Ok, here's the "plan". Re-power a model 72 with a k241. Add the creeper drive, re-build the drive clutch, the steering gear, engine pto. I'am letting a pro do this work for me. :fing32: Untill then, and all winter long I'll be sanding and painting parts here and there. The 72 has been relocated from the cub shop to the house:hide:. This tractor will sport the narrow-type tires all around, and will be set up to run my IH#1 tiller with both extensions. I'am re painting the frame and trans. The steering tower and round fenders will only need a paint chip filled in here or there. The frame is A1!, So my first question is: Do I add weld up front to make the frame stronger to handel the k241? I'am thinking I should:snowing:, but if you know or have any experience here please chime in. I dont want to be welding after I bust out a nice paint job. So here goes, lets see what I get done today,..shall we!:hatsoff:
IH Cub Cadet 72 project
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http://i43.tinypic.com/1pe0ww.jpg[, Paint complete on this 3-pin drive hub.
I definitely would choose it over Federal Yellow.
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http://i41.tinypic.com/10qz0c5.jpg[/ Parts safely stored away untill ready to assemble tractor. :fing32:
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Hey, allright! I finaly got it Justin! Woo-hoo! Well, this is the back of a IH Cub Cadet 6-12 rim. I got the set from my parts man Mike. This set is from a '61 IHCC Original I had the rims sandblasted, cleaned and sprayed in light gray primer from TSC. Sanded with 320 and scotch brite, cleaned again, and primer sealed. Then the ruddy brown primer is next. Wanted to combine 6 parts down to two. Also wanted to get on to the CC white paint too!:fing32:
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....I should pick up 2 cans of the Krylon, and a can of CC Yellow, today;...... to make it through the holidays! :thThumbsU Engine tins are next.
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You got that right! Stuff like this will only get knicked up and dirty. After the parts are wraped, I stuff the box with newspaper. Looks ready to ship! But the project is not for sale!:fing32:
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Well, I think the K241 re-power would be a nice up grade.
And painting it up is alot of fun! I believe we'll have us a nice tractor when I'am done.
I'am glad I have the time that I do for this. It's what makes punching the clock all worth while.
I'am alot farther along in this project than my viewers know. This lets me add alot of attention to every piece of the tractor.
Having everything in the spare bedroom is a +! Should be set up for a very productive weekend, and holiday! :thThumbsU
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Winter season is a great time for a restore. I have alot going on during the spring and summer, and that sorta makes it harder. All I need to do is keep the drive clear, and bring in the firewood, = free time!
I dont get grazy with the paint when painting stuff. I'll choose 3-4 small stuff like hardware, and paint parts in a small quantity. During the week, 1-2 hours. And on the weekends at least 5hrs saturday and sunday. But sometimes I'am too wooped, or need to walk away from it!
The hood will be taken to work, and my buddy is going to tack up the cross brace which is broke. Not untill after the holidays, though. The frame of the 72 will be painted over at my other bud's house. Tonight I plan to finish up the primer sealer on the rear rims.
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