Mini 66 series grill ?

[122cadet]

I want make a mini 66 series grill out of a quiet line top grill pieces and a 149 lower grill pieces if any o f to have pics or suggestions on how to go about this it would help thanks

[brucer95]

I made this one out of 128 parts same as 149. The bottom screen is 2 layers of 1/4 inch masonite (its inside all the time). The top piece I cut the center bar out and added the 2 uprights ( they are 1/2 x 3/4 key stock ). Little filler and paint. I am planning to paint the 2 outer squares of the headlight panel, and use spot mirrors to simulate lights. Dont tell everyone I used to have a one of a kind! HAHA!

[CADplans]

Originally Posted by 122cadet

I want make a mini 66 series grill out of a quiet line top grill pieces and a 149 lower grill pieces if any o f to have pics or suggestions on how to go about this it would help thanks

The bottom grill of a 149 is made of thermoplastic.

Thermoplastics melt when exposed to heat. Thermoset plastics resist heat better.

You mentioned QL, I don't know if you are using a QL tractor.

The QL moves a lot of heat out of the grill, enough to sag/melt the grill out of a 149.

I wanted a brush resistant grill, I made one out of a piece of heavy steel shelving.



I might even paint a big IH into it!! Some day?

[122cadet]

Thanks how did you do the bottom half

[122cadet]

Originally Posted by brucer95

I made this one out of 128 parts same as 149. The bottom screen is 2 layers of 1/4 inch masonite (its inside all the time). The top piece I cut the center bar out and added the 2 uprights ( they are 1/2 x 3/4 key stock ). Little filler and paint. I am planning to paint the 2 outer squares of the headlight panel, and use spot mirrors to simulate lights. Dont tell everyone I used to have a one of a kind! HAHA!

how did you do the bottom half? and i have had that same idea for the top how ironic

[Barnabas Collins]

That looks really nice..even right side up! That is an improvement over the factory look in my opinion.

[brucer95]

It does look better right side up! This computer thing is not my strong suit couldnt figure out how to turn it. Anyway the bottom grill is 2 layers of 1/4 masonite, just made a pattern, cut 2 out and then laid out the bars on 1 and jig sawed it out, painted them and glued together. My only thing is if it were to get wet probably wouldnt be good. Being a puller its in a trailer or garage all the time, and Im careful washing it. Another thing is it will not flow air so if I were using it on a working tractor I would use something perforated for the back peice. I made 1 out of stainless 1st but liked this look better( more 3D ) Ill have to see if I still have it and post pics of it. Thanks for the compliments!