Art's way 72 inch belly mower
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Topic: Art's way 72 inch belly mower
Posted By: Hubnut
Subject: Art's way 72 inch belly mower
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 5:26pm
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Bought a new belly mower today for my B I'm restoring. This thing is a monster! Needs belts, a new wheel, some TLC, and a little welding. Thanks to David(FL). I had fun looking over his AC stuff--as always! http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5275_zpsgg6h5w7o.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5274_zpswk0q2yy3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  |
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Posted By: sandman2234
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 5:32pm
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Always a pleasure to have you and your Bride over to rummage around in my junkyard! Next time maybe that JD will start without so much darn hassle so we can spend more time looking and less time trying to get things situated! What color are you going to paint it? Can you save or duplicate the Artsway scroll work writing? David from jax ------------- A proud member of the Allis Express movement! Northeast Florida |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 5:39pm
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David, I think I'm going to keep it grey. I found the manual--had to pay though. I also found a few pics. We were pretty close on how it gets installed. Thanks again! Steve |
Posted By: sandman2234
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 6:59pm
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I think I would have waited till Monday and called Artsway, they might have sent it to you for less. Sounded like a good bunch of people up there when I called them, if you ever need parts. David from jax ------------- A proud member of the Allis Express movement! Northeast Florida |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 7:21pm
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Did Artsway buy out the company that built it? They bought out Eversman of Denver, Co a few years ago, made levelers and ditchers for irrigation, etc.
------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: GaryL
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 8:55pm
| I would love to see pictures of this mounted to the B. Once I get the B hauled home from Ken's I will be making plans for a belly mower. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 8:59pm
Thanks David. I hope you're right. I will need a few things. Thanks for everything. I hope to see you again soon for my next project. I still like the B under the shed with the mower. Steve |
sandman2234 wrote:Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2015 at 6:12pm
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Fixed a couple cracks beginning to form in the deck today. I also stripped it down for the powdercoater. In the process, I broke one of the hubs to a spindle. Dang! I will try to find a replacement tomorrow. Spindles seem to turn freely. Overall, this is a nice mower deck. Looks like it's been well cared for. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5278_zpsw0ni0tvm.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5280_zpssd0bnxrh.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5283_zpscomuyjib.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5281_zpsbvsmmwzx.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 1:43pm
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Somebody should have a parts one on here for that hub! I have a couple for the L306 Woods. That's part of the trouble of taking those old rusted on ones off.... I have broken 2 of them doing that.... ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: Creek Jenkins
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 2:49pm
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Art's Way bought SunMastr quite a ways back. I have a 60" SunMastr deck on my C with most of the original decals intact. I made a set of caster wheels for it, it originally just had skids on the sides, okay for flat hard ground but no good with humps and/or turns. Found on on line sales catalog and copied the optional caster setup. Looks like you just broke the bushing that mounts the pulley to the shaft. Shouldn't be hard to find, Dodge Bearing, Woods (pulleys and bushings, not the mower company). Just measure up the bushing carefully and take it to a place that sells bearings/belts/pulleys. Industry is more or less standardized, so you should be able to find a replacement easily. cheers, Creek
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Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 8:41pm
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Finally got the mower deck back from the powdercoater today. It looks really good. I was able to get a new wheel and other parts from Art's Way. Even the underside looks new. I even got new decals! More to come. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5317_zpsbxo5v50q.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5319_zpszdhsb59o.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: sandman2234
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 9:03pm
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Hub looks like a QD adapter, might want to look at them for replacements. David from jax ------------- A proud member of the Allis Express movement! Northeast Florida |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 9:20pm
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well she is purdy but I have to ask, why powder coated? Any of the trailers up here look terrible after 2-3 years,stuff seems to chip off,then scabs, then whole sections peel away. I'm think a 'bush hog' ain't living a easy life and the PC won't be strong ? I did one last fall in good old red enamel,just seems tougher to me and easy to touch up. jus wondering..... Jay ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: MrHDC
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 10:32pm
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Hey Jay. I'm not sure Hub has actually gotten any of his equipment dirty, much less, God forbid - scratch it! Sorry Hub, but the mower is looking great! Hervey |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 5:28am
Hervey is correct. I doubt it will see any work until I sell--which I don't see happening. You have to realize that I'm city folk with no sense (and no land to work). I just restore for the fun of it. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 6:48am
Durn city kids with too much money and too much time....  Looks good Steve!! Might have to look at doing this to my Woods....er maybe not... Mine is for working! ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 6:04pm
Actually, I don't have enough of either--money or time. I'm also a bit short on common sense. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Wdtractorman
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2015 at 7:40pm
| Looks great. I'm going to try to get my 306 wood fixed up. I hope it turns out that good |
Posted By: sandman2234
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2016 at 11:25am
Think what you might, I see plenty of common sense whenever I get the chance to meet up with you. Plus you had sense enough not to get on that green tractor train... Only thing I see you lacking is enough space to keep all of them along with the ones you need to acquire, lol! David from jax ------------- A proud member of the Allis Express movement! Northeast Florida |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2016 at 5:41pm
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David, Where you been? Happy New Year! Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |