Author Topic: Ol’ SARGE aka BIG RED thread (Read 123303 times)

BobbyB · « **Reply #200 on:** September 10, 2015, 03:40:51 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 09, 2015, 05:53:46 PM

Staff Sergeant.

Too much paperwork after this.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #201 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:34:55 PM »

The paint dried, and hardened a bit glossier than I am used to.

When I used this stuff on Squareness, I just thinned it and shot away. But here I am using catalyzed hardener because I'll be knockin down trees and I wanted something to stand up a tad better.

Here's the morning after, well a day actually. The red streaks are dust streaks from the panel above. It rained...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #202 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:37:16 PM »

The goal for today was to get the loader bucket and arms sanded and painted, leaving only the "Body" for the morrow.

The #80 grit was flyin!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #203 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:39:10 PM »

Then I went back over the areas which were rusty or bare metal and laid on a coat of the rust converter

Flyin6 · « **Reply #204 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:41:28 PM »

Then the first coat of O D Paint

Flyin6 · « **Reply #205 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:43:34 PM »

And the rest of that gallon of catalyzed paint

Flyin6 · « **Reply #206 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:44:50 PM »

That was the end of paint day #2

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #207 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:58:27 PM »

This is really looking good.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #208 on:** September 10, 2015, 10:02:04 PM »

Wow that thing is looking real nice!

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #209 on:** September 10, 2015, 10:27:53 PM »

It's in pretty good shape as well
Went through the transmission. Inspected the final drives. Repaired lines, hoses, and O-rings. Installed new sprockets. Repaired loose road wheels and installed missing bolts all over. It has two new batteries, changed the radiator hoses and fresh antifreeze. Changed the oil filter and poured in 4 gallons of Amsoil synthetic. Serviced the air cleaner system. Bolted on a new exhaust stack. Fabbed up the front ROPS system. Rebuilt the generator. Got the instruments all working. Repaired the engine shutoff. Lubed the entire thing. Adjusted track tension. Replaced most of the hydraulic fluid. Purged the fuel system. Repaired some leaks in the shifter system. Replaced the old battery cables. Replaced the rear main shaft plate which had worn out. Changed final drive fluids, steam cleaned it twice, and now a fresh paint job!

Yep, it's in good shape (I hope!)

JR · « **Reply #210 on:** September 11, 2015, 12:32:28 AM »

Dang that is sharp Don. Heck with all that you gonna race it?

Maybe a coat of the converter on the tracks?

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #211 on:** September 11, 2015, 06:54:52 AM »

Don't mind the slight shine- it'll allow "trash" to slide off it easier, LOOKING MEAN!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #212 on:** September 11, 2015, 08:46:19 AM »

Quote from: JR on September 11, 2015, 12:32:28 AM

Dang that is sharp Don. Heck with all that you gonna race it?

Maybe a coat of the converter on the tracks?

Kintucky' mud gonna' polish those tracks right up!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #213 on:** September 11, 2015, 08:48:09 AM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on September 11, 2015, 06:54:52 AM

Don't mind the slight shine- it'll allow "trash" to slide off it easier, LOOKING MEAN!

Exactly

In fact had to google it to make sure
But, turns out
A cedar ah' fallin' will slide off a slicked up paint job 4.4% fasterer dan iffins it's rubbin agin a bunch of rust!

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #214 on:** September 11, 2015, 09:21:34 AM »

I was having a vision of the team bus in the movie "Slap Shot".....makin' it look MEAN!

OldKooT · « **Reply #215 on:** September 11, 2015, 09:47:31 AM »

Looking good.... any plans for lights?

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #216 on:** September 11, 2015, 10:09:12 AM »

When complete, this thing will remind me of equipment that I have seen in anyone of several motor pools. What is the bumper number?

KensAuto · « **Reply #217 on:** September 11, 2015, 10:18:24 AM »

Don't you mean DOT number? haha

Sammconn · « **Reply #218 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:35:49 PM »

Looking good!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #219 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:41:00 PM »

Quote from: OldKooT on September 11, 2015, 09:47:31 AM

Looking good.... any plans for lights?

Yep, 360 illumination with LED's all on one switch.
Adding a solar battery charger as well, but haven't quite figured that one out, since this machine is 24 volt

Flyin6 · « **Reply #220 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:42:06 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on September 11, 2015, 10:09:12 AM

When complete, this thing will remind me of equipment that I have seen in anyone of several motor pools. What is the bumper number?

Hmmm, Matt, dunno

What should it be?

HHC 6 ??

Flyin6 · « **Reply #221 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:44:12 PM »

Today I got the sanding finished but didn't get it painted

Rain came later in the day when I would have sprayed, so painting is on hold

Check out how high that bucket which is 1.75 yards can lift

Flyin6 · « **Reply #222 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:45:12 PM »

So, sanding complete and fresh paint is dried and hardened right up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #223 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:46:09 PM »

With the sprinkles starting, Larry had me move red into the shop. When I moved it, I noticed this:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #224 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:47:17 PM »

Some quick investigation and I found the wet spot on the drive, but that is hydraulic fluid

Flyin6 · « **Reply #225 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:53:16 PM »

Richard removed the side panel to investigate

The leak is coming from the loader control valve.

I'll have the unit rebuilt with all new O rings

Flyin6 · « **Reply #226 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:54:42 PM »

While it was in the shop, I taped the entire machine up and made it ready for painting

Flyin6 · « **Reply #227 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:55:59 PM »

The hydraulic tank registered full. I think I'll leave the sight glass nuts red looking

Flyin6 · « **Reply #228 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:57:50 PM »

So, that's where it all sits for now. Hopefully I can back it out of the shop on Monday and spray the rest of it green, then start in with the detail painting and see if I like the decals or opt for some better ones

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #229 on:** September 11, 2015, 07:10:48 PM »

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #230 on:** September 11, 2015, 11:51:08 PM »

Ordered!

JR · « **Reply #231 on:** September 12, 2015, 12:37:37 AM »

So is it 24v? I don't recall.

Solar good, always ready!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #232 on:** September 12, 2015, 10:12:05 AM »

Quote from: JR on September 12, 2015, 12:37:37 AM

So is it 24v? I don't recall.

Solar good, always ready!

Yea, 24VDC
Has a big generator like electric motor sized which I had rebuilt, and two honkin batteries

Flyin6 · « **Reply #233 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:27:50 PM »

I went over to the shop today to finish painting Big Red and make the change to Sarge a permanent one.

But Richard beat me to the punch. He had that loader control valve out already!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #234 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:30:09 PM »

Here's the actual valve, which already has new seals installed in the center valves. The outer seals had to be ordered, so I'll have to wait until they come in to get the thing put back together and painted

Flyin6 · « **Reply #235 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:31:17 PM »

The O rings were so hardened with age that they broke apart when Richard was removing them!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #236 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:32:06 PM »

Here's how the business sits at the moment, and probably for the next couple of days

JR · « **Reply #237 on:** September 15, 2015, 02:40:00 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 14, 2015, 10:31:17 PM

The O rings were so hardened with age that they broke apart when Richard was removing them!

Sounds like us Don,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Can't wait to see the final paint and "trim"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #238 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:03:29 PM »

Hoping to get that all finished up this week.

Autumn is almost here. I need to get that blade in the ground to get some dirt moved

Flyin6 · « **Reply #239 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:40:10 PM »

Update: The parts came in and the loader control valve has been rebuilt and reinstalled. So without further adieu, in the morrow we should have a D.O.G day (Day of Greening)

Now if the weather will just hold out!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #240 on:** September 19, 2015, 09:44:26 AM »

I had this thought about What was Big Red, which is becoming "Sarge"

It was a broken down, old, obsolete, practically used up machine. I have taken this thing with the help of the gentlemen at Southeastern Equipment and repaired, and rebuilt, and gave it a new bold look. It will now be taken down to the farm where we hope to do great things, ministering to fathers and sons and daughters, and families. It is and was destined to do greater things than its earlier future of being parted out and going to the scrap heap.

God works like that. He takes us when we are broken down and useless. When we are at our worse and he starts to work on us. We get a helper, actually two. We get Jesus as an advocate for us, and we get the holy spirit actually living inside us. Together we are led through a reconstructive process which rebuilds us, setting bad things right and repurposing us for greater things. From the depths of our weakness comes the strength of our witness as a new being. And filled with the holy spirit, if it is a true salvation, then our hearts will change to want to do the work of God. We were found, purchased, rebuilt and set against a greater and more important task than we could have possibly imagined. In all that we were and are given a new life!

Big Red was that broken down thing. I purchased it just like Jesus purchased my life with his life. These men and I rebuilt it and fixed what was wrong, just like a loving father like God (Abba-Father) does to his children. It changed just like an ugly red machine has become this more serious looking "Sarge" And now it is repurposed to do the work which will be his work. Not only to create a "Hide-Site" and a farm, but a place where families will be strengthened, the word freely shared and God worshiped hopefully in everything we do there.

I think The transition of Big Red to Sarge is definitely part of a larger message.
May all the glory from this be to God!

Wilbur · « **Reply #241 on:** September 19, 2015, 12:13:58 PM »

Don I really like this analogy^^^^^

Flyin6 · « **Reply #242 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:00:47 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on September 19, 2015, 12:13:58 PM

Don I really like this analogy^^^^^

It just seems so true, useless to useful...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #243 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:02:59 PM »

Well the site crash yesterday wiped out the posts I had just made on this thread, so I'll just repost.
I washed the thing down with solvent after thoroughly blowing off the dust. Here it is ready for painting

Flyin6 · « **Reply #244 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:05:01 PM »

The thing sprouted another leak. This time the main return line to the hydraulic pump. The Smithsonian institute used their last one up restoring their 1908 steam dozer, so we will have to have one fabbed up. I'm sure that is going to be inexpensive!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #245 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:06:35 PM »

But despite the slight setback, the painting went on. Three coats and another two gallons of Green OD and I am finally about to award Sarge his stripes!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #246 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:08:03 PM »

I added a bit less hardener to cut back on the gloss some more. Not sure what it will look like when dry, but at this point it is OK

JR · « **Reply #247 on:** September 20, 2015, 04:02:24 PM »

Great analogy Don and looking good.

Does it get actual stripes, maybe a few hash marks?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #248 on:** September 20, 2015, 04:33:01 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 20, 2015, 04:02:24 PM

Great analogy Don and looking good.

Does it get actual stripes, maybe a few hash marks?

Sure does

Got the ragged flag decal in yesterday that goes on the back side

I figure Master Sergeant stripes on each side

and

If Kyle figures out what our new Real Man symbol is going to look like, that will go in the side or back as well

Maybe he can post his idea up in the admin section. That way, Mike will get ahold of it and start drawing away...then Nate will want to add in his crossed knife and fork device...HC will add in a glock, I'll write "Start 'er up" somewhere, (Just to screw with Ken and JR),and before you know it, we'll have a real piece of junk going on!

KensAuto · « **Reply #249 on:** September 20, 2015, 05:33:47 PM »

What about the logo from the sweatshirts? I thought that was a pretty good one.