WARN 8274...show what ya got! (2 Viewers)

[gnob]

Last pic before final polish and assembly.

 

[woodsman 44]

Last pic before final polish and assembly.

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I can’t wait to see the final results

 

[woodsman 44]

And so it begins..

This will be my third one that I’ve built up.
The inside of this one is clean with no rust or chipped teeth to my surprise, the two last builds had rust and a bad gear and shaft which brings the cost Way

I have all the parts ready for full rebuild, even the Warn 9.5 XP 6hp motor and contactor which was in the tool box for years…

 

[gnob]

Very nice.
What year?

 

[bikersmurf]

I saw a Warn rating on that setup for 10k lbs (although that may be old news).

 

[woodsman 44]

I saw a Warn rating on that setup for 10k lbs (although that may be old news).

Yuppers, that’s why we put the 6hp motor on the 8274 not only fast but powerful as well, it brings out the full potential of what this winch can do

 

[woodsman 44]

Very nice.
What year?

Looks like June 19 1982

 

[cruiserinsanity]

Was just given this 8274 today, date code says August 1978 as far as I can tell.

 

[gnob]

Sweet score.

 

[mrldcty]

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Was just given this 8274 today, date code says August 1978 as far as I can tell.

That's MONEY!

 

[1911]

Was just given this 8274 today, date code says August 1978 as far as I can tell.

Yep, August 17, 1978.

Nice gift!

 

[woodsman 44]

Winching this broken pine top off trail with 8274....it made short work of it

 

[flintknapper]

Winching this broken pine top off trail with 8274....it made short work of it

Good job. The 8274 is more than up to that task and the high retrieval speed means you aren't there all day doing it (or spooling line back in).

What you did and other chores like that are what I use mine for 99% of the time. I have mine mounted on a Early Model Bronco that I use around the ranch for all sorts of jobs. I bought my 8274 new in 1983 for $365.00 and lord knows I've gotten my money out of it.

It isn't the right winch for everyone....but its a damn good winch for a lot of us.

 

[woodsman 44]

Good job. The 8274 is more than up to that task and the high retrieval speed means you aren't there all day doing it (or spooling line back in).

What you did and other chores like that are what I use mine for 99% of the time. I have mine mounted on a Early Model Bronco that I use around the ranch for all sorts of jobs. I bought my 8274 new in 1983 for $365.00 and lord knows I've gotten my money out of it.

It isn't right winch for everyone....but its a damn good winch for a lot of us.

well said

 

[gnob]

Spent my day finishing up this project.

 

[flintknapper]

Spent my day finishing up this project

It didn't look that good when new.

 

[aztoyman]

gnob, Do you think you'll be able to use it and get it dirty now? Almost like a show car situation.

 

[gnob]

Somebody will.
This is a resto/flip.
The wife's 8274 will get the xp............and not polished. Lol

gnob, Do you think you'll be able to use it and get it dirty now? Almost like a show car situation.

 

[woodsman 44]

Spent my day finishing up this project.

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Looks super nice!

Did u happen to put a clear coat on it?

 

[woodsman 44]

Rats, I went to put a clear coat of Rustoleum over the Rustoleum dark steel and it wrinkled/crinkled..like what?
I wonder if it needed a day to dry..but I didn’t have this problem with the clutch and ratchet as well as my wheels that I used and it’s the exact same spray paint …goodness

I’ll have to say it looks ok though, being somewhat unique…but not sure if it m going to redo it.