Steve creates Sculptures in size from 1 foot tall to 12 feet tall, mostly from old rusty metal. Follow him through the build process for a sunflower, biplane, mountain biker and a lot of others. Other home based projects are covered also, including the building of a shop / mancave and a 1952 International Pickup " Retro Modern" project.
Our method with 2 horses or 2 mules as you wish! Now I have a little tractor! We have evolved Magic doesn't exist, when you don't have it, you make it... thank you for your energy! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cAYlZXzW900.html
I remember being told... years ago, one was a 1967 and one a 1968 (I have two). I do think he had a 1969 also. I can't figure it out myself. One clue I used was the registration. It was good for 3 years back then. So working backwards from 71-74 (what is on the hood), would it be 67-70? or 68-71? 69 doesn't seem to fit using the registration math. I have the registration card from it, from 1974? as it says it expires in Feb 1977. Model P17H (17 HP Hirth). Its a bit of a mystery to me. I'm going to take a look the reg sticker on the hood again. Maybe I can see the one underneath. But maybe there is something obvious about the sled itself that dates it. I'm guessing that's what you used. Thanks for watching and the comment! Let me know what makes it a 69.
I'm thinking 1 or 2 more episodes and it will be on the road! I know my son is past ready for that time. We got the new serpentine belt on this am. The new PS pump (the other "new" one was leaking) This belt is 1/2 inch longer, as the new PS pump mounted in the correct bracket holes this time. I'm glad you tuned in!
I went as Father Time to a Halloween day mountain bike race, I couch the local middle school and high school kids. I wouldn't of need a fake beard... but I wore one anyway!
Great video Rusty, you are the definition of a man. Really enjoyed this video I’m gonna learn how to weld this year. So I can try and be awesome like you, thanks again great video
Yes... do it! Wire feed (MIG) is easy. It's my go to welder. I ended up buying a Miller, more $ but I do a lot of welding and its been a great unit. TIG welding takes more practice and is a bit of an art. I learned welding with a stick welder when I was about 12. I'm glade you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the compliments!!
Yes, I've been happy with it. I bought it new in 2000 (Big deal for me to buy something new). Very few things have needed fixn. I used to mow a mountain bike trail with it too. That was about 8 miles total in some not so friendly topography for a rider. I use it for removing snow too, with a 2 stage blower. Neat fact: my original battery lasted 14 years!
@rustysteve8545 hang onto it as long as you can do to simplicity not being in business anymore. The thing about those legacy tractors they were so expensive that a man could buy a compact farm tractor for the same price I know all the ins and outs of those machines I'm a technician at a simplicity dealership I've seen every problem they could ever have but the legacy and the regent were my 2 favorite tractors by simplicity
Good to know, thanks! I only had it to the simplicity deal once and a dealer guy out to install a new gas tank. That was the first week I had it, discovered the plastic gas tank had a big crack in it when you fill it up. Then the hydro lift for the blower was really really slow, they found a hydraulic line was pinched between the frame and body during assembly. It must of been build on a Friday:) @@danny88dh
Sir, I must say, from what I seen as your thumb nail to then seeing your bundle of materials supplied, outstanding work! Such simple and minimal materials, and the upcycle of the old broadcaster, very nice! Keep up the great work. I am currently looking around my pile of reusable materials after having already been planning to build one for myself and I after looking at my "list of materials to order" vs what I actually have laying around.... I can build mine for just about $free:50 as well! Thanks again! Much appreciated
If you have the right junk... I mean parts laying around, its fun to see what a little bit of cutting and welding can get you. I'm happy you got something out of the video!
Love this series. I have a 1986 Parisienne Wagon and have been looking to do something similar. If the 307 is in good shape - may just go with a sniper efi kit until the engine's end of days...
Cool! another Parisienne Wagon project! Yah, we looked at a bunch of engine options (350 from 1969 that needed rebuilding, a 350 create engine, a LS create engine, buying a Corvette, GTO, Etc. with the LS and a 6speed... just for the engine and trans, using the engine out of my perfectly functioning 2004 Suburban with a 6L LS ). We had a goal of 400 plus HP and converting to a manual transmission and to get there the cost was always a lot. So we chose the LS / 6speed combo salvage yard route thinking it would save us a little time and a little money. I still think it was the right choice but wondered sometimes when we're struggling with ECM wiring, and engine fitment. I think we are over the humps with those things now. We 're still working on it... but slowed down the last few months. I guess I should put a short video together shown where we are at and what's left. Thanks for watching and happy you enjoy it.
You're comparing the SLOWEST of all Delta's. The double haul is great for stability but totally slows down the craft. Their 12' foot Delta (not AR) smokes your 10' double haul AR.
My guess was the double haul is what made it slower. Good to know that's what it is. My wife seems happy with her Delta10'AR. She's won every race she's been in with it. Well, never been in a race, so that's a little misleading:)
hey thats nice. did you floor it? didnt pick up on the specs of this. is it 500cc? didnt seem to accelerate that fast, i was thinking it would be crazy fast since it has snowmobile engine there but cool anyways. can it get wheels spinning as going for take off?
Its a fan cooled 292cc from 1972, was told it made 22 hp. Its probably not set up for maximum performance, gearing, carb, clutching was never dialed in. It doesn't spin the tires flooring it. I was about 13 years old when we'd use it all the time. Its was super fun on a frozen lake with just an inch or 2 of snow. Would do 360's and keep on going.
Yes, its in need of engine #4, with 100hp! I have ideas of building a new kart out of a 600cc motorcycle, using the cycle wheels and tires too. I always thought it would be fun to have a kart you could manually shift, and spin the tires. Some people build "cycle-karts" using motorcycle wheels and tires and make them look like race cars from the 20's. But they usually but a little Honda engine in them used for power washers and such.
Collection of model T and A parts mainly, just balancing there. It's a future sculpture project. I think I have most the parts I need now though. Think kind of Chitty Chitty bang bang for my plans
My wife said the same thing, when it was dancing around on the end of the pole. I'll have to come up with a new name, cross between a mosquito, dragonfly and a bee with a dash of steampunk.
Good to know, Thanks. My father-in-law said something about a high nickel content rod too? My process for sculptures is, clean and weld until it sticks.
Good comparison though, the Delta is very unique with the hull shape, very underrated in my opinion, the Eddyline Sky10 got that small kayak market covered in the USA.
My wife was looking for a used Eddyline, but ran across the Delta first. I thinking it's a really good mix of size, weight, comfort and speed. I'm happy paddling either the Pongo or the Delta. We also have a Tucktec (folding kayak). I haven't tried that one yet. I do know my wife got frustrated with its speed, trying to keep up with the Pongo... hence the arrival of the Delta to our fleet.
Hi Andrew, Between the cost of the 2005 Durango donor vehicle, Posi rear-end, Wheels and tires, Durango maintenance items, Conversion labor, I have about $18,000 into it. The IH truck I got for $600 20 years ago. For one in as nice of shape now, your probably looking at $4000 - $6000. I love it, wouldn't sell it, Its still a work in progress too. Just last night I reinstalled the wood bed sides... just for a different look for a while. I've put 10,000 miles on it sense the conversion. I have it insured for $28k. Steve
@rustysteve8545 thanks for the info I almost had him re do mine that way but had a tree fall on it but found another truck that runs an drives for now so I'm as happy as can be but very cool truck
💙🤎🩵Beautiful ball & stand!! I'm searching how to make gazing balls, so I would have loved to see your wife's process a bit more. Even if it was just a list of what all was used.
For the ball, she used an old bowling ball we had sitting around. Then used left over fire table mirrored fire glass, in two different colors. Mirror side down. Glue was 100% silicon sealer, clear, from a caulking tube and caulking gun. Then that rotating stand made from two round muffin pans and a bunch of marbles or in hers, ball bearings. Then about 10 hours to glue all the glass on. She's a little camera shy, so I wasn't allowed to film more of her working :) Thanks for the complement and reaching out!
