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Bought this last week not running. Got it running at the show I was at. Thought about a clean up and flip. Then today... new drive belt, took off pump belt, oil change, transaxle service, basic wiring job so I had crank and on/off and charging. Threw a bucket of suds on it... stood back and went nope.... not for sale! LOL Tony @wallfish @Retired Wrencher @Sparky 20260620_142318.mp4

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.

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!

Well things finally caught up with me and I got a call from a County Sheriffs Deputy yesterday (fake) All thought they missed the big items, (Ha), and just said the judge fined me and sent warrants since I didn't report to Federal Jury Duty Tuesday. (fake) Had a real official mannerism. Had my name, address, garbled a Drivers License number (wouldn't repeat it) He did a bunch of official sounding jaw jacking and fake sheriff radio background noises. Claimed to be Sheriffs Deputy, said he could put me in touch with a bond company over the phone to get an immediate bond, pay with credit card loan, so I don't get picked up and hauled in tonight. Too many little things seemed fake so I hung up. I texted the local Sheriffs office, yep scam they are well aware of but calls are not trace able. I got the same call twice today. (interesting the call came in as "Maybe (wife's name) each time So I started having fun wasting his time. Asked him if he knew my cousin in County Jail there or, my brother Bill from another mother! (he didn't catch that one) I told him I could trade him some good tractor parts, but that they probable would never bond me since I hung around online with the Tractor Mafia (I should get a Mafia T shirt for that one) and on and on. I finally asked him what $ cut he got for "arranging" the bond and he hung up. O the crafty crap that is out there these days.

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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?

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 have this rack on the back of my Raider, I cut it down so it's the same width of the tractor.

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

You left the rig and are on foot?

Breakfast with Dino.

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

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...

Drop the mic…

Got excited. Stuck on some steekers...

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.

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

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.

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.

My favorite is the grandkid in trouble scam. You get a phone call from some far away Police Station claiming your grandchild was arrested and wants you to wire the money for them to post bail.... I tell them "Fat chance on that!!! I really don't like that little ba$tard that much anyway!! Go punt"!!

I challenge myself to see how long I can keep them on the line. Use my 110 yo voice Fake poor hearing to get them to repeat everything Let them know you appreciate thier call and remind them to call thier mother every day Then when it's time for my lunch, tell them I can't remember my bank account and routing numbers but if he gives me his address I will have my Grandson meet him at his door. My grandson is a 250 lb 6' 5" ex marine that is now a state policeman.

Here i repaired the mid mount pivot point

Enjoy the show all, hope to see you on Saturday!

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!

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

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

Loaded up!

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.

I use a split section of 3" PCV pipe.

I had some extra room for the time being, so I tossed Steve-Oh-Two on for the show! I need to secure some small items and clean the cab out a bit, but all the heavy lifting is finished! Yes, the entire bed is full too…

Sounds like a clandestine meeting where you were attempting to elude federal charges of transporting a LSE across State Lines. Great to know our fellow members will go out of their way to assist one another.

June 21, 1948 Columbia Records unveils the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record, invented by Peter Carl Goldmark, allowing up to 20 minutes per side (available in 10 and 12-inch diameters) at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NYC; over the next decade, its popularity and profitability push the 78 rpm record out of production.

I bought a seat covers with pockets.

Didn't think it would take a melding of the minds to get it running. Might tho messed with it abit today and got a puff out of it once or twice but that's it. 'Sides my mechanic is off duty gettin his own crap ready and now he wants father's day off for some kind of rouel. Tell ya can't find good help.

Finally got a chance to take the camper out. Sure seems like I stay awful busy to be retired. Went to a local state park that has a stocked stream of trout. The first couple of days I really caught trout-- well, in comparison to my normal number of them. I probably caught 15 in 1 1/2 days. Last week the stream was flooded--mainly from water backing up from the flooded small river it dumps into. I would say that where the stream dumps into the river, the water level was 8 to 10 above normal. I'm not into fishing deep enough that I have a vest and all of the equipment some of the fishermen use. I'm not good at fly fishing ( all though I enjoy watching someone who has mastered that pole) and only fly fish when I'm "playing." I cut my trip short by a night's stay. Weather radio was calling for possible up to base ball size hail, strong winds and possible tornado. When the park staff went around handing out flyers telling of storm watches and where tornado shelters were, I ( and some of my camping neighbors) decided time to go home. I live about 45 minutes drive from the campground and we had thunderstorms but nothing severe and I likely could have weathered the storm in the camper just fine. Better safe than sorry I suppose. Below is my fishing rig. Really handy because I can ride right up to where I'm fishing. I carry a little cutting board so I can dress fish steam side. I used a moped for several years but it was restricted from bike trails and quite a bit heavier. I roll the bike in backwards into my pickup with the camper shell (handle bars fold down) so it's out of the weather and more secure at night.

June 19, 1846, First officially recognized baseball game (played by Cartwright Rules) - NY Nine defeats the NY Knickerbockers 23-1 in Hoboken, New Jersey.