1963 Tucker 443 AMR Resto-Mod

[wakeupcall]

Track Addict, You are really looking to notice that difference! And yes they are nylocs and castle with cotter pin. That is how they showed up and I was wondering which one would wor k better nylock or cotter pin. Will have to think on that ,good thought though. I think the orange and black paint scheme looks good. Got 2 of them done today and hopefully 2 more tomorrow. Slowly but eventually!!

 

[tom]

Kyle..this looks really good. I’m going to have pay you a visit.

 

[wakeupcall]

Tom, Slow but sure , wished i had the body back so i could start working on assembly. Patience is a virtue ! Finally finished with rails and nose rails what a job took 2 -10 hr days with a nap or two. A couple pics.

 

[Pontoon Princess]

very nice fleet of pontoons, pontoons on parade, and power to the pontoon...

well done and a big step forward...

 

[wakeupcall]

Pontoon Princess, Could'nt help but line them up. Kinda felt good to see them that far along. More work ahead but really do enjoy working on the 443.

 

[wakeupcall]

Well finally got the body back and put tinted glass in. Windshield, rear door and rear side windows are all glass. The front doors are tinted polycarbonate .125" thick. Started arranging dash switches and controls tryed to use all the existing holes. I think it turned out pretty good, now if i can get the wiring done the rest of assembly will be easier. She is definately going to be Orange!! Here are a couple pics

 

[Bobcatbob]

Stunning! Which museum commissioned this rebuild? Nice work!

 

[Track Addict]

Very nice work.

 

[Sno-Surfer]

Boy I gotta say there is some top quality work going on in this forum. It's going to be hard to tell all the restored Tucker's apart this year. Really nice job!

 

[DAVENET]

Very nice

 

[Pontoon Princess]

mr W. U. Call

nicely so done, so, when are you planning to finish it up, IMHO, at the rate you are going, thinking you will be at McCall...

excellent work, and untold hours/money...

 

[tom]

Yes that is some really fine work you have done Kyle..now all we need is snow. I was up your way NY day. Shocking how dry it is!

 

[wakeupcall]

Tom, Was up on Grand Mesa sunday the 7th of january and drove my wifes car out towards lands end look off. Only about 6 inches of snow .Very Very Sad. Went up to our cabin and the grass is green and no snow at all.

 

[Pontoon Princess]

does that mean you are now mowing the grass at the cabin

truly a very interesting snow year, every region has it's own story to tell

thank the sno gods there is snow for the Mid-west Clowder

 

[wakeupcall]

Has been a slow start to snow season around our part. But on the other side it has given me a little time to work on the 443. Installed engine and tranny last night and began on some of the hydraulics today. Should be able to finish wiring and start putting engine side panels and hood on tomorrow. Would like to have engine running soon.

 

[tom]

Looking good Kyle.. let me know when you are ready to get the pontoons back on I’ll be happy to come up and help.

 

[wakeupcall]

Thanks Tom I just keep working on her as time allows and one day i may just finish !! Had to put tires on because i did not trust my front and rear castors as they were slightly over weighted. Plus this will give me a chance to dial in steering alignment issues.

 

[Pontoon Princess]

EXCELLENT !!!

 

[tom]

You can also finally drive it around as well!

 

[Blackfoot Tucker]

Two words: BEA - UTIFUL!

That is gorgeous...

 

[wakeupcall]

Have been working on the Tucker last two days. I have tried to post pics but it says that iam not logged in or not authorized to do so. Can a moderator let me know what the problem is or help me out Please Thank You

 

[wakeupcall]

Here are a couple pics Maybe???

 

[wakeupcall]

And finally tonights pics

 

[loggah]

Well now that looks to nice to use !!!!!!!! great restoratio!

 

[Track Addict]

Jealous. Beautiful work!

 

[wakeupcall]

Thanks Track Addict and Loggah. It has been a couple years i think?? But at least it now rolls on trackz again have a little more detail work left but she should be snow worthy this winter.

 

[Pontoon Princess]

very impressed with your work and how the tucker turned out, well done, and hope you have years and years of tuckering fun, time flies when you are having fun.

 

[sno-drifter]

Super nice job!!

Make sure that the axle nuts are tight. I would be torqueing them after the first runs. If they get any slack, the axle and extension get messed up. Those axles were special made for Tucker and not used in any on high way rigs. Last estimate I heard about the cost to re make was north of $1200.00

 

[Blackfoot Tucker]

That's just plain BEAUTIFUL!. Of course when you post a few photos they act like teasers... So...how about some more, and of course some details, too.

So often with a well done project, photos don't do it justice. Do you have plans to bring it to any "get togethers"/"rendezvous" (which has the same spelling for singular or plural usage) next winter?

 

[wakeupcall]

Super nice job!!

Make sure that the axle nuts are tight. I would be torqueing them after the first runs. If they get any slack, the axle and extension get messed up. Those axles were special made for Tucker and not used in any on high way rigs. Last estimate I heard about the cost to re make was north of $1200.00

Thanks for the advice Sno- Drifter, i had them as tight as i dared with my 3/4 drive socket and breaker bar. And yes will be checking tightness after first run. 1200.00 plus is a little spendy for sure. Should get her done before winter and pray for lots of snow this year!