Stormin 4,458 #1 Posted February 11, 2017 The standard rear wheels on the C-121, (Black Horse), though fitted with ag tyres, are a little wide for ploughing. The earlier narrower wheels tend to be a bit hard to come by. I acquired a pair of 700 x 12 ag tyres off the Fife Pooman. These had come off a walk behind and practically new. Tubes with them as well. Bit narrow for the standard wheels, but as I had some spare wheels a plan was formed. People widen wheels, so how about going t'other way? Off to a local engineering firm with a pair of wheels. A week later I had six wheel parts and my wallet £20 lighter. Today I had some workshop time and started to build them up. Gavin who had machined them for me, had marked them up. So each half would match it's respective other half. The cut out centre pieces I cut through once to make a band that would hold the two halves in position. Yes, I know. I should have taken a photo. The band was placed round the two wheel halves and clamped in position. I only used one G clamp, as I only had one big enough and moved it round as I tacked the band in place. With both wheels done and the welds cleaned up a bit, the result is below. Not pretty I know, but they will be. Next job is to clean off the old paint. One job I really enjoy. 11 nigel, ACman, Ian and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #2 Posted February 11, 2017 I see you've got a bag of cement ready to pug up the joint 5 ranger, Alan, Wallfish and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted February 11, 2017 You've discovered my secret filler. 3 ACman, the showman and Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #4 Posted February 15, 2017 Bit more done now. Wheels all cleaned up over the last couple of days. Had to do it the hard way, as damp air and the need for a bigger compressor, didn't allow the use of the blast cabinet. Electric drill and rotary wire brushes. Not a bad job if I do say mesel'. The valve holes had to be opened out to allow for the tube valve. The centres were then treated to some filler, (NOT the cement, Chris), either side of the bands to do away with any sharp edges. Smoothed off then taped. I was going to prime them, but rain stopped play. 7 Ian, the showman, Cub Cadet and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #5 Posted February 15, 2017 Looking good Norm! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fife Plooman 632 #6 Posted February 15, 2017 Hi Normin The tyres you are going to use are off a Gutbrod pto driven trailer from Germany They will be the bees knees It will be fine when you are able to try them in Scotland Keep well George S 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted February 15, 2017 They look good Norm, do you want to buy another pair now you know how to do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #8 Posted February 15, 2017 Looking good Norm. I am pleased you are doing this as this is something I need to do at some point and I can learn from the master . Do you know how the engineering company did the cuts? I was thinking of using a rotary table on my mill as I think they are too large for my lathe. Iain 2 Stormin and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #9 Posted February 15, 2017 1 hour ago, slf-uk said: Looking good Norm. I am pleased you are doing this as this is something I need to do at some point and I can learn from the master . Do you know how the engineering company did the cuts? I was thinking of using a rotary table on my mill as I think they are too large for my lathe. Iain I also need to do this to make some 6" rims, I was going to bolt the rim to a hub attached to the gearbox and mount an angle grinder some how, and then just turn the rim to make the cuts. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted February 15, 2017 Mine were cut on a lathe. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted February 16, 2017 Two coats of primer and one of grey top coat applied today. If I've time in the morning, I'll take the tyre and tubes to be fitted. Then they'll be masked up and give a couple of top coats of silver. 4 Ian, the showman, S1g and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted February 16, 2017 More progress Norm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted February 17, 2017 Got the tyres and tubes fitted today. Chunky! 8 meadowfield, ranger, Alan and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #14 Posted February 17, 2017 They look good Norm, glad they fitted ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #15 Posted February 17, 2017 Great job, they sure do look chunky! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted February 17, 2017 22 minutes ago, the showman said: glad they fitted ok. You and I both, Chris. They look bigger on the wheels than when off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #17 Posted February 17, 2017 Looking good Norm 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #18 Posted February 17, 2017 Veeeeery nice Norm, I'm going to have to do the same with mine now! You'll notice the increased height when driving, especially i you've raised the fender for clearance. If you're thinking of wheel weights, Aldi have been selling some nice cast iron 10kg ones that fit nicely inside the wheels after shaving a couple of mill off the rim. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #19 Posted February 17, 2017 I was looking at those today, Doug. Was wondering if they'd fit. They were in Lidl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #20 Posted February 17, 2017 A couple of quick photos Norm, 35kg's, to fit, they only need a couple of mm shaving off the diameter, the bolt holes fall just about in the middle of the outer section. 4 the showman, Stormin, S1g and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #21 Posted February 19, 2017 Drew a blank on the weights. Guess they have all be snapped up by body builder types. Got the wheels top coated today. Got told they looked like new. Then got asked when I was going to do the patio by her studio. Got them fitted as well. Spacers made and fitted to lift the fender by 7/8th". This showed up three more things to modify. (1) The hole for the filler cap needs to be opened up. You can't get hold of the cap now. (2) The tyre fouls the back edge of the foot plate. Needs the edge trimmed and/or bent forward. (3) Also the front bottom edge of the fender will need to be altered, to allow the foot plate back to be bent forward. 6 WestwoodGazelle, Alan, ranger and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted February 19, 2017 Good to see them fitted Norm, we knew about the fender having to be altered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #23 Posted February 21, 2017 Deciding not to alter things to much, I cut off the folded edge of the foot plate and that has give 3/8" to 1/2" of clearance for the tyre. Next, out with the jigsaw and I opened up the hole for the fuel tank filler cap . Put everything back together and time for a photo shoot. And a comparison photo. By 'eck! Wasn't expecting that much difference. 3-1/4" difference. That throws up another problem. Getting enough ploughing depth. Maximum I will be able to get is just over 4" deep. Could be another addition to the Black Horse topic. 7 4x4forks, ranger, Ian and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #24 Posted February 21, 2017 I've got a couple of 10" tri-ribs to go on the front of mine to level it up, when I get around to it.🚜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #25 Posted February 21, 2017 That's something I'm considering, Doug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
