wallfish 15,926 #1 Posted October 1, 2011 There's a new hot rod tractor owner in CT. SALTYWRIGHT It's his turn to get the speeding tickets now. Russ is a great guy and I know he will take care of her instead of beating it into the ground. We had a good day at the Zagaray show in CT today. Didn't rain at all after 7:30 am and I left around 3pm. Here's a pic and short video. Trust me, it goes much faster than you'll see here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted October 1, 2011 NICE, sounds like a giant killer. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #3 Posted October 1, 2011 Ok John, now finish the story and tell us what you're going to replace it with. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,553 #4 Posted October 1, 2011 WOW! You sold it! I remember takin it for a rip at the Enfield meet-n-greet......lots of fun. Have fun with it Russ ! Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #5 Posted October 1, 2011 Man, I love all that equipment in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,926 #6 Posted October 1, 2011 Ok John, now finish the story and tell us what you're going to replace it with. Here's a quote from a PM I sent to Stevebo "I do hate to see it go but it's time for a bigger, bad'r, smoke the tires and let'r rip hot rod tractor. 18 hp should do it" Mike, A little more speed was modified into it since you took it for a ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #7 Posted October 1, 2011 I agree, I saw Russ's face in person at the show when he pulled that hot rod upto our site. He looked like a little kid in a candy store! She couldn't have gone to a better home. I can't wait to see what John pulls out of his bag of goodies on his next creation. The more I looked at this tractor the more impressive it really is. There is some really slick creativity just about anywhere you look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,926 #8 Posted October 2, 2011 Man, I love all that equipment in the background. This was way in the back of the show. They have a large area sand pit with a bunch of old equipment around it and some large stuff they operate in the pit. I love that old machinery stuff, back when a machine looked like a machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #9 Posted October 2, 2011 JOHN I AM READY TO RACE YOUR NEW ROD. THANKS .....RUSS :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #10 Posted October 2, 2011 Glad to see Ole Salty Join the RoundHood Club! Way to go Russ ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,877 #11 Posted October 3, 2011 :thumbs2: John it was a great day after it stop raining. we had a great time lots of stuff to be seen and bought. nice country show with plenty to see. they even had a family that plays music by there camper. I even bought a leaf blower for a project. OHHHH I think you should post the old Girl you where riding on, real cool tractor. And Salty it was to meet you with your new tractor. Gary B...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #12 Posted October 5, 2011 John, can't beleive you sold it....... I agree it went to a good home. For some reason I just keep tearing mine apart and changing it up. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #13 Posted October 5, 2011 I got to take it for a spin in Kent two weeks ago....lots of fun, and fast!! OK Russ...did you figure out where you're going to put the 5 point harness!! Definatly went to a good home. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #14 Posted October 5, 2011 CHRIS IT WILL GET ONE OF YOUR HORSE HEAR ON THE FRONT. THAT MIGHT IT GO FASTER. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #15 Posted October 10, 2011 CLOCKED IT YESTERDAY WITH G.P.S. UP MY ROAD AT 32,6 M.P.H. THAT IS WITH MY NEW BELT SET UP. STILL NOT DONE WITH IT. I CUT THE HEAD 0.60. RUSS :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #16 Posted October 10, 2011 :banghead: Russ! That awesome! I can't wait to try that out :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,926 #17 Posted October 10, 2011 NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never took the time to clock it How was the steering? I wish I had added some caster to the axle before it was welded but the toe-in seemed to work well. Did that bitchy neighbor call the cops on ya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #18 Posted October 10, 2011 NO, JOHN I WAITED UNTIL THEY WENT OUT. THE STEERING IS NOT TOO BAD. THAT WAS UP HILL ON MY ROAD. I WILL NOT OPEN IT UP DOWN HILL. IT FELT LIKE 100 M.P.H. JEFF YOU KNOW THE HILL ON MY ROAD. I ALSO RAN OUT OF GAS TODAY. I NEED A LEVEL ROAD TO CLOCK IT AGAIN , BUT I DON'T KNOW IF I WANT TO GO ANY FASTER. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #19 Posted October 11, 2011 Russ...you crack me up. 80 going on 16. Good for you!! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #20 Posted October 11, 2011 russ like one of the great movies that clint eastwood made I believe he said" A MAN has to know his capabilities ' be careful russ we want you around for a very long time :thumbs .Have fun with it Big Jim :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #21 Posted October 11, 2011 CHRIS I AM NOT 80 , I AM 82 BUT STILL ENJOYING MYSELF. I SOLD MY LAST MOTORCYCLE 2 YEARS AGO. 32 M.P.H. ON THIS TRACTOR FEELS LIKE 100 M.P.H. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
