P500 Snow plows again

[harleyjohn45]

Please pardon me, I double posted a bunch of photos and the last one blurred. You know I previously posted that I was short on room, here is a photo of why. But

you only live once.

 

[Sr56]

Wow! I have garage envy! Love that 57 Chevy!


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[Badblubug]

Looks great!
If I were to buy another plow the Warn is the one I’d buy

 

[Badblubug]

Is that an old Schwinn hanging up there just kidding, nice collection of cars

 

[harleyjohn45]

Looks great!
If I were to buy another plow the Warn is the one I’d buy

I liked the way the Warn plow connected, I'm not saying it's the best. It sure looks strong, and I had to modify a couple of places to fit the winch so it wasn't stressed. The metal they use is extra strong, hard to grind and drill.

 

[harleyjohn45]

Is that an old Schwinn hanging up there just kidding, nice collection of cars

That bicycle was a birthday present for my wife when she was 5 years old, It was purchased from Western Auto in May of 1945, we don't know who actually made it.
Thank you for the car compliment, I think they are pretty, but not show quality. I drive those cars every week, spring, summer and fall. When it snows and is really cold, the are on battery tenders.

 

[Badblubug]

That bicycle was a birthday present for my wife when she was 5 years old, It was purchased from Western Auto in May of 1945, we don't know who actually made it.
Thank you for the car compliment, I think they are pretty, but not show quality. I drive those cars every week, spring, summer and fall. When it snows and is really cold, the are on battery tenders.

Cool she still has her bike, the Chevy is iconic, I’d love to have one, remember helping push start a neighborhood kids 57 just to get a ride in it.. other two are fords? 55 and 34?
I store a few myself, none as old as yours, but my old Bug is a blast, 1915 duel carbs 4 speed, with the bigger engine it’s still slow as I drive down the road I see people slug each other as I drive by lol

 

[harleyjohn45]

Cool she still has her bike, the Chevy is iconic, I’d love to have one, remember helping push start a neighborhood kids 57 just to get a ride in it.. other two are fords? 55 and 34?
I store a few myself, none as old as yours, but my old Bug is a blast, 1915 duel carbs 4 speed, with the bigger engine it’s still slow as I drive down the road I see people slug each other as I drive by lol

So you have a bad blue bug, with the larger engine it should cruise a 70+ mph all day. I had a 65 40 hp bug in 65 and we cruised it a 65 and 70 and got 30 mpg. Very reliable, but had to get the valves and brakes adjusted and oil change every 3k miles. It was trouble free.
My mother-in-law never threw anything away, however the bike is a bear to ride. It's too heavy. The green and white ford is a 56 club sedan. Pretty much stock, but needs a little TLC which starts next Saturday. The Roadster is a 30 Ford frame, with a glass body. I built the car in 2013. 8BA engine and floor shift out of a 53 Ford F1. I have a 5 speed out of an 88 S-10, and may do that this winter. It has 1930 ford title.
I was 20 years old when the 57 Chevy came out, the cost under 2500.00, may have a million with my finances in 1957.

 

[Badblubug]

So you have a bad blue bug, with the larger engine it should cruise a 70+ mph all day. I had a 65 40 hp bug in 65 and we cruised it a 65 and 70 and got 30 mpg. Very reliable, but had to get the valves and brakes adjusted and oil change every 3k miles. It was trouble free.
My mother-in-law never threw anything away, however the bike is a bear to ride. It's too heavy. The green and white ford is a 56 club sedan. Pretty much stock, but needs a little TLC which starts next Saturday. The Roadster is a 30 Ford frame, with a glass body. I built the car in 2013. 8BA engine and floor shift out of a 53 Ford F1. I have a 5 speed out of an 88 S-10, and may do that this winter. It has 1930 ford title.
I was 20 years old when the 57 Chevy came out, the cost under 2500.00, may have a million with my finances in 1957.

I’d like to add a 67 or earlier prefer a 12 volt electrical though and they didn’t get that till 67, mine being a ‘72 is a standard not a super and before the huge ugly taillights, although to the VW enthusiast it’s still a “fat chick”

Yes the bug can cruise 70 easily but sure would benefit from a freeway flier Trans to get the rpm’s down a bit, I’ve changed it to front disc so I only have to adjust the rear drums, jack it up, spin the wheel by hand and use the adjusting cam till it slightly grabs and back it off a bit, and adjust the valves, have a flamethrower so no points to adjust anymore, let’s not forget about adjusting the clutch cable, simple to work on and reliable and fun to drive

 

[harleyjohn45]

I’d like to add a 67 or earlier prefer a 12 volt electrical though and they didn’t get that till 67, mine being a ‘72 is a standard not a super and before the huge ugly taillights, although to the VW enthusiast it’s still a “fat chick”

Yes the bug can cruise 70 easily but sure would benefit from a freeway flier Trans to get the rpm’s down a bit, I’ve changed it to front disc so I only have to adjust the rear drums, jack it up, spin the wheel by hand and use the adjusting cam till it slightly grabs and back it off a bit, and adjust the valves, have a flamethrower so no points to adjust anymore, let’s not forget about adjusting the clutch cable, simple to work on and reliable and fun to drive

VW bugs are reliable cars. You don't see them on the road anymore. I guess everyone wants to go 90 MPH.

 

[Tstover]

Short on room!

I’ve got 3 motorcycles, an Eiger, and a P5 living in a 16X20 shed. Plus tools, shelving, and the rest of the crap.

Beautiful setup, I’m jealous!

 

[harleyjohn45]

Short on room!

I’ve got 3 motorcycles, an Eiger, and a P5 living in a 16X20 shed. Plus tools, shelving, and the rest of the crap.

Beautiful setup, I’m jealous!

Stover, You have me on a Eiger. You can never get enough storage. Motorcycles can fit in tight spaces. I have a couple of negatives on my plow arrangement. The winch is too fast, very little control. I wish it had a slow speed. I tried pushing dirt and gravel, when you put too much pressure on the blade it trips to prevent damage. I have the springs set to the strongest tension and they still trip easily. I have found, if you are pushing something hard to move, I just go slow and watch the blade, when it starts to give, I raise the blade slightly and it works fine.
I did remove a lot of sand that had accumulated on my driveway. The Honda has plenty of power.

 

[harleyjohn45]

Stover, You have me on a Eiger. You can never get enough storage. Motorcycles can fit in tight spaces. I have a couple of negatives on my plow arrangement. The winch is too fast, very little control. I wish it had a slow speed. I tried pushing dirt and gravel, when you put too much pressure on the blade it trips to prevent damage. I have the springs set to the strongest tension and they still trip easily. I have found, if you are pushing something hard to move, I just go slow and watch the blade, when it starts to give, I raise the blade slightly and it works fine.
I did remove a lot of sand that had accumulated on my driveway. The Honda has plenty of power.

My shop is 34 X 70 and I'm still short on room.

 

[Tstover]

Stover, You have me on a Eiger. You can never get enough storage. Motorcycles can fit in tight spaces. I have a couple of negatives on my plow arrangement. The winch is too fast, very little control. I wish it had a slow speed. I tried pushing dirt and gravel, when you put too much pressure on the blade it trips to prevent damage. I have the springs set to the strongest tension and they still trip easily. I have found, if you are pushing something hard to move, I just go slow and watch the blade, when it starts to give, I raise the blade slightly and it works fine.
I did remove a lot of sand that had accumulated on my driveway. The Honda has plenty of power.

When I’ve had to push stone or dirt I put straps on the plow to keep it from tripping. Getting ready to do that again with some 2B that needs pushed around.

 

[tomcj2]

The winch is too fast, very little control. I wish it had a slow speed.

Put one or more pulleys on it.

 

[harleyjohn45]

When I’ve had to push stone or dirt I put straps on the plow to keep it from tripping. Getting ready to do that again with some 2B that needs pushed around.

I was doing more today, a clump of grass will trip the blade. I'll try your idea, maybe a couple of good tie downs. I'm being careful, it is light duty.

 

[bowhunterbill]

I decided to ‘Go Warn’ for the VRX35 winch, mount, plow, mount and tubes.

Did I read the plow mount has to go on before the winch/mount?

If yes, can I still use the P5 offroad with the plow mount installed?

Seems like extra work to have to remove the winch and mount to put on or take off the plow mount.


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[harleyjohn45]

Bill, I had to unbolt the winch. There are two ubolts that hold the mount to the down tubes. I posted photos, but can't see the ubolts. It was a bear getting everything lined up. There are two bolts that hold the bottom of the winch. They have 2 nuts on each bolt. I didn't know that and couldn't see them, so I managed to twist one off. These bolts are very difficult to reach to start the nuts on. I spent at least 4 hours getting the mount on and reinstalling the winch. Once the mount is installed it never has to come off again, it will not interfere with clearance. Everything else was simple. Instructions are poor, but you can call Warn and they will help you.
Good Luck
John L.

 

[harleyjohn45]

Bill, I had to unbolt the winch. There are two ubolts that hold the mount to the down tubes. I posted photos, but can't see the ubolts. It was a bear getting everything lined up. There are two bolts that hold the bottom of the winch. They have 2 nuts on each bolt. I didn't know that and couldn't see them, so I managed to twist one off. These bolts are very difficult to reach to start the nuts on. I spent at least 4 hours getting the mount on and reinstalling the winch. Once the mount is installed it never has to come off again, it will not interfere with clearance. Everything else was simple. Instructions are poor, but you can call Warn and they will help you.
Good Luck
John L.

Bill: Shop around, I got the plow, push tubes and mount from Amazon, no shipping charges. I paid 513.00, but took the 5' blade. I think most buy wider blades.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Thanks guys. I’m reading all the installation documents tonight and plan to start tomorrow. Should be fun. I’ll do the plow mount first, then winch mount/ winch.

Did you have to remove the belly pan to run the wires from the battery forward?


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