Donns
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2011
- Messages
- 52
- Location
- Florida
- Occupation
- Self employed Dragline consultant and Safety train
Ace of Spades Fans
Just a qick update to let all the old Ace of Spades fans know what is happening to her. The Tub had an 18 inch skirt added to make it larger. The upper frame is assembled on supports on the Tub, except the 2 propel sections and the 2 outside rear sections - these will go on when she is down on the rollers. The tub and upper rail pads were removed and replaced with 4" thick plates - almost welded out now. Should start machining between frames in about 2 weeks. She's getting all new AC drive motors and a starwars control system. Shoes will be 10 feet longer (softer ground here than at Stobbswood). Mast is completed and Boom is well on the way. All 14 Gearcases refurbished and here and all new drum gears. She's going to be a sweetie. Sorry I can't do pictures because of my contract to the overall project.
Just a qick update to let all the old Ace of Spades fans know what is happening to her. The Tub had an 18 inch skirt added to make it larger. The upper frame is assembled on supports on the Tub, except the 2 propel sections and the 2 outside rear sections - these will go on when she is down on the rollers. The tub and upper rail pads were removed and replaced with 4" thick plates - almost welded out now. Should start machining between frames in about 2 weeks. She's getting all new AC drive motors and a starwars control system. Shoes will be 10 feet longer (softer ground here than at Stobbswood). Mast is completed and Boom is well on the way. All 14 Gearcases refurbished and here and all new drum gears. She's going to be a sweetie. Sorry I can't do pictures because of my contract to the overall project.