Redneck tire repair

Richard G. · Apr 17, 2012

With all the talk of redneck ways, I thought I would show my tire repair. I ran this tire about 6 years with the tube showing in the hole. Was at the tire shop one day and asked if I could bring it in for a boot. The parts truck was there and the driver had a 10 by 10 inch boot. He said before we put the boot in to sew up the tire with something to keep it from spreading. Drilled holes and used an old boot lace. Glued in the boot and then glued a "hogback" boot that went bead to bead. Been holding great for a year pulling a sub soiler and 7 foot disk.
It is on a 51 VAC Case

PaGlenn · Apr 17, 2012

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

Geo-TH,In · Apr 17, 2012

Is that a radial or bias stitch?

Hoofer B · Apr 17, 2012

Was that a 7 or 9 shank sub soiler???

Ralph Bauer · Apr 17, 2012

What I want to know is the make of your boot lace!! I got to replace mine at least once a year, they break!! That sucker you have is FAR BETTER!!
LOL
Ralph in Oklahoma....

casecollectorsc · Apr 17, 2012

Need to spruce that VAC up a little. She looks tired and needs a makeover!!

wisbaker · Apr 17, 2012

Like they say in combat-"if it's stupid but works, it ain't stupid"

donjr · Apr 17, 2012

Does that change the 'ply rating'?

Richard G. · Apr 18, 2012

(quoted from post at 17:05:51 04/17/12) What I want to know is the make of your boot lace!! I got to replace mine at least once a year, they break!! That sucker you have is FAR BETTER!!
LOL
Ralph in Oklahoma....

Ralph, I used to have to replace boot laces at least once a year also. Was at a steam engine show in Somerset VA a few years ago and an old vender had some boot laces he said were military issue for 50 cents a pair. Bought a couple pair. Show no wear after 3 years. Every time we are there in Sept, I look for him but he has not been back.
Richard in NW SC

Richard G. · Apr 18, 2012

Casecollector, That old VAC sure ain't tired. She is a real worker. I don't believe in painting a hard working tractor just to see it get all dirty again.
Last one I restored one to mint condition it just sat in the shop under a cloth. Sold it rather than take up good space all the time.

Ralph Bauer · Apr 18, 2012

Thanks, Richard. Ft Sill is not too far and there are a couple of surplus stores in Lawton, OK as well. Will check there next time I am in town....
Ralph.

Richard G. · Apr 18, 2012

(quoted from post at 05:57:48 04/18/12) Thanks, Richard. Ft Sill is not too far and there are a couple of surplus stores in Lawton, OK as well. Will check there next time I am in town....
Ralph.

Ralph, We have friends in Lawton and Cache. Send me an email if you will. My email is open. Toured some of Ft Sill years ago when visiting.
Could not get used to the practice shelling at night.
Richard

Richard G. · Apr 18, 2012

Well, my email is supposed to be open.
Richard

JMOR · Apr 18, 2012

Tougher than boot laces! Or "boot lace plus." :lol:

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