My Roper 16T restore project

[larrybl]

Really hard to get things done with this weather. I'll be mowing again after it drys out.

 

[larrybl]

Cold today 40's and 50's. Today's progress

 

[chieffan]

Cold 40's and 50's ? Our high was 35 with a 25-30 mph WNW wind all afternoon. Makes you work a little fast to keep warm Larry.

 

[larrybl]

Rims and dash side panels done. Also a re-do on the Mules fuel lines, and a new jump pack.

 

[larrybl]

Front axle and bushing evaluation.

 

[larrybl]

Time for tubes.

 

[chieffan]

Time for tubes.

Time for Slime. Quick, easy, semi-permanent. Will take care of the tread and sidewall leaks.

 

[larrybl]

Time for Slime. Quick, easy, semi-permanent. Will take care of the tread and sidewall leaks.

I quit slime a long time ago, and I don't like tubes. Seeing this tractor will be a show queen I'll go with tubes. The tires are made in China, I just gave away a set of rear tires off the parts tractor, sever weather cracked but still holding air.

 

[larrybl]

Weather cleared up, Got more done on the Roper.

 

[larrybl]

Sorta realizing how much work is left to do.

 

[larrybl]

I am hoping the tires are finally fixed.

 

[larrybl]

Assembly is slow and filled with gotchas.

 

[larrybl]

I finally have all the chassis parts sorted. Looks like I have a couple weeks of parts evaluation and rejuvenation ahead of me.

 

[chieffan]

Your winters are not that long Larry.

 

[larrybl]

Your winters are not that long Larry.

Thank God! Still things slow down some, and for that 1 - 2 day ice storm it stops everything including water and electric.

 

[larrybl]

Sorting out the electrical, and identifying the parts for under the frame.

 

[larrybl]

A very rainy day altered my plans, probably a good thing.

 

[larrybl]

Finally a nice day to paint.

 

[larrybl]

Rolling chassis will be later this week. Gas caps are ordered and I'll choose a tank to work on next.

 

[larrybl]

Every time I go to install the transaxke, another trip to town is needed for stuff that has to go on first.