Cyclops plastic damage

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

Okay, got that part now. Where's the splice line?

That's what makes it so great!!! Can't see it can you!

Open the pic in a new window and zoom in. You can still see it since it's just a "mock-up".

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

Okay, got that part now. Where's the splice line?

See the red line.

[spudder]

Seems to be a little confusion so I'll explain what I did. Sam is correct, saying that I cut the top off the Cyclops dash. I cut everything off the top and sides leaving only the surface area that matches the top of the tower. Then, I cut the center out of the 82 series dash leaving just a "horseshoe". The 82 series "horseshoe" is just overlaid on the face of the Cyclops dash. It fits well enough that I don't think I will trim either dash to get a flush fit.
I cut the bottom portion off the Cyclops dash to make everything fit due to the tower modification. It had to be shortened to get the overall height to match the 82 series hardware.
Hope this helps. Tim

[darkminion_17]

great idea,so the battery will not,well,ever was an issue.

[Mike McKown]

Originally Posted by spudder

Seems to be a little confusion so I'll explain what I did. Sam is correct, saying that I cut the top off the Cyclops dash. I cut everything off the top and sides leaving only the surface area that matches the top of the tower. Then, I cut the center out of the 82 series dash leaving just a "horseshoe". The 82 series "horseshoe" is just overlaid on the face of the Cyclops dash. It fits well enough that I don't think I will trim either dash to get a flush fit.
I cut the bottom portion off the Cyclops dash to make everything fit due to the tower modification. It had to be shortened to get the overall height to match the 82 series hardware.
Hope this helps. Tim

Okay, so you used a Cyclops tractor. Stripped the plastic front end off. Spliced the outer edge of an 82 dash cover and overlayed it on the Cyclops dash cover? That makes the hood fit the dash. The rest of the steel just bolts on like OEM on an 82?

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

Okay, so you used a Cyclops tractor. Stripped the plastic front end off. Spliced the outer edge of an 82 dash cover and overlayed it on the Cyclops dash cover? That makes the hood fit the dash. The rest of the steel just bolts on like OEM on an 82?

Frame's are the same.........

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by spudder

A few days ago, I posted that I was in the process of converting a Cyclops over to 82 Series sheet metal. It's pretty straight forward if you want to use all 82 series components.
I decided to do it the hard way and combine the Cyclops tilt steering and hydraulic controls with 82 series components.
I have mocked up a modified Cyclops dash tower with a 82 series dash panel.
Here is a picture of the tower.
What do you think?
I know, my work area is a catastrophe!
Tim

If that works out, I've got a Cyclops dash and 82 Series dash I'll send your way for conversion .

Impressive work, though; I'm looking forward to seeing how this one turns out

[spudder]

Like J-Mech said, the frames of an 82 series and a Cyclops are basically the same. That's why it is possible to do this conversion.
I've got a 1864 parts tractor that I'm going to use for mock up. Hopefully, Sunday I can drag it in and test fit the modified dash assembly with hood, grille and side panels. The left side panel will require a minor trim to fit around the Cyclops hydraulic lines. The firewall for the Cyclops will have to be modified to fit the 82 series side panels.
All of the wiring for the Cyclops idiot lights will be eliminated. I intend to follow Sam's lead and use the small Sun Pro gauges in the dash.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me.

[IH982D]

Hey, I see someone found my Facebook pics. Hahaha!


I'd just unloaded a couple new parts tractors, a 1440 and a 682, and I had always wondered "what if you could......"
So, that was a 10 minute throw-together just to satisfy my curiosity.

Timmy's right, it really is pretty much a direct swap. (Hey, Tim!)

We'd talked about this a month or so ago, and Tim insisted on keeping the OEM tilt steering. I think that'll keep people scratching their heads!
It's going to look sooo.... OEM!!

I figured I'd go with the complete 82 series tower and dash on mine. I may have an alternate plan for tilt steering, though........

I love my Red X-82's, but the more I look at the Cyclops tractors, the more I like them.
The back half, anyway.....



Mike

[mobermiller]

I just brought home a 1541 that I picked up at a really good price! The plastic is in fair condition but the front upper tabs have been broken off the side covers. Has anyone done a repair and posted there results?