whitey45
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Had some extra axles and tires and wheels laying around and thought I would build a tractor! Simple spring over with 34-9-16 tsl's on splits! thought maybe the tall skinny croud hangs out here..
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I like the look, I've been wondering how those Special Service Tires would sit with a SOA set-up.
how does it ride? how "tippy" does it feel?
how does it ride? how "tippy" does it feel?
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
LOL ... that looks nothing like mine...yours is much better than mine 
nice canvas...wheres that from?
been ALONG time since i've run 34x9.5's ...i really miss that Hummmmmm down the road
looks GREAT!
pic from 97?
nice canvas...wheres that from?
been ALONG time since i've run 34x9.5's ...i really miss that Hummmmmm down the road
looks GREAT!
pic from 97?
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ClemsonCruiser
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I love the look as well! I ran 34x9.50's back in the day on my first 40 and loved them for the red clay muck we have in the south because they would really dig!!
And trust me they weren't tippy at all
I was just young and dumb
And trust me they weren't tippy at all
I was just young and dumb
whitey45
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Sean, After driving my truck for 10 years nothing feels tippy compared to the 45.It drives fine,you have to be cautious at times,but it does well.The nice surprise is how easy it is to steer,feels like ps,but all stock still! Johnny, the canvas is one of Jims first batch
. Jp, I remember those days,gas was always on the right and it seemed like the right pedal to push at the wrong time!
. Jp, I remember those days,gas was always on the right and it seemed like the right pedal to push at the wrong time!
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
had a feeling that was one of Jims...did you get extra canvas for each door?
that khaki/tan looks great
that khaki/tan looks great
whitey45
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I did get some extra canvas,just too lazy to deal with it! And dont want to open up a can of worms with the fst doors,I hate the way these were put together,fear of all the screws stripping and breaking! Johnny, this top is on its second winter,should I treat it,I have not touched it since new! It is water proof still and in good shape,just faded...
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
The best thing I have found is canvak...I usually do it 12-16 months...mine is a DD
If you do use canvak use a spray bottle...usually works better...one gallon should just cover one top...cabelas has it
looks like it held up really good...the canvak will hold dirt and darken the canvas up a bit...it actually helps in sealing the canvas as well as preserves it.
I think Jim also recomends using it...more about it here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/159334-canvas-maintenance-oem-soft-tops.html
If you do use canvak use a spray bottle...usually works better...one gallon should just cover one top...cabelas has it
looks like it held up really good...the canvak will hold dirt and darken the canvas up a bit...it actually helps in sealing the canvas as well as preserves it.
I think Jim also recomends using it...more about it here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/159334-canvas-maintenance-oem-soft-tops.html
Living in the Past
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I know what you mean. I bought a replacement Kayline top from MAF back in 94. The replacement door skins are still waiting to be installed. Figure I would wait until I paint the doors to install. Still have the OEM weather stripping in the bags also. I believe it was less then $20 for the two doors.
Don't worry Johnny this 72 didn't fool me for a minute. I could tell it still had way more OEM steel on it.
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Don't worry Johnny this 72 didn't fool me for a minute. I could tell it still had way more OEM steel on it.
Hay now
It may not be oem steel...but it is canadian steel and it's so thick 3/16" sides I could honestly call it a Tank
if it werent for the thick steel it would have rotten to nothingness when i 1st bought the cruiser the oem steel body 'looked' really good...however it turned out to be a bondo buggy...i still have a piece of the bondo as a momento
Living in the Past
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I thought about using one of the poor wally tubs you have back east. Those seem like they would really be a tank. Problem is I couldn't justify the cost until my tub rusted. I'm just waiting and waiting and waiting.....
I just hate the dry southwest
I just hate the dry southwest
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
I'm just waiting and waiting and waiting.....
I just hate the dry southwest
LOL too funny
your missing out...theres nothing like the smell of oxidation on a brisk winters morning
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
You know when they say "The grass is greener on the other side" ? In my case I think it's true
Hi Brian,
Do you find that the 34's rub the end of the drag link. The 33-10.5-16's rub on my SU 45. My 7-50x16's don't though.
Do you find that the 34's rub the end of the drag link. The 33-10.5-16's rub on my SU 45. My 7-50x16's don't though.
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
99% of the time they never rubbed...only one time did i see the paint scuffed off on the drag link...that wheeling trip was hard turns with the wheels stuffed around some trees...
never rubbed since
could you turn out your turn stops so it doesnt hit ?
Love it!! It has a very Central/South American look.
I really wish I had your free time to just swap axles, tires, tops and well just play with your toys. Looks Great