Looking good Allen
I got the hoses and the new hydraulic nipples on the duel stick 1650 today. But like most times, one thing turns into three.
The hydraulic control valve was stuck, never been used I suppose. So I got out a 2x4 and PB. Blasted and pounded the valve down then it was stuck down. So made this "thing" out of angle iron to pry up on the valve.
Cut a slot in it then added an adjustment bolt to use for plying against the valve assembly. Anyway, up, down, up down and finally everything became free. Hooked up the cylinder and everything works

but the cylinder has a little leak.
Next thing is to get the blade blasted and painted.