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My home caught fire this afternoon. No one was injured (one cat had some smoke inhalation) but the house is not habitable. Shockingly, my garage area and tractors was the only part that recieved no damage. The fire was in the attic, and only two rooms were badly burned. Unfortunately the rest of the damage came from putting it out. Ceilings were pulled down and tonight when I left, whatever wasn't torn down was falling from all the water required to put it out. Not sure what comes next but I ask that those of you who believe will keep my family in your prayers. It's gonna be tough for a while on us just having somewhere to call home. And thank God for first responders. They were on site 2 minutes after I called 911. Amazing individuals! And thanks ahead of time for the prayers. The fact that my family is safe is a blessing in itself!

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@squonk had a great idea, why not include a 20th anniversary RedSquare banner in the Big Show Raffle! One lucky person going home with a #3 of 3 20th anniversary RedSquare banner, will that be you?

Here's my Johnson City tx tractor show today all my wheel horse line up ready for the show

I got a photo of the morning flag ceremony And I also got a photo of Kevin wrestling the block of ice cream

The neighbor boys picked the first cantaloupes today. 10 yo Danny picks while 4 yo Amos drives Barney.

Well I decided to get down early this year and spend a few days enjoying the sites in Gettysburg. I had no traffic and no issues getting here. I am staying in Gettysburg campground the next few nights. Safe travels everyone!

Its always nice to have whacky memories from every show. This year was the wrong restaurant, getting detoured then turning the wrong way ( Thinking of you Waldo.) Then getting grease on my favorite shirt. Had to utilize @stevebo's on site 24 Hr laundry service. Dawn Power Wash and a run through his 5th wheel speed queen made it look brand new! Only took 1 pic today ( Thursday) but hope to get more tomorrow. Can you guess who the Masked Man is?

Once again the hard working members of the Wheel Horse Collectors Club did an outstanding job by providing us with a great gathering place and entertainment (Wild Bill).

Breakfast with Dino.

Last year I purchased a 58RJ from Mike @ML3 who had gotten it from Kevin @Pullstart who got it at the big Show 2 years ago. This was it then . I will be bringing it to my first Big Show this week and it has been reborn. This is now.

Some pictures. 20260510_105730.mp4 20260510_105802.mp4

Decided to shoot the final coat before the kids got up. Three gnats in the left side in almost a straight line- but I think there's enough paint to let the buffer fix it in a day or two. Either way I'm done painting this bleeping hood.

I had a small shopping list for this years show. Already had an 867 coming from Jim, so didn’t have to shop the show for a short frame start/gen machine, but was also on the lookout for a C-81. Not a super desirable model but I really wanted one. Last year there were no C-81’s for sale. Found this one on Thursday morning. It’s a 1978 and its in real nice shape! The story is that it was a Phil Bowling (I hope I got his name right!) tractor and after he passed it ended up in someone else’s hands. And this year it went up for sale to reduce someone’s collection. Grabbed a show shirt, 8 speed drive belt and a pair of rear wheels/tires…and that’s it.

Attached is a short video of the CBR-327 chain drive cutter bar on my 701 Wheel Horse with a Hein Werner hydraulic lift set up! We had 4 CBR -cutter bars on display and i decided to show how they actually worked! mediasource_export_DF877BD6-2057-436D-BB11-DB5469E10740.mp4

Drop the mic…

You left the rig and are on foot?

Do I have this right? It's going to be a long commute.

I got some cool sunset photos of my tractor and our 1983 Winnebago Brave powered by a Chevy 454

Anyone seen a race like this before?

So I rescued this 420 LSE from a friends backyard. He's an older gentleman who often gets used, unwanted tractors from others. When I got it home I found the cylinders had water in them from sitting outside with the air cleaner off. I blew out the cylinders and oiled them then pulled the carb and rebuilt it with an OEM Kohler rebuild kit I had around. Put some new fuel line on it, new plugs and went to fire it up on 50:1 mix, nothing! Coil was bad. Got an aftermarket coil online and it started right up. I can hardly believe how well this thing runs. Just bump the key and it fires right up. I was repairing the wiring and I bumped the starter while testing the key, and it started at idle, with no choke!! I had to scramble to shut it off as it was in my garage and the kill wire was unhooked! The wiring was another issue. The connector and light panel was melted. Got a replacement light panel and spliced in a connector from the remains of an old wiring harness I had saved. Got all the test lights working and all the safety switches functional except the neutral safety switch. Not one of Wheel Horse's better designs. I left that jumped. If Jim wants to connect it it's easy to do. Since he and his wife are the primary users I left it up to them. It does need a new oil pressure switch. I pulled tank and cleaned it. Installed a new tank grommet and shut off with screen. Changed the engine oil. Jim did the transmission service. All new Made in USA fuel lines. New air cleaner, plugs, aftermarket coil, rebuilt kit for the carb, LED test light panel, light panel connector spliced in with double crimp splices, new tube in right front tire, new battery and home made battery tie down, new drive belt and bushing for the idler pivot, fixed the bent idler arm, reinforced the hoodstand where it cracks with fender washers, replaced the left front spindle with a good used one, installed a good steering shaft cover, changed the cracked seat base and found a proper spacer for the seat mount to replace a socket that had been used previously. I tried to make it mechanically sound and left it up to Jim to make it pretty. It could use a new or rebushed steering block, 6472 bearing and tie rods. It has 1450 hours on the clock and is a true survivor. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Glad to see it breathing fresh, pine scented Maine air. Last, but not least, my thanks to @Brockport Bill for transporting. I don't have truck or trailer.

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads...

I’m one of those that decided to head home Friday night. Not only did I not want to show up to a rainy day I also knew it would be a fraction of what the show was on Thursday & Friday. And I was able to drive home at normal highway speeds on dry pavement pulling my trailer, much preferred over driving in the rain. Hope those that stayed enjoyed what was left.

I was gentle as possible loading it, I have a tractor cover over it now from Lowe’s, I think it’s tight enough and won’t blow off. Got the tub cart on the back of the truck also for the warden to ride in.

Got excited. Stuck on some steekers...

You sir, just secured a ride to the big show.

As I said previously... the logical thing to do was buy another one, right? A few miles down the road, I found this one. It only made sense to bring it home. It came with a pile of spare parts, some of them I dunno what they are. Plus a packet of several original manuals and papers for it. Plus spare tire chains. It has a few minor issues... for one its out of line, I don't know how to adjust it, there are no adjusters. And it didn't run, but I got it running, I think it has a few dirty grounds. All of it seems to work just fine. The brakes and the clutch are super sloppy and need adjusted. Its covered with dust from being in a corner of a garage, and needs a bath. $300. I need to remove the deck and sharpen the blades and pressure washer it all clean. Then I'll set it loose on a lot full of weeds.

Rolling out early in the morning. See you all at the parking lot party and show. Rain suit is packed and I’ll be there rain or shine.

The Unidrive transaxles have been used on pulling tractors with ridiculously high horse power and on racing garden tractors running at breakneck speeds without any alterations or modifications. They will do the job without question. Fluid changes are seldom done more frequently than every couple of years, just be sure the shift lever boot is in good condition and firmly seated to keep out water and dirt.

June 22, 1944, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill, an unprecedented act of legislation designed to compensate returning members of the armed services—known as G.I.s—for their efforts in World War II. As the last of its sweeping New Deal reforms, Roosevelt’s administration created the G.I. Bill (officially the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944) hoping to avoid a relapse into the Great Depression after the war ended.

Jim dropped off his trailer at my house so I could finish loading. Gotta throw a few things in the truck yet and I'm ready to go.

Some before and after pics. All small chrome parts are cleaned and ready. Gorilla tape has been redone on a few tears on the leather seat. Seat back is in really nice shape. Both front wheels and tires need cleaning. Transmission oil and a Toro / WH filter done. Synthetic Mobil 1 engine oil was changed by BILL D. Both rear tail light lenses were replaced from amber to red. Used polishing compound on all red surfaces for now to bring some red out. Leather seat was cleaned with Maquire products. Had to use a snap-on swivel adapter with flexible hose to grease the fan gear that looked like it has almost never been greased. On most of the grease fittings I use a small roll pin punch to go in and out off the stuck fittings. Installed one new mule drive pulley. Last pic is Big Brother keeping an eye on the new addition to the family. STAY TUNED Thanks for your interest.

Sorry Bob, I also bailed out Friday night. It's a real hassle trying to cover and uncover the buckets in wet weather. If I can find some young volunteers to help, maybe next year I'll unload in a barn. I did have two great days having some good conversations with many old members of my WH family. Also got to meet a few new members. I do have one suggestion for all us young members. Please wear your name tag like I do cause many of the more experienced members have filled thier data storage center and do not have room to store anymore names or faces. Anyway, safe travels to all. I just finished unloading the buckets till the next show. Oh Bob, I did find one more PTO brake bracket while unloading.

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Hooked up and buckets loaded. 41 miles away. I'll leave at 7AM tomorrow morning.

This photo is from yesterday but I figured @Pullstart would be proud of hiw we loaded the trailer

At least the belt guard buffed out nice. If the hood looks as good I will be happy.

Truck is running! Im just waiting on my coffee to brew a few cups!

Ready for an early AM departure. Just gotta remember to stop & pick up Jim on the way.

Loaded up!

Truck half loaded. Rain boots in the trunk filled with impact driver and miscellaneous sockets

Whole other can of worms, but many of us are very much pro "ethanol free" on fuel. Personally, I put the first gallon in a vehicle to ensure no ethanol gets in the gas can. I don't care what anyone says, ethanol is not good for carburetor equipped anything.

Trying to sort out which tractors will pull different responsibilities/tasks, but decided the heavy weights belonged on the C-160. Thing runs sweet after putting the carb back together today! Actually, all three are running excellent! I've pretty much designated the No Name to lawn duty. Guessing the 160 will be my go-to for the MacKissic chipper. Then this winter one of these two will be sporting a 48" snowplow and the other will be on standby with the snowblower.

More to come on my newest addition. Picked it up last Saturday and have made decent progress so far. It's the one in the background.

I bought a seat covers with pockets.