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Firstly, forgive my mess because I'm stuck indoors and I'll clean up when I can open the garage again. I welded a hitch reciever to my welding table for using my mini crane and for using my tire changer. But I got to thinking that it wouldn't take much weight on the crane to tip the table. So I made a folding outrigger to support it. I won't lift anything heavier than a Kohler or Onan, and I'll stay inside the 90 degree space formed by the outrigger. My back just won't tolerate moving an engine from the tractor to the table. We'll see how it works soon. At least it looks neat... and Rubble approves! Or maybe he just likes the heater...

Real men don't use cabs....

Anyone know a guy like Earl?

Have PP, Venmo and Zelle. Use primarily Zelle, but have used all three with no issues or fees... Well... uhm... er... Now about that $80 I owe you for the Brinley... honest I planted some pennies in @Pullstart's field. As soon as they grow I'll give you the first $80 off the top...

Thank you! I'd love to have an overhead setup but my garage doesn't have support big enough in my opinion, and I don't have the avaliable steel currently to build one. There is a decent one at Harbor Freight but it's outside my price range at the moment. I got the idea of making the crane setup from Don @Lee1977. I can move it to the tractor whenever needed outside.

Wheelhorse is getting there

Uni-Drive decal installed.

I’ll also say, that having e-pay options and local FB requests to plow, I’ve taken on many more customers and not needed to leave my truck. I plow, send a complete picture, they pay, I’m on the way.

Plowing snow this season, and selling stuff on Marketplace, I’ve had to upgrade from sticks and stones. I have PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Venmo is by far the most popular. I even got a Venmo card, allowing me to use the balance people pay me as a debit card. That’s nice, because I can use it for all business purposes. Then when tax time comes around which I dread so much, I can at least grab the majority of my transactions right from electronic accounts.

They are very handy!!!

There, I fixed it for ya Paul.

I always felt safe surrounded by two ton of iron in my 16yo crew cab. But after I started driving like an 80yo with fading eyesight, hearing, depth perception, and a neck that doesn't turn, I now prefer Mrs.Ks new SUV with lane control, panic braking, blind spot warning, auto dimmers, and back up camera.

Guys that’s too funny, fortunately for me I rarely get pushback on any purchases, except the time I bought that $85k truck that was met with a raised eyebrow.

A friend of mine had a cash only car wash. He installed card readers and quadrupled his business. He said it was well worth the expense.

I used to have a PayPal commercial account. I had to pay a fee. Now I'm back to a personal account and use PayPal friends. No fee. I also have Venmo and Zelle, but prefer the ease and reliability of PayPal.

Uncle Jim, If it is someone here that is established and just a few bucks, around <$100 ish, I just send the part and ask for a check or money order to be sent in return. I have never / ever had an issue with a RS guy. Outside of that, I use PayPal and just pay the fees, expensive but does add a layer of protection. I am not sure is PayPal and Venmo siblings? I have a Venmo but have not used it. Just read this on the net but have never tried it PayPal and Venmo are now connected, allowing users to send money directly to each other using their phone numbers or email addresses, which started in November 2025. This integration simplifies the process for the combined 2 billion users of both platforms, eliminating previous workarounds for transferring funds.

My sons and I use Venmo. Probable for 4 to 5 years. Evilbay even accepts it now.

I have a chain fall connected to an 8x8 beam and a HF hydraulic lift table. Still a bit of a lift to get it on the bench but more of a slide than a lift. Save your back. There are so many lifts in it. I don't care what kind of shape you're in, how many times you've lifted weights or how macho you think you are. Doesn't take much to get something in the back out of sorts. Going 6 years on my back surgery and I'm sure if I live another 10 yrs. they will have to do the other side. Already starting to feel the symptoms.

Preachin to the choir here ...

Paul's my hero alright ... lookit the way he's got the white flying. On a square hood with a short chute no less! Now that's the way it should be done. Without this cab & deuce & 520 nonsense... ahh well... I plow with a round hood and a techy and no chains. Can I get in the man club?

I had a factory set on a 1277 so these are from memory, “might be a bit different!” (Standard 12v tractor lights) Used a knuckle, that’s what I call it, on the end of a 30” x 5/8” steel rod, drilled tapped 3/8-16 utilizing a stud and cap nut. Two wire assembly to assure a solid ground Crimp on connection for hassle free hood removal There’s two 3/8-16 bolted to a threaded rectangular plate between the frame, mimicking factory Closer look at the stainless hardware, that is a metric thread in the knuckle, (euro part) The soft bend sweeps buy the cradle front tightly, has to be just so, plumb to clear I preferred the standard 12v light assembly with options to twist in all directions, do not care for the little bug eye looking factory assemblies! The 5/8 hot rolled steel can be formed quite easily by hand just make identical measurements on both sides. Basic & simple See the hood is very close and the button I put in from a very unstable method used by who-ever owned this hood, bought at big show over a decade ago! Don’t find these as often anymore but I perused eBay, they were actually IH Red!

A couple of big banks joined forces to create Zelle in response to PP and other apps/web services gaining such penetration to where they were holding balances and, to many people, that became a form of banking. The banks wanted the transactions to be bank to bank, secure, and not via an outside app with minimal regulatory oversight.

You may have backed into some snow and it has got on the transmission pulley/belt causing it to slip. That does not happen for long and the belt gets it's grip back. Going forward you have usually removed the snow ahead of the pulley so does not happen then. Been there done that.

You can use PayPal, check or money order or cash (but you shouldn’t send cash in the mail). These methods are automated in this software so when paying with PayPal the transaction is instant. Check, money order and cash are manual. I trust the supporters, when the check is in the mail and the supporter has run out I will approve the transaction prior to receiving the check. It would be possible to pay with other methods, but that would need to happen personally between you and me.

Double check the hubs/input pulley first. Put witness marks on them & see if you have sheared a key. Any strange noises indicating you may have stripped a gear? Drain the oil and look for bits of silver and metal flakes.

I take it all or most banks are in cahoots with Zelle then? Have to look into that.

Thats cool ... not making pennies anymore so I'll save the pennies until they become really valuable and make more than 80 ... Were you allowed to close your commercial account Bob? How did you get back to FF? They told me ther will be a bevy of beauties at my door and other perks if I went to business. Yah right Dan shows up at my door ... well ok I use PP to pay Pullstart to be my friend. What's that Sylvia? My bank wants me to sign up for that. Yes all we use is plastic at car washes. Can you use other methods to pay dues here Coach @nylyon? I guess the thing with PP is it's so universal. I don't think any of our vendors here or any other places we get tractor parts from use anything else, other than regular plastic.

As we all know way to well stuff gets misdirected/lost possibly forever in the mail. That said I absolutely dislike all of the e pay nonsense. Its convenient I guess and immediate. Personally I can wait. Part of being an older human. I have sent members parts and/or checks. Never big money. You guys I can trust. We should set a meetup point when we have to take down the rising machines... Kidding/not kidding. Always trust yourself. You are probably right!

Yup - the guy looking back at me in the mirror. My Ford Ranger is 27 years old....

Never had a greasy ground hog. They are better than chickin. Try bear, geese, and raccoon if you want greasy.

Welcome to Red Square. Look at these illustrated parts lists (IPL) so you know what the complete assembly consists of. The blade depending on age could be 42" wide. All are considered long frame tractors is why they all fit. Some are more refined than others. The operator manuals will help you understand how they go together.

I'd donate!

Well this week came and went and forgot to upload my pics from this past storm. Did the driveway roughly 5 times. Last Sunday into Monday night. Got just about 17” here of nice powdery snow. IMG_1513.mov IMG_1514.mov IMG_1511.mov IMG_5911.mov IMG_5910.mov

I have had three motors rebuilt by Mark. His work is second to none! I would highly recommend his motors.

Yes they are!

That is cool!

Next best thing in lieu of an overhead hoist on a trolley.....

And with ags...!!! yes, you are in the man's club...

Buy a 3' length of 7/16-20 threaded rod and cut studs any length you need. Lock them to the back of the hub with a 7/16-20 nut.

Zelle - It's basically same as Venmo but through our bank. Have used for years with no issues and no cost.

Touche' sir! We simply don't have the infrastructure for this because it happens so infrequently. One big snow every decade or two doesn't justify paying for fleets of road clearing equipment. Heck, I don't even have a snowblower... That being said, most of our main roads were clear 12 hours after the snow stopped, but secondary roads are still a mess even now. I don't mind driving in it but some people don't understand that you can't drive 65mph on packed and refrozen snow with a 2wd pickup truck with 50,000 miles of wear on street tires. In short, the hillbillies come out like bugs to a searchlight. I'm not complaining. The snow is beautiful, and it is melting steadily. But last night it was 2 degrees and whatever melting had occurred was frozen again into solid ice. Not even the dogs want to go out when it's that cold and slippery!

I think it will but others will be along to confirm and welcome. The big thing if your looking to buy these implements is make sure all the supporting pieces go with it. Axle brackets, mule drives & such.

@bo dawg , another view , of sun placement , when you do a thorough cleaning , oil treatment , and let that deck get hot from the sun for hours , it transforms the metal , mine are all stained black , and have lasted that way for years , with regular maintenance all of my decks have also had every related spindle bearing , cleaned out and re lubricated with hi temp / stress lucas green hd chassis grease , that also includes each mule drive bearing , the quiet / easy spin up says it all , this original set up was a repetitive problem , no issues at all for years . pete

November 4 is when our snow started and the road salting started. All of my summer cars get put away at that point so they don't get salt on them. I go from 5 cars and 10 wheel horses down to one car and one wheel horse from that point until the roads get cleaned up and the temperatures start staying above freezing likely around mid to late April. It would be nice to be able to use my toys more than half of the year.

suggest you start a petition of Forum members signatures supporting a cab purchase for you to show your wife from all of us - show her all the names - and at the least she will have a giggle - and at best, she will buy it for you as next birthday or christmas present -- or just because you're a good guy!

My dedicated grass . I found her on CL about 15 years ago, came with a plow & that beautiful factory replacement K301. She'll sit all winter & start on the second crank & idle. (NO CHOKE). I think I paid around $300.00 for her, she'll NEVER be culled from the herd.

Sure, I just made an adapter that hooks on the top of the pipe for the pin.