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cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 06/14/2009 : 15:49:37

After swapping the 31x15.5x15 tires from Suburban to my Powermax I wanted a new setup for the Burb.

After mounting these other 15" wheels with lugs the tractor set with to much foward rack so I remounted front axle to level things out and extended wheelbase at the same time.

I'm now happy with the stance and it handles well. Just gotta build the fenders, 3PH and repaint.

Giddy up Go from the little state of Texas.

oldron

USA
2732 Posts

Posted - 06/14/2009 : 16:07:55

That thing looks tough.
Ron

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!'

B112

USA
5238 Posts

Posted - 06/14/2009 : 16:11:15

What type of tractor is the burp? Looks like a Cub? Looks familar.

Michael

simplelife

USA
1385 Posts

Posted - 06/14/2009 : 18:00:34

That has the stance of the old high crop farm tractors. Kinda reminds me of the Minneapolis Moline High Crop Models. Looks l;ike you have yourself a winner there.

cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 06/14/2009 : 18:03:05

Sears Suburban by Roper.

Giddy up Go from the little state of Texas.

cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 07/12/2009 : 15:24:35

Got around to welding in gaps in hood and smoothing out the outer surface for paint. Also added Chevete pulley to original to power an alternator and ford power steering pump for hydraulics.

Giddy up Go from the little state of Texas.

andrewk

USA
180 Posts

Posted - 07/12/2009 : 23:14:47

I vote for no fenders!! That thing looks real tough as-is. Looks like it's a good project for you- keep up the great work!!

Andrew

You know the nearer your destination, the more you're slip slidin' away...

--Andy

cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 07/13/2009 : 23:21:22

Thanks Andrew, I got around to painting the hood and rims and will post pic's after washing tractor.

Giddy up Go from the little state of Texas.

skunkhome

USA
12829 Posts

Posted - 07/13/2009 : 23:32:48

Sears would not recognize that tractor...very retro looking with the flat spoked rims. don't know what you plan on painting it but I think red rims on a dark green tractor would look very classic like something out of the 1920's.

Phil

"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin

cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 07/14/2009 : 21:32:54

It's still a long ways from where I want to get it, but here's 3 pic's. The last shows the extended floorboards with a 2" lip at the rear to keep my feet from getting into the tires and it works well.

Phil, I had to try this odd gray I had.

Giddy up Go from the little state of Texas.

Edited by - cleatusj on 07/14/2009 21:36:07

skunkhome

USA
12829 Posts

Posted - 07/14/2009 : 23:22:11

I must have been thinking "Oliver". The running boards dispelled some of my concerns about the open wheels. It is not pretty to be sucked under the wheels of your own tractor.

Phil

"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin

Edited by - skunkhome on 07/14/2009 23:24:41

haykarenhardy

USA
199 Posts

Posted - 07/16/2009 : 18:49:01

Does the long muffler cut down on the engine noise? I like your hydraulic setup.
Stan

cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 07/16/2009 : 19:09:26

There is no exhaust note to be heard above the Wisconsin AENL. By the way that is an Onan RV generator muffler.

Giddy up Go from the little state of Texas.

cleatusj

134 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2009 : 21:03:29

Electrified the original 3PH and built a 44" box blade from stock on hand. Soon as I acquire the rest of the hydraulic parts, the electric will be changed.