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September 15, 2007: Scott,
I thought you'd be interested in the final results of my project. I bought
your plans in April, started acquiring tools and a donor tractor in May and
June, purchased the steel on June 27th, the hydraulics in late July, and
this last weekend I was digging dirt and clearing ditches!
As you can see from the pictures, there were a few modifications. The
engine is an electric-start, vertical-shaft Briggs twin 16HP from the donor
tractor, so the engine mount is special. I also used the seat and fuel tank
combination from the donor tractor, too. I also chose bolt-on teeth shanks
with replaceable teeth for the bucket. But other than that, it's pretty
much as the plans call for it.
I enjoyed building this very much. I keep telling my wife, "When I build
the next one...." :)
Thanks again for your well-engineered plans.
Todd T.
Imlay City, MI
(Gateway to Michigan's thumb)
