Time to upgrade

[dcyrilc]

That tractor is becoming more of a luxury vehicle than machinery.:thumbsup:

He's got a good point here. You keep making improvements and you might not be able to declare it as work equipment anymore.:laughing:

 

[Window Geek]

I'd be playing Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Diana Krall, etc on mine if I had a cabbed tractor...

Amen, Brother! A little Dave Brubeck, some Mike Brecker, and Peter Gabriel (for the song "Digging in the Dirt".)


Sir Paul,
As usual, a first class job! Thanks for so many details of the build. I like that phone holder and the remote control. There's got to be a tailgate opportunity this Spring, provided it ever gets here... :laughing:

 

[dcyrilc]

Amen, Brother! A little Dave Brubeck, some Mike Brecker, and Peter Gabriel (for the song "Digging in the Dirt".)


Sir Paul,
As usual, a first class job! Thanks for so many details of the build. I like that phone holder and the remote control. There's got to be a tailgate opportunity this Spring, provided it ever gets here... :laughing:

Oh sure... now you're going to have him building a tailgate for it.:laughing:

 

[mjncad]

I am with you there. I listen off and on to many other styles of music but listen to jazz regularly. I listen to Jazz FM 91.1 on my sound system when I can pick it up, and when I can't get it, I'll tune in on Itunes. Great sounding stuff, though my memory is so poor I can't every remember the artist's names.

I listen to public radio KUVO 89.3 www.kuvo.org for my jazz fix; but tune them out when they stray off course during certain times of the day or when they are having a begathon.

Amen, Brother! A little Dave Brubeck, some Mike Brecker, and Peter Gabriel (for the song "Digging in the Dirt".)

Of course we need Dave Brubeck's Take Five whether we're taking five or doing actual work.

Oh sure... now you're going to have him building a tailgate for it.:laughing:

Of course Paul needs to build a tailgate for it; where else is he going to hang that 55" HDTV?

 

[4shorts]

Paul, and others who take the time to "document" their projects: thank you. You have to believe that lots of readers enjoy seeing better equiped owners than ourselves, and folks with more talent and time, busy doing neat things.

All your various LED strobes have got me thinking how nice it would be to have something really visible (more than a SMV triangle) when we venture out on public roads. I am exposed for about 200 yards on a two lane highway whenever I trek out with a trailer behind my tractor for old horse manure at a neighbor's boarding farm, and since it's on a hill, I get real nervous! I always go on sunday afternoon, but still, a flashing LED is gonna happen when I find a cheap one. In fact, if you could post some info on those replacement LED bulbs you mentioned, for the Kubota original lighting, I'd appreciate it.
Keep posting- we love it!

Thanks buddy. Yesterday I was asked to pull a car back on the road. The traffic was terrible and I had to be out in the middle of the road and although I was concerned about the dangers of being there I knew I was more than visible. Big bright orange tractor with a pile of LED lights did help and I got the vehicle out as well.

Glad you enjoy my posts. I like to share info. That's what it's supposed to be all about. I just put up a video of a project I did for a fellow collector friend of mine. It's not tractor related but it's orange Thanks for posting!


YouTube - The Toy Tanker Truck Rebuild

I am with you there. I listen off and on to many other styles of music but listen to jazz regularly. I listen to Jazz FM 91.1 on my sound system when I can pick it up, and when I can't get it, I'll tune in on Itunes. Great sounding stuff, though my memory is so poor I can't every remember the artist's names.


4shorts,
That is a nice upgrade from the stock stereo and the install job looks professional. I'm sure that music sounds much better too. That tractor is becoming more of a luxury vehicle than machinery.:thumbsup:

Thank you. I tease Matt but the truth be told I like all music. Well almost all. I remember my sons using then shop for band practice years ago. At the time they were playing heavy metal music. I would walk in the shop and ask all of them if they were playing any sheet metal music. You should have seen the looks I got from them :laughing:

I like the Eagles, Elton John, Def Leppard, Nickleback, Eric Clapton... My son who is in Afghanistan right now played one of my favorite tunes. This one I play allot on the bike. Watch it right through. He switches guitars in the middle of the song.
Check him out on the tube:

YouTube - 87sherwood's Channel

He's got a good point here. You keep making improvements and you might not be able to declare it as work equipment anymore.:laughing:

Holy smoke I never thought about that :shocked: Might be time to start removing some stuff. :laughing:

Amen, Brother! A little Dave Brubeck, some Mike Brecker, and Peter Gabriel (for the song "Digging in the Dirt".)


Sir Paul,
As usual, a first class job! Thanks for so many details of the build. I like that phone holder and the remote control. There's got to be a tailgate opportunity this Spring, provided it ever gets here... :laughing:

Thanks buddy. Well we have a storm heading here today. Spring is a long way off for us as well.

Oh sure... now you're going to have him building a tailgate for it.:laughing:

It's very doable. It couls be placed on the rear blower to act as a plow and then pop up as a tailgate

I listen to public radio KUVO 89.3 www.kuvo.org for my jazz fix; but tune them out when they stray off course during certain times of the day or when they are having a begathon.



Of course we need Dave Brubeck's Take Five whether we're taking five or doing actual work.



Of course Paul needs to build a tailgate for it; where else is he going to hang that 55" HDTV?

Matt the TV might be a problem. You wouldn't want to be in the shop with me when I'm working. I got it cranked up and I'm zoned in doing my work. Just gotta love it :thumbsup:

 

[Baby Grand]

There's an idea. The Harley riders around here say there noisy pipes saves lives. .

What's thatcha say?
Speak up, dag gummit!

 

[4shorts]

What's thatcha say?
Speak up, dag gummit!

Well sir this ones for you :laughing:

 

[dcyrilc]

I think you should be allowed to double post that over on the joke thread!

+1. That's awesome!:thumbsup:

 

[4shorts]

I think you should be allowed to double post that over on the joke thread!

+1. That's awesome!:thumbsup:

Got it done boys but I got to tell ya. I've never been that far down the page on this site and it was a scary experience

 

[mjncad]

My comments in red.

I remember my sons using then shop for band practice years ago. At the time they were playing heavy metal music. I would walk in the shop and ask all of them if they were playing any sheet metal music. You should have seen the looks I got from them

Sheet metal music...I love it! I'm not into speed-metal.

Matt the TV might be a problem. You wouldn't want to be in the shop with me when I'm working. I got it cranked up and I'm zoned in doing my work. Just gotta love it :thumbsup:

Depends on how cranked up it is. I just upgraded my garage with a cheap clock radio from my Mom's place.

 

[Kubota Tee]

Paul,

I've been looking forward to your next "mod" and looks like you got into more than you bargained for on this one. But in usual form, the outcome is nothing less than first rate!! I'll look forward to the UTube video so we can all hear that great new sound system!

Seems like the winter snow has finally settled in for you and is keeping you quite busy - bet that new sound system will help make your snow removal more enjoyable! Heck, you may find yourself going out to remove snow even when it is less than your contractual obligation - just to listen to tunes!!

Also sounds like you have a new shop stereo with the use of that handy remote control - but I do agree with one of the members in that now you will have to get some exterior speakers mounted so you can also have a PA system on the Kubota!

Take care and enjoy the snow and the tunes!

PS - really enjoyed seeing the video of your son playing Dead or Alive!

 

[4shorts]

Paul,

I've been looking forward to your next "mod" and looks like you got into more than you bargained for on this one. But in usual form, the outcome is nothing less than first rate!! I'll look forward to the UTube video so we can all hear that great new sound system!

Seems like the winter snow has finally settled in for you and is keeping you quite busy - bet that new sound system will help make your snow removal more enjoyable! Heck, you may find yourself going out to remove snow even when it is less than your contractual obligation - just to listen to tunes!!

Also sounds like you have a new shop stereo with the use of that handy remote control - but I do agree with one of the members in that now you will have to get some exterior speakers mounted so you can also have a PA system on the Kubota!

Take care and enjoy the snow and the tunes!

PS - really enjoyed seeing the video of your son playing Dead or Alive!

Thanks Thomas. It's been fun using the beast this week. I put over 20 hours in the seat. We're getting snow on a daily basis now and it's really piling up. I have to work tomorrow using the bucket to move some of it out of the areas where it's piled up.

That being said the stereo wasn't the "Next Project". The stereo happened because I had a speaker crap out so I had to lift the roof off and seeing I had to do that I upgraded the stereo at the same time.

The next project will be a very different one. Haven't seen it done on a tractor before. When I can shake these 15 hour days I'm going to start in at it
Glad you enjoyed the video of my son. He just got back last night on Canadian soil for some R&R. Sure is nice to know he will be safe for awhile.
How is your rig working out this winter? Always great hearing from you. Thanks for posting, Paul

Here's a few pics I snapped with my phone.

 

[Kubota Tee]

Thanks Thomas. It's been fun using the beast this week. I put over 20 hours in the seat. We're getting snow on a daily basis now and it's really piling up. I have to work tomorrow using the bucket to move some of it out of the areas where it's piled up.

Yea! I know what you mean about the snow piling up!! We've had it pretty bad here in Michigan as well. I may have to get my bucket out to move some snow as well - if I can find under all the snow!!!

That being said the stereo wasn't the "Next Project". The stereo happened because I had a speaker crap out so I had to lift the roof off and seeing I had to do that I upgraded the stereo at the same time.

The next project will be a very different one. Haven't seen it done on a tractor before. When I can shake these 15 hour days I'm going to start in at it

So, looks like we all have another surprise coming our way! Can't wait!

Glad you enjoyed the video of my son. He just got back last night on Canadian soil for some R&R. Sure is nice to know he will be safe for awhile.

That's got to be a great feeling knowing your son is back home and out of harms way. Hope you get a chance to visit with him while he's home!

How is your rig working out this winter? Always great hearing from you.

I couldn't be happier (other than trading tractors with you!) with how this machine has changed my life this winter with the snow. Last winter I only had my Toro lawn tractor with a 42" manual blade on the front. It worked ok for clearing the lake for the kids to ice skate, but it was a real struggle on the driveways. The Kubota with the "Paul Shorts" designed snow plow attachment has been the cat's meow!!

Thanks for posting, Paul

Here's a few pics I snapped with my phone.

Always enjoy the pics!! Here's a few of my own playing out in the snow.

 

[4shorts]

Thanks Thomas for the credit on the plow design. I've gotten about a dozen phone calls from all parts of the USA and Canada asking me about it and some of the other stuff I've done with the tractor. It's wild to know people actually read my threads. I call it "The Ultimate Compliment"

Man they tell me my tractor looks clean! Well sir yours isn't exactly filthy :laughing: Oh boy it's a looker though. Glad to hear your enjoying the machine. Good things come to good people. Now you know why you have it

Yes I think this other project will be a cool project. I'm still pondering the design over and over in my head. I never write anything down. It's more of a mental image I have embedded in my little brain and when the image become clear I build it. It's almost there now and almost in focus :laughing:

OH man mom and I are so happy the boy is back for awhile. Tonight he's having a wing night at his brothers with friends over, playing music and playing with his brothers beagle. Life is good and we're all very proud of him.

Had to plow snow again this morning and more snow is on the way tonight. The average snowfall for February here is 72 cm's for the full month. So far this month we already have 84 cm's. Tomorrow I will spend the day moving it to make room for more.

Thanks for posting the pics. You've got yourself a great snow weapon :thumbsup:

 

[TBDonnelly]

4shorts Kubota meet Knight Rider 2000.......Love at first site. :licking:

YouTube - KITT is BACK!

Don

 

[mjncad]

The next project will be a very different one. Haven't seen it done on a tractor before. When I can shake these 15 hour days I'm going to start in at it

Glad you enjoyed the video of my son. He just got back last night on Canadian soil for some R&R. Sure is nice to know he will be safe for awhile.

I can hardly wait to see this new project and I'm betting it's a big screen HDTV!

I'm glad to hear your son is home for some R & R. Hopefully the rest of his tour will go as smooth and safe as the first part.

4shorts Kubota meet Knight Rider 2000.......Love at first site. :licking:

YouTube - KITT is BACK!

Don

The mini-skirted chickie looked pretty tasty. Cylons would kick KITT's butt.

 

[4shorts]

4shorts Kubota meet Knight Rider 2000.......Love at first site. :licking:

YouTube - KITT is BACK!

Don

Gee Don. I gotta get me one of them lights :laughing:

I can hardly wait to see this new project and I'm betting it's a big screen HDTV!

I'm thinking about going 3-D. Plant it on the rear on top of the blower pointing at the cab that way I can view it via the reverse camera :laughing:


I'm glad to hear your son is home for some R & R. Hopefully the rest of his tour will go as smooth and safe as the first part.

Thanks buddy. He'll enjoy his time off. I think he's heading out today to reward himself with a new Les Paul.

 

[dcyrilc]

Gee Don. I gotta get me one of them lights :laughing:

You could mount it in the nose right above the headlights.

 

[4shorts]

You could mount it in the nose right above the headlights.

Now there's a plan :thumbsup:

 

[tlbuser]

In fact, if you could post some info on those replacement LED bulbs you mentioned, for the Kubota original lighting, I'd appreciate it.

Not sure where he gets his, I've had good luck with this place
Super Bright LEDs ? LED Lights, Bulbs, and Accessories