VAC Project: More assembly

Finally got a coat of clear on the fenders, waiting on the Air Cleaner assembly to dry, test fitted the carb, need to make a fuel line, ran the oil gage line. Still looking for the front half of the high pressure steel line that runs from the engine hydro pump to mid-tractor. Lots of small stuff to do. Starting on the wiring harness. Still trying to solve the rear rim situation.

And of all things, I need to get a hood prop! I think Dave at Otto Gas Engine has those.

She's getting' close..... .

Frank-in-Tallahassee
70D // 855 // VAC
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I wanted to get a servicable set of 10" wide rims to use with the 12.4's that came with it (the tires are virtualy new). I tried a 9" rim with one of those tires, but it makes the tires stand up so much higher and the foot print to the ground is not good.

My option is to continue to look for some original single bevel rims, or buy new ones, which only have the five "bunps" for the wheel clamps.

I would like to hear from others who might have installed the five-bump type rims to see how they think they look.

Frank

I was wondering if I mailed you some Case SC parts if there was a chance that you might mix them in with your VAC stuff and accidentally paint them for me... (grin)

The work you're doing still looks fantastic. I hope the tractor is securely on those jackstands-as I'd hate to see something evil happen to the arms on that Eagle Hitch.

Are you trying to make a Christmas completion date with the tractor, or get it ready for a parade or anything?

-Schotte

You could send me some parts, but you never know what color I'll be painting. I was thinking of finding a Farmall Cub for a next project. My maternal Grandad had a '48, and I remember it fondly.

I'm trying to gt it back on its feet so I can move it inside. By Christmas would be great. That's when we generally get snow..... :) Maybe I could pull everyone around North Florida on a sleigh!

Oh, she's sitting really well on the jack stands. No fear there.

I'm trying to get it finished as soon as I can because I'm scheduled to start a new work assignment in Los Angeles, so my work time will be limited for a while.

Frank