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this is a move click on pic Brian

I am happy to tell everyone that all orders as of this morning have been shipped (with the exception of International orders). Books have been selling quickly, but I still think I have enough for everyone.

What the heck??

And yet, there they were, all in front of the video camera for the short clip. If only someone had said, Hey, while we're all right here, let's do a walk by video and say our names. Ya, real complicated stuff. I guess I'll go back to being part of the problem.

There is a threaded rod at the back of the deck thats ued to level front to back. You should be tipped slightly forward about 1/8 of an inch

A dad named woodchuckfarmer dressed in blue

Why did you post that . . . now I just want it for my yard in the snow and I'm wearing a necktie when I run it. My wife saw me looking at the post and although a WH supporter, I got the . . . Hmmm, buy another puppy

That came from OH, there was a guy there who built all kinds of crazy things, all out of Wheel Horses. He had an auction about 5-6 years ago and all the toys got sold. There was a forklift made out of an extension ladder, a half-track, a road grader, this crazy screw-drive thing and others. I feel like there were about a dozen total. Maybe Brrrly or Nick can say something... I seem to recall one of them lived just down the road from the guy. Edit... found an old thread with a couple pics of some of the other stuff this guy built.

Here it is. I have tractor envy. It's on the home screen of my phone. Probably should have taken a few more to get detail, but you get the idea.

Got back from the show and fired-up the 314-8 w/36" RD deck and knocked out the grass. My yard is anything but smooth and level, this is the 2nd 36 inch RD deck I've owned and if you keep up with the grass (to avoid wind-rowing), IMHO - these decks give the best looking cut. Back to work!

A friend of mine give me this motor, he rescued it from being taken to the dump. It seems to have good compression and rolls over smooth....has a Carter N carb. I have been patiently looking for an original style motor to put in my rj-35 and was wondering if this k90 would have been an original style motor to a rj-35? Thanks for any info, Al.

is this a wheel horse wagon? it appears that there is no removable tailgate, which seems odd. I only have a few pics to go on, so I may be mistaken. I am considering making a copy of it, and thought it would be nice if it was an actual factory made item thanks I found a better pic, and it appears that the sides are removable, via wingnuts, making it a flat bed. that makes better sense, and would make a very handy setup.

Was able to capture a little bit of the experience myself. Had a fantastic time, even though it never feels long enough to sit and chat with everyone. Our display..... Brian's aka buckrancher's beautiful stainless! Bob and Terry sharing a few laughs John Campbell and Lonny Eskridge trying to break my camera! Ken Townsend on the magnificent 520 articulated built by Bob Rock and Ken. Jordan aka Jdog....hard at work selling his goodies! Cruise Night! Kate G. posing for a pic with the featured tractors! Wild Bill and the others showing off their beautiful machines! Eric Eskridge on his beautiful restore! Dog gone iPad....uggghhhh. Jason, I need your help buddy!

If the engine is turning over with the starter at what seems to be a reasonable speed, but the engine isn't starting and running, before you do any more troubleshooting on the starter circuit, make sure you have spark and fuel... After you gitter runnin' again, you can go back to the starter circuit and 'fine tune'...

okay, may i ask what the next member has to have in the picture? A green craftsman with a sledgehammer sitting near it.

Here's mine...starts off with a panoramic from a rest stop on INT 76 when you first get into Maryland. Click on picture to enlarge. Another panoramic of the 1961's. Zeek and JDoggKustoms with his log splitter attachment. My wife, Chris, in the shade behind RMaynard's horses. Rick from SC Ray Baker, Jo and Brian and Rick's horse. Mike Martino signing my book for me. All of the books were already signed...I asked Mike to fake sign one for me. I give permission to all to copy this picture to place with their book if they want. Suburban550 (Ray) on his 701 and standing with him is Jeff. Vinylguy (Terry) and his wife Lola selling stickers. Terry did not get much free time...seems he always had someone looking over his works of art. Jay N NC, Wheel N It (Van) and Otrelwood (Lonny) It was great to see you guys. Varosd (Don) and Zeek Stevasaurus...you have to guess what was in the plastic cup...thanks Van This is Doc in Kentucky standing behind Chris...great to meet you Doc. the Seniors StevBo trying to do a RMaynard picture. Got to get lower Steve. Doc, Gunny (Dennis), TT and RWilson (Rich)...It was great seeing and meeting you guys. Here is a nice shot of Jim on his very nice horse. Walfish (John) always a pleasure John. Karen, Ray and Jim. This is Eric, Lonny's son, and his very nice horse. My very good friends...Brrly! (John) and WHFan74 (Scott) Here are the 2 guys that put on Scott's M&G Dave and his son Scott. I think Dave is telling Scott..."No way we can have this many tractors at my place in October." Walfish is stand with them. Super guy...KenB...thanks Ken The 1961 round up. AMCRules (Craig) and Zeek Here is a foursome for ya...Squonk (Mike), Shallowwatersailer (John), Redbird (Birdie) and Stevasaurus And one of my favorite people...tunahead70 (Ed) I had so moany pictures that I had to start another thread to show them all... WHEEL HORSE SHOW PICTURES 2013 - 2

Great Job with the pics Steve. And its always good to put a face with a name!!!

An interesting note about the Wheel Horse four wheeled cart ......... it was designed to carry 1 ton (2,000 pounds) of payload. Now ya'll think 'bout that when ya' load one up and hook it up to a Suburban 400 and start to drive down hill !!!! Wild Bill Richmond, VA

Steve....I have an idea that might help a little. Might be stupid too..... If each member were given a jigger to hold like at an auction and have them write there user name on it. Then take the picture with the signs down.....then take another with them up. Yeah....stupid.....well...yeah.... lol....whats yer sign???? 38 is Jdog....I was minding the store at the time.....

ya think!!! Seriously, the WHCC is going to be kind enough to save a spot on their schedule next year for us...gives us more time. It would take a lot of time to pass a clipboard between 56 guys...and the word is we might have a British Invasion next year...plus some more Indiana and Ohio and maybe some Minnesota and Illinois guys...WOW...we could be over 70 or 80 guys on Saturday. I know we missed some guys on Friday and Saturday...Clem, Woodchuckfarmer, RWilson, Redbird & Dave, Gunny and a few others. Also, there are a few that got caught behind other people...being able to do a panoramic...we should be able to spread the members out better, so everyone is shown and then get their names. I will have a tripod next year, and the wife will get a little practice behind the camera. Dang...over 395 members have logged on today...probably to look at all the excellent pictures...My hat is off to the WHCC. Their show is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Proud to be one of their members.

There's that tree! That thing had it out for me all weekend. Plowed into it once,(Along with another tree at Gettysburg Campground at 2 A.M.) and almost got it again leaving the campfire Almost needed Craig's helmet! Steve needs to bring that plastic chain saw next year.

It's so difficult to know what to recommend, partly because my interest in GTs only started less than three years ago. My first resto, the C-120 Auto had the battery leads converted by a PO to the type that fit round posts on an automotive battery. When I completed the resto found that the size of battery fitted to my classic Mini also fitted into the battery tray so that's what I fitted. It's designated type here in the UK is 038 - which is a 35 amp-hour capacity. The one I purchase was mid price range with a respectable name and its in its third season with no signs of any issues. The tractor gets used for about 25 hours each year and, although I promise myself to keep all the tractors batteries charged during winter, the reality is that they get one top-up charge. My C-100 is now in its second season and is fitted with a quality GT battery which was no cheaper than the auto battery I got for the C-120. It has similar hours use annually and also one top-up charge over winter so in the long term it will be interesting to see which lasts longer. My money's on the auto battery with its bigger plates and higher cranking amps but I could be proved wrong as is often the case. The restored D-200 has a seemingly indestructable battery on it. To explain - it's a battery I bought at a car boot sale very cheap perhaps six years ago. It was 'used condition' and was from what is refered to over here as a 'mobility scooter' - tiny four wheeled electric buggy used by the disabled to get to the shops etc. It's a sealed type, probably AGM technology and about 35 - 40 amp-hour capacity but I'm not certain, and designed for deep cycling on a daily basis. Now this battery has sat on or under my bench for six years or more, been used to test things from time to time, and been given perhaps a once a year charge. This season it has found a home on the D and cranks it like a new battery. I'm not sure how it will fair with the Kohler Rectifier Regulator charging system as it's too early to tell but as it owed me nothing it seemed a sensible use for it. Who knows, it could yet go on to outlive the others. Cranking amps isn't the be all and end all of GT batteries though. For a season on my 316-8 I was using a small (perhaps 15 amp hour) AGM battery intended for UPS applications. I was given it 'new' by a friend as it was past its shelf life and was going to be sent for scrap at the place he works. The Onan cranked at normal speed, started and ran fine with the voltmeter never over 14 volts though, as with the Kohler engines, the regulator device wasn't really designed with AGM or Gel batteries in mind. A season on the 316 didn't kill it but now the 316 has the GT battery that came with the A-800 and the A-800 is having the UPS battery. I doubt very much it will survive long on a Techy 3 amp unregulated charging system but it owes me nothing and I intend to build a regulator to at least give it a fighting chance. Sorry for this lengthy ramble and that, in a way, it will be a couple of years before I can provide feedback from the various 'experiments' that are in place at the moment. I don't have a Gel type in any of the tractors at the moment as I haven't come by one at next to no cost to try out. I do have a mil spec gel type in my classic mini - dont ask how I came by that but it's designed to be charged by a standard alternator (14 volts or there abouts) and seems to be going on beyond the normal life expectancy of a standard 'flooded' type. Reassuring to know that the military occasionally get something good for the money they spend. Andy

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Ok guys... here is the numbered version from Steve. Start sounding off, looks like we've got 56 numbers on this picture that need claiming! (I'll let him keep the official list on his own... I'm just helping with the picture) Here you go Steve! (remember, click the pic to see larger. A tip on scrolling around in the picture... click the scroll wheel of your mouse. then move your mouse in the direction you want to see.)

Look at the link I put in my last some old pictures of his other builds..... I just found the only picture I can find of the forklift built from an extension ladder. I think I had more, but they must have been on an older long-gone computer This pic is from one of the ebay ads after the auction was over. A bunch of the projects got sold at the auction and were on ebay the next week.

my Dad, Wayne (Woodchuckfarmer) in the blue, and me in the white with some of our tractors.

I attended the Show (this year) for the first time. After learning there was not an entry fee, and seeing first hand how much work and planning went in to putting on such an event, I became a proud member of the WHCC. I will encourage all RS members who attend the big show but are not members of the WHCC to support them by also becoming a member of their club.

Bob - Ditto to what mark stated. Although I just have been introduced to you, your work looks outstanding. Thanks for accepting Facebook friend request.

Now why am I reminded of the Three Stooges when I look at the third picture? (even though Craig really has the Forrest Gump look goin on?) Awesome pics Brian!

I've admired your builds for sometime Bob - and you inspired me to build my own. Thanks for accepting my friend request, look forward to looking through your build pictures. mark

Nice to finally meet you and your Dad in person Scott. Your upside down picts look fine too buddy.

You always get the names of everyone. That is nice. So many times I am introduced, take a picture, then before I get it posted I forget the name. Oh dear, the mind is the 2nd thing to go. Great pictures as usual Steve.

I'm sure that the Board is looking at this post and I hope that they read it as constructive and not as a complaint, because it isn't a complaint at all. Everyone wants the WHCC to be successful and continue with the Annual show. In my opinion, it would be a mistake for them to have a forum, and not because of anything to do with RedSquare. Once you open the doors to thousands of members, by default you begin to solicit opinions on how things should be (see this thread) and ultimately will cause conflicts amongst the members. As I know full well, you can't have 8,000 - 10,000 people all agree on anything. Even if RedSquare had an annual show, after a while the original members would be upset with the evolution, while the newer members would think it's great. I see it everyday with the forum itself so a show would be no exception. While I don't know all that happens during the meetings or what else they offer other than the show (there's my suggestion for the WHCC) having a very small handful of people making decisions on a show then putting out the information is far more effective to gather the masses. Making membership easier would greatly enhance their revenue. I could put a poll up, but I'd be willing to bet that for every 10 RedSquare members who visited their website *maybe* 1 filled out the membership application and sent it in. Had a simple on-line form been available, with pay through PayPal been available I would bet that number would be closer to 3 to 5. The added volume MORE than makes up for the PayPal fees. I know that I would have been a member long ago if there was an on-line form. As for their website, I have no issues with discussing other websites or forums EXCEPT in a negative light. Voicing a recommendation to enhance the site is fine, but we continue to support WHCC and ALL other forums / websites which promote Wheel Horse and Garden Tractors. RedSquare is an offering for people to visit, we are NOT in competition with any forum or website. I have very strong opinions on how a forum should be managed, and I act on that. For the WHCC site I highly respect the man who has put it together and am 100% certain that he can make any of the technical changes if requested. He is a highly respected member here, and I was very glad to meet him this past Saturday. I am fully aware of the size and reach that RedSquare has in the Wheel Horse community. 5 years ago, I am sure that at the show if you mentioned RedSquare, people said who? Now I would be surprised if you heard, RedSquare what? So the intent of this post was to avoid any confusion regarding the show as a RedSquare event, because we have grown so large and to insure that the Wheel Horse Collectors Club continues to receive FULL credit for the organization of the event and the membership to insure its continuation.

Any chance you could airbrush me in some rockin abs, a bit more hair and maybe tan me up some?? Thanks in advance pal!! Mike........

I think Karl hit the nail on the head. I'm sure there some club members who feel the show has almost gotten to big. Let's face it, it easier to put on a show with 100 tractors and 500 people visiting as opposed to 800 tractors and 1500 people attending. I was talking to Bob and Craig on Friday night during dinner. I said The tractors were only a small part of the reason I attended. The main reason is all the great people on Red Square. How else would a bunch of "grown ups" get all wound up and excited about driving half way across the country and attending a tractor show. I have a family reunion next month and attending the show felt like the same thing to me. I dare say without Red Square I wouldn't attend the show unless I had to to try to buy some much needed replacement parts. The friends I've made make me want to attend and I'm all ready planning next year's trip.

Welcome aboard!

Hi Dana, welcome. When I saw your name I recalled a friend of my fathers from years past, and I though... could this be? Well, the Dana that I know is older than me, so you're not him BUT Welcome to RedSquare, glad to have you Dana.

I won't compare the WHCC and RedSquare, and I support both. I don't know who made the comments to Vin, but comments like that are usually based out of fear, but fear of what I don't know. RedSquare fully supports the efforts of the WHCC and the annual show. Our members are Wheel Horse enthusiasts FIRST, with RedSquare acting as a medium to share and exchange information. We advertise, support, and encourage attendance at the collectors club show, and I have to believe that through these efforts, attendance at the event has increased NOT decreased. The posting of pictures (enabled for guests to see as well) and open discussion of the events, who is there, the fun being had etc reaches thousands of people around the world, not just RedSquare members. The purpose of this post was to show support for the Wheel Horse Collectors Club and the show that they provide, not to divide the Wheel Horse community. There are people out there, Wheel Horse collectors, who are upset that the hobby has grown as it has, and for them RedSquare is not the place. My question to the people making the comments is simple.... What are you doing to promote the hobby? The WHCC website is an informational site and not intended to be a forum (or at least as far as I am aware). I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the club, except to say they put on a great show which I hope every RedSquare member attends while wearing their RedSquare hat! Oh... fyi, the WHCC does not have an on-line membership application, there is a link to a form which you need to print out and supply your name, address, phone number and of course a check for $10. I encourage everyone to support the club!

My first time at the Wheel Horse show was awesome!! I was overwhelmed with the quality of workmanship and innovation displayed at this years show!! Here are my pictures taken with an iPhone 4S.

Bought a 48" side discharge deck with fairly low hours use, three fuel tank caps with the gauge, six shifter boots, a headlight bezel kit, some stickers, and lots and lots of good food. The best things I got were free! Which was some new friends and awesome memories!!! ( You guys know who you are. I am truely blessed to have crossed paths with you. ) I am looking forward to the 2014 show.

Thanks again Duane your the man!

Here is a group picture of the featured tractors this year. This picture was taken before all were in place for the group picture. Several more were added after the picture was taken. I think there was a total of 35 1961's in the final group. Here they are with owners aboard.

Welcome! I'd love to see pics of your hearses if you got some. I'd love to get one of those.

There are plenty of C-195 owners here so I'm sure any questions you have can be answered. Mike.........

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Imagine that DVD projected, in large format, on the outside of the concession stand during the Friday night cruise... would make the perfect drive-in movie for all to see at the big show.

Early RJ '58 and a matching tub cart... and two copies of Mr Martino's latest releases chock full of Wheelhorse gold.... and a funny new hat.

Here are a couple pics...I took more but can't find them. I have BOXES of pics that I guess I need to go thru!