147 Progress
 

It's been a little slow going this winter. A big project at work was started followed by a catastrophic press break down, (bad for company:Explode:....a lot of overtime for me :Work:) The trunion has been repaired thanks to info I got from this site, and the Maple Hunter decals, again learned about here, are great, THANKS GUYS!. And I know it doesn't look like it, but I can tell Molly can't WAIT to ride in the mulch trailer behind this "new" tractor this spring like she has the 122.

mrjeep81...your 147 is looking awesome...very nice work....where did you get that steering wheel at...i want one of those...that looks great

Nice job, mrjeep81! Looking forward to seeing your 147, after it's finished. :ThumbsUp:

steering wheel
 

The steering wheel is from Summit Racing. It is VERY reasonable at $26, (and is available in several styles and finishes at that price) and very comfortable on the hands. I unfortunately had to heat the hub to get it off the shaft, and that then, melted the plastic around the stock wheel. I made an adapter to mount the new wheel by cutting the spokes off the hub and welding a washer to the top, then drilled and tapped 3, 1/4x20 holes to mount the new wheel. I made a horn button mount with a piece of sturdy plastic cut to diameter and the chrome button just snaps on. I'll get a few pics and post them soon.

147 is looking great mrjeep81 :ThumbsUp: