TGM 22 B/O Planning thread.

I need lots of things for my next build.  Created post for reference.  Next build will be a Off-road Rally with Mud Capabilities.

• Lock 122419X (Craftsman Roper 633a) for safety reasons.
  
• Need new Rack and Pinion, I stole the one on this tractor for Red.
  
• Need Heims for said Rack.
  
• New Rear wheels
  
• New rear tires
  
• New rear tubes
  
• New front wheels
  
• New front tires
  
• Starter solennoid
  
• New axle dust caps
  
• New spindle dust caps
  
• New tail lights (going to have working brake)
  
• Ammo box
  
• Head gaskets for engine
  
• New pulley 8" for engine
  
• Need new winch, stole the one on this tractor for Red
  
• PAINT!
  
• Battery
  
  

I have the following.

• reinstalling original engine plate, need holes drilled for new engine orientation.
  
• universal for steering, still have it.
  
• nilight light bar
  
• front bumper
  
• rear hitch reciever, needs mod for new ride height in rear.
  
• LED bulbs for headlights
  
• GM Alternator?  Pondering this one.
  

On the edge of my seat here. Can’t wait to see more!

Here are some pre B/O gems...  Reposted images...





Locked and waiting on gasket...

I did figure out what this thing (transaxle) had in it from the factory I think.  Like I mentioned it was thick sticky and had a green tint.  Didn't smell like gear oil, but was familiar.  Well I chopped down some shrubs that died due to the extreme cold this winter.... I ran into some thick, sticky, and green tinted oil when I cut them down.  I'm pretty certain this thing was filled with bar and chain oil.

Still waiting on the gasket.  If tomorrow does not update the tracking, I may end up canceling the order and RTV'ing it.

Getting a bit better...

Welds are MINT! You got some skills there.

I appreciate it.... I still suck most of the time. HAHAHA!

I have given up on the trans axle. I put a bead of RTV black gasket maker around it and loosely put on the screws. I'll tighten them tomorrow.

MightyRaze wrote:

I appreciate it.... I still suck most of the time.  HAHAHA!  

I have given up on the trans axle.  I put a bead of RTV black gasket maker around it and loosely put on the screws.  I'll tighten them tomorrow.

Look at it this way: I have never laid a single bead or even struck an arc so you are better than me and a lot of other people by default.

Pulled out the pressure valve and inserted a barbed nipple on the transaxle.  I figured, should I ever go submerged with the trans, the heat of the trans will pop the valve and when it cooled would suck in water when closing.  I will run a hose to under the seat.  That will give me about 10 more inches height, and put a fuel filter on it.

• Lock 122419X (Craftsman Roper 633a) for safety reasons. 
  
• Need new Rack and Pinion, I stole the one on this tractor for Red.
  
• Need Heims for said Rack.
  
• New Rear wheels
  
• New rear tires
  
• New rear tubes
  
• New front wheels
  
• New front tires - On order
  
• Starter solennoid
  
• New axle dust caps
  
• New spindle dust caps
  
• New tail lights (going to have working brake)
  
• Ammo box
  
• Head gaskets for engine
  
• New pulley 7" for engine
  
• Need new winch, stole the one on this tractor for Red
  
• PAINT! - test can on order
  
• Battery
  

Getting closer to all the pieces. Hoping to have a smooth build.

Slapped on the rear tires to see how they looked.  I realized I have the tires clocked on the wheels identically.  Not sure if that is good or bad.  Just interesting I guess.

It’s good for my ocd.

Rustbucket Garage wrote:

It’s good for my ocd.

I hear ya man! Good coincidence for those with ocd!

Ugh... front tires are suppose to be here today via FedEx.... here's hoping they can distinguish the difference between 15 and 1 this time.

really loving the look of the new tires and wheels Mighty, looks so tough. food for thought, Id run the vent line up by the dash, ive gone over seat deep a few times not really expecting to on rusty at haspin

Creepycrawler wrote:

really loving the look of the new tires and wheels Mighty, looks so tough. food for thought, Id run the vent line up by the dash, ive gone over seat deep a few times not really expecting to on rusty at haspin

Thanks @creepycrawler! As you can see above on the tire, I have plenty of line.

MightyRaze wrote:

Creepycrawler wrote:

really loving the look of the new tires and wheels Mighty, looks so tough. food for thought, Id run the vent line up by the dash, ive gone over seat deep a few times not really expecting to on rusty at haspin

Thanks @creepycrawler!  As you can see above on the tire, I have plenty of line.

Ran the line up under the dash.  Thanks @Creepycrawler!

I was going to lay the fenders back down so I could walk away from the tractor so I can stay under the 50% rule for next year.  I noticed some stress cracks around the seat mount holes.  In the past I always nasty booger fix or blow holes right and left.  I have some thin 6013 rods from my old 110 welder laying around.  Put my cable in the lower B channel and the metal thickness to 1/16.  I was very happy with the result!




Just about time to throw it back to the way it was with the trans lock so I can still enter it in next year's build-off.

Mighty I think I missed the 2022 build of discussion, when will it start?

Creepycrawler wrote:

Mighty I think I missed the 2022 build of discussion, when will it start?

I'm hoping to start it Jan 1 next year instead of Feb 1.  Waiting on Doug to go through our rough draft of some new rules.  If nothing becomes of the rule set, it will more than likely be the same rules.

MightyRaze wrote:

Creepycrawler wrote:

Mighty I think I missed the 2022 build of discussion, when will it start?

I'm hoping to start it Jan 1 next year instead of Feb 1.  Waiting on Doug to go through our rough draft of some new rules.  If nothing becomes of the rule set, it will more than likely be the same rules.

Sorry if I’m getting the build page off topic, and not to jump the gun, but what sorts of rule alterations are being considered? It’s going to be cool to see a green tractor in the build off , something different.

Rustbucket Garage wrote:

MightyRaze wrote:

Creepycrawler wrote:

Mighty I think I missed the 2022 build of discussion, when will it start?

I'm hoping to start it Jan 1 next year instead of Feb 1.  Waiting on Doug to go through our rough draft of some new rules.  If nothing becomes of the rule set, it will more than likely be the same rules.

Sorry if I’m getting the build page off topic, and not to jump the gun, but what sorts of rule alterations are being considered? It’s going to be cool to see a green tractor in the build off , something different.

Top secret at this time. 

I am so ready to start building this thing.  I have enough ready I think that it may be a quick build.

Review...

• Lock 122419X (Craftsman Roper 633a) for safety reasons. 
  
• Need new Rack and Pinion, I stole the one on this tractor for Red.
  
• Need Heims for said Rack.
  
• New Rear wheels
  
• New rear tires
  
• New rear tubes
  
• New front wheels
  
• New front tires
  
• Starter solennoid
  
• New axle dust caps
  
• New spindle dust caps
  
• New tail lights
  
• Ammo box
  
• Head gaskets for engine
  
• New pulley 7" for engine
  
• Need new winch, stole the one on this tractor for Red - Harbor Freight had none for their memorial day sale.  NONE of them in my area.
  
• PAINT!
  
• Battery
  

Other thoughts for the build.

• rear bumper 2" hitch
  
• some kind of tree kicker
  

Any other Ideas?

Maybe a big ol moose catcher/bull bar like you see sometimes on 18 wheelers? It would match the tree kickers pretty good I think.


I always thought it would be cool to try and put some lights on a roll bar behind the seat like the baja rigs do. Just my 2c