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@stevasaurus WHERE IN THE WORLD IS STEVASAUROUS ???? WELL LETS LOOk @857 horse @953 nut @squonk

The 2017 Big Show Parade was a big hit and "Wild Bill" Pearson did an outstanding job narrating the event.

Hope the sun comes out

Thanks Richard, here are a few more. Thanks for the clock Terry. See Y'all tomorrow.

@953 nut here's the pictures of Ed that you didn't get because you filled your card in the camera.

I had plans to at least attend today, but Mrs. Sailor and I just returned yesterday afternoon from a 12 day Baltic Sea cruise. My body is still complaining of the 7 hour jet lag! I am up at 3 am because it thinks that it is 10 am!!! Thankfully it was uneventful as we spent two days in St. Petersburg, Russia right after the political demonstrations, and then there was the US surveilance plane/Russian fighter encounter over the Baltic right after we had left the area. Tallin, Estonia just returned

Boy steve, you sure eat alot at the big show

Finally found some time the last two weekends to reinstall the K301s I had rebuilt a few months ago. Everything hooked back up and tonight after work she went on her "maiden voyage" mowing lawn. Did a great job.

As far as number , no , not a lot of them left around . It was a one-year model of course and in '67 it was pretty much a top of the line tractor . In my opinion , one of the best looking Wheel Horse ever made and very simple , yet extremely capable of doing any task . This one I had picked up to have two 1277's , but ended up selling it since I really had no use for it at the time - never should have done that but at least it went to a member here . This is my first one and will stay no matter what - this tractor has done so much work around here and around town I could never part with it . I need to fix the frame and give the old girl a new paint job and address a few things , but it still fires and runs well although the old K really needs to be rebuilt . Sarge

Good thing you missed me or I would owe you a new lense!

So, where is Steve On A stick going to show up next?

Here you go @stevasaurus

Stevebo is awesome but he has not yet paid the tab so it's first indication that steve on a stick is not actually steve. Not to mention some very direct feedback from Chris who is the actual puppet master.

I'll speak for myself and Dino...we are bumming. @c-series don yes take pride of your offspring..before you know it you will be an empty nester like many of us and then what?!

For sure it's not the same without you here Steve . Heck this is my only second show and definitely not my last . Everyone here is so willing to help each other out . It really is like one big family . For example when returned to the show after dinner @stevebo came up to me just to say hi , next thing I know he's wet sanding and buffing my 1057 and a huge !!!

Just sitting here earlier this evening skimming CL for a steal and found and bought this Brinley "potato" plow (as he had it listed) about 15 minutes from me for $50, he also had a single gang disc same price but I have 2 already do passed on that and the plow I scored last year ($75) was in really rough shape so off to see and bring it home, everything seems nice and tight on it only thing I see is a bit of rust on the moldboard and the very tip is slightly tweaked, you guys think I did good on this one? ,Jeff.

Well here it is all painted. now have to wait a few days to apply decals. i am going to let it sit in the sun tomorrow. This dumpcart is not perfect. it was pitted beyond beleif. i filled has much of the pits in i could with jb weld. Its not a show peice but looks alot better than before. I wanted to preserve it for years to come. its even getting different tires on it. that are in better condition.

Thanks so much for all the pictures, they take some of the sting out of not being there.

And Steve those are horns I gave you . Not playboy bunny's ears as others are probably thinking.

Boy or boy, that Steve sure gets around. Lightning fast he is. That hard lemonade picture he seemed to be having the biggest smile.. why is That? Glenn

I was all set to go last year & some crap came up. Swore I was going this year but more crap came up. I swear I'm going next year!

@953 nut this is Jeffs wife Angela we would like to possiably take Steve touring to for a few if we can

Been super busy, so no time for posting. Finished for the most part at 2am this morning, and left for the show around noon. Made it to the fairgrounds around 7pm. Have an issue with either the new carb or governor adjustment as it is not making full power. So if anyone has an idea as to what's up with it, and up are around the tent area in the morning, stop by. Am in a long black and red tent, first one on right as you come down the road to the camping area. Black Jeep Commander next to the tent. Have to clean it up from the rain and put the decals on in the morning as well.

I wonder if Mike Martino is there? That Straight from the Horse's Mouth tractor is slick!

All loaded up, heading out in the a.m. Friday/Saturday are my days to shine.

Had an hour with the C121 today, dropped the gearbox oil which was old contaminated and cream like flushed out and replaced. Engine oil very low and old so changed that.. brakes are not good so adjusted but better to change the lining I think so will have to source one, new air filter and seal reqired, tires are shot so need 4 new ones currently Carlisle on all four corners at the moment, engine mountings are shot the list goes on but a good wheel horse in the main ... made to last. Still not had chance to get it running but will shortly as I've decided to run it before a rebuild... the wife named it "Rocky" today as she said he looks a tough cookie who will make a come back.... so "Rocky" it is...😉

Nice pictures Thanks!!

I think he has a lot of clones.

I adjusted the high speed jet and got it staightened out, runs great now.

Looks like he's gettin' around

Just about have tears in my eyes ... really enjoyed last year, but just got a defibrillator installed, and DR said no driving, so here I sit!! ANOTHER example of the unbelievable Wheel Horse family, ... I found a D180 that I would like to use for the V8 project, ... AZ Tractor has it, he is bringing it to the show, and JPWH is going to haul it to his place in GA for me!! Hopefully I can get cleared to drive first of the week so I can go up and get it!! Again, fantastic people!!!

Oh the pain of not being there. This helps though. Nice pictures.

Sounds like you are in the right place for a hand in getting it running right!

Those pictures are fantastic, BIG THANK YOU ,, makes me miss it more. Glenn

Martino is there! Minus about 75 pounds! So pay close attention as you may not recognize him. Btw. Jason offered to assist me with detailing a special RJ35. In the pic, Hadin is detailing the RJ35, that Martino brought to first show. Thanks Jason. That's my buddy sitting in pic hat has opted out of the wheel horse phenomenon for the moment. But his favorite model is GT14.

Awesome picts Jeff... thanks for sharing. We will be seeing you tomorrow.

I'm on my way!

953 nut my truck is in the background of the 13 pic I was just unloading and

HERE'S TO ALL THOSE WHO CAN'T ATTEND - A TOAST, FROM MY C-105 TO YOUR 'S... TO THOSE WHO ARE THERE - THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR THE PICTURES!

A sickle mower has been on my want list for a while. Our yard backs up to a waterway and field, and along the edges is too rough to mow with a regular mower so we end up with a 2 foot or so swath of weeds that grow up tall. It has always seemed like a great opportunity to use a sickle. I've come across a couple the last few years but either hesitated and missed out on them or decided I didn't want one that bad to pay what they were asking. Today I finally found one and pulled the trigger. The sickle itself is free and seems to be in pretty decent shape. The seller said he used it 20+ years ago but it has probably been unused the last 15 years or so. He also had the Charger 12 that he said his dad bought new with it, but I couldn't convince myself I needed another tractor. That, and he his asking price was pretty strong for a straight, all original, but non-running tractor. So far, the only significant issue I have found is I am missing the tensioner/idler pulley. I'm hoping I can figure something else out for that part and get this unit to work in short order.

Well next year don't forget a hitch pun for those tub rides!

Oh I wish...

I'm a little confused here. If the idler pulley releases the drive belt tension there would be nothing to spin the input pulley on the transmission. A picture would likely help out a lot. In the meantime I would check the roll pin on the clutch arm assuming it's not welded. It just hit me. You have the belt cover off. The cover must be on in order for the belt to stop. The belt will keep moving. Are you confusing this with the clutch not disengaging?

Thanks for the photos!

Can't make it either... at least not til tomorrow.

I dunno Aldon....... them MN horse thieves might be best left at home to avoid all the rustling they somehow manage to do! Steve on the other hand....yes just wouldn't be right without him!

KC and Richie...I certainly hope we would see tons of pictures after this. Although, the tease is stimulating for sure. We will have to stay tuned...I have a feeling they are not done making me feel bad about not being there. You gotta love this site...it is family. I brought Chris (wife) down here into the Man Cave to see this thread and she knows and misses the show also...she has been there every year with me...7 or 8 shows now in a row. There was a couple of times that I talked about taking a year off...it is a long haul...and she said she wanted to go. It's the only time I take her out to dinner. and it is like 5 or 6 dinners...she is into that for sure. The guys went to the Italian place last night...and if all things remain the same...they had excellent food and great atmosphere. Dang I miss being there.

You should love this. I have two college degrees in Safety, a BS in Industrial Safety and a Masters in Safety Management. I took additional training at the OSHA Institute in Arlington Heights Illinois. I have worked in Occupational Safety (employee safety) for decades. That is what I do for a living now. BTW: Yes, I am good at what I do. That does not mean in my personal life I agree with every safety measure I encounter! All that said I hate those seat safety switches. They really blow when you are driving on rough terrain!