Looks super so far.
What are you planning on using for an engine ?

 

How did you mount the sproket to the trans? Is there gonna be a support bearing on the end of the imput shaft?

 

When I built my garden tractor back in '63, I used the front plate off an old generator which had the exact size bearing to fit the end of the input shaft of the '38 Chevy tranny I used. You definitely need support out at the end of that input shaft; it is NOT intended to have that kind of pressure placed upon it.

 

I still don't have an engine, would like 10 HP or better.

The support bearing is on the front of the trans. in the sixth picture and will be bolted to a cross member.. The sprocket is mounted with the center out of a clutch disk with the help of some brass spacer bushings made from a pressure relief valve for an old water heater.

 

I love builds like this.
Looking forward to seeing further progress.

 

I was wondering if you used the center out of the clutch. Thats what I'm gona use to couple the two tranny's together on my dump trk.

 

Looks like an interesting project, looking forward to more pics.

 

This is where I'm at now. Missed a lot of the build because of the broken camera. I'm building a old Ford T/A-Model look a like, Short Dog is what they were called here. I'm not up to K Smith's or Ray's standards, but I'm happy with it. Here is one picture, having trouble with my old computer or I could post more pictures.

Found another picture I had on Photobucket before my computer crashed. I'm using my wife's computer and her email is not working.

 

Looks good Don, very nice work!

 

That sure is looking good Don.
I did a double take when I opened the thread up this morning and saw the front of your tractor.
I had to go out and see if my narrowed model-t shell was still hanging on the wall.

You need to get a Wisconsin 2-cylinder engine for that.
I think it would look ( and work ) great.

 

Ray your narrowed Model T-shell helped my design along. I put that grill off a month or two afraid I would screw it up. I made the piece for the bottom and then decided to bolt it direct to the frame.

 

Well you did a good hob on the grille shell ( the whole tractor for that matter ).
Just a thought here . ....
You should be able to pop those brake drums off the front hubs.
I think it would make the front look cleaner without having the empty drums inside the wheels.

 

The drums are rusted fast they lay out side for 30 years. I would have used the backing plates, but I destroyed them to remove the brake shoes. Even dust cap had holes rusted through them, but the bearings were in great shape.

 

so is this going to be a tractor or a ? it looks awsome, i say you find you a wisconsin 4 cylinder or use a briggs v twin or deisel it. either route you go itll be cool. so what all do you have left to do to it before you can cruise it

 

This is such a cool build. I like the red and black. VERY nice work! DonF, you're too modest, I think your giving Ray a run for his money, and I only shrink garden tractors to copy another, you are BUILDING FROM SCRATCH! VERY NICE!

Kurt

 

Here is another picture.

I was working on the cowl, fitting 1" x 1/8" steel band that forms the curve.

To answer a few questions. It's a tractor geared for around 10 MPH in high. I had a 9" differential I was going to use, but when I removed the axles and housing from the old cougar it had an 8" so I got an 8" differential. I narrowed th rear to 48" the width out side of the tires is 56". I'm going to install a receiver hitch on it. A three point hitch is not in the plan. I have a 1959 430 John Deere with equipment.
Here is my other tractors.

 

Nice tractares.

 

Awesome Project

If your transfering photos from one Computer to another try this... Make a folder of all the pics you want to transfer to the other computer and save the folder to the desktop, Go to Photobucket, create a new album, go to bulk uploader and select the folder and select all pics and import all (this will take some time), then log onto photobucket on the computer you wish to transfer the pictures too and download the album.

Hope this helps, awesome build by the way, and a nice couple of tractors you've got there

 

I got the picture deal solved. Finely remembered my pass words and got everything opened up on my wife's computer. Mine is eleven years old I think it's time to trash it.

Here is a few more pictures. Install new brake drums a shoes as that was one of the things I didn't have. That about wiped out my build budget. Still don't have an engine, may temporarily use a small Kohler or Wisconsin Robin I have.

I have most of the fire wall cut out but I want to try it out before I install it.

 

Super nice work, Don :fing32: Very much enjoying your thread!

 

if you were closer to indiana and interested in it i have a 16hp onan id sell that would work great on that.take the muffler off of it and runs dual pipes out the rear and itll sound like a harley or at least i think these onans sound like one

 

Thats a nice build! I spotted that Ford gear box a mile away! What model is it? I can understand a certain amount of thought went in to this project! Should you not incase the chain part?...to hold oil? Cant wait to see what you choose for a motor!

 

Your build really looks good. I'm glad you were able to get your pics posted.

Builds from scratch give you a huge sense of accomplishment and a great feeling. I hope you can find a good motor to fit your budget and take it for a cruise soon.

 

very cool and very inspiring!! looks fantastic, thanks for sharing.

 

Sure is coming along nice Don! Great looking tractor you've built there!:fing32:

 

Your tractor looks like a "T" bucket street rod.......a chevy v8 and some mags and you could go cruising...:thThumbsU..keep up the good work , I like home built equipment.

 

Nice build Don. keep up the good work!

What motor are you looking to use for permanent use? or could use? ( sorry if I missed that)