09:24:13 PM

Pics are loading fine for me, albeit slow. I have logged a ticket with the ISP to look and see if there are any known VPS latency issues.

A couple of your pics are on the large size also.... but hasn't really been an issue before :o

Still not working here.
I found a file maintenance tool and ran it...Found a bunch of defective pic files, which I repaired. However I still cannot see the ones I posted tonight.
Nothing changed on my end. Same camera, same card, same download process. Same resize procedure. Pics loaded as jpegs and checking the file data for the pics, I can see nothing out of the ordinary.
Weird science!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #187 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:39:38 PM »

I see them all just fine. probably a local issue.....

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/nick-burns-your-companys-computer-guy/n11524

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #188 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:51:25 PM »

For sanity sake, try loading up the thread on a different device... like an ipad or your phone. If all loads fine, at least you can isolate to your one machine.

Forum software is up to date... No known network issues with our host...

I'll keep investigating though

Sammconn · « **Reply #189 on:** September 08, 2015, 11:37:16 PM »

Looking great!
All working good up here for me too.
I suspect you have, but reboot maybe?

BobbyB · « **Reply #190 on:** September 09, 2015, 03:36:29 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 08, 2015, 07:49:39 PM

"SARGE"

I had a company make up a set of 18" tall Master Sergeant stripes in yellow

Should've had them make the stripes you wore before you decided to become all Warrant Officerified.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #191 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:53:48 AM »

Quote from: BobbyB on September 09, 2015, 03:36:29 AM

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 08, 2015, 07:49:39 PM

"SARGE"

I had a company make up a set of 18" tall Master Sergeant stripes in yellow

Should've had them make the stripes you wore before you decided to become all Warrant Officerified.

Staff Sergeant?

Thought about it, but the Master Sergeant stripes are classic. That and I was thinking about George, a master Sergeant SF long hair guy who flew with me during one of the sporty times in my life. Although I was actually in command, I made very few decisions without talking to him. A Vietnam vet he was a treasure of wisdom. Between his, "Hey, wait a minute there chief," and me being full of piss and vinegar, we made a good team. Had two SFC's on that crew as well. You could say I was blessed.
Thinking about it, except for my co-pilot, everyone on that aircraft, front and back half were NCO's/former NCO's...Cool

Flyin6 · « **Reply #192 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:54:48 AM »

Oh, and Bobby, I almost bought an excavator this past summer. I was going to name it:

CHIEF!

BobbyB · « **Reply #193 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:36:06 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 09, 2015, 08:54:48 AM

Oh, and Bobby, I almost bought an excavator this past summer. I was going to name it:

CHIEF!

Ha.

JR · « **Reply #194 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:36:17 PM »

Still showing up fine for me, like it!! I like sarge, but Gunny would have been my suggestion.

Now you just need a cardboard cutout of John Wayne !!

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #195 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:48:51 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 09, 2015, 08:54:48 AM

Oh, and Bobby, I almost bought an excavator this past summer. I was going to mane it:

CHIEF!

So which was it before all "Occifer-ied" the one with the Diamond - Wheat Sheaves - or Bird and stars?

KensAuto · « **Reply #196 on:** September 09, 2015, 02:00:26 PM »

I got the cutout JR...loved that movie.

Big D, so what is this excavator you speak of? the kolean one you was talkin bout?

Nate · « **Reply #197 on:** September 09, 2015, 02:59:04 PM »

gunny is a Marine Corps rank not Army. A Gunney SGT is equivilant to a Sergeant First Class in the Army, both are E-7.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #198 on:** September 09, 2015, 05:52:03 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 09, 2015, 02:00:26 PM

I got the cutout JR...loved that movie.

Big D, so what is this excavator you speak of? the kolean one you was talkin bout?

I almost purchased a Kobelco 200, Mark IV, I think a 2002 model, maybe a 2000 with 8,000 hours and a 6BT Cummins for power. But it wasn't tracking straight. Turned out to be a right side drive motor. Richard, Larry and the boys treated me right and even though it was theirs up for sale, they steered me clear of it.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #199 on:** September 09, 2015, 05:53:46 PM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on September 09, 2015, 01:48:51 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 09, 2015, 08:54:48 AM
Oh, and Bobby, I almost bought an excavator this past summer. I was going to mane it:

CHIEF!

So which was it before all "Occifer-ied" the one with the Diamond - Wheat Sheaves - or Bird and stars?

Enlisted, the last stripes I wore was that of a Staff Sergeant.
As an Officer I last wore CW4
Had no interest in being a captain/major, lt. Colonel. Those guys don't stay either in troop units or in cockpits...