(quoted from post at 08:34:25 07/29/15) Hi Bill: This may be rather long. Would like to post a photo but the way my brain works I am lucky to get this. Hope it makes sense.
First: I was born in 1938. From 5 years on I and brothers/sisters worked like slaves on our general farm (raising cattle and feed therefor). Started with 80 acres(Grand Fathers) and worked our way up to 266 acres+. Not much for Texas but large in those days for northern Michigan. Parents kept purchasing, poor land, for back taxes. Started with horses and a old 10-20 International. When I was 7-9 years old, Dad got and old F-12 with cultivators and a sickle mower. Boy we were moving up! When I was 12-13(?) Dad got a new C with cultivators, mower, carryall-Boy we were really moving up!! Later, around age 15, here got 2 C's or S/C's, with lights. Then we could work not only from dawn to dusk but at night-and we did. Anyway, upon HS graduation, I joined the Army and kept going. 20 Years retiring as a Major. Went to OCS after 7 years. Not bad for a HS education with a few college here and there.
was in Finance Corps the Combat arms as an Armored(Tanks) Officer.
Now to the task at hand: 1-NOBODY ever rides on tractors when I am working!
2-I assume you have a implement or prongs for the S/C
2 point lift, so you know the shape of those ends.
My info may not be completely original but the metal work is:
Materials needed:
2 Each metal bars: 1&1/4" x 2" x 64".
2 Pieces of Angle Iron: 1/4" x 2" x 14".
1 Each(Maybe two) Fully threaded rod: 5/8" x 36".
1 Each Good Treated Lumber Board: 2" x 12X 48"
Associated bolts, washers & nuts. You can figure that out.
Specs:
Metal bars that slide into 2-point hitch:
-1st 90 down is 24" from pointed end that slides into hitch.
-2nd 90 straight out is 26" from top to bottom.
That give you the shape and lengths of frame. I had Welded on and additional 14" bar for hay, also great for support with pallets which I use consistently.
Angle Iron:
Center on down part of frame: Secure with 2 each 3/8"
bolts spaced 5" apart. Even with back of frame, with flange pointing outward toward tires. On this flange
drill two 3/8" holes 7&1/2" apart. You will use this to secure your board(centered)on frame.
36" Threaded Rod:
-Drill 5/8" holes on part that will slide into 2-point lift. These holes are 17" from end of tip that will slide in 2-point lift.
- There is another 5/8" hole 4" from the last 90,turning reward. This may have been for another rod on the original.
I reinforced the top and bottom of my 48" board with a couple of 12-15" pieces of small angle iron. I put mine to fairly heavy usage.
I think the original had sides on it. A box like affair.
Maybe someone else here can fill more info. At least this will let build the carrier frame. I would like to post a photo, but this is all my old brain will let me do on computers.
Good luck-DC