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02-20-2015, 02:40 PM
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82 series metal on an 1864 (Metal-Clops)
Goal was to put 82 series sheet metal on a Cyclops while maintaining the tilt wheel, indicator lights, etc. The Cyclops dash had to be narrowed to fit the 82 series hood. This was accomplished by cutting a 3/8 inch wedge from each side the upper part of the dash. 1 DSCN0742.jpg 2 DSCN0750.jpg 3 DSCN0751.jpg The side panels were split and spread to meet the lower edge of the metal hood. 3a DSCN0761.jpg Each side of the dash needed trimmed to allow the side panels to fit properly. 4 DSCN0748.jpg 5 DSCN0770.jpg 6 DSCN0762.jpg Right side of the tower was drilled and tapped for a 1/4-20 bolt to secure the panel. 8 DSCN0767.jpg Left side required a new bracket with a 1/4-20 stud and the panel trimmed to clear the hydraulic lift lines. 9.jpg Additional metal was removed from each side panel to allow adequate cooling air for the engine. 11 DSCN0776.jpg Perforated metal from McMaster – Carr was used to fill in the gap on each side panel. 10 DSCN0785.jpg Perforated metal was attached by spot welding on the right side. Works fine if you plan to repaint anyway. 12 DSCN0766.jpg On the left side J B Weld was used. Works well, doesn't burn the paint. Took a lot of time as each segmented needed clamped and time to cure. 13 DSCN0796.jpg If I was to do it again I would use perforated aluminum. Cut out the wedge shaped split and additional cooling opening in one piece and J B Weld them in. I hope this is useful to anyone considering a similar project. I may due a re-paint one of these days, or put the plastic back on . 
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02-21-2015, 09:33 PM
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Looks better than what I did. I cut the rolled edge off the back of the hood and the lip off the cyclops dash. I didn't even bother to make the side panels look like they were supposed to be on it. I just needed the tractor to look better than an open front end. (the plastic was in really bad shape) I like the split vent down the side of the panel.
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#4
02-21-2015, 11:13 PM
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You did a great job! Looks great!
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Brian April 1979 1200 Quietline 44A deck 1988 1211 customized into a 1288 with a K301AQS 38C deck and a 1864 54” deck . Snow blades 42" and 54" . Brinly disk, brinly plow a cultivator and a $5 brinly yard rake! 
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02-22-2015, 07:23 AM
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Thanks guys. I had some surgery in December, so had time to sit around and try to think of a fairly simple way of doing this and retain the Cyclops goodies.
This made a good time consuming (light duty) Winter project as it took a lot of trial and error making templates etc. Now if Winter would just go away...;-)
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#6
06-10-2015, 04:18 PM
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Metalclops finally got a Foot control.
resized_DSCN0908.jpg Very similar to the one on my 1862. http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=37406 Now if I could get off my butt and get some paint work done..... ?? Ike
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06-11-2015, 10:29 AM
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That looks great. I have a 1860 that needs that setup.
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1572, 1864 x2, 1810 x2, 1863 & GT1554(Dad's Ole Mowers), 1811,782D, 1872 x2, 782DT(Sold), 3235, 1860, 1772 with 3-point and Turbo.
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08-19-2015, 03:59 PM
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Got some paint on Metalclops
Finally had a few days with low humidity, so I managed to squirt some paint on the modified 1710 sheet metal on the 1864 (Metalclops).
DSCN0952.jpg DSCN0955.jpg DSCN0957.jpg I used Valspar (5339-15-6PK) International Harvester White Tractor and Implement Spray Paint - 12 oz., (Pack of 6) From Amazon. Got 6 cans of White and one of Yellow for $42. I got the yellow because it got me above $35 for free shipping so basically it was free.
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08-19-2015, 06:31 PM
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Looks great! Why didn't you paint the filled piece of the side panels? I don't think you would be able to tell that they were there if you had.
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Travis 1993 Cub Cadet 2064 1988 Cub Cadet 2072 1980 IH Cub Cadet 782 w/CH20 1966 IH Cub Cadet 102 w/K301 1961 IH Cub Cadet O 1967 IH Cub Cadet 102 & 122     JD 2155 w/ 175 loader
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