Stormin 4,458 #201 Posted November 22, 2014 Looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #202 Posted November 22, 2014 I like the lights tucked under , looks real good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #203 Posted November 23, 2014 Looking good. cheers Norm I like the lights tucked under , looks real good I think its a nice touch Only managed to Wheel it out of the workshop before tea for an arty shot I'm starting on the gauges and electrics next I think... 5 jak3_smith, pmackellow, the showman and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #204 Posted November 23, 2014 Looking good mate 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #205 Posted November 24, 2014 Bendy is looking good Mark, I like the light positioning 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #206 Posted December 5, 2014 Today's update, lots of stuff has arrived Firstly switches, lights and connectors Then a batch of stickers Which meant I could finish these, shame I couldnt get the tacho in black bezel... Might have to spray it.... Might make a start on the dash panel tomorrow. 7 Cub Cadet, diggerjames, pmackellow and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #207 Posted December 5, 2014 Looking really nice Mark, I like all the new dials, won't be long now then..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #208 Posted December 5, 2014 I'm liking the gauges mark they look great might have to have some of them my self mate ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #209 Posted December 5, 2014 Loving the gauges mate, the face's are a good idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #210 Posted December 5, 2014 The gauges look good mate, I like the custom touches with the decals The silver bezel would look much better sprayed black to match the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #211 Posted December 6, 2014 The gauges look good mate, I like the custom touches with the decals The silver bezel would look much better sprayed black to match the others. Or paint the other 2 silver !! 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #212 Posted December 6, 2014 As if by magic... Apologies for he rubbish shot, number 2 son came in and stood in the light It's been a cold day up north, minus 4 first thing and it just passed zero degrees by lunch. So lots of cups of coffee were in order and using the kitchen island to put most of the first loom together And the first bit in place behind the tank and steering column. Next job is to make the panel fit and add the fuses and light circuits. 2 jak3_smith and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #213 Posted December 6, 2014 Nice work Mark, your Wh wiring is much tidier than mine 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #214 Posted December 6, 2014 And mine. 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #215 Posted December 13, 2014 Slow day today, put the gauges back in this morning and went for a spin... Within 5 seconds the volt meter and rev counter stopped working the wires wrapped around the steering uj and ripped out of the back So lost an hour there soldering them back in Finally hooked up the choke linkage, then started on this The battery isolator and fuse box panel. 2 jak3_smith and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #216 Posted December 14, 2014 Managed a few hours tonight, cleaned up one of the rams kindly donated by Doug and tried it in place. The stroke is right but the overall length is too much for the space I have... So out with the grinder Got a new end cap and pivots to sort out next - that's the plate underneath in the pic. A quick drop into place and it should fit ok 1 jak3_smith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #217 Posted December 14, 2014 That piece of angle looks familiar 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #218 Posted December 15, 2014 I see you only have one hydraulic connection. Am I right in assuming the hydraulics only lift and weight lowers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #219 Posted December 15, 2014 there's only one port cos I chopped the end off the cylinder Norm Got some welding to do.... 1 jak3_smith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #220 Posted December 15, 2014 Gotcha! Your going to refit that port. Thought it a bit strange to rely on weight. BTW. Where's the fuel tank located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #221 Posted December 15, 2014 I will weld it on - although there's more than enough weight and leverage to make it drop. Note, up until the last 20 years most tractors only had lift only, the linkage just floated on the down. 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #222 Posted December 16, 2014 Gotcha! Your going to refit that port. Thought it a bit strange to rely on weight. BTW. Where's the fuel tank located? oops, missed the second part of the question... It's a Raider so its on top of the hoodstand 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #223 Posted December 22, 2014 Short update Battery isolator and fuse box in place Cut n shut complete on the ram 4 ranger, Cub Cadet, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #224 Posted December 22, 2014 That looks big and meaty mate, won't have any trouble lifting with that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #225 Posted December 23, 2014 That looks big and meaty mate, won't have any trouble lifting with that that's the plan, I've a lot to learn about hydraulic fittings though Bought four items today, only two fit - and only at one end I'll get on with the other bits for a while... 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
