Hahaha it takes a bit of wiggling but a nice tight fit once in there 
Hahaha it takes a bit of wiggling but a nice tight fit once in there
Might consider some blue lock-tite.
In reply to mountainben: That was a rough mockup, sorry about that. I am using nylocs on everything so I hope that holds it all together.
Had to spend most of the day doing yard work but I made it this far and stopped, thinking I better treat the wood with a water sealer before assembly.
That's amazing. I would validate drive hub tooth track engagement prior to to much more work.
Just wondering what the roller looking part is in between the inner track belts, centered on the track guide. Optical dillusion?
In reply to mountainben: it is the stainless cup that rides on the drive cog. You can see it better in the pics before powder coating on page 4.
The instructions said don't over apply. Sounded like more of a guideline than a rule so I dipped them in Thompsons water sealer. Made a mess but they look good now that it's dry.
A bit of a set-back. On nocones advice I decided to check track/drive engagement once everything was tight on the first 4. . . . Berk. My plan to use the shorter belts has backfired. I only lost 3/8 between each guide in an attempt to use what I had but that has proven to be too tight. I even attempted to check this after I drilled 2 of the belts. It looked good then but once all parts are together and tight they are a little too close. Not sure what I will do here. I'd love to order precut & drilled belts but that will cost me a fortune. I have 2 more rolls of belting but it's the same length as the other stuff. I guess I could run 2 splices to make up the length. . . Kind of a halfass solution but then again, so was my shorten everything plan
Any updates? I hope its on the snow this winter!!
In reply to java230:
busy summer but did a couple small things like blast & paint the battery tray and I found a new 6v starter bushing for it.
started round two on the track belts yesterday. going to cut 8 new belts drilled to the correct spacing, then use a 2 or 3 foot section of my previous belting, re-drilled of course.
I have gone back and fourth on this decision all summer. I dont really care for the thought of 2 splices but with a budget this tight, its the only option to put it on the snow this year.
also need to find a cheap heat shielding solution for the fire wall. factory used a fiberglass type with aluminium foil backing both sides.
WOOHOO! Glad to see your working on it again. Im itching for snow.
Would this type work? Amazon link
In reply to java230:
that looks quite good for the money. plus its not very thick and has a high temp rating. thanks man!
That insulation sounds like something from the HVAC section of LoweDepot.
decided to mock up 2 drive belts to test the spacing for track/gear engagement before drilling all 8 belts again.
looks good this time.
finished drilling one last night. only 7 more to go 
Better hurry, winter is coming
no idea what the story of this conveyer belting is but I bet its older than me
Awesome, engagement looks great. I'm still jealous. I want a cat!
Cool!
these tracks have been a ton of work. but it is satisfying to finally see everything fitting together.
Looking awesome, just wait till its chugging up the hill for freshies!
one done minus splicing 
cant get it all in frame when its laid flat out
thursday night we had plans to get the engine in. that shifted into a fiberglass repair on the front.
atleast now there will be something to sand into when we do body work. one of the previous owners did a patch job on the outside years ago but if you were to try and block it out there wouldnt be anything left. also considering a front skid plate.
Looking good! So close now
In reply to java230:
thanks man! its getting close for sure.
trying to find the cheapest source for the flexco bolt type lacing. I have a little bit of 375x but need more for the drive belts and cant find the hardware for what I have.
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