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1963 Tucker 443 AMR Resto-Mod

wakeupcall

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Aquired these two beautiful Tuckers in February 2015. Have been concentrating my efforts on the smurf colored unit. Hope to have it up and running by winter !! Will post pictures as work progresses. Lots of work but will be really neat when done. Her are a few pics .
 

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wakeupcall

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A few more!!!
 

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wakeupcall

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With engine completely gone through it was time to take her for a good soda scrub.
 

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Bait Guy

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great looking projects. How is that 6 X 6 treating you? Loved the looks of that thing when I was there last year.
 

wakeupcall

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:biggrin:Thanks Bait Guy . Definately have a ways to go on tuckers but making progress. Had the 6x6 up to cabin a couple weeks ago . Love that truck.
 

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wakeupcall

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By the way how are you and Tucker getting along ? Any new projects or mods planned this year? Hope you have a big snow season and get to run it alot. Wakeupcall
 

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Also looking for a big snow season this year. Last year was a bust for snow here in Minn. Plenty of ice but had to go to Mich. for snow. New projects included a JD 820 for going on trator runs, that may seem odd to most, but we had a really good time.
 

teamster

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What is the process for a "soda scrub?" I'm looking at doing my Tucker and all we have in our area is sand blasting.
 

wakeupcall

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A "Soda Scrub "was just my way of saying soda blasting rather than some other media you use sodium bicarbonate . Much less abrasive on the aluminum panels than sand ,nickle slag, glass etc...... No distortion or warping of thin panels. Turned out very good . Now to clean off residue so paint will adhere may be the next project. Here are a couple of pics .
 

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wakeupcall

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Still plugging along . Seems like progress on some days is pretty slow , but any progress is good.Just a couple of pictures of differential work and aluminum floors and firewall.
 

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wakeupcall

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Track Addict, Thanks for the encouraging words. Seems a little slow at times but we just keep plugging away. Cats meow 2017 is a good goal I do believe!
 

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Well time has flown by and I havent had alot of time to work on sno-cat, got a couple hours in tonight . Pulled rear differential out so I can start looking into repairs. Also pulled rear fifth wheel out from under cat and started work to tighten it up a little . Seems to be in fair shape for the most part. Here are a few pics of progress.
 

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wakeupcall

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Thanks for the compliments Davenet. Sure will be cool to see this thing in color again ... someday hopefully!! Would like to have it ready for snowcat gathering in 2017. Probably wont make 2016 at current progress rate. Its all good anyhow! Back out to work.:biggrin:
 

wakeupcall

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Well here it is almost 6 months later and still hoping to have a colored Tucker before winter . Cut off old pintle hitch and built front and rear receivers should be good tow points or maybe future winch mount. Also used paint stripper on inside got most all paint off ,still some clean up inside but progressing . Here are a few pics.
 

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tom

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Nice work Kyle...wish I had your chops. We will definitely have to make the 2017 Cat cluster in McCall.
 

wakeupcall

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Thanks Tom I have been enjoying the posts on Katy. Wished I was half as talented as the Tucker group. Sure would help my progress rate a bunch,hoping for this winter to be done,but this "WORKING" thing sure gets in the way. Cant wait to see more on your Cat !!
 

tom

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FWIW I showed them the you tube video of your 1642 and they were duly impressed.
 

tom

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Kyle I'm thinking you should post some updates on your thread so everyone can see what's going on..
 

wakeupcall

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Tom, I wished that there was more to update on. Its been very slow on progress due to work. Here are a couple pics of fiberglass work on hood, and receiver monts front and rear for Warn winch. Hope to get painted before winter hits.
 

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tom

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Looking good. Like the diamond plate accent on the receivers. I'm back in town tomorrow.
Are you doing your own painting?
 

wakeupcall

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Tom, Havent decided yet whether or not to paint my cat yet. I have talked to a couple different guys about painting it . The kicker is moving parts around to get it done. Decisions to make.Have a great and safe trip back to G.J. Your Cat looks Great!!! :clap:
 

tom

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Well I hope you are making plans to head up to McCall next year for gathering. A convoy of 443's would sure look good on the hi way.
 

wakeupcall

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Have not made plans as of now , but i guess we need to start. Would look pretty good with the 443s for sure!. Worst case would have to bring the 1642. Either way would be fun. Still working on 443 but progress has just about ground to a stop, Weddings to attend and working all week then working weekends also. Leaves very little cat time.Oh well!!! Did a little welding on some hairline cracks in the frame tonight. Am thinking about soda blasting interior instead of d.a. sander. Then will be closer to painting. Hows your cat looking?
 

tom

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Stop by and see for yourself I'm around this weekend just give a heads up. I'll be washing the bugs and road off of her this weekend
 

wakeupcall

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Sounds good Tom, I have to work Saturday leaving house around 4 a.m. will or rather should be done around 4 p.m. May try to come by would love to see her up close.
Kyle
 

tom

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I'll be around tomorrow as well if that works better..heading up to Cedaredge about 6 pm today.
 

wakeupcall

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Hi Tom, just hitting town, grabbing a bite to eat. Will you be around at 3:45-4:00? We won't stay too long.
 

tom

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..thanks for stopping by..it was a good visit. I'll try to enlist Broken Grouser to join the Tucker convoy up to McCall.
 
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