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Old 02-16-2011, 01:52 PM
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65 degrees and windy yesterday and today. My gravel drive got real soft in some places after the snow melted. Beautiful breezy day to get the 149 out and earn her keep with the blade. 1/2" crushed rock moved and spread well with the machine. Waiting on nashcub's #40 copy for the rear,also I have another set of IH weights coming. Those are 52 lb ea.lead ingots already mounted and will mount the IH weights in front of the lead. Plan on prep & IH 935 paint for the blade on the front which is from a spread frame tractor. About the cab: IT'S LOUD INSIDE! I wear ear plugs. IT'S WARM INSIDE! When the sun is out it can get hot in there...doors,rear window and front canvas will be coming off this spring.All in all a great worker,strong hydro with little creep.I recon I'll be keeping this one...and the grandkids love it!
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Old 02-16-2011, 04:41 PM
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Great pics, Kevin! The 149 and blade is looking good!
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Old 02-16-2011, 05:19 PM
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That's so sweet Kevin! And yes I still want a cab. I think you made a good choice in keeping it.
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Old 02-16-2011, 07:44 PM
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Old 02-16-2011, 07:57 PM
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I did the same thing today with my 129 and blade. Had several pot holes and a very big muddy spot at the turn around point. I have never moved anything with a blade and Cub before, so I had no idea how well it would work. Dang I was amazed. I got the wife to do a little video while I worked on the drive for a bit. Will post it up later once it is uploaded and ready. I didn't remove the skids. They will be coming off tomorrow.. LOL. Also I noticed the blade leans downwards more to the left. Is there anyway to straighten these things up?

Pic of the 129 taken today. It's not pretty but it sure works good.
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Nice 149

Finally fix my 149 that broke the rollpin, when you're visiting. Had to remove the drive shaft, also the drive hub broke on the flywheel. Re-welded the back of shaft to center the shaft better. Now the shaft runs true.

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Nice 149

Finally fix my 149 that broke the rollpin, when you're visiting. Had to remove the drive shaft, also the drive hub broke on the flywheel. Re-welded the back of shaft to center the shaft better. Now the shaft runs true.

Good! Yea you went about 125 yds and it slung it out. The ol machine sounded good when you was rolling.Hope dad is doing OK!
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I did the same thing today with my 129 and blade. Had several pot holes and a very big muddy spot at the turn around point. I have never moved anything with a blade and Cub before, so I had no idea how well it would work. Dang I was amazed. I got the wife to do a little video while I worked on the drive for a bit. Will post it up later once it is uploaded and ready. I didn't remove the skids. They will be coming off tomorrow.. LOL. Also I noticed the blade leans downwards more to the left. Is there anyway to straighten these things up?

Pic of the 129 taken today. It's not pretty but it sure works good.
A frame may have tweak'd or hanger. My hanger was and used a torch(oxy-acetyl.)to heat and bend back straight and beefed up with some weld. Neat what these little machines will do!
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I'm so jealous of the weather!! Got me thinking about moving south, again!!! Love the snow, but don't like spending $$$$ to heat the shop. Would be nice to live where I could work on the cubs year round, comfortably That 129 would look much nicer with a set of IH wheel weights on it
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That 129 would look much nicer with a set of IH wheel weights on it
LOL.. ermm did you see the video? You still think i need wheel weights? roflmaoo. I am going to fill the tires later on. I already have the pump and hose/tire valve adapter. Just need to get a few gallons of fluid..
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