[FINALIST] - MightyRaze's Project Patriot [2019 Build-Off Entry]

Be sure to bring some neat stuff for a trade deal or two!

OK, steering wheel is back down to stock location.  Steering rod is shortened to continue smooth turning motion.

Planning some exhaust updates for final exhaust.
Also thinking about a new front bumper for the tractor.  I put on the old Original Sasquatch bumper on, but it has some serious deficiencies.

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This should make @RichieRichOverdrive a little more happy. Gas pipe be gone... It is a work in progress. Still need to even the bottom exit and put on a collector.

Looks great! Is it gonna be far enough away from the grille to not melt it? Lol. Maybe you can wrap it.

I have a metal grill.  No melting.  LOL

For your viewing pleasure. I need one brace and I think I am good.

Brace made, new exhaust is complete.

Pretty cool exhaust setup

So I have hit that mid year slump.  Not sure at this time where this thing is headed.  I'll keep thinking.

How about a cool front bumper, something more workhorse looking with tow points? I love the exhaust btw

Thank you!

Bumper is my next step.  It's just that time of the year that it is starting to get really hot down here.  Thankfully Barry gave us some low 90s today, but our forcast is all 99 and 100 for next week and with all the rain we had this year, humidity is high too.  I prefer a hot dry day anytime over this.

But yeah, bumper is my next item up to be worked.

Early bones to a future bumper.

Early mock-up on the bumper... about 40% done.

Flawed design.  I am an Inch and half too close to the front of the grill.  Can't get hood on and off with the winch.

Ugh! Don't ya just love when that happens.

Good thing I have a plan B.

That's a shame it is a good looking and heavy duty set up. can't wait to see plan B !

Not to fear... I'm still going with that bumper design, just a small alter.  I haven't had the opportunity to continue yet.  Winch still going on there too.  Like @Crazy_Carl said.  I would like to incorporate at least one toe hook. I'm aiming for 2.


It's just been so hot this week.  Next week is looking good though.  Tomorrow is another triple digit day with high humidity then we drop back down Monday.  Last week there was a day we didn't drop below 90 until 230 am.  Talk about a hot day.

Did some work tonight because it fell into the upper 80s early tonight.

Plan B did some work until I got a little tired.  I just need to trim a little notch for the winch and it will be good.  Maybe a little bracing and some tow hooks.  Some light mounts and any other possible mods for it.

Real clean bumper, can’t wait to see the final product!

looks sweet ! we've been dealing with the extreme temps here in Indiana as well but starting tomorrow 20 deg swing to cool it off a bit i might be able to get something done as well !

Lookin' good Mighty!

Thanks... got some more done tonight.







Still not done with it.  Still some around the edges cleanup to do.  I just need to figure out where to put my Nilight pods.  I'm torn between the lower bumper or the upper section.

Lower...



Upper...



I have 2 so it would be symmetrical.  My original plan was lower, but now I am kind of feeling upper part now.

Hmm, yeah I agree they would look pretty good mounted to the upper part of the bumper.

Looking good so far! I like the clevis mounts!

I'm thinking I agree with the lights. 

Thanks for the compliment.  They are the ends of a deck mount arm from this tractor I believe.  (I still have some scrap pieces).  I was particularly happy with my welds around them  They should not come off.

Still getting better,

Those welds will hold no prob with what you have goin on.  Looking forward to seeing this beast finished foR sure!