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Had another sleepover with my twin nephews and niece...Of course the highlight of the evening was another round of WH Trailer rides on Uncle Jim's ... Gotta get that Uncle of the Year Award somehow...

Made and installed a back rest on my 854.

Hello Horse fans! I had another one pop up from a residential clean out. I own and operate a roll off truck every day and have seen some interesting things in the garbage,but this makes me glad to have but sick to see thrown away. I was dumping out my 20 yard box and a Raider 14 slid out. No starter and rear end is stuck and won't roll unless I pick up one side of the rear and push. Other than that, I will hopefully fix, repaint and park next to my other joy.

Check your front Attach-a-matic.

Alison??? Who's Alison????

Lane Ranger I am going to the Big Show in June Terry! Lane Ralph Greencastle, Indiana

On my mobile phone I use "voice-to-text" technology.... OFTEN I have to go back and - correct - the auto-correct. Of course having a Maine accent isn't helpful.....

As some of you are aware, a few weeks ago I picked up a couple of basket case 8hp Horses, a B80 and a 8hp 4 speed. Now that the 8hp 4 speed is running well, I figured it was time to look at the B80. I got it into my workshop and started the initial exam. Everything is covered in peeling red barn paint. All the control cables are rust frozen. The fuel line is dry rotted. The transmission is lubricated with ice. The wiring is...questionable. The engine is not seized. The metal is mostly straight, though there is some rust. Tonight I managed to do the initial exam, loosen up the throttle cable and governor linkage, remove the fuel tank, and remove a critter nest from behind the dash. So far I see nothing but...potential?

This will be a fairly slow build as I’m doing it weekends in between work/family time . I managed to pick up a free 10x6 shed from the garden next door as his passed away and his children wanted it gone . So I’ve taken it apart and now to repair and beautify it so the boss don’t moan . If you guys have any suggestions on fixtures or fittings that may be useful inside please let me know . The base will be going in over the next two weekends . Here are a few pics of when I picked it up and after I’d given it a coat of treatment (last picture is the new colour).

No C-130 involved so the Commando wasn't prop blasted but she was airborne. She was a roller I bought several years ago. Tore her down last fall sand blasted and paints most the parts. (Hood and fender are only primed), has not been painting weather lately. Been reassembling her over the last few weeks on a table in the heated part of the shop, with lots of interruptions for snow removal, power outages etc. She is now ready to roll out for a test firing carb adjustment etc. (If the weather ever improves...it snowed this morning.) time to jump off the work table AIRBORNE!!!!

Yup, haven't met anyone I don't like! Just a great croup of people!

I purchased this old girl from John in CT. John and his son restored and showed round hoods. Their work was meticulous. John had this 953 on CL I checked the ad day after day and finally I called. I had to have it. My first long frame. She came with a 5o" sickle bar & a 48" rotary. In between some tinkering and a fresh coat of paint I put her to work hauling trailer loads of firewood and dragging the landscape rake. By summers end the original 9.6 hp had tired out. Winter project!! I freshened up a 12 hp that was on the shelf, converted over the ignition & made it a gen/start. Installed it, turned the key and pressed the go button. She runs like a top. There's been a few other items along the way too like new tires, PTO set-up. I am sure you understand the list goes on. The thought crossed my mind to swap out the transaxle with hi/low range and maybe add a second set of rear wheels. Anyway I've rambled on long enough. Thanks for asking.

That's half the fun of being a Red Square member...

I just might have to join in on this little dinner trip just for the laughs!

Maybe we could all find a great big buffet place that has EMTs on staff. Over eat , EMT treats the problem , back to the food.

...and, for the best matching ears catagory...

Great job with the precious cargo. Thanks for sharing. Glenn

Went to my first swap meet today. Needed a front wheel, a front left spindle, a brake pedal, and the brake rod. Found it all in 15 minutes for $25!

Sorry Mike...I missed yours also. Maybe, I need to pay more attention. Anyway...Terry's tickets are getting more attention.

Auto spelling!

Hey, we have running water at the Show. We even have showers.....bring your own towels and bathmat..

I've tried and tried to get my wife to sleep in our enclosed trailer, but she went do it! Says she needs the running water in a hotel. Can't even get her to camp in our back yard. Emory and I would love to be there among our friends!

Since 2010 I have camped in my tent each year except the year following my back surgery. This is the "Maynard Hotel" with Zeeks horse hauler/camper in the background. For me, camping is the way to go at the show. I'm 68 and I never thought I'd sleep in a tent again, but there is something about sleeping amongst the horses, campfires with friends, and the comraderie that you just can't get at a hotel.

@953 nut I don't even know where the Blue Sky Motel is located. I think @roadapples would be the perfect person to make a suggestion on an eatery. He can drive his C-160 from his home to the Big Show.

They are HEAVY!!! Power washer and scraper like the above comments works well...I use my hand cart to tip them on the side and then lay down upside down to clean while they are still on the cart...Cart acts like a lever to make it east to move / flip the deck over... But, isn't this in the kids' / grandkids' job description? Offer "Free" rides AFTER "we" clean the deck, change the oil, , (fill in the blank with any other WH maintenance chore)...

...probably best to have 'em on standby...just in case.

Me thinks you are correct... or...it's the very rare NOS Cigar Holder with dual spark plug / automatic cigar lighter (spark plug does both...). Just insert cigar and turn the key - tractor starts and cigar gets lit... Problem was, they didn't line up the "holder" with the spark plug so it was recalled...

Photos of it installed.

That's how I got a C195. The people threw it away because it was old and wanted to go green. When I say green, I mean the rechargeable battery lawnmower kind. It's a shame that something well constructed needs maintenance because of 30 years of negligence gets the axe. It's got a roof over it too now .

Now slow down fellas! If we keep going at this pace with over two months to go, we're all gonna need pacemakers! Im like a kid waiting on Christmas. Heck the older I get, the more I realize it's almost better than Christmas (goodies and friend wise that is)!

Ed Dog got it. Had the same thing happen to me a few yrs. back.

I use junked disc brake rotors and weld an old bolt on them to hang them at the ends of the barrel .

Hood stop rod. ?

...but, do take note... if left in more than 24 hrs... ...you'll discover the aluminum has started turning black.

@953 nut dang I’m hungry just reading that menu 😁

This is a different model, but the routing should be the same. Picture courtesy of @Racinbob

I've tried to explain that to her. She keeps paying for the room, so I guess we'll be at the Holiday Inn again. If it was me, air mattress in the trailer, canopy out front, and a cooler for drinks and snacks and I'd be good!

That is a yes Jim. Chris and I usually do the Mexican restaurant or the Texan and usually some of the group will join us. We have about 4 or 5 places that we have found that we like to go to during the show.

Hope the Smokey the Bear hat and umbrella came with the package!

I love camping but my wife, not so much. Both of us have back pains and its hard to find something to sleep on that matches our bed. Even hotel beds kill me to sleep in. We want to het an enclosed trailer and convert it for sleeping in. Build it myself the way we want it. We’ll see if that happens.

My wife and I have been known to camp there and many other tractor shows as well.The tent has since gave way to a queen size air mattress in the horse hauler.

We would never know when Jim got there, He's like "The Phantom"! We've hit Texas Roadhouse the last two years on Thursday. I always get ribs. That CJ's sounds interesting. Friday night is kind of hit and miss with the show going on and the ice cream and cruise. We could hit CJ's on one night and the roadie on another.

By the looks of that trailer, Bob was a Busy Boy! Wife is waving goodbye. Hoping he takes the kids for about 6 hours. "Now where did I leave my highball"?

Yes, the more the merrier! I have never been to CJ'S BBQ, but the website caught my interest. Any feedback? http://cjssmokinbbq.com/ 717-261-4760975 Lincoln Highway WestChambersburg, PA 17202 HOURSThursday - Sunday: 11:00am - 8:00pm HOME MENU PARTY PACKS DELIVERY PHOTOS CONTACT Menu Smokehouse BBQ menu for lunch and dinner selections. Dinner Combos Choice of 1 side, corn bread or texas toast, fountain drink and pickle 12.99 #4 – Pairing Two Meats brisket with pork, chicken or sausage 13.99 #5 – ¼ Rack with brisket, pork, sausage or chicken 13.99 #6 – 6 smoked wings with brisket, pork, sausage or chicken 14.49 #7 – 6 smoked wings with ¼ rack of ribs Sandwiches Served with choice of house made chips, smoked macaroni & cheese, or cole slaw and a pickle. Substitute other sides at an up charge of $1.99 7.99 Pulled Chicken Topped with Cole slaw 9.49 Bullhog pulled pork and Austin brisket 7.99 Pulled Pork slow smoked / topped with pickled onions 10.99 Hand Sliced Beef Brisket Cut to order 8.99 CJ’S Texas Sausage house recipe / sharp cheddar topped with pickled onions Specialty Selections Served with choice of house made chips, smoked macaroni & cheese, or cole slaw and a pickle. Substitute other sides at an up charge of $1.99 9.99 Trio Sliders brisket / chicken / pork choice of BBQ sauce 10.99 Brisket Tacos 3 corn tortillas / avocado / texas bbq pico de gallo 10.99 Brisket Bacon Melt smoked brisket / house cured smoked bacon / sharp cheddar cheese / choice of BBQ sauce served on a french roll 10.29 The Texan CJ’S texas sausage & austin beef brisket w/slaw, texas BBQ sauce 10.49 Smokehouse Nachos house made chips / nacho cheese sauce pico de gallo / jalapeño /cilantro one choice of smoked meat 8.99 Pork Mac Nachos house made chips / smoked macaroni pulled pork / choice of sauce Salads And Wraps Served with choice of house made chips, smoked macaroni & cheese, or cole slaw and a pickle. Substitute other sides at an up charge of $1.99 Add to your salad - Pork $3.99, Chicken $4.99, Brisket $5.99 8.99 Pulled Pork Wrap cheddar jack / chipotle BBQ / cole slaw 7.99 Chicken Caesar Wrap smoked chicken / romaine lettuce / caesar dressing / croutons / shredded parmesan 6.99 Vegan Wrap cucumbers / lettuce / carrots / tomatoes / avocado / smoked tomato vinaigrette 8.99 Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap smoked chicken / house cured bacon / lettuce / tomato / ranch dressing 8.99 Chicken Salad Wrap smoked chicken / house cured smoked bacon / local tomatoes / spring lettuce 4.99 Classic Caesar Romaine, parmesan cheese & croutons 5.29 Garden Mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, onions, tomatoes, & croutons Sides “Chili’s Little Cousin” Spicy Baked beans Serving2.79 Pint5.29 Quart9.99 Regular Baked Beans Serving2.79 Pint5.29 Quart9.99 Cole Slaw Serving2.49 Pint4.79 Quart8.99 Mashed Potatoes with Brisket Gravy Serving2.99 Pint5.79 Quart10.49 Southern Greens Serving2.99 Pint5.79 Quart10.49 Green Beans Serving2.79 Pint5.29 Quart9.99 Sweet Corn Serving2.79 Pint5.29 Quart9.99 Smoked Macaroni & Cheese Serving2.99 Pint5.79 Quart10.49 3.29 Beer Battered Fries 3.29 Sweet Potato Fries 2.99 Side Garden Salad 2.99 Side Caesar Salad Beyond BBQ 8.99 Fish & Chips 2 battered cod, served with beer battered fries or 1 side 10.99 Salmon BLT 4 oz smoked salmon / house bacon / lettuce / tomato / lemon dill aioli / brioche bun 7.99 Fish Tacos 2 flour tortillas, fried cod, cabbage, exotic fruit salad, cheddar, yum-yum sauce Add-Ons 1.99 Smoked, House Cured Bacon Per piece 3.99 3 Wings, any style 2.99 1 Slider – choice of meat 2.99 1 Sausage link Beverages 1.99 Bottled Water 16 oz. 2.79 Bottled Soda Classics 1.99 Fresh Brewed Tea Sweet or unsweet (one size – free refills) 1.99 Fountain Pepsi Products (one size – free refills) Housemade Sauces South Carolina Mustard Sweet Pineapple North Carolina Vinegar Mild Chipotle Texas Heat CJ’S Vinegar

Lots of places to choose from, we will put you in charge of selecting your favorite eatery and let us know when to show up!

Terry ( @vinlyguy ) had this post down in his vender page...I and a lot of guys have not seen this...check it out.

Converted to lug studs. Still have to get new chrome lug nuts for front and rear. Rear shoes back on. Needs a bath.

Doing some work in 38 degree sunshine today! Selling snowblower, paining three speed transmission, redoing some brake shoes and airing out three of the horses, the 701, 702 and 603 today! Have tp glue the pad back on two brake bands and set asisde to dry. Priming the three speed transmission. Going to prime my RJ belt guard for one of my two RJ redo projects.

Let's see now, is this one the 8HP or is it the B80. One in the garage one in the shed.....she will neve know you still have 2 of them