Ever seen an Original with Clam-shell style fenders?
 

Well, you HAVE now!

I found these fenders off of an old 40 John Deere. They had some wear on them and they were painted yellow (of all colors) over top of the green. They've got some wear and tear on them but the patina matches my Original to a T.

I mounted them onto the axles with some 3/4-inch square stock and U-bolts. There was an angled mount on the bottom side that I attached the square stock to and with the U-bolts, they are surprisingly solid. I plan to run a piece of steel or rod between them, like the factory cub fenders used.

My brother was there when I bought them and when he saw how they fit the tractor, he said, "I didn't think it'd be that EASY!"

They looked small on the big wheels of the 40, but with the bottoms cut off, they fit the smaller tires of the cub just right. Best part is, total cost $40!
I like them because they are different. I guess it suits my personality. :biggrin2:

Nice work Andy. Looks like you've been doing some painting too. You're new addition is coming along nicely

Those look good on there.

Wow that looks really good. I pass on a lot of originals because they are missing the fenders and I just don't like the look. Way to be creative!!! That looks great

The fenders look good on the O. :beerchug:

Yeah, they do look pretty good on there!

Looks great. Only Cub fanatics would know those aren't OEM.

Nice job! I think they look fine on there. Kinda reminds ya of the clamshells on a bigger Farmall. Great idea.

I was thinking that also, Josh.

nice
 

I like them better than the stock ones