Thinking of a way to fix my 'glass nose

hetmandf · Nov 16, 2010

What would be the cost of the repair kit and the shipping to Southern Cal.? That repair looks beautiful. So much better than sorry attempt at reinforcing the glass.

A1CNC · Nov 16, 2010

Thanks for your interest.

I would like to get $40. for the part. It weighs no more than a couple pounds I will check the cost of shipping if you are interested.

Here are a few more pix of the nose on the tractor.

hetmandf · Nov 16, 2010

I am very interested in purchasing one. I do not yet know how to do PMs' on this site.

GT_80 · Nov 16, 2010

1) click on the private messages button near your username in the top right corner of the screen

2) click on the new message button about half way down the screen on the left

3) type in the username of the person you want to PM and type your message.

4) send

hope that helps hetmandf

Small Fry · Nov 16, 2010

Or just click on the members name (you want to PM) right above their avatar.

GT_80 · Nov 17, 2010

Small Fry said:
Or just click on the members name (you want to PM) right above their avatar.

yeah or that

69l46vert · Nov 17, 2010

Nice fix Eric. Your brake must be really handy. I need a belt guard made for my 59 Suburban from 18 gauge. You're probably too far away though. What part of NH? I'd rather you get the business than some big outfit. Rick

PS solidworks is awsome, Guy I used to work with at the shop (other cnc programmer) now teaches solidworks all around this area. ME, NH MA.

A1CNC · Nov 17, 2010

Hi Rick,
I am in Kingston NH, ~5-10 min from the mass border.

I have been using solidworks since ~ 1997. I used it where I used to work but now I own my own seat.

Do you have a sketch of the belt-guard you need?

Eric

69l46vert · Nov 17, 2010

A1CNC said:
Hi Rick,
I am in Kingston NH, ~5-10 min from the mass border.

I have been using solidworks since ~ 1997. I used it where I used to work but now I own my own seat.

Do you have a sketch of the belt-guard you need?

Eric

Thanks Eric,
I'll make one and send it to you. A piece 12 or 13" x 24" will do it. It's 4 bends. holes too but I can cut those. These always seem to be missing from the old DB suburbans. I have a good original one to copy. I'll take it off and sketch it up. Hopefully later today. Weather really nasty here right now.

Hey Walter G, You out there? I know you need one too!

Small Fry · Nov 17, 2010

Eric

I was looking at the picture that shows your hood up (post 22). The flat stock a long the bottom is a little wavy looking, for lack of a better word. Is that just the picture or is it from the lower grill brace being in the way ?

evo803 · Nov 17, 2010

Beautiful job Eric !

I am still trying to make it up there to visit you , but I slipped on some wet leaves getting the mail:banghead3 and have been off my feet since Saturday. I hope to be able to drive on friday I will call you thursday.

GT_80 · Nov 17, 2010

Small Fry said:
Eric

I was looking at the picture that shows your hood up (post 22). The flat stock a long the bottom is a little wavy looking, for lack of a better word. Is that just the picture or is it from the lower grill brace being in the way ?

he has a curve cut into it to clear the motor when it is closed. Thats whay your seeing

Small Fry · Nov 17, 2010

GT_80 said:
he has a curve cut into it to clear the motor when it is closed. Thats whay your seeing

I see.... :fing32:

DIRT Dog · Nov 18, 2010

Nice job engineering the grill repair.You are on to something that may be a money maker.Holy cow why didn't I think of that!:congrats:

A1CNC · Nov 18, 2010

I managed to get (3) made today. I will test fit them tomorrow to make sure they will fit before I am ready to sell them. And prime them in the light so I can get a good coat on them.

Here are a few more pix to show the clearance for the motor and how the hinge works.

GT_80 · Nov 18, 2010

hey it looks like my name is welded in your sheetmetal :fing32:

Got a 80cf tank tonight.. Tested the welder out more, i love it. Takes some getting used to though, i am not used to welding with something that works

:thanku: can't thank you enough!

A1CNC · Nov 18, 2010

I am glad you like it.

Did you get the 75/25 gas?

I used the big welder today for the nose parts. I got it dialed in on the last weld on the last part!

I ordered a tig torch for it that is supposed to be here next week.

GT_80 · Nov 18, 2010

A1CNC said:
I am glad you like it.

Did you get the 75/25 gas?

I used the big welder today for the nose parts. I got it dialed in on the last weld on the last part!

I ordered a tig torch for it that is supposed to be here next week.

yeah i got 75/25. Getting it dialed in is a learning process... I welded on the back blade i made, and I had to make a lift rod for my snow blower- the lift rod is probably better than the original one

It works better anyway

A1CNC · Nov 19, 2010

Here is tonights update,
I test fit all 3 parts I made today to make sure I could make more than just 1 of these things!

I am happier with the fit of these (3) than the first one I made as I made a couple adjustments to the parts to make them fit better.

Here are the pictures.

hetmandf · Nov 19, 2010

They look great! when can I get one?

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