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Obviously the tank isn;t original and the engine specs would show if it's an original engine. With the deck that's about a $600 to $900 tractor IMO depending on location and demand. But I haven't been buying tractors for a while. Definitely not $2500 With the solid seat it's most likely a 1959

I'll sell you my RJ-58 for $2499 with an original gas tank! That's ridiculous expecting that kind of money but at least they didn't cut the hood

Agreed - but the big money lies in both the engine & transmission - IF they truly in good shape. That showerhead style muffler is NLA and correct for that era - worth $$$ ONLY if it is intact and not rotted / burnt out.

I bought a replacement Kohler K241 engine from a Air compressor to use on one of my Wheel Horse garden tractors. What I discovered was the brass studs on both sides were stripped bare. The threads were originally 10-32. I did not want to toss it in the trash because it still tested good and they are about $31 after tax. So I found an 8-32 die on Amazon that happened to be about 5/8" in outside diameter so I could use it to rethread the post to 8-32. Came out nice and usable. Who ever had it before me over tightened it to used the wrong nuts. Some of you may of had this happen to your coil and i found this an easy fix. the die was about $11 for a pack of two. The threads came out much better than the picture shows. I had an Craftsman 8-32 die at home but was to large to fit beside the center post. I just used my Knipex pliers to tighten.

Cut most of the front half of the frame off. Welded some square tubing in it's place. Added some bracing. Made a new axle and brackets for said axle. Mounted a new innertube, twice, since I punctured it the first time round.. Repaired it, mounted it again. Gave it a quick sand, wipedown and rattlebomb paintjob and here it is: bigfoot wheelbarrow. Side to side with a regular wheelbarrow. Handles pretty well, bit heavier on the nose but that's okay. Feel free to shoot me any questions or feedback. Testing commences tomorrow. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

So - was it cracked, rotted, hit with a bus? A fairly common part used over many tears & models - some exact, some may need a hole or two added.

Many of us carry a small knife of some sort. I've almost always had the habit of keeping one close, but not in a pocket. Fishing tackle box, work "go-bag," personal vehicle, etc. My S/O Trina has one clipped in her pocket nearly 100% of the time. So did my Ole Man. Every once in a while I could use one right to hand, not just within walking distance. My hands are larger than most. Comfort in palm is a challenge. I wanted a flip open style with a locking blade, hopefully with an easy release lock too. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a high quality piece only to leave it on the shelf... After searching the interwebs extensively, I found this Ozark Trail brand from Wally world. Several colors available. It has a clip on the back side. Cost around 8 bucks October of '26. Figured I'd share with the class.

My father once told me that it was a good thing my head was attached, otherwise I would lose it too. The bright orange might help me not lose it as often... The lanyard hole might help as well if I drape said lanyard around my neck.

My daily carry go to knife is a Case Medium Stockman. I've tried both the small stockman and large stockman - they just don't carry 'right' or fit my hand well.

I honestly can’t understand how anyone with a modicum of mechanical aptitude can go through life without a ready pocket knife. I use it constantly. How does one do without one? (Buck).

Carried a Buck Cadet for probably 50 years more or less then this one showed up on marketplace for $12. Been in my pocket for about 8 years now.

We've been considering what to do for the new upta camp land. One possible bug advantage for us is that Maine still "grandfathers" outhouses built before a certain point. Our new land has an old off grid residence. If we can find a location of the original outhouse, we may be able to rebuild it.

Well - ok. After planting over 50 trees carrying 5 gallon buckets around 2 acres to water was getting a bit old. Here is my makeshift 'Wheel Horse Watering Station' with parts I had lying around (no laughing). Please note the rubber liner in the dump trailer so everyone can be assured that no vintage Wheel Horse parts were harmed during the contruction or operation of this device. Works great. Another excuse to keep the B-111 rolling this fall!

Don as i was moving them back in the garage yesterday a guy in a BMW SUV. Drove around the Observatory stopped , rolled down the passenger side window and took some pictures. He shouted out to me, “ Just had to stop and take some pictures of the Wheel Horses !”

Got my first deer with crossbow yesterday. 15 yards. Bolt went clean through. It was warm so straight to processor after gutting. Lost that bolt in the leaves.