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Originally Posted by Sam Mac (Post 230913)

What size tires and wheels do you have on the back of that O?

26x12x12s

With about 250lbs of additional weight, it sticks pretty well.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...psc652b2b9.jpg

This one has the smaller pulley on it, of course. it's usually right in line with my brother's 72 with a 12-horse installed and the same tires.

That's a sharp O! Love the Firestones!

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Originally Posted by C5rider (Post 230915)

How wide are the rims? They look wider than the 8-1/2" Cub rims.

You're right Sam, they are 10.5 inches wide. I ordered them from Miller Tire with the tires and then welded in the centers to fit my tractor. Best way to do it that I could find. Here's a comparo-pic. Left one is the new 10.5" rim, right one is one of the 8.5" rims with 23x10.5x12s on it. Recently painted tractor has 23x8.5x12 set of Carlisles on it. Just for reference. :bigthink:

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...psa7d70787.jpg

I got a chance to do a little work on the other Original. Got the hood placed on the tractor and installed the decal set from Maple Hunter. Again, not perfect, but neither is its owner. :biggrin2:

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...psf48c4c8f.jpg

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...psa86b08a4.jpg

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...ps40e98363.jpg

Only thing left to do now is get the fenders painted. I'll take a little bit to do that as there's some bodywork beforehand. Seems someone liked drilling 3/4" holes with a torch! :bigeyes:

Hope you like the pictures!

Looks awesome!:beerchug:

Thanks for the info on the wheels and tires. I have a set of 26X12X12 Nanking AGS on factory 8.5" rims off my 1782 that I think I will put on my 121, then I'll put the 23X8.5 Tru-Powers that are on the 121 on my O. The 1782 is getting new Tru-Power 26X12X12's on 10.5 rims from Xtreme.

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Originally Posted by C5rider (Post 230930)

Only thing left to do now is get the fenders painted. I'll take a little bit to do that as there's some bodywork beforehand. Seems someone liked drilling 3/4" holes with a torch! :bigeyes:

Hope you like the pictures!

Some people should not be allowed to tools.

Pics are awesome! Great looking tractors.

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Originally Posted by C5rider (Post 230930)

Your O is looking great!

I have the upscale "O" with the chrome hood piece!

:biggrin2:

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Originally Posted by OldAndInTheWay (Post 230980)

I have the upscale "O" with the chrome hood piece!

Yup. I left the indentation on the front but didn't re-drill the holes when I did the bodywork up front. I figured that if I did get an ornament for the hood, I can drill them then.