Poor texans duck buggy

WestGalBay · 02-12-2012, 06:57 PM

Well after seeing what ya'll use I thought I'd drag granpas old 1964 Ford out of the pasture and see what we could do . This old diesel has been out back for 15 years . We cleaned out the tank , changed the fuel filter , cut the dry rotted tires off gave her a yank and she fired right up . We the split her in half and replace some internal hydrolic line that had rusted in half bought all new gaskets and slapped it back together .Took a 4000 gallon storage tank and cut it into 36" bands . Cut 2 disks 6' in diameter and welded them to the original hus on the rear. Then took the 36" wide bands and rolled them onto the 6' disks , braced everything and did the same thing on the front but only 2' wide so the steering would clear . Built a 10' X 14' deck over the entire tractor decked and painted it with nonskid paint . We extended all the controls up thru the deck and put a center console for the steering wheel . We still need to finish the hand rails and make a latch for the ladder . The front tires may need cleats to grab for steering . Well what do you think so far ? We don't have deep mud , it's just flat swamp with ankle to knee deep mud and water .

Worn Out · 02-12-2012, 07:20 PM

a pic or two now....

FrankwT · 02-12-2012, 07:36 PM

here we go for WestgalBay

T140 · 02-12-2012, 07:51 PM

Now that's a cool ride.

grey ghost · 02-12-2012, 07:52 PM

need a top, texas sun gone be torture!! LOL nice ride!!

FrankwT · 02-12-2012, 08:00 PM

for WestBay

The front tire may or may not get one rib around the middle of it . As far as speed , it is to keep us from having to walk out to the ponds. Just remember it's only as fast and comfortable as driving a tractor across unlevel ground . It will do very well in the mud/water as long as the water keeps the tires clean. The mud doesn't get deep out where we are , just hard to walking . For our next project we have purchased the aluminum for a 8' X 24' flats boat that will carry all our provitions and 2 or 3 4 wheelers out to the camp and when unloaded will float in 3 to 4 " of water .

WestGalBay · 02-12-2012, 08:32 PM

Thank you Mr. T .

FrankwT · 02-12-2012, 08:37 PM

beeritself · 03-12-2012, 11:33 AM

how did it perform ?

WestGalBay · 03-12-2012, 11:48 AM

Haven't had it out yet . We been getting hammered by rain lately and the kids have ball pratice dang near every day . Got the railling around it , finished the ladder , and added a boat motor throttle control to the console .

02-12-2012, 06:57 PM	#1
WestGalBay Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 83	Poor texans duck buggy Well after seeing what ya'll use I thought I'd drag granpas old 1964 Ford out of the pasture and see what we could do . This old diesel has been out back for 15 years . We cleaned out the tank , changed the fuel filter , cut the dry rotted tires off gave her a yank and she fired right up . We the split her in half and replace some internal hydrolic line that had rusted in half bought all new gaskets and slapped it back together .Took a 4000 gallon storage tank and cut it into 36" bands . Cut 2 disks 6' in diameter and welded them to the original hus on the rear. Then took the 36" wide bands and rolled them onto the 6' disks , braced everything and did the same thing on the front but only 2' wide so the steering would clear . Built a 10' X 14' deck over the entire tractor decked and painted it with nonskid paint . We extended all the controls up thru the deck and put a center console for the steering wheel . We still need to finish the hand rails and make a latch for the ladder . The front tires may need cleats to grab for steering . Well what do you think so far ? We don't have deep mud , it's just flat swamp with ankle to knee deep mud and water .

02-12-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
Worn Out Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bayou Davenport (AKA John's bayou!) Posts: 581	OK, time for ... a pic or two now....

02-12-2012, 07:36 PM	#3
FrankwT Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Destin Posts: 2,474	here we go for WestgalBay Attached Images __________________ Vietnam Vet...Vets Helping Vets

02-12-2012, 08:00 PM	#6
FrankwT Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Destin Posts: 2,474	for WestBay The front tire may or may not get one rib around the middle of it . As far as speed , it is to keep us from having to walk out to the ponds. Just remember it's only as fast and comfortable as driving a tractor across unlevel ground . It will do very well in the mud/water as long as the water keeps the tires clean. The mud doesn't get deep out where we are , just hard to walking . For our next project we have purchased the aluminum for a 8' X 24' flats boat that will carry all our provitions and 2 or 3 4 wheelers out to the camp and when unloaded will float in 3 to 4 " of water . __________________ Vietnam Vet...Vets Helping Vets

02-12-2012, 08:37 PM	#8
FrankwT Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Destin Posts: 2,474	__________________ Vietnam Vet...Vets Helping Vets

02-12-2012, 07:51 PM	#4
T140 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 405	Now that's a cool ride.

02-12-2012, 07:52 PM	#5
grey ghost Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 604	need a top, texas sun gone be torture!! LOL nice ride!!

02-12-2012, 08:32 PM	#7
WestGalBay Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 83	Thank you Mr. T .

03-12-2012, 11:33 AM	#9
beeritself Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pensacola/New Orleans Posts: 432	how did it perform ?

03-12-2012, 11:48 AM	#10
WestGalBay Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 83	Haven't had it out yet . We been getting hammered by rain lately and the kids have ball pratice dang near every day . Got the railling around it , finished the ladder , and added a boat motor throttle control to the console .

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