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This happened to me recently too, really kicks you in the spuds. I was super excited about finding a heater fan speed resistor, then all hope was crushed.
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Farmer VG's Iseki TX2160 Compact Tractor
Vintage Grumble replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Other Projects
Well due to the brain injuries I did a 1000km round trip to collect the parts tractor. Got pretty much everything apart from the core engine. It was a bit of kit set due to the motor being the mounting point for most of the front gubbins. Piled it all on the trailer, chucked heaps of tie downs and straps on it, and it was all still there when I got home which was nice. Collection: Then I pulled it apart as much as I could to lighten it up a bit, and then did a fairly dodgy lift from my probably not to code boat shed roof, Then I harvested even more parts I want for the other one, and while I was there I split it in half to make it easier to move/store. Might split the box from the back end also. This is why number 2 ended up at the wreckers, buggered gears, And some of the harvested parts I'll swap over, The top link was missing from the 3 point, got them to chuck in one, so have all the needed bits now, nice. The body work is a fair bit nicer so will swap all that over. The foot plates still have the anti-vibration pads on them too, fancy. The seats a bit rough, but the pan is rust free which is good, the other seat is rusted to fuck. Also had a new radiator cap, and a shiney fuel cap for the bling factor. So when I get time I'll start the big swap over and clean up a few bits N bobs, and I'll be tractoring in no time. There is a few minor differences between the two units, but only one bit I wanted to use (3 point up/down lever) wont work as far as I can tell, so not so bad. Once the tractors done I'll give the rotor-tiller thing a bit of love. Regards, VG.- 15 replies
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The finishing touch has been applied. A chap that comes into work and shows me his projects all the time, has amongst his sweet creations, a home made laser cutter. He cut the "TOYOTA" out of 3mm HDF for me, and gave me the outer part as an alignment jig, which made fitting the letters waaaay easier. I slapped some spray paint on them, and then they no longer fit in the jig lols, but I crammed them in there enough to work and stuck them on with some meticulously cut and placed double sided tape. Came out spot on, nice. Big thanks to those that offered to do vinyl cuts and 3D prints for me, much appreciated. I'll get started on the trailer one day. Maybe. Regards, VG.
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Fucken sick dawg
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Farmer VG's Iseki TX2160 Compact Tractor
Vintage Grumble replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Other Projects
So because of my brain injuries, I've agreed to purchase the complete (minus engine) parts tractor in palmy. There was so many bits I wanted, it ended up making more sense to buy the whole thing, plus Iseki parts are apparently a little hard to get and expensive, so yeh. So I should be able to create a fairly tidy unit out of the two, and still be a fair amount under the theoretical valve of one of these tractors. ALSO, the wreckers offered me a Iseki rotary tiller the correct size for my tractor at a very reasonable rate, so I'm getting that too. I can use it to chew up the dirt I need to move, to make it easier to grade out. I can see how dudes end up with 20 tractors spread around their properties, it happens so easily. Regards, VG.- 15 replies
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Farmer VG's Iseki TX2160 Compact Tractor
Vintage Grumble replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Other Projects
Nahhh nahanhanhanahan, JUST the motor was $1k, they want around $2.3K for the everything else excluding the motor. I'm waiting for them to price my full list, and then see if it makes more sense to buy everything. I was just going to make one of those doofers pictured to suit the size of my tractor, seeing as its so adorably small. -
Farmer VG's Iseki TX2160 Compact Tractor
Vintage Grumble replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Other Projects
Had a quick fiddle/ruin this evening. The mill story checks out, no mud anywhere, but pulp in lots of nooks and crannies. I've taken the tow bar bit off, will make a tow bar thing for the 3-point linkage. High end rim widening job. Big ass bull bar and relocated muffler. Powerplant. Gonna put the muffler back where it should be, after I panel beat the heat shield. Looks better without the horrid wheels/tyres. The back tyres are unbelievablely heavy, pretty sure they are forklift spec. Got rid of the yuck bumper. I've got the lights, just need to panel beat the mounts and bonnet. I'll make up a few better mounts for the mudguards/foot rests, they are a bit cattywampus and need better support. Also, I rang and talked to the wreckers, they will sell me the complete other tractor minus the engine (they want a grand just for that alone) and it just has one bung shaft in the gearbox (the old owner was running some huge bit of gear behind it and lunched the box) and it looks to be rather tidy, the body work is way nicer than mine. But not sure I should invest that heavily. They also said they have an Iseki rotary hoe for this size tractor that they would throw in for $200. Dangerous. I think I'll just get the bits I need, and try tidy up the body work as best I can. Regards, VG.- 15 replies
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Farmer VG's Iseki TX2160 Compact Tractor
Vintage Grumble replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Other Projects
That did cross my mind, once they give me a total cost of just the parts, I'll ask about the whole thing. -
So because of my brain injuries, I talked myself into buying a tiny tractor. No shit, I've low key wanted a power pony since I was a lad, and this thing is even cooler than a power pony tbh. Its from somewhere between 1985-1991, 800cc 3 cylinder Mitsubishi diesel making a whopping 16hp. The internet says its got 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, but I think that's 3 forward, 1 reverse, but in high and low ratio. And its 4WD too. She's a bit rough around the edges, but seems to be in good nick mechanically. It was owned by a local papermill from new, and was used solely on concrete/tarmac in the paper machine basement and around site. Because of this, it has had a few modifications made to stop functions being used that were not needed, or would ruin something or someone. I knew when I purchased it that the cardan shaft had been removed so that it couldn't be put into 4WD (would not be happy on pavement) and that the 3-point linkage set up was gone (it was only used to tow a trailer) along with the lever that controls the 3-point up down. Its also had the front rims widened to take an industrial spec road tyre (the rims are only 5" wide standard) and it currently has flat, bald forklift looking industrial tyres on the rear. It was cheap enough that I took the gamble on finding the parts needed to reinstate the 4WD, and knew I'd need the correct sized tyres to keep the 4WD happy. What I only just realized is that because they wanted to fit road spec tyres, they have changed the back rims from 18" to 15" (possibly why the cardan shaft was deleted) which really screws up the plan of reinstating the 4WD. Turns out the 18" rims/tyres are not very common either. I was a bit "AWWW FUCK" about the back rim dilemma, but then found a place in Belgium that happens to stock full sets of rims tyres for this unit. But by the time I got them here, they would be the same price as what I paid for the tractor itself. drats. I emailed every tractor wrecker I could find in NZ, and they all came back with nothing. APART FROM ONE PLACE, THAT HAD A COMPLETE TRACTOR, THAT THEY WILL WRECK IF I TAKE ALL THE BITS I ENQUIRED ABOUT, THANK YOU SWEET EIGHT POUND SIX OUNCE BABY JESUS. So I have expressed interest in the following parts: Full set of rims/tyres Full set of 3-point linkage arms Lever to control up/down of 3-point linkage Cardan shaft, UJ's and cover tube thing Ignition barrel and key Front grill Gear knob RPM/hour gauge and cable that runs it If I get all these bits, I'll have a complete fully functional tractor on my hands, and still for a lot less than what they seem to sell for. Pics to come. So far tractor ownership has been an emotional rollercoaster, but things are looking up, for now. Regards, VG.
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Well, it made it nearly exactly 1km before the first damage. The kids drove it to my BIL's place, and due to the driveway being blocked, my daughter had to drive it through some very tight garden paths, and hit a low brick wall with the running boards, lols. Its also been backed into my shed, backed into a retaining wall, and had a light bumper scuff along a concrete wall. I might have also driven it into a door frame, ha. My daughter wants me to install a reversing camera, kids these days eh. The body and bumpers have made it quite a bit longer than it was, and it is a bit hard to tell where the front bumper is, but the kids have got used to its new dimensions now. Its done a lot of k's in the last week or so, and the only issue so far is the brush holders on the motor coming out again, so a big cable tie is going to go around those. And to make this post a bit more interesting, a very short video of the boy testing out its off road capabilities in the back yard: All the rattling noises are coming from the front shocks, when my lathe is going I will make new bushes to tighten all that up a bit. Regards, VG. P.S. Proud dad moment, I witnessed my son chucking it into a corner covered in wood chips so hard he got it to hang out. J5's son was on it at the time too, but he'll be well used to such danger. P.P.S Yes my fences are turbo fucked, and yes that is a ratchet strap holding the fence up.
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Vintage Grumble's 1984 Toyota Corolla AE86
Vintage Grumble replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Projects and Build Ups
Got some shed time, so started cutting/bending/welding/grinding, GET DA FUCK OUT RUST. Bit more of ^ that to do, but its going OK so far. Then, with a bit of assistance from the lovely @GuyWithAviators I ordered a new top window trim, as the old one got a bit wonky while I was trying to get it off, because I had to glue it on years ago due to retaining clip failure. Only took about 2.5 weeks to arrive, not bad. The correct one for my chassis (early/zenki) was obsolete, so took a gamble and got a late model one. Its very slightly shorter, which I don't think will matter because the ends are under the side moldings, and has a different clip arrangement, which also shouldn't matter. I hope. While ordering the above item, I remembered about a couple of small items I've been meaning to get for the last 18 years, lols. Got a bonnet stay grommet (car has never had one) and the little clip that holds the stay when not in use (has always been broken). Pretty fucken excited about these items, will make it seem like a new car again! Regards, VG. xoxox -
What about that Bobby Fingers, he makes a nice diorama ...