Re: (ET) Rust on an E20, repair time...

[Jim Coate <jbc_lists_NO_REPLY coate org>]

David Brandt wrote:
> The new side panels Jim has work great.

Thanks David for the great description!
The panels I have can be seen here:
http://electrictractorstore.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=side+panel+&categories_id=&inc_subcat=1&manufacturers_id=&pfrom=&pto=&dfrom=&dto=&x=0&y=0

They were made following the GE drawings, but some tweaking may indeed 
still be needed on the holes (kinda like British sports cars...). From 
what I know, GE used rivets; I put new ones on with either pop rivets or 
machine screws depending on what else I'm doing on the tractor. With the 
slots, it is important to at least use large diameter (Truss) head 
screws. I like to put a washer under the head of the screw or rivet as 
it not only helps bridge any enlarged slots but also protects the finish.

I use longer fasteners for the location near the side of the headlight 
and add a little plastic clip on the inside end that then holds the 
headlight wiring away from the big resistors over the charger assembly. 
Someday I'll get pictures posted of details like this.


Jim Coate
*The Electric Tractor Store*
http://www.ElectricTractorStore.com

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