I haven't been very good at documenting my progress on my 1966 230c TJ, but I thought I'd try to load up some photos. I actually feel obligated since I really enjoy seeing photos from others on their work. So I was feeling a bit guilty for not posting anything for a year or so. I'm not real techy but I managed to get a few in the post.
You guys may remember I started on this back in February of 2014. Of course I only have weekends since I am still working (no longer logging) but I finally got it running last October. What a day that was! I still have to work on the fairlead, mostly now the main roller. Had to get new pipe and bearings for the upright rollers, and the new pipe bosses, and bearings made for the big roller. That's ready to install now. I just finished tearing apart the winch down to the bare frame.
Luckily it looks like the worm and worm gear are okay. I was sweating that at 1500 bucks for the brass gear. But the tear down is not a bad job really. The drum is busted where the cable threads through but that's an easy weld up. I still have to fab up new fenders but I rebuilt the rear butt plate which was caved in. I'll call Harold's and get the parts there. I need to rebuild the valve the bank it turns out because the wince lines pump out fluid even thought the lever is in neutral. Must be bad o-rings. I've done so much on the old girl it's hard to keep track. But I thought at least owed you guys some photos. I've had a ball working on this project and of course I hope to yard twitches some day but at my age there's not guarantee. I don't have any timber of my own, but when people ask, "What are you going to do with it?"
I tell em it's the journey and challenge not the destination that counts. Stay safe everyone.
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oh. DANG. :o
Looks awesome! Wanna go through an old Pettibone?😁
that is about as good as it gets.
Let 'er rip in the 4th of July parade.
Great job !
Love it! Looks Awesome 👍
I showed my wife your photos. She gave the highest compliment possible: "Oh gosh! Looks like a brand new toy."
Thanks to you and everyone who does this kind of stuff. You're keeping history alive in the best way possible!
WOW!!!
As cousin Eddie says... " thats RReallly NIcccee!
She's a dandy, 8) nice workmanship!
353 Detroit power??
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Looks really good,thank you for update.
Awesome job :)
I don't think I could put that in the woods. Awesome job.
Thanks fellas much appreciated. All the hours of labor have been fun but the costs of parts over the years is....well....just the price of doing business on a a project like this. Even still, I've managed to keep the expenses reasonable (maybe not from the wife's perspective though!). But overall she's been great. The shop is my go to place for peace of mind.
I'm posting pictures of the winch rebuild to see if you guys agree that the worm gear is still usable. It has some grinding on it, but I think there's enough meat on it to survive a few more years. The worm itself looks good. What would be the best way to touch up the brass teeth. Emory cloth? Whaddya think?
Thanks again.
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Steve Crook, I'm in Clancy. Small world.
Kodiacmac, Please have your wife call mine!!! That would be a great help!
Pull the brass gear and hit the toe and heel of each tooth with a scotchlock wheel on a flexible backer in a right angle 1/4" air grinder. Not quit sandpaper and not quite a polisher. Theyll take down metal if you dwell so just touch it up and get those brass boogers blended un.
Thanks Mike. Will do.
dgdrls: Yes 353 detroit. Love that growl.
A few years back, I was sittin' behind one of my grandsons lettin' him drive. He would only run about 1/4 throttle. I told him 'here's da deal, these Detroits are made ta run flat out'. His grin said it all, and I never had ta tell him again. :D :D :D
Lets hear it!
I loved my time in the woods running a Detroit powered timberjack.
Quote from: Jeff on January 13, 2022, 02:24:36 PM
Lets hear it!
I loved my time in the woods running a Detroit powered timberjack.
Indeed! There are two engine sounds that are music to my ears: a 327 '66 Corvette with side pipes, and a 3-53 General Moaner echoing off mountainsides. :D
I didn't realize they came painted green. Always thought they were designed to wear their oil on the outside to prevent rust. :D
It wasn't designed as a rust preventative measure, it was actually meant as a quick and easy way to know if you were low on oil. If it weren't leaking ,it was time ta add some. :)
My old 662 is just loud enough that my closest neighbors 1/2 mile away say they have gotten use to hearing it(they moved here from down southern Ontario about 6 months ago) now when they hear it they know I'm alright.
Wow sandersen that looks terrific! I started a project in 2016 and still not finished as of yet, never have time. Maybe I might get at it again as I've gotten out of the woods now and took a job a new Koiti dealership in my community. A buddy of mine always says " you got to have a plan, no matter if you finish it or not" he said it keeps you moving lol. Keep the pics coming, love your work!
Nice job on the cab supports. I have a 225D sitting waiting for an engine transplant. Hoping this winter yet.
Awesome Job! When you're looking to try it out, let me know. My 395xp hasn't seen much falling time lately :D
Levi
Quote from: sandersen on January 13, 2022, 11:42:58 AM
Steve Crook, I'm in Clancy. Small world.
Kodiacmac, Please have your wife call mine!!! That would be a great help!
:D :D :D
My skidder never looked as good as yours. And even if it did, she'd never have said anything nice about it.
Thanks bushmechanic. Appreciate it. Ironically I just bought a new Kioti 45 hp fwd SE model.
After many years of fixing old tractors I decided to go new. I gotta tell ya I think you joined a great company because that tractor never ceases to impress me. The local dealer here sold 52 last year, one a week and won a free trip with his wife to South Korea and a tour of the plant there. Good luck on the new job.
Shoutout to Levi in Butte Montana!!