Hydro sum-tin!

crossingcrown · #1 09-05-2015, 11:00 AM

I am about to embark on a custom tractor build. I have a 129 frame, nose, grill, and the 12hp out of her. A 1250 roller pretty much, with out engine, nose and grill or hood. A 72 grill and hood.. and a chopped up frame.. Big 40's and 23's for front and back wheels.. I am looking at making some kind of monster. I was thinking about a 2/3 loboy, kinda looking thing.. Now, I was gonna do this with my Frankenstein "O" , but I am weary on not having drop/final/bull gears, that rears this big would be a good mix. I asked before about tires this big on gears. This is just asking for trouble.. I want this to be a strong working, functional tractor. Not just for show. So the hydro is the way I am going to go.. A LOT MORE WORK, but I feel this is going to be the best way to pull this beast off.. I kinda was looking at how Case works the same way with them big wheels on their tractors.. This is my hope. So, I will get pics up soon. Any kind words or ideas are welcome. Any advice, much the same.

Thanks OCC

crossingcrown · #2 09-05-2015, 11:11 AM

I will also add, I am gonna be using the 1250 and 129 frame. I am planning on extending the rear of the frame about 1 1/2' to 2' to allow the space and look I am going for, for the 40's going on. I am looking at getting spacers to push out the backs just a lil bit. I am still trying to think of what to do about the front axle.. I have some ideas, I just don't know if they will work. I don't really have any money to buy, well, really anything. So I am working with what I have. I do have some odd and ends of steel to help. Not relying to much on anything else at this point. Some small rod's and some engine stuff needed for sure, the rest I will hopefully have.

J-Mech · #3 09-05-2015, 01:05 PM

I'd go find another cub and save all those machines for parts.

Nothing worse in my opinion than when someone uses cub parts to build some kind of custom POS. It's disrespectful to the hobby.

ford4150 · #4 09-05-2015, 03:05 PM

It's YOUR 1250 and 129; build whatever makes YOU happy. Ignore detractors.

olds45512 · #5 09-05-2015, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I'd go find another cub and save all those machines for parts.

Nothing worse in my opinion than when someone uses cub parts to build some kind of custom POS. It's disrespectful to the hobby.

who pi$$ed in your Wheaties this morning?

olds45512 · #6 09-05-2015, 05:19 PM

i say build whatever you want, as long as the work is well done i have no issue with custom tractors.

crossingcrown · #7 09-05-2015, 05:29 PM

Just to say, all the good stuff went into a newer better 1250. 129 already was a parts tractor when i got it. I got the 129 to fix up the first 1250. Then found a 1650 frame with a hydro lift in the junk yard. So, all said and done, my 1250 with lift is my work horse right now. Not enough of any one tractor to put one together. So frankin it up. And thank you ford4150 And olds45512.

Sam Mac · #8 09-06-2015, 11:25 AM

I'm good with what ever you want to do. It's your stuff. Have at it.

mudpatrol1 · #9 09-06-2015, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I'd go find another cub and save all those machines for parts.

Nothing worse in my opinion than when someone uses cub parts to build some kind of custom POS. It's disrespectful to the hobby.

ignore mr know it all,build whatever you want. this is no different then building a hot rod out of multiple cars. i know what its like to be on a low budget,take your time and check craigslist for cheap or free parts.

crossingcrown · #10 09-06-2015, 08:12 PM

Lil teaser. Sorry, the left side is the top.
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