4 Wheel drive indicator with inclinometer install on a Grand L Cab

4shorts · Jan 30, 2014

Super cool sir. Love it. Clean install. One thing I found with the Grand L's. Is watch out installing things close to the windshield.
My first attempt at putting in a rear view mirror back in 2008 on the 4240 caused me much grief because when I went out snow clearing the windshield couldn't keep itself clear because my mirror had the flow of the defrost regulators blocked causing a frosted portion right down the middle of the windshield.
I got around that issue by moving the mirror away, back towards me and away from the vents.

Nice OEM type design and install. Enjoyed seeing it. Even nicer to see a little touch of Newfoundland on there :thumbsup:

npalen · Jan 30, 2014

Nice work, Waxman!

WaxMan · Jan 30, 2014

4shorts said:
Super cool sir. Love it. Clean install. One thing I found with the Grand L's. Is watch out installing things close to the windshield.
My first attempt at putting in a rear view mirror back in 2008 on the 4240 caused me much grief because when I went out snow clearing the windshield couldn't keep itself clear because my mirror had the flow of the defrost regulators blocked causing a frosted portion right down the middle of the windshield.
I got around that issue by moving the mirror away, back towards me and away from the vents.

Nice OEM type design and install. Enjoyed seeing it. Even nicer to see a little touch of Newfoundland on there :thumbsup:

Thanks Paul, I thought of that, and believe that the flow will still be in the path of the wiped area by the wiper, If not, vent extensions , bring everything down even across the front with an overhead panel across the front, for a host full of lights, more gauges, tilt meters, front tweeter speakers, weather instruments and other goodies. I believe it will even look better that way, a nice full arch across the complete front held up by the front roof bolts, headliner untouched. Always remember the cockpit.

I'm not afraid. I dare it not to clear the windshield

Thanks again:thumbsup:

4shorts · Jan 31, 2014

WaxMan said:
Thanks Paul, I thought of that, and believe that the flow will still be in the path of the wiped area by the wiper, If not, vent extensions , bring everything down even across the front with an overhead panel across the front, for a host full of lights, more gauges, tilt meters, front tweeter speakers, weather instruments and other goodies. I believe it will even look better that way, a nice full arch across the complete front held up by the front roof bolts, headliner untouched. Always remember the cockpit. I'm not afraid. I dare it not to clear the windshield
Thanks again:thumbsup:

Perfect. As they say " failure is not an option" :laughing: :thumbsup:

Got good use of our tractor yesterday. We went from no snow to being buried over night. Took 1.5 hours to clean it all up but it was the fluffy type of snow and had fun using the blower. Times like these you have to appreciate the machine itself.

TripleR · Jan 31, 2014

WaxMan said:
I got a nice package from Newfoundland today - a thoughtful gift from Paul Shorts and his talented wife Kathy.
He contacted me last week or so and said he had an idea of making an emblem for my tractor because, as he said, I did such a nice job on it.

What a nice compliment from the master of modifications himself. Thank you Paul and Kathy for the thoughtful gift.
A nice finishing touch for my tractor, and a nice WaxMan mug for my morning coffee. I think it's safe to say it's the only one in exsistance, unless Paul has one

The decals and emblems just in time for my final modification to the tractor, the tilt meter and 4 wheel indicator is my last one for a while. Time go back to my roots and start Waxing the thing.
Oh yeah, and use it too.

The emblems are really top notch quality, the camera just can't capture. I think it's a great finishing touch. I only put one on for now I have to clean up the tractor first.
Thank you very much Paul and Kathy

Paul and Kathy are two of the nicest people you will ever find, they sent us some stuff including some personalized decals for my wife's tractors with the last package. My wife has also spoken to Kathy on the phone; really great and helpful people; can't beat them.:thumbsup:

varmint · Jan 31, 2014

Great! Now there are two guys who post here that I have to check out on a regular basis. More time down the drain. But seriously, I hadn't seen your work, Waxman, until I saw 4shorts comments. Bingo. I really liked the craftsmanship on your gauge pods- and the custom lenses(?) on the inclinometer couldn't have been better done. When it gets a bit warmer, I have to fab a 4WD light for my old B8200. Luckily, it's pretty level where I work my tractor, and I tend to be overly cautious, anyway.
Quality work!

RaydaKub · Jan 31, 2014

Superb job on the new addition. I don't believe I ever commented on the other gauge cluster or bucket cam, but those are also fantastic.

And that's a nice picture of the wife on the wall. ;-)

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WaxMan · Jan 31, 2014

I didn't respond to all of you separately but I appreciated what you said.

kOua, TripleR, murphy1244, Gem99ultra, blackdog2086, dsmiley, repete, napalen, srs, creekbend, 512high,The Fred, varmint, Scooby074,
dstig1, J F, RDrancher, RaydaKub and 4shorts
Thank you guys for taking the time. :thumbsup:

npalen · Jan 31, 2014

Waxman, tell us a little about your background where you learned all these skills. Are you self taught for the most part, trade schools, on the job experience etc? Don't mean to be nosey but I, and probably others, would enjoy hearing about you're above average (way above) abilities.