Bob/Ohio wrote:Well I started on the Prime Mover this week. I didn't figure I would find any parts that I needed, so I built a rear fender/axle assembly from sheet stock. Found some pictures of what it should look like, but no measurements. Fits well to the body, and looks pretty close to me. I glass beaded the body, as I do with all my projects, so it is almost ready for primer, except for some dental work needed on the grille bars.
Well done.
This sparepart could be done in 3D-printing too.
Thank you..Those are now in Australia....i have another on the go thats been painted all black .I may submerge that in thinners and see what tranpires..
Well this is what I have done so far on the Prime Mover. This toy was really well played with. I repaired and replaced the missing and broken grille bars. Repaired the tow hook and the front fenders that fell off. Fabricated a new rear fender/axle assembly. I have contacted someone who thinks they can cast new wheels. I have the side covers for the engine on order now. I have installed new aircraft balloon tires and aluminum rims for now, as they are they only wheels I found that I liked, and are very close to the original diameter.
Thanks for the nice comments on this restoration. It's not perfect, but it was fun doing it. Maybe I can find the trailer and dozer for it, and those will be my next project.
