42 chevy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I got this dozer 2 years ago. All new sheetmetal was fabricated for it, and the only "original piece" left was the radiator shroud. The dozer was was stripped down to the frame. The final drive was rebuilt and the forward and reverse clutches were repaired. The tracks were repaired. Alot of "farm engineering" had to be removed. I am currently working on rebuilding teh Braden winch. John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 The leaf springs had to be rebuilt, as they were broken. A NOS carb and govenor were installed. The hydralic cylinders were rebuilt, using modern seals, but they the cylinders look original on the outside. the last few pics are of my son this past Spring "playing" with his dozer at the Tuckhoe Gas and Steam show in Easton, Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Here are the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Nice rig Good job That'll shift the gophers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Has he just buried a jeep? You know, WW2 East Anglian airbase re-enactment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Nice looking little blade something different to take to the shows, keep up the good work. Regards Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Wow, brilliant piece of equipment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Now that I like ! Always wanted a dozer must be the kid in me ! Thanks for posting ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 thanks for all the compliments John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Great you were able to save and restore it to full working condition , Its a heavy little vehicle isnt it , I think I saw a figure of about 4000 lbs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 4195 lbs to be exact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 I am selling my dozer, contact me, thru a PM, for details. John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I got this dozer 2 years ago. All new sheetmetal was fabricated for it, and the only "original piece" left was the radiator shroud.The dozer was was stripped down to the frame. The final drive was rebuilt and the forward and reverse clutches were repaired. The tracks were repaired. Alot of "farm engineering" had to be removed. I am currently working on rebuilding teh Braden winch. John Gott I love the Mustang!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Yes, the Mrs. really enjoys her "toy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Yes, the Mrs. really enjoys her "toy". Not quite in the same category but yes, my replica version of Shelby's wildlife and a GT40. There was a promise of a half-built Daytona coupe kit but it fell by the wayside. Edited October 25, 2010 by montie platinum blonde's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) On my list of esoteric equipment that I wish to own, candidates such as a Muir Hill loader backhoe and the Eager Beaver are up there but after seeing one of these AND the scraper bowl that goes with it at Tobyhanna in Pensylvania around '97 I fell in love for one. Understand your joy for it and admire the craftmanship involved in sorting it out. Sadly after just buying some land for a future house im kinda skint this week, oh yes dont forget I bought a pair of Ferrets over the winter! Will GMAC do financing on it? R Edited October 25, 2010 by robin craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Robin; If you are really interested, send me a PM, we can discuss. John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 After several inquires about the work that was done to the dozer, here is a list: All new sheetmetal fabricated, except for the raditor shround (you see that in the pictures) lift cylinders rebuilt with new internall components (they look "original" on the outside) new hydralic lines and fittings, I kept the orginal compression fittings new leaf springs were made correct air cleaner installed forward and reverse clutches were adjusted new brake bands were installed in the final drives track links were repaired track pads were attached with new hardware Braden winch was rebuilt, I have not installed it yet. The dozer runs off the battery, the generaor is installed but I have not hooked it up . correct gauges and switches installed The drive sprockets are worn but functional 4 roller wheels are missing, (very hard to find) I tink that baout covers it. John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Also, the valves were adjusted on the original Waukesha FC engine. A NOS carburator and govenor were also installed. John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Marriott Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hi there I have just purchased a CA-1 for restoration and it needs new side mounted ballast boxes/toolboxs do you have any drawings for these items??? Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 We used what was left of the orginals as patterns and the pictures that were in the TM that I purchased from Portrayal Press. I have no drawings. John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 sold!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17thairborne Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I got this dozer 2 years ago. All new sheetmetal was fabricated for it, and the only "original piece" left was the radiator shroud.The dozer was was stripped down to the frame. The final drive was rebuilt and the forward and reverse clutches were repaired. The tracks were repaired. Alot of "farm engineering" had to be removed. I am currently working on rebuilding teh Braden winch. John Gott Hello, Exceptional work on the restoration. I realize its an older post and you sold the dozer. i recently purchased one and am looking for parts. Where did you have the seat canvas made? Did you find a source for clutch parts? How about the tracks, did you end up making new pins and bushings? Thanks in advance for so many questions. It looks like you do superb work. I will have to tackle some metal work as well and have a lot to learn. I posted a photo of my project which will begin some time next summer after my move to NM. Thanks oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I have provided a link to a company that I got several parts from along with the reproduction seat parts. I made my own pins and I fixed the bushings. Engine parts are very hard to come by and most sheet metal that is available is in poor shape. The track pads are specific to this machine along with the track rollers. http://www.syltech.net/mission.htm John Gott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17thairborne Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks very much. I have spoke with Ray at Syltech. Again...nice restoration you did. Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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