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.
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The side panels were split and spread to meet the lower edge of the metal hood.
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Each side of the dash needed trimmed to allow the side panels to fit properly.

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Right side of the tower was drilled and tapped for a 1/4-20 bolt to secure the panel.

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Left side required a new bracket with a 1/4-20 stud and the panel trimmed to clear the hydraulic lift lines.

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Additional metal was removed from each side panel to allow adequate cooling air for the engine.

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Perforated metal from McMaster – Carr was used to fill in the gap on each side panel.

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Perforated metal was attached by spot welding on the right side. Works fine if you plan to repaint anyway.

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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.

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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 .

Slick job.

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.

You did a great job! Looks great!

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...;-)

Metalclops finally got a Foot control.
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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

That looks great. I have a 1860 that needs that setup.

Foot pedal or the sheet metal?

Ike

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).

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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.

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.