Author Topic: Ol’ SARGE aka BIG RED thread (Read 122896 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #250 on:** September 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 20, 2015, 05:33:47 PM

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

We will keep that one with the "Honorem Dei" but we (Kyle) suggested having a mountain scene with RMTWS or the thing spelled out. Time to do branding so this graphic needs to be repeatable and recognizable.

JR · « **Reply #251 on:** September 21, 2015, 01:15:03 PM »

Bumper stickers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Flyin6 · « **Reply #252 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:31:21 PM »

Did some more painting on "Sarge" today

Project was to get it ready for some Raptor bed liner sprayed strategically in the "Cab" area

Flyin6 · « **Reply #253 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:32:10 PM »

The stuff went on well, I'm pleased!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #254 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:33:27 PM »

I'll be painting the engine tomorrow. May go out and find some side panels to cover that motor

Flyin6 · « **Reply #255 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:35:11 PM »

Had enough Raptor to put down two layers on the floor

Flyin6 · « **Reply #256 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:36:39 PM »

I think I can live with this!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #257 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:38:28 PM »

I applied the rest of the paint, now 3 gallons to the track which will wear off, and the inside of the bucket, which will also be sacrificial

Flyin6 · « **Reply #258 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:39:52 PM »

And I painted the side panel which I had forgotten to spray when I painted the body section

KensAuto · « **Reply #259 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:57:44 PM »

That thing is sooo cool.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #260 on:** September 22, 2015, 07:08:16 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 22, 2015, 06:57:44 PM

That thing is sooo cool.

It is Ken. It runs well and has an authoritative bark and grunt from the exhaust
Wide open in 4th gear I think will only show 6 mph! and maybe not 6, possibly lower. It would drive through a boulder if you wanted to. Old school mechanical everything!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #261 on:** September 22, 2015, 07:27:57 PM »

Looking really nice Don

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #262 on:** September 22, 2015, 09:03:22 PM »

Don, what's next? Between this progress and starting Square D, what else is there to accomplish?

Looking good!

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #263 on:** September 22, 2015, 10:37:57 PM »

Looking like you're going to be taking it to an antique heavy equipment show! SEMA maybe with Square D and the bike? Nice looking work Don!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #264 on:** September 22, 2015, 10:41:37 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 22, 2015, 09:03:22 PM

Don, what's next? Between this progress and starting Square D, what else is there to accomplish?

Looking good!

Are you flippin kiddin'??
Well, repaint and roof the outhouse
Dig a hole for it
Haul it down there
Fix the road down there
Dig a pond
Oh, haul Sarge down there
Before that, fix hydraulic leak
Install lights, tool box, and gun rack
And maybe a child seat for the babies!
Put up a building
Build a pistol/shotgun range and erect berms for rifle targets
Dig a hole and build a cistern
Set up a battery house, and windmill, and solar cells
Get the actual cabin started
Put up a good sized barn
Put up a medium sized critter barn
Fence off one field for pasture
Dig a well
Truck: Build the rock rails
Install two more leaves in the front spring pack
Install the Silverado rear springs
Install the aux fuel system
Build rear hatch/door thing
Finish up the wiring
Invent and install telescoping camera pole
Get the thing all dialed in
C-Max:
Prep for winter
Spray cavities with anti rust
Build a roof rack
Install more LED lighting
Paint the wheels
Up-size the tires
Touch-up paint the entire thing
Bike: Dual headlights
Dual Sport windshield
790 cc big bore kit
Panniers and racks
Add in computer and GPS
Install Knobbies

So, there's a few things to do just yet!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #265 on:** September 22, 2015, 10:42:43 PM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on September 22, 2015, 10:37:57 PM

Looking like you're going to be taking it to an antique heavy equipment show! SEMA maybe with Square D and the bike? Nice looking work Don!

Thanks Mike, Thanks all!

It is looking OK for an old war bird. May leak, but it does run!

KensAuto · « **Reply #266 on:** September 22, 2015, 11:55:17 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 22, 2015, 10:41:37 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 22, 2015, 09:03:22 PM
Don, what's next? Between this progress and starting Square D, what else is there to accomplish?

Looking good!
Are you flippin kiddin'??
Well, repaint and roof the outhouse
Dig a hole for it
Haul it down there
Fix the road down there
Dig a pond
Oh, haul Sarge down there
Before that, fix hydraulic leak
Install lights, tool box, and gun rack
And maybe a child seat for the babies!
Put up a building
Build a pistol/shotgun range and erect berms for rifle targets
Dig a hole and build a cistern
Set up a battery house, and windmill, and solar cells
Get the actual cabin started
Put up a good sized barn
Put up a medium sized critter barn
Fence off one field for pasture
Dig a well
Truck: Build the rock rails
Install two more leaves in the front spring pack
Install the Silverado rear springs
Install the aux fuel system
Build rear hatch/door thing
Finish up the wiring
Invent and install telescoping camera pole
Get the thing all dialed in
C-Max:
SAS
Prep for winter
Spray cavities with anti rust
Build a roof rack
Install more LED lighting
Paint the wheels
Up-size the tires
Touch-up paint the entire thing
Bike: Dual headlights
Dual Sport windshield
790 cc big bore kit
Panniers and racks
Add in computer and GPS
Install Knobbies

So, there's a few things to do just yet!

Fixed it for ya. :)

Wilbur · « **Reply #267 on:** September 23, 2015, 01:41:50 AM »

Looking really great Don!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #268 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:11:43 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 22, 2015, 10:41:37 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 22, 2015, 09:03:22 PM
Don, what's next? Between this progress and starting Square D, what else is there to accomplish?

Looking good!
Are you flippin kiddin'??
Well, repaint and roof the outhouse
Dig a hole for it
Haul it down there
Fix the road down there
Dig a pond
Oh, haul Sarge down there
Before that, fix hydraulic leak
Install lights, tool box, and gun rack
And maybe a child seat for the babies!
Put up a building
Build a pistol/shotgun range and erect berms for rifle targets
Dig a hole and build a cistern
Set up a battery house, and windmill, and solar cells
Get the actual cabin started
Put up a good sized barn
Put up a medium sized critter barn
Fence off one field for pasture
Dig a well
Truck: Build the rock rails
Install two more leaves in the front spring pack
Install the Silverado rear springs
Install the aux fuel system
Build rear hatch/door thing
Finish up the wiring
Invent and install telescoping camera pole
Get the thing all dialed in
C-Max:
Prep for winter
Spray cavities with anti rust
Build a roof rack
Install more LED lighting
Paint the wheels
Up-size the tires
Touch-up paint the entire thing
Bike: Dual headlights
Dual Sport windshield
790 cc big bore kit
Panniers and racks
Add in computer and GPS
Install Knobbies

So, there's a few things to do just yet!

Ok, so what will you do NEXT week? ROFL

Tommy13 · « **Reply #269 on:** September 23, 2015, 09:20:47 AM »

Can't wait to see you scratch that paint up doing what Sarge was meant to do.

JR · « **Reply #270 on:** September 23, 2015, 10:55:56 AM »

That is the "SHORT" list, right?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #271 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:21:32 AM »

Quote from: Tommy13 on September 23, 2015, 09:20:47 AM

Can't wait to see you scratch that paint up doing what Sarge was meant to do.

Me EITHER!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #272 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:21:55 AM »

Quote from: JR on September 23, 2015, 10:55:56 AM

That is the "SHORT" list, right?

It's a living list...always changing...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #273 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:33:31 PM »

Untaped Sarge today and screwed on a couple decals

Still need to make up the thing's rank insignia, but this is a start

Flyin6 · « **Reply #274 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:35:10 PM »

I like how that bed liner operators station turned out...Cool lookin!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #275 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:36:46 PM »

So far, so good!

Engine to be painted next couple days, then await the new line to get built and installed

akraven · « **Reply #276 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:58:43 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 22, 2015, 10:41:37 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 22, 2015, 09:03:22 PM
Don, what's next? Between this progress and starting Square D, what else is there to accomplish?

Looking good!
Are you flippin kiddin'??

Oh, haul Sarge down there
Put up a building
Build a pistol/shotgun range and erect berms for rifle targets
Dig a hole and build a cistern
Set up a battery house, and windmill, and solar cells
Get the actual cabin started
Put up a good sized barn
Put up a medium sized critter barn
Fence off one field for pasture

Don I am not asking direct details online but how are you able to secure all of that when you don't live there and only go there occasionally? I don't know how far away it is from your home but we would have all sorts of stuff missing if we did that here. Hope you don't have any problems!!

JR · « **Reply #277 on:** September 24, 2015, 12:02:54 AM »

It needs a jump/gunners seat, but sure looks purdy,,,,,,,,,,

Sammconn · « **Reply #278 on:** September 24, 2015, 09:41:13 AM »

Lookin' top notch there Don!
Can't wait to see it in it's natural habitat doing what it is meant to do!

BobbyB · « **Reply #279 on:** September 24, 2015, 12:30:45 PM »

What about blacking out the top of the hood? Since you're wanting to put lights everywhere. Might even cut down the glare from the sun off the hood until it gets dirty on it's own accord.

moto123 · « **Reply #280 on:** September 24, 2015, 01:08:15 PM »

It's definitely not red anymore!

Wilbur · « **Reply #281 on:** September 24, 2015, 01:22:29 PM »

That looks sweet!

EL TATE · « **Reply #282 on:** September 24, 2015, 01:37:07 PM »

Still don't see any gun mounts...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #283 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:45:42 PM »

Just got in from working on it

Painted the engine original colors...Case Yellow, a bit darker than Cat yellow.

It needs some repairs before it leaves the shop. I told you all about the main hydraulic return line leaking. It is kinked, stretched, abraided and just plain worn out. We have to get a proper hydraulics shop to build a new one.

Looking at the Loader cylinder lines, there are two on there that I do not like either, so I decided to change them out as well.

Richard also informed me that he wants to seal up both Brake cylinders where they enter the transmission case. He wants to get this unit leak free.

So the plan is, Monday, bring it back in, and tear it down and start the replacement of parts.

Now, I did say a prayer some time ago, that everything that was going to break, for it to break while the machine was at the shop, so that when it finally was transported to the farm it would be 100% FMC.

All I know is, we are getting there!

JR · « **Reply #284 on:** September 24, 2015, 04:46:54 PM »

Get er done!!!

It needs a star on the side.

Wilbur · « **Reply #285 on:** September 24, 2015, 05:01:23 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 24, 2015, 04:46:54 PM

Get er done!!!

It needs a star on the side.

and/or a huge set of teeth on the bucket. ha.

Can I DOT here one sec? A long time ago....was at a friend's house...his neighbor who was kind of a nitwit was working on his old backhoe in the driveway...working on the engine....well it didn't have a safety switch to keep it from starting in gear. (yeah....you know where this is going ::))....so my buddy an I are having a beer and shooting the breeze....we see him reach up standing between the wheels and fire it up...well it fired up...and was in gear....so the big rear tire grabbed his foot....slammed him to the ground....ran over him and through his garage door. My buddy was faster than me...ran over and got it stopped before it went through the back wall....and good thing because it was a lakefront house and the drop off the back was about 20 feet or so down to the lake. Well he's screaming and yelling in the driveway cause he just got run over by a backhoe....we call the ambulance...they come and haul him off to the hospital. We think he's probably okay but you never know with internal injuries. Ultimately he was okay, torn ligaments in his ankle....scrapes, cuts and abrasions from being ground into his driveway but no real damage. When he got home a few days later he found that someone had mysteriously painted "KILLDOZER" on his backhoe....not really sure how that happened. ;)

So make sure you have the safety switches working Don.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #286 on:** September 24, 2015, 05:34:44 PM »

can you post any pics? That's classic.

Wilbur · « **Reply #287 on:** September 24, 2015, 05:51:30 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 24, 2015, 05:34:44 PM

can you post any pics? That's classic.

I wish....this was 30 years ago or so....long before camera phones unfortunately.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #288 on:** September 24, 2015, 06:00:17 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on September 24, 2015, 05:51:30 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 24, 2015, 05:34:44 PM
can you post any pics? That's classic.

I wish....this was 30 years ago or so....long before camera phones unfortunately.

For a lot of people.... probalbly fortunately/unfortunately LOL

KensAuto · « **Reply #289 on:** September 24, 2015, 06:19:52 PM »

Funny story (well not really)....and i like the teeth-on-the-bucket idea...you mean like they did on the old ww2 fighters? modern A-10s? that would be cool until it wore off.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #290 on:** September 24, 2015, 07:23:56 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on September 24, 2015, 05:51:30 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 24, 2015, 05:34:44 PM
can you post any pics? That's classic.

I wish....this was 30 years ago or so....long before camera phones unfortunately.

I believe that to be the only reason I am not currently incarcerated....

no camera phones or cell phones when we were growing up...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #291 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:24:02 PM »

I see the natives, DOT tribe have been hard at work here again!

What the heck, you boneheads have worn me down!

Back to whatever this thread was actually about

(Shark mouth...DOTs)

I got to paint up the engine with the correct color today. Just a fun thing, but with the motor as clean as it will ever be, I wanted to brighten it up just a tad

Old junky look:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #292 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:24:48 PM »

New and improved:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #293 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:25:42 PM »

The other side:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #294 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:27:29 PM »

It's getting closer and better all the time

Richard wants me to find the engine side covers and put them back on...Yessir!

The leak is definitely bad enough to want to fix. Plans are to pull it in the shop Monday morning and pull the bad return line

Flyin6 · « **Reply #295 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:28:06 PM »

The rebuilt loader control valve is now leak free!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #296 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:29:38 PM »

I'm going to clean that area all up with a steam/pressure washer and repaint it as well

We decided to replace these two lines as well. They are on their last leg for sure

Flyin6 · « **Reply #297 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:38:16 PM »

The old Hobbs meter showed 5573 hours.

While we have been through this machine the inside of the transmission was not original. it had been replaced at least once. The inside was spotless and painted, a rebuilders earmark. The engine runs great suggesting it really does have 5573 hours on it, or it was replaced along the way to racking up 15,573 hours! I think door #2 is the case here with this Case!

That was a funny^^^^

Next the track is in pretty good condition, both the grouser height and the pins. The pins show very little wear and have not been rotated, something that happens around maybe 2,500-5,000 hours. Dirt is not as bad as sand which wears tracks out more quickly. Next this track is a sealed and permanently lubricated track, which is not factory, but aftermarket, so the tracks have clearly been changed as well.

The hydraulic pump is off a 1150 loader, but this is a 1150B, so that, too, has been changed.
We rebuilt most of the lift arm linkages which were severely worn, more than you would see in 5,000 hours, so bottom line is, I believe this is a high time unit, probably 15,000 hours which has had a lot of maintenance which is good.

With what we have done to it and will finish shortly it has moved from being so-so to actually become a pretty solid loader!

Wilbur · « **Reply #298 on:** September 24, 2015, 08:45:14 PM »

Hey! My DOT was all about safety switches donchaknow..... ;D

I like the yellow paint.. it's looking better every day! Nice that whoever owned it before you took care of it as you're finding out through the items you're replacing.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #299 on:** September 24, 2015, 09:16:37 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on September 24, 2015, 08:45:14 PM

Hey! My DOT was all about safety switches donchaknow..... ;D

I like the yellow paint.. it's looking better every day! Nice that whoever owned it before you took care of it as you're finding out through the items you're replacing.

Roger that!

My track has a mechanical safety start thing. Notice all the shifter knobs sticking up? The forward ones are forward/reverse. Each stick rides in a steel collar. the collar is like a steel flap. On the sides of the shifters are steel pins and in the steel flap there are slots that align. But it all only aligns when the shifters are in neutral. Then you can lift up the steel flap door, and beneath it...Is the starter button!

Cool idea hugh?