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Old 01-08-2011, 02:00 PM
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this truly is an original snow blade made by my dad back in the 70's. he didn't know too much about implements/attatchments, but was pretty handy when it came to making something out of nothing for dirt cheap. this has a spring trip, and full l/r manual swivel. the one thing i'm trying to change is the lift system. right now it's a mock setup with a chain and lift lever. the blade and it's frame are quite heavy and lifting it without twisting the whole tractor frame is a challenge. i've added the shaft from the front pulley system for extra support, but i think i need to make more of a boxed frame that can bolt on in it's place. we plowed the neighbors drives and walkways for years back then and this tractor was quite the horse when it came to pushing snow. dad didn't have factory wheel weights, but instead used a couple of old trolley wheels from the rail yard. winter will be over by the time i find a blower for the 109 (which is still in pieces) so this is what i'm playing with for now. i transferred a k161 into her for the convenience of elec start and lighting. this setup is temporary. side note: make sure plow is down when engine is running and tractor has no driver!!!
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Old 01-08-2011, 02:30 PM
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Your dad did a great job building that blade! It's great that you still have it on the O after all these years. Thanks for sharing your story and pics. Looking forward to action shots.
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Old 01-08-2011, 03:39 PM
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Nice blade! Really enjoyed your story and pics.
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Old 01-08-2011, 07:30 PM
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This would be my suggestion.

(1) Either purchase or custom fabricate, a Lift Handle Bracket as seen in this attachment....

(2) Custom fabricate a lift rod using the following guide.... Lift Rod
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Old 01-09-2011, 12:41 PM
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thats a nice set up
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Looks like your dad knew how to engineer quite well as the result looks really nice. The spirit of cleaning up your neighbors drives, etc. is indicative of either him being a really nice, generous fellow or him just wanting to get some more seat time, or both. I'm inclined to believe both!!!

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Old 01-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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Some support back to the footrest area would go a long way towards not twisting the tractor frame when the blade is lifted.
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Old 01-10-2011, 08:13 AM
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thanks for the kind words guys, i will be fabricating a subframe this week. i also have another setup for a lift system i need to assemble. it's a little off the wall, but for the weight that is being applied to the front end i think it's the strongest.
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