Re: Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30
Got back at work on Big Bird today. The pump came in on Wednesday and gather supplies to finish the hoist assembly. I got the top pivots attached and added some more support on the top of the frame of the bed. Since the pivot shaft is about 2" and the frame is about 3" so little more support seemed fitting. I scrounged around the farm and found a retired toolbox. It would end up being a great place for the pump. Made the platform for the toolbox, made hydraulic lines, wired, filled with fluid and tested the system out. Works good. Have to notch rear frame tomorrow so that I can tilt the bed at more of an angle. Also go the battery box holder made. Still need to tuck the wires up nicely and run a charge wire from the main battery. Hopefully get at the headache rack tomorrow also.
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