Wheel-N-It 2,967 #1 Posted October 24, 2016 Guys, I finally was fortunate enough to meet and spend time with19Richie66. He is an all around terrific guy and I encourage everyone here to introduce yourselves to him at the Big Show next year if you have not already met him. Richie is hoping to attend his first Big Show, and I sure hope he can make it happen. We did some horse trading and with the help of Richie's Son, hauled stuff off of Richie's trailer and into my shop and Wheel Horse rolling chassis storage building. Then hauled stuff out of my storage building and Wheel Horse Barn and into his trailer. Richie ended up with a complete rear end and hydro pump and tach and vacuum gauge from a 520H roller I had. Also my old 417Hydro rolling chassis that was in the storage building, and the KT17 series 2 engine that was being stored in the Wheel Horse barn. And maybe some other stuff that I can't remember at this time. I happily ended up with a 1989 312-8 that has a fine running Magnum 12. The tractor needs a fender pan, seat, clutch return spring, and some TLC to be a usable working tractor. Buts that's no problem as I should have everything needed right here in stock. The tractor came with a set of Firestone AG's which I've already removed to put on John Robert (my K powered 416-8). The bonus to this 312-8 is it has a stack exhaust complete with a rain cap. Next cool thing I got from Richie was a complete running 10hp K engine mounted on a shaker plate. This engine has a little stack muffler with a rain cap that I may put on the 701. That should make it look even more like a miniature farm tractor. I have a Blackhood roller that needs a shaker plate engine. Then a complete but at the present time nonworking 8 speed transmission that can be repaired or used for parts. We had to part company much too soon, but Richie had to get back home to Florida. Here is a few pics of the things I ended up with. 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,646 #2 Posted October 24, 2016 Always nice to meet face to face with a member you have had lots of on-line interaction with. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #3 Posted October 25, 2016 Van was all this horse trading with or without your famous firewater? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #4 Posted October 25, 2016 1 hour ago, varosd said: Van was all this horse trading with or without your famous firewater? Well Don, we actually did talk about that. Looks like I'm going to have to have us a little at the Big Show next year. Don't forget to bring a clean glass LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,506 #5 Posted October 25, 2016 Horse trading at its finest , sounds like you both had fun . Oh boy I'd like to join that party , I have my own cup for PA next year . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,919 #6 Posted October 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, ACman said: Oh boy I'd like to join that party , I have my own cup for PA next year me too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #7 Posted October 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, ACman said: Horse trading at its finest , sounds like you both had fun . Oh boy I'd like to join that party , I have my own cup for PA next year . Consider yourself invited ACman! Looking forward to seeing you there 5 minutes ago, wallfish said: me too Consider yourself invited too John 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,506 #8 Posted October 25, 2016 I got it ... we might need a new lawn sprayer for the show next year . Fill six cups at a time with firewater ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #9 Posted October 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, ACman said: I got it ... we might need a new lawn sprayer for the show next year . Fill six cups at a time with firewater ! I can name six right now who will be there with cup in hand. Actually more than six 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #10 Posted October 25, 2016 Sounds like you both did very well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #11 Posted October 25, 2016 Yes it was very nice to meet finally. You are a good man! Always nice to put a face with a name. Too bad I could only stay so long. I would have talked tractors and stuff all day. Glad you got the 312 fired up and was satisfied with it. I hope to get the 417 washed down and put back together here soon. As for the firewater, I didn't get to witness it's existence but did hear tales of it's power. Maybe I will witness that next year. The boom sprayer sounds like a good idea. Here is a picture of my load going home. Who says the beverly hillbillies are dead? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #12 Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Van nice looking worker you have there. It is all ways nice to have extra parts for projects like this to keep the cost down. Enjoy Bud. Edited October 25, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #13 Posted October 26, 2016 15 hours ago, T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. said: Van nice looking worker you have there. It is all ways nice to have extra parts for projects like this to keep the cost down. Enjoy Bud. Yes Sir, it's a big plus to have extra oarts. My Dad taught me a long time ago that " Its better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it" One of the things I look forward to at the Big Show is visiting Dale's Wheel Horse booth area and buying all the maintenance items I will need for the following year. I always have a list of things such as belts, mower blades, air filters, ignition switches, tie rods, pto disc, headlight trim inserts for 300/400 series, fuel tank caps with the gauge, battery trays and hold down brackets. I enjoy being able to get something I need off the shelf when working on one of my tractors. This saves a lot of time in the short run and long run. 18 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said: Sounds like you both did very well! Jack, funny you said that. Richie and I both felt like we came away with stuff that we needed, and was fun to wrench on. It don't get any better than that when Horse trading 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #14 Posted October 26, 2016 Van. Big Show is visiting Dale's Wheel Horse booth sounds like a one stop shop real handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #15 Posted October 26, 2016 On 10/25/2016 at 2:53 AM, Wishin4a416 said: 2 hours ago, T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. said: Van. Big Show is visiting Dale's Wheel Horse booth sounds like a one stop shop real handy. Yes Gary, its very handy. Dale has most of the things there at the Big show to keep the tractors in good shape mechanically and looking good too. The headlight trim pieces and shifter knobs and shifter boots are necessary items for keeping your Wheel Horse looking as it should. So when I pick up a tractor locally and it missing a battery tray or a proper gas tank cap with the fuel gauge in it, I just open a drawer in the shop and get what I need and install it right then and there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,157 #16 Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Why would anyone need a clean glass? Firewater in and of itself should disinfect any germs hanging around This from a guy who uses a tin cup hanging from the pump handle.. Edited October 26, 2016 by ohiofarmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
