Inquiring mind wants to know

[elbowroom]

Maybe an OCD thing for me but what are the unused switch plates for?

I know the blank on the tilt column, far right, is the auto/man PTO on gear models.
I believe upper right on dash is regen on some.

The other two?

3135H

 

[elbowroom]

... and here is the rest of it. Pretty impressed thus far, these new LS engines are smooth and quiet. Hopefully no first year gremlins highlight design flaws.

 

[Underdog57]

Nice looking rig......welcome aboard........Go Blue! :thumbsup:

 

[elbowroom]

Thx! The blue is growing on me. Looks really sharp in the sun. The grill styling is a bit too "Asian" for me, but it's what's on the inside that counts!

Apparently they don't drink beer over there as I'll have to fabricate a cup holder.

 

[Underdog57]

Thx! The blue is growing on me. Looks really sharp in the sun. The grill styling is a bit too "Asian" for me, but it's what's on the inside that counts!

Apparently they don't drink beer over there as I'll have to fabricate a cup holder.

My old 2013 open station has a cup holder;

Modifying your grill guard would help with the Asian styling!

 

[Underdog57]

Thx! The blue is growing on me. Looks really sharp in the sun. The grill styling is a bit too "Asian" for me, but it's what's on the inside that counts!

Apparently they don't drink beer over there as I'll have to fabricate a cup holder.

My old 2013 open station has a cup holder;

Modifying your grill guard would help with the Asian styling!

Whoops.... Doubled up

 

[lostcreekranch]

Grill guard modification for extra protection. Pad eye is for Clevis to run tie down chain thru.

 

[elbowroom]

I do need more protection on the grill guard as I have lots of brush and trees to clean up. Hate to have a branch punch out the front end using the grapple. I have seen your modifications and it gives me something to go on.

Still seems like blue paint options are still a bit off, unless that is simply an artifact of the pictures. Strange that LS doesn't offer factory paint? I haven't asked the dealer or dug through parts manuals yet.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I do need more protection on the grill guard as I have lots of brush and trees to clean up. Hate to have a branch punch out the front end using the grapple. I have seen your modifications and it gives me something to go on.

Still seems like blue paint options are still a bit off, unless that is simply an artifact of the pictures. Strange that LS doesn't offer factory paint? I haven't asked the dealer or dug through parts manuals yet.

LS does offer paint in rattle cans, but they are about $16-$18 each.

This is what I used and, as far as I'm concerned, is excellent match.

 

[Cataclysm]

I used Rick's formula and its an exact match.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Before I started work on my grill guard, I took it over to Sherwin Williams and had them scan color. It's in their system as "LS Tractor Blue". Not sure if the recipes are in their National Computer System or not.

 

[elbowroom]

Thanks guys, that looks really good!

 

[Underdog57]

LS does offer paint in rattle cans, but they are about $16-$18 each.

This is what I used and, as far as I'm concerned, is excellent match.

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You nailed it Rick!!! Good work :thumbsup:

Probably should give this info its very own thread......so we all can find this paint info when we need it!

 

[JLwoodworks]

Maybe an OCD thing for me but what are the unused switch plates for?

I know the blank on the tilt column, far right, is the auto/man PTO on gear models.
I believe upper right on dash is regen on some.

The other two?

3135H

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My 3135HC doesn't have the 2 blanks immediately to the right of the steering wheel. Interesting.
If you want to add any, they are carling L series. I've been able to purchase them along with the socket that plugs on the back etc for a real clean factory looking install.
Also, how do you like the grapple? That particular one is on my wish list. Plenty strong enough for me around the house I believe.

Jay

 

[elbowroom]

Good find on the switches Jay! I might have to plug a couple in so I don't have to look at that. Will need one switch to power a sprayer anyway.

Grapple is tomahawk single cylinder I grabbed at an auction (new) for a very good price. Definitely heavier than the bucket but not obscene for the tractor. About 420 lbs if I recall. Played with it once thus far and it will work well on my overgrown property. Lots of dead trees, brush and other crap I have th clean up. Makes it easy to move to a burn pile. I can see that you need to be careful about twist when picking something up heavy. It's built plenty sturdy but not a Cadillac-perfect for what I need.

Dealer ran lines from remotes for grapple. That works well and flat faced couplers will interchange with friends skidster.

Still mud around here with more rain tonight so taking a breather on projects until it dries out a bit.

 

[lostcreekranch]

You nailed it Rick!!! Good work :thumbsup:

Probably should give this info its very own thread......so we all can find this paint info when we need it!

Yep, I always planned to do a new thread on my grill guard mods since they have worked out so well but, never have got around to it. I'll try to start a new one, under LS Forum on paint, at very least.

 

[elbowroom]

Such good info on this site!

Here are a couple more pics of the Tomahawk:



I don't think I could break it with the tractor but a larger skidsteer might. Again, perfect for what I need and it will be very useful for me.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Yep, I always planned to do a new thread on my grill guard mods since they have worked out so well but, never have got around to it. I'll try to start a new one, under LS Forum on paint, at very least.

Done!

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355200