My latest project progress added newest "hint"

[rokon2813]

Everybody like pictures :D If I dont do them as I go, I'll foget to do them at all :I:I Started with this "freebie" A/C 710 6 speed

And now its down to this.... Gotta get everything out of the way to start all over again [:0][:0]

I'll let you all guess and wonder till there's more progress, hopefully later this week. ;):D

[maxtorman1234]

Looks good, I was going to ask why the tires were backwards, But I think I know why:)

[rokon2813]

Thats okay Graham... Confuse 'em a little more. ;):D

[HubbardRA]

I know! I know! But I won't tell.

[maxtorman1234]

A backwards pulling tractor? LOL:D

[ka9bxg]

Where are you going to find rest of the parts? I think I know what you are planning on doing.

[rokon2813]

Robert, Some I'm making, some I'm modifying and re useing original, and the main part I found for $100 from a different style. Its actually a portable manual right now. ;);)

[UCD]

[MarkM1958]

BRILLIANT ! ! !

[rokon2813]

Close Maynard but its on the wrong end. ;) so's the Hush Puppie [:0] here's a big hint. Its an Allis Chalmers model FL704-6DR

[UCD]

I didn't have a graphic of one on the rear.

[lndscpr]

That motor over on the left looks familiar

[msiebern]

Anything like this one? http://www.simpletractors.com/gallery/allis_forklift.htm Although now that I think about it, with the direction of the tread and the "hush puppies" statement, my guess is you are changing the seat direction also. This could be quite a project!

[comet66]

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Originally posted by maxtorman1234
A backwards pulling tractor? LOL:D

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What ever them other pullers do......I can do backwards........:D:D ======================================================== I was thinking maybe turning it into a rear engine configuration, but I didn't think about putting forks on it. Pretty ambitious but sounds like fun.:o):o)

[rokon2813]

Just collecting a few new parts [:0] How could I pass up that color ??

[rokon2813]

Okay, now you guys have got the idea. I've found all the parts now, the real challenge is next. Getting enough framework around that rear end to support the steering column, a new clutch pedal, a place for your feet and support for the 2 tilt cylinders you can see laying on the floor. I hope to use the original fender pan, for proper "look", but it will be cut and modified a little to be able to get to everything for maintenance. All the rest of the modifications are meant to be "bolt on". So with a new pan this could be returned to original, other than a few extra bolt holes. The steering needs to be reversed, but that will be a bolt on mod to get it to steer in the right direction. The plate on the shoplifter will be modified into a pair of forks, the manual crank winch replaced with electric, the tilt is electric over hydraulic from a car convertible top. There will be a full support frame front to rear bolted underneith, and a 200# weight "stack" with chrome top for counterweight. The steer tires will most likely be 6" ags, and I still have to build the adapters for dual drive wheels. Those will be 6 -12's like pictured. I'm considering an exhaust stack and possibly a roll cage, as well as at the suggestion of another member, dual rear brakes. The power plant will be the one pictured (John :D), a 4 hp Lister Petter diesel. By useing the original 6 speed, and turning the engine around, running the driveshaft off the pto side rather than the flywheel side, everything should turn backward, giving it 6 speeds in the new forward direction and 2 reverse. There may even be some Aluminum Diamond Plate as footboards and other places to dress it up a little. And an Aluminum dashboard form an old forklift. Original headlights,mounted in the hood with red taillight tape inside for tail lights. And guide style headlights on the fenders for worklights. The idea is to get it all designed, built and working properly, then tear it down again for paint. It will be a working unit though so it may never get painted.

[MDB]

Very COOL8D I could use something like that around the farm....of course it would have to be built on a FDT......;):D A certain RED FDT that I got from someone....;):D:D

[stormy2163]

Dan That is Jam Up.

[KSever]

You Know Dan, What Sam forgot to tell you was that he spent about 9-10 hours of his day doing Presidential duties on here. So these little projects you have will have no attention for about 2 years, guess I could take alittle of my Treasurer retirement time and work on them for ya over here. :D

[rokon2813]

I take it you like the idea Kris. :D How bout I just load up all the parts and send them over, and you can just ship it back, after you complete it and get all the bugs worked out? Just a thought, with all that retirement time, would you make sure its all painted and waxed up too. ;);):D:D

[johnmonkey]

I have an old elevater that is electric and uses a 6 to 7 foot long threaded shaft to raise and lower. It came with the box tubing. Now you got me thinking. The elevater was for entry to a house where there were some kids with a handicap. The owners upgraded and gave my dad the old one. JH

[Agricola]

Got me thinking also I have a Big Joe with a bad motor/pump. A bit of fire wrench and your modifications and I might be in business. What great ideas come from this site.

[thedaddycat]

OK Dan, quit forking around and get to work on that bad boy!!!

[stevenj]

Have you given any thought to how big/heavy of a counterweight you'll need to add under the engine or hanging off the front of the frame to counter act the weight you'll be lifting with the forks so the unit doesn't tip over backwards (or is it forwards now).

[rokon2813]

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Originally posted by stevenj
Have you given any thought to how big/heavy of a counterweight you'll need to add under the engine or hanging off the front of the frame to counter act the weight you'll be lifting with the forks so the unit doesn't tip over backwards (or is it forwards now).

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Good thought. My description above was rather lengthly, so it could easily have been missed, but it was in there. I have a 200# weight stack going on the other end for counter weight. Plus, my "natural ballast" will be about 2 feet off the axle centerline, rather than right over it like originally. And I am very aware I may need more. I will utilize the full front to rear support frame for adding more if need be.