diesel lombard tractor

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

How many cans of paint did you go through? 

[Okrafarmer]

Very nice, Loggah, as you know the Lombard machine and I have quite a bond, seeing how we were born in the same city. The Lombard will always be my guardian angel tractor, or sign tractor. Considering there are so many others I could have chosen, it'll always be special to me. My ancestors roamed the New England woods since the days of the Pilgrims and even before.

I love seeing your project unfold. I hope I make it back to New England eventually--if I do, I'd like to arrange to stop in and see you and your collection.

(wish we had a Lombard Log Hauler smiley)

[loggah]

well 8 cans and im far from done!!!  ;D its just a change the rust brown,to black color for now maybe next year i will do the real "GREEN" paint job. Jim you need a lombard avatar!! ;D

[Okrafarmer]

Jim you need a lombard avatar!! ;D

Hmm, do you have one to suggest?

Oh, look, it's my 6000th post!

[Magicman]

Congrats Okra, but your next one will mess it up.   ;D

[loggah]

Yup now he has to shoot for 10,000 !!!! ;D i been working on my front axle a bit today should have it finished tomorrow !!!"MAYBE" !!! ;D

[Okrafarmer]

Congrats Okra, but your next one will mess it up.   ;D

Oh, snap, you're right! 

[loggah]

I got my front steering axle welded up.it lets me move the machine around on dry ground,and i only have to pull one pin to put the skis back on it.It steers pretty mean but it will only get used a few times then the skis go back on. heres a few pictures.



  

 

[Magicman]

Awesome !!!

[beenthere]

That's cool, and you are quick on the build!!

[loggah]

I am down to the headlights and brackets left to do ,changed out all the zerk fittings and greased the old girl today!!! ;D  first grease job in 80 years!!!! ;D

[Bruno of NH]

That's a loggers hot rod !!!
Jim/Bruno

[loggah]

Lombard"RAT ROD" !!! ;D ;D

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

That's a loggers hot rod !!!
Jim/Bruno

You hit the nail on the head. (old saying)

Loggah, when you're finished, you can cruise the streets. Put a BIG stereo system in that thang, turn your hat sideways and pull your pants halfway down. You'll have women coming outta tha woodwork.  :D :D :D :D

[loggah]

I can only think of two things wrong with your thinking !!!!! State Police and my "WIFE" !!!!! ;D ;D ;D

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I can only think of two things wrong with your thinking !!!!! State Police and my "WIFE" !!!!! ;D ;D ;D

:D

[samandothers]

Thank you for sharing!  It looks great.  I have enjoyed each and every post.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I'd like to see a video of it running if its possible...when you're finished.

[thecfarm]

Keep history alive. One lombard at a time.  ;D  That looks good.

[sandhills]

Love it!  Does the axle steer harder than the skis would (and why) if it's moving?

[loggah]

The hard rubber tires let you know where any rock or irregular ground is and transmits it back to the steering wheel. ;D The skis having more flat surface on the ground on both sides cancel that type of action.The wheels are to basically just to be able to load it on and off lowbeds and move it around a bit on dry ground,when winter rolls around i plan on putting the skis back on.

[Okrafarmer]

Of course I'm sure you could put rubber tires on it. . . .

Logga, you may have mentioned this before, but what is the weight split between tracks and front axle? They always did look nose-heavy.

[loggah]

Not sure on the weight split,from the front idler sprocket to the rear is 7 tons, this one is now about 1400 lbs heavier on the front with the diesel engine.The engine alone weighs about 3000 lbs.

[Okrafarmer]

This diesel is 1400 lbs. heavier than the gasoline engine it replaced, you're saying?

[dgdrls]

I can only think of two things wrong with your thinking !!!!! State Police and my "WIFE" !!!!! ;D ;D ;D

Loggah,  what a dandy build,  I really appreciate the old Iron thanks for sharing.   

I would like to suggest you have parties to be concerned about incorrectly ordered

Best
DGDrls