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The only guy I ever knew that had a Hula dancer in the cab of his snow chucker.

2010 WHCC Show

You didn't need no stinkin' harness in 1924. The world was a much safer place back then.

So sad to hear. I really need to finish the front end loader he started, I’m so close. He was one of the first few semi-local guys I met in this hobby, and we talked for about 2 hours it seemed while I was picking up a tiller from his house. Momma wasn’t quite impressed with our ability to never end the discussion, and neither were my young kids in the Suburban

Met him when I joined in '15. Kinda thought he was a dink at first but then got to know him and he was helpful on a few of my projects. I used his tricks on my deuce. We used to yak about the HVAC trade & the Navy. The 520 the FEL is on came thru him, was so clean and well tuned and the best 520 I have. Now every time I hop on will think of him. RIP Bob.

There’s also this guy in Hiram, Maine. Plus he has a bunch of C160’s!!

Likely was isave as stated above. My suggestions: A#1... PM or call Brian Badman. @76c12091520h Place a classified ad here on Redsquare. CALL Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA. Contact billsplaceshop.com

I’d like to add that “The Duke” was my inspiration for me to get a tractor with a cab and two stage blower. I remember him posting those videos here on RS with his “Snow Chucker” and thinking that I need one of those!! He had all those gadgets in the cab😂 and was the first person I ever saw add rubber paddles to the impeller to get some more chucking capability! So Rest In Peace Bob, your talent and love for these machines did not go unnoticed. Your fellow Wheel Horse enthusiasts will never forget you ❤️ God bless you.

March 31, 1889 Eiffel Tower officially opens for dignitaries and an award ceremony in Paris, France; designed by Gustave Eiffel and built for the Exposition Universelle, at 300 meters high, it holds the record for the tallest man-made structure for 41 years.

Fun facts - The Eiffel Tower is currently on its 20th paint job. It takes 25 people 18 months to remove 33tons of old paint and apply 60tons of new paint on the Tower. There is around 2.6 million square feet to paint by hand (rollers & brushes), no spray guns. This process is repeated every 7yrs. Talk about an office with a view.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Duke but wish I had. May God be with his family and comfort them during this time of loss.

Been having problems with traction on my 953 I got from @Ed Kennellwith the SMS-50. I first put chains on it and that improved it a lot but it was very bumpy. I found four used 14 inch side by side tires on FB for $20 Put the 27-9-14s on it and it pulls like a dozer I still have the 27-11-14s I'm thinking of trying but I need wider wheels. What size wheels for the 27-11-14?

Is that a young @wallfish kneeling on the left of the banner ? @c-series don ? did he need a ride to the show. Doesn't look old enough to drive.

OH BOY, here we go again! Paint color wars, let the fun begin. I vote for RED

Wheelhorse got the frame painted

Did you check with one of our vendors? A to Z tractor supply is probably an hour west of you.

Got one tie rod done, my son came over with his girlfriend's car (she said it's making a clunk clunk, click click sounds,) well the ball joint was toasted, front rotors and pads, oil change. So didn't get to make two. The steering wheel was brown rusted, well I stuck it in sonic cleaner was evaporust, came out pretty clean.

My favorite memory on Skype. Bob was a big Michigan guy. Had Michigan rugs, blankets, flags and even toilet paper! One night on Skype was me , Duke, Jim D, @stevasaurus and @C101powerplower (Koen) Of course the topic was Big 10 football and Koen made a sarcastic comment about Michigan, Well Duke went nuts!!! Jim D an Ohio St. guy was sitting in one of those old metal swivel desk chairs with the big recliner spring. He started laughing and reared back and flipped the chair over! He completely disappeared behind the desk and his head phones went flying. Never forget that night!

I have had a few text with Duke over the years. He did a beautiful job on his 520- H Snow Chucker after the C 120 was sort of under powered with the 2 Stage blower. Inside the cab it looked like Las Vegas at night. We both were members of the Masons and Shriners and served as officers and worked our way up to serving as Master of our local lodge's. Quite a guy with many talents as well. I remember he was telling me he had a very bad experience with a Chiropractor and he was never really the same. We never met in person but I consider him a friend. Rest in Peace my brother.

Everyone see colors differently and it depends on what light is hitting it also. I painted a Chevy truck 57 Chevy Red and under a street light at night it looked like a Pumpkin! To me Sunrise looks too orange. I use Regal.

Definitely has more traction than the right wheel I had on it.

They finally caught it. It's all safe & sound. I ever mention that I can't eat kangaroo meat? It makes me jumpy

Let me check, I'm pretty sure that I have one in stock. If I do it's his.

Notice how none of those guys got safety rigs on!

Rest in Peace Bob !!

Robert Campbell Davis, age 68, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1957, in Niles, Michigan. Robert was a man of deep love, kindness, and wisdom. Known by many as “The Duke,” he was strong-willed, dependable, and a lifelong friend to those fortunate enough to know him. If Robert gave his word, he kept it. A devoted Christian, Robert was a faithful attendee of Hope Community Church, where he cherished fellowship with friends and family. He found joy in bringing people together and was always looking forward to his next visit with loved ones. Robert was truly a jack of all trades. He owned and operated Energy Efficient Heating and Air Conditioning, where he applied his skills in HVAC with pride and dedication. He also served for 21 years with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department as a Building and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, always striving to save the county money and improve operations wherever he could. A proud veteran, Robert served his country in the United States Navy, and military honors will be rendered as part of his service. He had a passion for life and a wide range of hobbies. Robert loved fishing, camping, and traveling. He was deeply interested in technology, including flying drones and 3D printing. A licensed pilot, he owned his own plane at the Niles airport and found great joy in flying. He was also a talented musician who loved playing the harmonica and guitar, with a collection of over 50 harmonicas. In addition, he was an avid Wheel Horse tractor enthusiast, rebuilding tractors and snow equipment, and even contributed writings to Lawn and Garden Tractor Magazine. Robert was a dedicated Freemason and Shriner who gave back to his community in meaningful ways. He made multiple trips to Shriners Hospitals transporting children and played an active role in organizing the Shriners Christmas Party. He helped collect gifts and create memorable experiences for children, ensuring the joy extended beyond the event through thoughtful goodie bags and continued celebrations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Mae (Davidson) Davis and William Campbell Davis; his siblings William C. Davis (twin), Pamela A. Roberts, and Brenda S. Leverence; and his nephew Jonathan Latislaw. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Maryjane (Harkrider) Davis; his children, Rebecca L. Davis and Mindy M. Haynes and her husband Ronald Haynes; and his cherished grandchildren Lalique Haynes, Hennasey Mahone and her husband Deshaun Mahone, Brooklyn Wade, and Harlem Wade. He is also survived by two expected great-grandchildren, the Mahone twins. He is further survived by his sisters Dolores M. Roemke and Carmel D. Fey and her husband Curtis Fey; his nephews Matthew Latislaw and his wife Kyanna, Philip Latislaw, Harold and wife (Kali) Roberts Jr (twin) Michael and wife (Angie) Roberts, William Roberts and wife Daphne Roberts; and his nieces Anna Latislaw, Kelly Poulos and Jennifer Robert. Robert’s legacy of love, generosity, and ingenuity will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 1:00pm-2:00pm family member viewing, 2:00pm-3:00pm public viewing, 3:00pm-4:00pm Service at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, Michigan .A luncheon will follow the service at the FOP Lodge in Niles at 5:00pm. Browns Funeral Home & Cremation Services (521 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120) FOP LODGE 95 (531 N State St, Niles, MI 49120)

I've used a mix of this and the ACE Variant on my tractors. It has dried relatively quickly and is s hard s rock. Ive had no issues with it coming off. I have a Art degree and I was taught that white or light base colors lighten, black or dark colors darken.

But is it really worth the aggrevation to remove the fittings & you usually need to crush the block nipple anyway to get it out. All the carbon packs the NPT threads for a "lifetime" fit... I would think that inch sized pipe & fittings would be available up there ...

A #5091 will do you nicely. 8 speed with 1 1/8" axles. Common in a lot of the late 60's and 70's horses.

Since they are all simple black iron pipe components that are readily available, why not just go with new pieces??

The 3,4,6,8 speed transmissions will bolt right up. You will need a different belt guard or modify some fingers to slack the belt. The 8 pinion 8 speed with 1-18”axles is the strongest WH transmission

FWIW if you go wider you will lose some of your traction, or you will need to add more weight.

I met Duke and his wife MJ a number of times, at one time he was a very active participant and I had often wondered why he dropped out. Rest in Peace Duke.

Has someone fitted a positive cable, which has a larger clamp, to the negative post on the battery? That could explain why it is loose? Assuming the battery has the conical posts of course?

Neighbor's '69 Charger looks pretty good now that it has a proper shade of red and some fresh vinyl!

RIP, Robert.

The 1077 is a negative ground system.

If you remember, last spring I posted that I was trying to cultivate morel mushrooms. For the past four years, as i find morels, I washed them and threw the water in the area pictured below. I have found 5 to 7 morels the past two years. Last year I expanded my seeding and used a slurry recipe that I found on the internet that utilized karo syrup and ashes added to the morel water and then diluted with water and poured over the ground. Just a few minutes ago I checked and there's 4 morels. They pretty small and are found just left of the wooden fence post. I've left them in hopes of them getting a little bigger. We have been awful dry and I have watered this patch a couple of times from my well. Suppose to rain off and on this week. I think I'll go out and cover them with an aeriated plastic container and maybe give them a little drink.

The big reveal: Dad does great work and @Vinylguy came to the rescue with all the decals that we needed. It looks “almost” too good to work...but like Dan’s Raider...Clyde was built to work! Dad did a real good job straightening out the back panel of the to box. I suggested he spray bedliner inside the tool box since he is always gonna have gear in there. I sure like the 953/1054 platform. Does anyone know why they stopped making these tractors? Were They not turning enough of a profit? My feeling is that this tractor was an amazing step up in the GT market compared to anything that was available at that point by ANY manufacturer. Clyde is a beast and soon there will be more shots of him working...

Although he wasn’t active here the last few years, he was at one time very active. I’m sure plenty of you remember The Duke. Bob Davis was only 68. RIP @HorseFixer

Put new seat on the newly acquired 312-8. This seat was not a direct fit for this tractor. It had a bunch of holes but they were about a half hole off . Easy enough to fix because the previous seat already had an adapter on bottom and it fit new seat great. This is a very late model tractor and dont really know if all the 300 series has the same seat bolt pattern. I am very pleased with the seat it has the heavy rubber type cover and sets very good.

I bought my 416H new and ordered it with a 42” Recycler. They didn’t have a recycler deck so they gave me a 42” RD and ordered a recycler kit, which is the same thing. I would take the kit of on the spring because it would clog up WAY too much with wet grass, it’s really a dry grass attachment. Through the years, I just stopped putting the recycler on. Last year I got a KILLER deal on a 42” Recycler, brought it home and just hooked it up and it worked nicely but didn’t recycle like I remembered my old one doing. Well, getting things ready for this year, I took off the snow blower, and dragged up the 42” Recycler to put on the 416-8. I still have my daughters 310-8 with a restored 42” RD for wet grass. Anyway, I wanted to sharpen the blades and turned it upside down and something looked off. Left is a real recycler blade, right is what came off the deck. Well, the recycler NOW has 3 sharp RECYCLER blades.

Hard to argue that point. That is a beautiful machine and you did great!

Thanks @Achto Dan! You know how to get ahold of me if you find something…if you do, I’ll try to arrange it so that you can swing by dad’s on your way home from work and surprise him with it😎🙌🏻

If I have spare stuff you guys need, you're welcome to it.

My brother n law was a marine in vietnam. He will not talk about it. What he has talked about was stuff he said no one should ever have to see. He also is battling cancer at the moment.

Thank you for your service and sacrifices

I did similar... With the need to counterbalance the mass...