I've accepted the challenge, i must be mad.....

[Rob]

well guys, i wanted a new & challenging project, and now i have it.

As you will probably be aware by now, i am what could be better described as a " compulsive tinkerer " i just cant leave anything alone in one bit, working or not

Anyway, i was talking with a guy i know about tractor building etc when he gave me a challange, it is this.

He has supplied me with a V1100 engine , a good runner and 90% complete but not setup for use in a tractor at present.
The deal is that i get to keep the engine free of charge if i can build a working kubota tractor using only the parts i have in my possesion, give or take small parts, but the tractor has to incorapate the V1100 power unit, and be fully working , not just a pile of bits that are not bolted together.

I accepted being the idiot that i am, now i just need to build a kubota tractor from a big heap of b6000/6100/7100/7001/8200 parts and a lot misc fitment wheel /tyre combo's .

I may have bitten of a bit much this time, anyway i'll put some pics up as i progress etc.

Its going to be a little power with 26hp too start with ....

rob

 

[skeets]

I wana see pictures of this build!!!!

 

[gpreuss]

This should be INTERESTING! Somewhere along the way something has got not to fit... Pictures!

 

[hodge]

Rob, if you are what you say you are, and you have parts resources like that, this should be a challenge to relish. And, you not only have the joy of succeeding, but you will have another tractor. Even if it is a Frankenstein.
And, on top of it all, you will have even more Kubota knowledge. Have fun!

 

[lreops]

Good, winter is coming, got my comfortable seat, maybe I can learn something new this year.

Let's see, anything else...Oh yeah..

 

[tempforce]

makes me think of johnny cash's cadillac song…
one piece at a time….

 

[Kytim]

After this he's gonna build a Kubota drift racer!

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Funny you mention that Kytim. Hodge and I was just discussing the other day on Facebook about a Kubota on the drag strip!

 

[Apogee]

Excellent, this should be good...

Looking forward to following this thread.

Rob, good luck and may the force be with you!

Steve

 

[Wojo]

I'm new here, and just stumbled across this post. This will certainly keep me coming back. Very cool.

 

[Apogee]

Welcome Wojo,

Glad you are here!

Kind regards,

Steve

 

[skeets]

Yepper there Wojo,, welcome,, some days a laff some days it ahhhh I see,, others days it's ,,,awwww nooooo!!! It might take some time but you can get your answer in here for sure,, and maybe not do that,, AWWWWWWWWW WTF,,, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what did i just do,,,lol

 

[Kytim]

Funny you mention that Kytim. Hodge and I was just discussing the other day on Facebook about a Kubota on the drag strip!

Oh you boys!! Thing of it is, bet it could prob be done!

 

[Wojo]

Welcome Wojo,

Glad you are here!

Kind regards,

Steve

Yepper there Wojo,, welcome,, some days a laff some days it ahhhh I see,, others days it's ,,,awwww nooooo!!! It might take some time but you can get your answer in here for sure,, and maybe not do that,, AWWWWWWWWW WTF,,, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what did i just do,,,lol

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Rob]

well guys i have made a start on this, i looked at all the bits for a while and then decided to see what fitted together as a starting point, errrrrrrrrrrrrrr this is not going to be a 5 min job

Then made the descision to grab a chair , sit down and have a beer whilst i think about whats next and thats about as far i have progressed today on it, but hey, its early days on this project, i'll need to ensure that there is plenty of cool beer in the fridge ready also... , i'll need it ....


More serious updates in the next few days guys...

have a good one

rob

 

[skeets]

YA might even want to try some bushmills or jamesons, what you got planed your gona need to be pretty fu,,,ahhhhh messed up,,,lol

 

[Rob]

Good evening all, well then, i have started on the big build and it would appear that i need to do some " compatabilty " calculations in some areas.
I'm not saying i have hit on a problem right at the start, more a case of trying to avoid as many probs as possible, so theres a lot of ground work to do first in a few areas such as engine to chassis fitment etc before i get the gas torch and mig out...

anyway guys, that aside i have been messing about with a possible instrument panel /dash assembly.
I have an old B8200 panel without switch gear or instuments, after some carefull trimming etc it will fit as required but i need to sort out fittings etc
I am going to make my own layout which will not include an key ign switch etc, but i would like to fit a totally different form of start up layout, i have an idea which involves the item in pic below, have a look and give me your thoughts.
i have a tacho that fits to the alternator allready and some other switch gear.

the item in the pics will serve as, 1 (spring) on switch on furthest right for heat, 1 switch under red cover for ignition on, and a big " Lets start her up " button

any thoughts on this mad idea.

rob

 

[Rob]

Guess whats under here then...


rob

 

[Rob]

well, a bit further on guys with this mad project, but not really at a point that i'm happy with it to be honest.
I am having a few , let just say " technical issues" and "compatability problems". with a major part of the project.
One of the main issues is what you could best describe as the " interfacing of the power unit to drive chassis" , also the "power drive output from the power unit to the rear axle /transmision device".

If that sounds a bit techy, then heres the proper version, the front half wont fit the back half ....

But i wont let it get the better of me just yet, i think its time for some more beer .

pics coming soon , when i can feel safe to show you all the monster i have created.

cheers
all
rob