September 19, 2024

Waldon 5000 Loader Accident , back to change the design



acabhalfdone, originally uploaded by Don Campbell Models.

Waldon 5000 Articulating Loader Cab Progress- Todays progress picture doesn’t look much different but I got a lot more hours of work in it. Yesterday in the morning i fired up the loader to turn it to work on the rear of the cab and the door was open and the fender and the door collided as the frame pivoted . The frame won, ha, ha. The door was all bent and kinked out of shape and I had to cut most of the door off and start over. I had to redesign the bottom section as not to interfear with the turning of the frame even if the door is left open. So now it is done again, ha,ha. I got most of the sanding done and i am doing more interior sheet metal work boxing in all the corners to get a more finished smooth look. Especially if my little grandson will be in it with me we can’t have ANY sharp corners. So everytime i grind a sharp corner i think of Terak (:>)
More RAIN for Gaylord – Another night and full day of rain again today and cold air but i kept warm working in the pole barn.
Dirty Truck- Sanding is such a dirty job and my truck was filthy so i washed most of it but i missed a little spot on the roof and windshield.
Football – It was a good football Sunday yesterday !!
Christmas Shopping – Walmart has all their Christmas items now on display for over a week so I guess it’s time to start buying gifts.
Deb’s Birthday – I started telling Deb Happy Birthday today just in case i forget it on Sat. Now that I am 60 early is better than not at all , lol.
Halloween Package to D.C. – Deb and I got to send out our first Halloween package to Terak last week. We got him a few candy corn shaped blinking light items , a pumpkin flashlight and some pumpkin pajamas.
Were sure having fun being grandparents. Can’t wait to move to Va.
Have a great Monday