Resto B with Woods (Update 1 October)

IL Steve
Do you have more pictures of this lowered/short B from different angles like full front and rear? Could you post them please?

Edited by Ken in Texas - 23 Sep 2016 at 4:36pm

this is my Orchard B setting on blocks to paint. I made the straight front axle from two bars 5/8 inch thick and about 3 inches tall... welded side by side. Spindle ends are just pipe welded to the axle. Spindles are from original wishbone.  I needed some kind of plate to bolt to the final drive to hold the foot pedal shaft and mount the fenders.. Ended up cutting out a 5/16 inch steel plate into a triangle pattern. Originally had  drawbar, then removed and installed the mower.

the steering column is the original B angle, but the shaft was shortened maybe 6-7 inches to get clearance between the wheel and operator seat.

Just catching up.  Looks good hubnut!

Steve I like your low B with a 72" mower.
I built a low B and put a 60" Woods under it. I drove the mower off the belt pulley shaft.
Hubnut, I sure like those Carlisle tires, can you measure the inflated diameter for me? I had a pair of Good year 9.5 x 24 turf tires but didn't like them due to they lowered the back of the tractor a little and I can't raise the mower any more. The Carlisle looks like it might work.

Steve I feel like I hijacked your thread with my question I hope you don't mind too much.   I think the tire measurement he is looking for is from the ground to the top of the tire. That will tell how much clearance he will have under the tractor for his mower.

Dan,
Oooops.  I'll get the height too.  No worries about the post.  I like the low rider mowers too. 
Best,
Steve

wbecker,
I measure 43 inches tall. 

I got the decals on the mower and tractor.  Mower on next weekend!

Got a few small things done and should get the mower back on tomorrow.  If you can look past the drips and runs, it looks good!

Thanks Leon.  I'll give that a try.  

Thanks Bill.  Glad you like the pics.  I like your favorite too.  They are becoming my favorite too.   I've essentially finished this tractor.  I need to add some wiring, but I'm in no hurry.  She hand cranks easily.  My first run with the mower blew grease all over the center sheave.  I over did it with the grease.  Doh!  I also tried a line up, but I need more property to properly do that .

New blades!


Using Maggie to move the deck.


Grease explosion!


Deck installed.


Finished.


My trio.

Thanks Bill.  I put the trio in the garage and moved my lone CA with SFW to the pole barn.  I may sell that one for another B or C.  I know the CA is superior in numerous ways, but I really like the Bs and Cs. 
Steve

Steve with all those tractors you need to start looking for a farm you have a good start on the equipment. ...

Look for something run down in an estate sale. There are deals out there. Of course you will have a much longer list of projects if the land is run down....