My Roper 16T restore project

[larrybl]

Roper 16T project is back on track, the Craftsman grinder is now on hold.

 

[larrybl]

Trying to avoid the hurryupitis bug. And a quick third project.

 

[larrybl]

Almost messed up today. Nose piece is baking in the sun right now.

 

[larrybl]

Teaser.

 

[larrybl]

One step forward for a win, two steps back for a fail.

 

[larrybl]

We have a running, working Roper 16T Sickle mower!

 

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Pictures.

 

[UncleWillie]

Very nice work. Ever figure out what jammed the rod in that bracket.

 

[larrybl]

Very nice work. Ever figure out what jammed the rod in that bracket.

Having threaded rod in one side, and hammering the straight rod in the other side, and the tube has lips just jammed everything up.

 

[MFDAC]

Thanks for taking us along on your resto, Larry, Great work! Looking forward to seeing them at shows!

DAC

 

[chieffan]

Now you have a good excuse to buy a bigger trailer.

 

[larrybl]

Final details on the 16T.