New project 1967 Ford 5000

[Bansil]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

Okay stuff layed out

My "print" thanks to a member here

Mark and cut upper link for

Marking side for drawbar cut outs

Test fit and tacking of inner skeleton and upper link mount

Inside shot (missing one last tie bar, to maintain 2 gap at upper hole)

Heading to town for concrete, and then get mixer and figure out how to mix and pour straight into barrel?lso have to tape/plug holes that may leak

 

[Bansil]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

okay, 1 question?

At what point was McGyver Redneck?

so, remember when you were younger and someone had a brilliant idea?

and everyone convinced that "person" it was a good idea?

It normally ended with "here hold my beer"

How do you pour concrete into a 55 gallon barrel?

not by dang hand...so I grabbed ole ford and mixer, that is when the light bulb came on...went off; and came back on

so it actually went fairly good, my pants are not soaked with concrete and as far as I know...no Kittahs or puppies were harmed filling Ballast box

9 bags in and the barrel was very heavy so about 850 pounds as it sits


next project today....a rake....this may take a while...it's getting late and I do not have a torch or plasma cutter...

 

[Bansil]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

well, looks like this is end of progress this weekend due to weather and running out of cut off wheels...took 6 so far

 

[Bansil]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

Nice build. Very useable attachment. I built one a few years ago as a Winter Shop Project and use it more than I ever thought I would.

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nice hitch setup!

 

[ovrszd]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

Looking good. Your patience are much better than mine to cutoff wheel those teeth.

As for the counterweight. Only thing I'd have done different would be to put the 3pt arms link lower. I'd only have wanted a couple inches of drop left on my 3pt when hitching up to the barrel. This gives you maximum lift height. Isn't an issue until you get on uneven terrain. Then you may drag your butt a lot.

 

[ovrszd]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

Here's the best I've got now of the top link area. I think you are missing a critical part there.

 

[CR172]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

I gots to agree with Richard about the patience thing with the cutoff wheel..... But, nice choice of Beers... Lagunita's IPA.... Yum.....:licking::drink:

 

[ovrszd]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

I gots to agree with Richard about the patience thing with the cutoff wheel..... But, nice choice of Beers... Lagunita's IPA.... Yum.....:licking::drink:

I never even noticed the Beer. Don't ya know you aren't supposed to run dangerous equipment while drinking??? It's rare for me to post a scenery picture in my shop without someone noticing the Beer cans sitting in the background.

 

[KubotainNH]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

How do you pour concrete into a 55 gallon barrel?

I was thinking you would dig a low section on the ground for the barrel to sit in. More tractor time.

The add-ons look good!

 

[ovrszd]

Re: New project 1975 Ford 5000

I was thinking you would dig a low section on the ground for the barrel to sit in. More tractor time.

The add-ons look good!

He missed an opportunity to use the FEL didn't he!!!! Explain that big hole in the driveway to the wife when she gets home from work!!!!