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So... What's been happening on the project since the fun and games in the mud and snow?? Well, not much really.. I made a start on the fenders by making lot's of small bit's of angle into two bigger lengths. These were the "quick tracks" that Garry and I made in a rush just before the Ardingly last year. These will go here.. And here.. They will give the inside of the fenders something to bolt onto. Pete then turned up, so after the normal couple of coffee's Pete ground down a few welds. I had a bit of grinding fun as well.. Then it was time to try and work out "a look" for the stretched fenders.. I didn't like the look at this point... What's going on ere then? Thought I'd better check I could still climb on and sit down with the fender on.. Yep I can.. Who say's I drink too much coffee???? A view from the front. We had a good think about what to do with the fender during lunch.. The fender also makes a handy table After lot's of this and this we had the look sorted.. A gentle curve at each end and a gentle slope down from the back to the front.. That looks a lot better.. The next day I started measuring up for the extra steel needed to stretch the fenders, when this chap turned up!! It's been a while since Garry last dropped in, it was good to catch up dude. Despite Garry being involved with this project from it's very start, he had never actually had a drive of the beast!! I'm sure you can guess what's coming next

As some may remember I bought a1966 Lawn Ranger last year and he threw in a complete but otherwise abandoned 67 ranger parts.From all accord it was found under a tree on the property and been there for decades.I loved the 66 so much I got smitten on the 67.I really want a suburban or similar so I decided to create one.I began by changing hearts,from h60 to K181.The motor ran after tinkering and was put on a recycled ariens snowblower btw.I cut and welded the tins,added a tool box and fenders from an rj,put 6x12 rear tires on.I then had a couple 36" common decks givin to me and with all the smalls I had laying around and the wealth of knowledge learned here I continued.I fit a mid mount tach a matic.I added a front mule drive(early raider/charger upgrade)and custom made a pulley/pto assembly as the drive pulley/pto/clutch retainer sleeve doesnt exsist.I had the narrow stock front axle w/ 8" skinnys but they wouldnt clear the deck or mule drive so I had to swap for a wider electro front with 6" tires,tie rods and spindles to boot.I also incuded a pic of the relocated battery location and the best use of the other half of a tool tray!Only thing left to do is recondition the deck and wait for the grass to grow,then bring it to the big show and tell lies about how high the grass was that it mowed!

Little Snow can't hold us back!!!! Midnight Rambler was in town and boy what a good time! Got to see some old friends and make some new ones!!!

A great friend of mine that only lives a couple miles away from dad's barn decided to strike up a deal with me this past week. I have had my eye on this machine since the day he picked it up, tore it down, refurbished it, etc.... He decided it was time to let go of a tractor or two and asked if I was still interested. Needless to say, I was stunned! We struck up a deal and I was able to pick it up yesterday afternoon after the chilly get together we had in Plymouth, IN. Had to help dad today move some things around in the barn and unload the enclosed trailer. Took the battery out of this little guy and rolled it out for a quick photo before it was tucked in for a long winters nap. My bucket list of tractors is getting pretty small and I am very thankful that this one is now part of the herd.

I have purchased my first Wheel horse tractor ,after years of wanting one finally made a purchase.With Wheel horse tractors you learn there is probably the most loyal following of any brand,and deals are hard to come by ,unless you are lucky or(in the right place at the right time)wanting an early model doesn`t make things any easier.Over the last two weeks I have learned more about the RJ (through Redsquare) than I thought there was to know.Everyone here already knows these things,so onto my purchase.The tractor a 1955 RJ35 model came from a member here.I`ts mostly complete,but needs some work to be operable.Making it run is the fun part. Chuck

Hey guys, Just found these pictures today! these pictures were taken in november of 09 when I got my first wheel horse. This was my 401 before I restored it. Jake A couple pics of the tractor I never knew I had. The day I got it and had to use the blade for something! I spent many hrs in the garden pushing dirt and its something I'll always remember!!!! ( check out the smile of addiction! ) Wheel rusted off from all the hard work!

Question...If those chain were on an Allis Chalmers garden tractor...would it be "Allis in Chains"??? Those are really neat...like the diamond pattern Lars.

That is a real nice start in this horse hobby. You did well. Don't put your tongue on that steering wheel in this cold weather. Welcome to Red Square.

Let me know which lake you push them into. I'm a scuba diver and an electrician. Will be glad to salvage them!!!

So, the VP of the company I work for see's this little table I made and she falls in love with it. It winds up in the Presidents conference room and the President asks me to make another one. I mentioned I'd like to do something different. No problem. Apparently things like this are popular with designer's. Who knew? I did use some I.H. resto red on the rims of the second one. The company I work for is owned by the Knoll Furniture company, they have been around for a very long time. Maybe I'm onto something? Since these pics I lowered the gray table 2 inches. It was too high if it was going to be used as a coffee type table. Myself, I like my second table better, sooner or later it is going to come home to my house. I've begun making plans for a third one, I want to add glass to this one.

Put a hitch on it and some "picnic table" seats and tow us around at the show in June ! :)

Just wanted to say hi to everyone at Red Square and introduce myself.My name is Chuck ,from Ohio and have been collecting for about 15 years.I collect garden tractors two and four wheel versions,and have wanted an Wheel Horse for a while.A early 1955 RJ came up and I purchased it.The Red Square forums have been very helpful in researching the RJ`s many features and changes over the years.This site I am sure has the most knowlagable members on wheel horse anywhere,and have enjoyed the hours reading the forums for answers to my many questions.Look foreward to talking with many of you as I get this RJ back to running condition Thanks Chuck

I was thinking that we could get to know each other better if we knew more info about folks here. And, it may wind up helping us out if we know that someone has the same hobby. I suppose I should start since it's my idea. My name is Russell. 33 years old. I've been in the army reserves for 9 years. I am going to college to get a degree in alternative energy, specifically solar power. Married with four stepkids from my wife's first marriage. My hobbies other than wheel horses include trying to be a small time farmer, fishing, hunting, knife collecting, and gardening. Anyone.else?

:omg: Whats this?????????? Ans: my son riding his latest project (not that we don't have enough in the workshop to be getting on with) It's a three wheeled Lister Autotruck. The concept was to replace the use of horses to move goods round factories and the design dates back to the 1920s. They proved to be a success and production continued until the early 1970s. Dating an Autotruck from its serial is difficult as no complete set of records appear to exist but based on general observations of detail we reckon this one is most likely early 1950s. The PO was selling to make space for other projects and although he'd never managed to get it to run had been assured when he bought it that it did. After 15 mins tinkering it turned out to be a duff spark plug and we had it running albeit rather rough and with a cloud of oil smoke which soon burned off and it was running well. My turn to have a go on the beast. They're quite fun but care is needed on unven surfaces as it's a bit top heavy with no load in the back (it can carry up to a ton!). The side /tailboards are removeable to leave a flat bed. My son drove it about a couple more times during the following week then it was into the workshop for dismantling. They were used in docks, factories, horticulture, by railway companies and even the Navy and Airforce had them. It has a 600cc (36.6 cubic inch) single cylinder JAP 4 stroke gasoline engine though from the mid 50s diesel engines were fitted.

so i had to do an oil change and some service on my wifes car today and i had to take all the horses out of the shop to do this in the warm shop,i fired up the 160 and took her for a ride to charge the battery and a joy ride,she has been semi retired latly as i like to abuse the 50 dollar specials,not that the 160 cant do anything that any of my newer horses can do,just trying to preserve a classic,well i jjust wanted to say i really LIKE the sound of that big single kohler,for me theres no small engine that sounds so sweet,and cranking her over you can just feel the thump of that big piston,just had to comment on that today as i havnt ran her in months

well it is not a clevis hitch. it is a weight bracket welded to the stock hitch & i changed out with the stock hitch on the c165-8 blackhood after i took the before pics.but before i decided to sell it to van. Jay

This morning about 11am JayInNC delivered to me his recently "Saved From the Scrap Pile" late 80's model 310-8speed. It was a rolling chassis when it rolled off the back of his truck, but by 4pm it was running and moving under its own power. I had a Magnum 10hp Kohler engine sitting in the back of my shop just taking up space. It was originally mounted to a 310-8speed, and it had the carb, muffler, PTO, everything needed to bolt and go into the roller. The engine started right up and settled down to a smooth idle. There is of course some detail work to do, but nothing major. You know stuff like replace a headlight, tube the front tires, install a throttle cable from a parts tractor I have, stuff like that. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow and post them here asap. Jay hung in there the whole day with me, and made it so this was a get it running in the same day project. Thank You JAY !!! :bow-blue:

Looks great!

Looking good so far!

they are very nice,you have chain on the ground at all times so it gives superior traction,they look like small skidder chains,thats the style the loggers use around here

Those look niiiiice!

Terry.....will do when I get a chance to get back over to the barn. Yup, a new steering wheel is on the short list. Ken....wouldn't mind a 1046 or even a 420 (which I highly doubt will ever happen because of price) Thanks Lars!

Nice chains, never saw any like them. I would bet they might tear up a blacktop driveway.

Very nice! Looks like a clevis hitch on the back of that tractor too! Good luck, Bill

Now that's a custom or rat rod that i really like.A custom horse should look like a tractor.

Boy, This is what I call HARD CORE Wheel Horse Guys!!

I got some more good news!!! :) I did some checking around today and FedEx is now my primary shipper. I have a location near my parents house witch is a little farther to drive, but it will save you guys some $$$ It's just a little more then the old USPS prices and faster shipping!!

Now that is one excellent job! Time for spring shows! Great!

Very Nice Work!! Matt :flags-texas:

Nice job. :handgestures-thumbupright:

well i had a good time at WHEEL-N-IT's place yesterday. the tractor went together very easy. van will still have to do some more minor troubleshooting, but still two parts tractors came together to make one nice unit. likewise two tractor people came together to put it together! thanks for lunch & the sub at dinner Van. lets see the after pics, heres some before pics to jog everyones memory. Vans parts tractor has nice front tires that just need cleaned & tubed,cables that will go again & he has a spare 37in sd deck & mule drive & correct 6 sided belt to go on it! Jay

you should've been there Jake maybe you would've beat Derek to the draw on that nice suburban he scored and Scott said he considered wearing his shorts just didn't Was a great time if only Stevasarus wouldve been there to make the weather warm or bring rockn rye so nobody cared lol

Always nice to hear another one isn't getting crushed and sent to China. I got a call from a friend that an local guy had an old wheel horse that he was going to scrap the other day. Turned out to be a complete but rough 704. Now sits in the drive awaiting for warm weather so the rear end thawsout and I can move it.

Those are some mean lookin chains. Looks like they will work good. And nice bunch of Horses.

must be the roc-n-rye Roc-N-Rye with a splash of Wheel Horse??? Make mine a double :handgestures-thumbup:

That should get the job done come Spring grass cutting time!

LOL, Thanks guys! I would have got some pics while it was still daylight but about 4:30 I got a call from my Director at work, and had to go out on call. I drug Jay with me, and he got to see what a "Brainiac" I am professionally at my job. Then I had to feed him so he would not tell you all anything differently. So anyway, sorry for not having pics tonight but tomorrow I should have an opportunity to put the 310 on display here at :rs:

van, you should know better than to tease us with words and no pics, whats up with that??? seriously though, great to hear another one is mobile, sounded like a team effort for sure......

great time, was only chilly if you didnt dress the part. learned ya got to be fast if you want good deals if derek and the rambler are on sight ![ on second thought it must have been chilly scott didnt wear shorts and tom finally put his jacket on]thanks for the fun time derek

Very cool!

Wow, those are tough lookin' chains. The "diamond" or criss cross pattern and those studs would probably allow you to climb a mountain, Very neat weight set up on plow also, Hilsen, Bare Hyggelig.

Those look like they will be very nice lars! Never seen them like that before.

RX seems to be a recognized Woodruff number and Fastenal and others come up on a Goggle search. Listed as 1/4"x2-3/4" with an actual length of 2" here http://www.fastenerm...0060000000.html Garry

well jake here it is!!!! have to work out some fasteners, i didnt have some of the right length and used a couple of odd bolts, but i got it together to make sure everything fits right... after having to beat on the frame to get it straight, i didnt put it back together before paint, but everything seems to be sitting ok. that thick steel sure is a workout if you have to straighten anything.....

Sadly, with a little more research, that issue could have been resolved by replacing a ventilation fan and $30 worth of components. I have friends who have removed the backs of their dead DLP's to find the ventilation fan completely clogged full of hairs and dust, everything that gets kicked up while the TV is on during vacuuming of the house. We fixed a non starter a year or so back with a fan and 3 power supply caps that didn't like their hotter environment after the fan jammed. A simple repair actually. Sorry I didn't see this thread 2 years ago when it happened.

Good news! All hitches that were ordered so far will be shipped in the morning! It has been a very BUSY week! I ended up buying a new horse hauler that needed some TLC, but was a great deal! its a 2000 S10 extended cab 2wd that I picked up for $1500. It needed a radiator, tune up, carrier bearing, and tires. It's going to get a trans mod next week at the trans shop to fix the normal trans issue. Should be a good little work truck and horse hauler! Its been slow at work and I was able to fit in all the repairs in during work hours and the old venture van is going to get sent to the scrap yard in the morning after the hitches are sent out. Here is a pic of my new to me truck.

It's published in my B-100 manual

Hey guys, Got to plow some snow with the 702 again today! I would say we got about 3 inches here and its still coming down pretty good. Didn't have school today so I was very happy about that too! Here are some pictures, I don't have fast enough internet to upload a video but this is close to a video ~Jake

awesome vid Ian great to see the beast in action, and thoughs ags look wicked That looked abit scary when your butt came outa the seat , looks like you could do with a seat that cusions the fall, what doya reckon ?

Thanks guys. When I get the steering wheel hub removed I will be able to take some additional photos, clean it all up and repalce the worn out parts in the sterring/worm gear box. Here is a photo of the repalcement parts: