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Spoiler Alert !! If you still believe in Santa Claus, you should stop reading now. Many have said that this is the model that "They should have made". It's built from what I consider the best features from several eras. I give you the 595-HD ... The chassis started out as a C-195: The 520 hood was just a LITTLE short to fit the chassis: The 20hp Onan had to be relocated to keep it centered under the hood louvers: The gear reduction steering had to be stretched a bit also: Stock width wheels? Not exactly... 52" Hi-Vac deck converted from a zero turn model: Size comparision vs a stock 520: It's got to be real... The book says so

'Twas the morning after the storm When out in the shed The horses were all stirring Ready to be fed When all of a sudden I heard such a clatter I ran to the shed To see what was the matter As I opened the door To my surprise I did see Li'l Techy anxiously Waiting for me Full choke, quarter throttle And switch on to run The little horse was ready To go have some fun As we cleared the drive way I heard him say MERRY CHRISTMAS to all Have a GREAT DAY

Jeez...and I thought them Ct guys were bad. Now we got these Jersey guys sneaking across the border, rustlin' all our horses too.

This is my dog..i don't have any pictures of him from christmas He is a 7 year old Collie.

this is ludo, our 160lb great dane with my wife from a couple of years ago.

Here's my 4x4 C-101

Well heck i'll through my 1967 Diesel Lawn Ranger out there for consideration. It has a 7hp Yanmar Diesel electric start engine with custom foot throttle. I added a voltage gauge, hour meter, key start, master battery switch and electronic actuator to shut down the engine. I had to "shoe horn" in a battery under the seat as you can see in the picture. The fender and seat had to be raised up with stand offs to allow enough clearance so the battery terminals wouldn't touch. The belt guard had to be shortened and tilted up to compensate for the different engine location. The hood had to be raised and steering shaft lengthened to accommodate the engine. It took about 6 months to complete and a lot of fabrication. It's a blast to drive and really turns heads at the local shows. I reduced the pulley on the transmission down to a 2" one so it really moves.

Hello fellow WH enthusiasts! I have finally decided to refurbish my C 141. Seems like a big project but I want to do a frame off restoration and I'm looking for a good supplier of parts. Looks like everybody here is very good about helping. Looking forward to getting started and being a part of this great forum. I live near Anderson Indiana. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

While plowing yesterday (and again this evening), I heard a "squeek" sound once in a while. When I pulled back into the barn, I jacked up the front end and spun each front wheel to confirm my thought and yep, I was right! Front wheel bearings! I removed each wheel and 1 bearing in each wheel was shot, but not the axle or wheel...lucky me. All the bearings, races and seal still have TIMKEN and NATIONAL numbers on them so I plan on locating repair parts tomorrow! I will try to remember to get photos of the problem and repair tomorrow.

Hey Eldon it's about time you crawled out from under that rock you have been hiding under the last few years Brian

Well, here is a video in the dark. I think the four flashing at the same time is the most visible. The SilverStar 1156 bulbs that I put in the headlights wash out the flashing LEDs just as I thought. My goal was to put them inside the headlight bezel for a clean look. I think that I might try the Blazer C535A for the LED instead. They are visible in the daylight at least. Click for video

Mineral spirits are the very lowest quality thinner you can use {plus several 'types' of mineral spirits exist}. Most types still contain paraffin wax which may have contributed to your adhesion problem. First step to recover your [arts would be to wash the parts in a bath of Dawn dishwash liquid and water. The dishwash liquid will break down the film residue and leave you with a useable surface. Do not sand the parts with this film still present as you will embed the film into the primer coat. Once the parts have been de-waxed and dried properly, scuff the parts again with a new scuff pad (cause you wouldn't use a worn out 400 grit paper - right?). Wash the parts again in the dishwashing liquid bath and dry. Then try any further experiments you wish. Bottom line, stay in the 'family' of paint products you started with. Beyond the wash etch primer, stay with the Acme 1 product line. You went off the reservation by using mineral spirits.

me and my boys

Craig, its like American Express. I never leave home without it!

My other hobby is boats....buying, selling, repairing, and getting my own on the water. The boats I buy typically have problems such as bad motor, rotten transom, soft floor, bad outdrive etc so I get them cheap and have a friend that has been in marine repair his entire life so that helps for parts and repair tips. Pictures are of a few that have been through here in the last year or so, I keep the ones I like the most for myself so currently my boats are the 21ft blue Four Winns cuddy, 18ft offwhite/brown Starcraft and the 26ft red/white Searay I am into these 3 boats for under $2000 total, the Searay is getting parted out in the spring and will be a huge money maker. The yellow Hydrostream was my go fast boat that I had to let go when the kids came along and a 70mph speed boat was not a good idea.

Not really a hobby, but when not messing on horses we are usually working at our blueberry farm. My parents own 20 acres of blueberries and it takes most of our time when the snow is not on the ground. We usually harvest Around 200,000 lbs of blueberries each year. We stay very busy in the summer. and this is what we harvest with. These machines are made here in the same town as us, they shake the bushes back and forth, and then the berries fall onto a conveyor belt that runs back to where you see us standing. We usually run the machine with 5 guys, unless it is the final pick when there is not many berries left. We run over everything 3 times with the machine. my dad drives it, I run one side, my brother runs one side....and two other guys each work on each side and grab the containers of berries and stack them on the trailers. The last picture shows part of our farm, tried to attach it the other way, but must of did something wrong. lol

since brian is hogging this month all to himself and nobody else is posting up their tractors (and theres quite a lot of very nice customs by members on the forum)............ edit: i see that fireman just got one in before i finished this post....... i will post one of mine...... most of my tractors have small custom fabrication but look basically oem, the one that stands out the most i guess is my 1057, it sort of fits into this category.... not what you would call a full custom or whatever, but it has a few non oem details, first and for most would be the vinyl 'blackouts' on the hood and seat pan. another not readily noticeable custom touch is all the cast iron has been smoothed before being powder coated. and speaking of powder coat, all the paint on this one is powder, everything, which means all of it had to come apart and be painted individually, because theres a lot of parts on these tractors that doesn't like to be heated to 400 degrees f for 30-60 minutes....... heres some pics of my 1057......

Here are a couple of videos and photos of our 1st snow of the 2013-2014 winter. Click for video click for video

Whatever---even Country. Remember this one, Jim? Serena Ryder - What I Want To Know: !

I've saved my original post in this thread above. This list evolved into more than I ever thought it could be. I've had many emails and PMs from people thanking me for doing this list. Those messages have come from people who are touched in different ways by seeing a familiar name on this list. Some are related to the past proprietors of some of these, others just celebrate what this list represents as an homage to many small business entrepreneurs that had a dream and made a living. I thank you each and all for those messages. I celebrate with you those small business dreams. And I thank each and every one of you who have contributed to this list! Updated through 7/23/19 #337 Distributors: (name - state or region) Boyd Martin - UT Brawley - PA Elmco - NJ Rasor-West - MO, AR, KS, OK RECO (Radio Equipment Company), IN, IL Thompson and Hamilton - OH Wilson-Dismukes - AL U.S. Dealers: Dealer name, city, state, date open, date close ALABAMA, , , , Wood Marine, Opelika, AL, -, - ARKANSAS, , , , Taylor Radio and Appliance, Mena, AR, -, - CONNECTICUT, , , , Baumert Sales Co Inc, Hartford, CT, -, - Bozrah Home & Hardware Inc, Bozrah, CT, -, open Civali Hardware, Meriden, CT, -, - Colonial Power Equipment, Monroe, CT, -, - Colony Hardware, Meridan, CT, -, closed Dick Tice, Cheshire, CT, -, closed Dubay's Tractor, S Killingly, CT, -, - Dubay's Tractor Center, Danielson, CT, 1976, open E C Allen and Sons, Hazardville, CT, early 50s, 1996 Ideal Mower, Derby, CT, -, open L & R Power Equipment, Monroe, CT, 1959 , open Linett Hardware, Ansonia, CT, -, closed Knights Power Equipment, Orange, CT, 1954, open Schmidts & Serfines, Waterbury, CT, -, open Stewart's Power Equipment, Rocky Hill, CT, -, - The Tractor Barn, Brookfield, CT, -, 70s West End Power, Danbury, CT, 50s, open FLORIDA, , , , Jackson Bike & Mower, Orlando, FL, -, - Midway Tractor, Ocala, FL, -, - IOWA, , , , Krumm Sales and Service, DesMoines, IA, -, 2012 ILLINOIS, , , , A1 Rental, Collinsville, IL, approx 1970, approx 1997 Bill's Mower Shop, Georgetown, IL, 70s, 90s Bill Steffenhagen Sales and Service, Grayslake, IL, -, - Byram Automotive, Metamora, IL, -, closed Christiansen Sales, Frankfort, IL, -, - Double Y Sales, Cisna Park, IL, -, open Franko Small Engine, Granite City, IL, 1986, - Fred's Radiator, Rantoul, IL, -, approx 2000 Graff Implement, Minier, IL, -, closed Illinois Cycle, Pekin, IL, -, closed Kendall Outdoor Power Equipment, Yorkville, IL, -, 80s Killmer Motors Sales and Service, Dixon, IL, -, - Kipps Lawn Mowers, Naperville, IL, 60s, - Lincoln Radiator, Lincoln, IL, 1959, 2008 Lincoln Rental and Sales, Rockford, IL, -, open Lincoln -Mercury, Alton, IL, 60s, - McKinley Chevrolet, Avon, IL, -, - Nubby Service, Bloomington, IL, -, closed Ross Lawn Mower Shop, Carbondale, IL, -, closed Smitty's Lawn and Garden Supply, Bethalto, IL, -, - Streator Lawn, Streator, IL, -, open Wright Equipment, Farmington, IL, -, - INDIANA, , , , Basset Wheel Horse, Belleville, IN, -, - Bill's Gasoline Engine Repair Service, Marion, IN, 1956, open Bob and Don's Wheel Horse Sales and Service, Crawfordsville, IN, -, closed Boyer Bros. Sales & Service, North Webster, IN, 50s, - Chandlers Sales and Service, South Bend, IN, 40s, 2015 Coopers Wheel Horse Sales and Service, Clear Spring, IN, - close Countrywide Wheel Horse, Elkhart, IN, -, approx 2008 Decker Small Engines, Terre Haute, IN, -, - Dan Young Chevrolet, Indianapolis, IN, -, - Gruel Brothers, Crown Point, IN, -, open Harry's Goodyear Tire Service, Sullivan, IN, -, - Heinhold -Feller, Valparaiso, IN, -, open Highway 19 Wheel Horse, Elkhart, IN, -, - Hoffman Outdoor Power, Etna Green, IN, -, open Humphrey's Small Engine, Green Castle, IN, 1966, open Jack Modlin, North Vernon, IN, -, 1980s Jim's Avenue Lawn and Garden, South Bend, IN, -, - Jones Wheel Horse Sales and Service, Hamlet, IN, -, - Lee's Outdoor Power, New Haven, IN, -, open M and M Sales and Service, Merriam, IN, -, - Machledt Stables, Montezuma, IN, -, - McAleer's Hardware, Morocco, IN, late 50s, late 70s Newby's, Anderson, IN, unk, approx 2002 Penniga's, Demotte, IN, -, open Precision Repair Small Engine Repair and Rentals, Churubusco, IN, 1982, open Scotty's, Haubstadt, IN, - , - South Side Repair Shop, Atwood, IN, 50s, - Staley's Sales and Service, Bluffton, IN, -, - Terpstra's Sales and Service, Griffith, IN, 1943, open Waymouth's Service & Machine Shop, Remington, IN, -, - Woodies Rental, Warsaw, IN, -, - Zook's Burlington Hardware, Burlington, IN, 1965, 1997 KENTUCKY, , , , CV Sturgill's Wheel Horse Sales & Service, Paintsville, KY, - , open Darlington Tutt Wheel Horse, Lexington, KY, -, - Hill's Texaco, Harrodsburg, KY, -, - Joe Hill, Bardstown, KY, -, - Miller Lawn & Garden, Garretsville, KY, -, closed LOUISIANA, , , , Slay Electronics, Many, LA, -, - MASSACHUSETTES, , , , Boyden and Perron, Amherst, MA, -, open Gasoline Alley, Lakeville, MA, -, closed Gauvin Supply Co, South Grafton, MA, -, open J W Wilbur and Sons, Easton, MA, 70s, open Maestranzi Bros Inc, Beverly, MA, -, open Sleeper Equipment Co, Carlisle, MA, - , 70s Sleeper Equipment Co, Westford, MA, -, 70s MARYLAND, , , , Arnett's Garage, Hagerstown, MD, -, 2000s Gartner's Machine, Gaithersburg, MD, -, 1980s Lawson's Outdoor Power Equipment, New Market, MD, -, open Watson's Garden Center, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, -, closed MAINE, , , , Bradstreet Lawn and Garden, Brewer, ME, -, open Guptills Lawn and Garden, East Machias, ME, -, - Teague Distributors, Fairfield, ME, -, open MICHIGAN, , , , Bickfords Firestone, Milford, MI, -, closed Brady's Power Equipment, Holt, MI, -, open Bush Hardware, Sheridan, MI, -, open Casey's, Ashley, MI, -, - Cedar Springs Tractor, Cedar Springs, MI, 50s, closed Country Corner, Almont, MI, -, closed Dankin's, Jackson, MI, -, open Fullers, Lansing, MI, -, open Giants, Ionia, MI, -, 1995 Granville Tractor and Implement Co, Granville, MI, -, - Hagen Ford Tractors & Equipment, Paw Paw, MI, -, 1989 Hoffmans Power Equipment Inc, Saginaw, MI, 2005, Open King Brothers Inc, Pontiac, MI, -, closed Manus Power Mowers, Royal Oak, MI, -, Open Marks Small Engines, Northville, MI, -, open Meister's Yard and Gardon, Muskegon Heights, MI, -, - Meyer Sales and Service, Kalamazoo, MI, -, 2000 Midstate Sales, St Johns, MI, -, open Monicatti Motors, Utica, MI, -, closed Neeland's Hardware, Clio, MI, -, closed Overbeck's Kalamazoo Implement Co, Kalamazoo, MI, -, - Ott's Sales and Service, Corunna, MI, -, closed Road & Turf, Battle Creek, MI, -, 1996 S&K Farm and Garden, Owosso, MI, -, open Sewell Ford Tractor Sales, Utica, MI, -, - Shiawassee Sports Center, New Lothrop, MI, -, - Spartan Distributing, Sparta, MI, -, open Stanley's Lawn and Garden, Marshall, MI, -, open Townline Lawn & Garden, Flint, MI, -, open Trav -L Home Inc, Flint, MI, -, closed True Value Hardware, Hastings, MI, -, closed True Value Hardware, Kingsland, MI, -, - Waco Sales, Wayland, MI, -, open Warren Barber Inc, Gull Lake, MI, -, - Warren Barber Boats and Motors, Plainwell, MI, -, - Waterford Fuel and Supply, Waterford, MI, 1967, 1994 Weingartz Supply, Utica, MI, -, open William Sell and Son Inc, Taylor, MI, -, - Wohlfeils, Saginaw, MI, -, - MINNESOTA, , , , Chanhassen Lawn & Sports, Chanhassen, MN, -, - Doyle Wilson Sales and Service, Racine, MN, 1964, 2007 Hugo Mill Sales and Service, Hugo, MN, -, open Lindstrom Greenhouse, Lindstrom, MN, - , - Lyle's Sales and Service, Rochester, MN, 80s, open Manke's Outdoor, Owatonna, MN, 1960, open Minnesota Maintenance, Faribault, MN, -, - MISSOURI, , , , Anderson Car Market, Carthage, MO, -, open Andersons Car and Tractor, Joplin, MO, -, - Art's Mower Shop, St Louis, MO, -, appox 1975 Auto Supply and Parts Inc, Independence, MO, -, - Cecil's Engine Service, Marshfield, MO, -, closed El -Mel, St Louis, MO, 1961, open Hillerman Nursery, Washingont, MO, -, - Kincaid Small Engine Service, Excelsior Springs, MO, -, closed Lumax, Belton, MO, -, open Midland Hardware, Joplin, MO, -, closed Midway Hardware Lumber Co, Joplin, MO, -, - Mueller Motors, DeSoto, MO, -, open Newman's Tractor and Garden, Eureka, MO, - , - Norm's Wheel Horse, St Charles, MO, 1968, 1996 Parrot Farms, Raymore, MO, -, - Rafferty Plumbing, Drexel, MO, -, closed NEW HAMPSHIRE, , , , A to Z Power Equipment, Manchester, NH, 1974, 1977 Granz Power Equipment, Salem, NH, -, open Kinville Sales & Service, Kinville, NH, -, - Mountan View Nursery, Goffstown, NH, -, - West Side Lawn Mower, Manchester, NH, -, 1974 NEW JERSEY, , , , Ackley's, Deerfield, NJ, - , 1997 Applegate Lawn & Garden, Bordentown, NJ, - , - Barg's Lawn & Garden, Freehold, NJ, - , - Bookmans, Warren County, NJ, -, - Bruce's Mower Service, Phillipsburg, NJ, 1980, open Parisi Mostor Chrysler, Hammonton, NJ, -, - R&K Mower Service, Inc, Lincoln, Park, NJ, -, - Rymon's, Washington, NJ, -, open Steven Wiland Co, Fairfield, NJ, -, - The Sharp Shop, Midland Park, NJ, 60s, open Weinmann's Garden Center, Wayne, NJ, - , 2000 NEW YORK, , , , B & B Equipment Co, Gloversville, NY, -, open Berical's Equipment Co, Schenectady, NY, -, - C J Perry and Son, Gasport, NY, late 60s, 1989 Christiano Hardware, Leicester, NY, 50s, 2013 Dave Carrick Equipment, Avon, NY, -, closed Dombrowski's, Florida, NY, -, open Don's Sales and Service, Hannibal, NY, -, open Elmer G Schultz, Middleport, NY, -, - Emerich Sales and Service, Charlton, NY, -, - Fran Kehl Sales and Service, Strykersville, NY, -, closed G and G Lawn and Power, Stone Ridge, NY, -, open Gordon R Morris & Sons, Barton, NY, -, open Good Enterpizes, Grand Island, NY, -, - Hutchinson's Equipment, Hopewell Jct, NY, -, - Ken's Sales & Service, Elma, NY, -, open Knapp and Trau, Fairport, NY, -, closed Lindsay's Garage, Greenwich, NY, unk, closed Majestic Hardware, Gardiner, NY, -, open Newburgh Power Equipment, Newburgh, NY, -, open Niagara Implement, Newfane, NY, 1989, open Rolle Bros, Riverhead Long Island, NY, -, 1995 Shafers Mower Service, Souquit, NY, 1960s, 2012 Snyders Fix It Shop, Endicott, NY, -, - The Lawn Shop, Kingston, NY, -, - Van's Lawnmower Sales and Service, Pleasant Valley, NY, -, - Wehner Mower Inc, Rochester, NY, -, open NORTH CAROLINA, , , , Aldridge -Durham Saw & Mower, Durham, NC, -, open Barfield's Equipment Inc, Charlotte, NC, 1970, 2000s Breyard Chain Saw & Lawn, Breyard, NC, -, - Brown Supply, Granite Quarry, NC, -, closed -sold to Faith Farm Equip) Chain Saw & Lawnmower, Asheville, NC, -, - Faith Farm Equipment, Salibury, NC, -, open Firestone Store, Albemarle, NC, -, - Haywood Richmond Hardware, Concord, NC, -, closed John McDaniel and Sons, Mocksville, NC, - , closed Killians Hardware and Outdoor Equipment, Hickory, NC, 1953, open Leadford's Lawn and Garden, Franklin, NC, 1960, 80s Philips Electric, Kannapolis, NC, -, closed NORTH DAKOTA, , , , Leonard Implement Co, Leonard, ND, -, 1995? OHIO, , , , A&E Tractor Doctor, Norton, OH, 1985, 1990 Apex Hardware, Marietta, OH, -, open Bair Tractor Sales Inc, North Canton, OH, -, - Barnhart Sales and Service, Groveport, OH, 1968, 1975 Blubaugh's, Crestline, OH, -, closed Buck and Sons, Columbus, OH, -, - Buckeye Power Sales, Blacklick, OH, -, open Capell Lawnmower Sales and Service, Elyria, OH, 1968, closed Carter's Wheel Horse Lawn and Garden, Marysville, Ohio, - closed Central Sales, Miamisburg, OH -, closed Cohagen Hardware, Columbus, OH, -, - Columbus Lawn and Garden, Gahanna, OH, -, - Dick's Mower City, Marion, OH, -, - Ditmars Power Equipment, Lancaster, OH, - , open Doc's Lawn and Garden, Massilon, OH, -, open Eckert Bros, Sugarcreek, OH, -, open Fred Fetherolf Tractors, Kingston, OH, - , - Frank Cline Sales and Service, Shiloh, OH, 60s, 70s Galati Sales and Service, Brookfield, OH, - , open Gene's Wheel Horse, Marengo, OH, -, - H&H Hardware, Middlefield, OH, - , - Johnson Service & Repair, Litchfield, OH, -, closed Jones Service, Piqua, OH, -, - Jones Wheel Horse, Grand Rapids, OH, -, - Jones Wheel Horse, Maumee, OH, -, - Jones Wheel Horse, Waterville, OH, -, - Jones Wheel Horse, Wauseon, OH, -, closed Kells Hardware, Lexington, OH, -, open Krichbaum Lock and Mower, Youngstown, OH, 50s, - KL Welch and Sons, Newcomerstown, Ohio, -, open Kuhn Sales and Service, Bascom, OH, -, open Labuda Farm Service, Herminie, PA, -, open Loar's Wheel Horse Sales, McConnelsville, OH, -, - Michael's Mowers, Houston, OH, -, open Miller Lawn and Garden, Garrettsville, OH, 60s, open Motter's Sales and Service, Mansfield, OH, -, open Mt. Orab Tractor Sales, Mt. Orab, OH, - , - Old Mill Power Equipment, Ashville, OH, - Open Phillipsburg Hardware, Phillipsburg, OH, -, closed Roth's Outdoor Equipment, Bellefontatine, OH, - , closed Share Lawn and Garden, Patalaskla, OH, -, - Smith Custom Service, Goshen, OH, 60s, open Stakers Outdoor Power Equipment, Portsmouth, OH, - , - Steve Meyers Service, Cridersville, OH, -, open Streacker Tractor Sales, Tiffin, OH, -, - Sugarloaf Power Equipment, Chillicothe, OH, - , open T and T, Hilliard, OH, -, open Taylor and Sons, Canal Winchester, OH, -, unk Tenger Implement Sales, Willoughby, OH, -, open The Garden Store, Columbus, OH, 50s, - TNT Reynoldsburg, Reynoldsburg, OH, -, - Vollmar Implement Co, Edgerton, OH, -, - Westerville Lawn and Garden, Westerville, OH, -, - Williams Wheel Horse, Medina, OH, - , - OKLAHOMA, , , , Kearney Mills Motor Supply, Miami, OK, -, - PENNSYLVANIA, , , , Adams County Lawn Mower and Truck Repair, McKnightstown, PA, -, - Becker's Lawn and Garden Equipment, Hanover, PA, -, closed Bob Peffer's Garden Shop, Harmony, PA, -, open Bob's Weld Shop, Pinchot Park-Lewisberry, PA, -, open Cain's Wheel Horse Sales and Service, Apollo, PA, -, open Canfield's Lawn and Garden, Shinglehouse, PA, -, open Chester County Timber, Unionville, PA, -, - Dale's Mower Service, Kempton, PA, 1990, open Donald W Leiser Lawn & Garden Equipment, Bethlehem, PA, -, - Eagle Machinery Co, Chester Co, PA, 60s, became Frames Eckert Power Equipment, Dallas, PA, early 60s, 1990 Eldon Wolfe, Berwick, PA, -, closed Fisher and Father, Venango, PA, -, open Frames Power Equipment(formerly Eagle Machinery), Chester Springs, PA, 2000s, open G and R Garage, Hughesville, PA, -, closed Hazle Penn Oil and Brake, Hazleton, PA, -, approx 1988 Horst's Mill, Lebanon, PA, -, open Innerst Auto, Jacobus, PA, -, open Jack's Wheel Horse, Sarver, PA, -, open Kane's Lawn Mower Shop, Arendtsville, PA, -, - Kemps Wheel Horse, Shinglehouse, PA, -, became Candfields Ken Bergren Inc, Williamsport, PA, -, open Ken's Mower Service, Northumberland, PA, 1975, 2019 Leisers Rentals, Eason, PA, -, open Lutz's Honda, Still Creek, PA, -, - Mast Mower Co, Oley, PA, -, - McCoys, Roaring Spring, PA, -, open -not dealing Metzler Mowers, Strasburg, PA, -, open Miller Brothers Garden Center, Erie, PA, -, open Modern Way Supply, Kane, PA, 1957, late 90s Montgomery Hardware Inc, Jackson Center, PA, -, - Northeast Equipment, Clifford, PA, -, 2003 Owen Wirt's Sales and Service, Sunbury, PA, -, early 80s Penn Woods, Pleasant Gap, PA, -, open -not dealing Pristow's Sales and Service, Johnstown, PA, -, open Ragan Sales and Service, Burgettstown, PA, -, open Ray's Mower Shop, Boyertown, PA, -, open RE Davidson & Son, Millerstown, PA, 1965, open Rhodes Lawn and Garden, Imperial, PA, 1972, open Rich Sales and Service, Loganton, PA, -, closed Ringtown Farm Equipment, Ringtown, PA, -, open Shealer's Motor Clinic, Gettysburg, PA, -, - Smith's Suburban Supply, Washington, PA, -, open Staub's Lawn Mower Service, Arendtsville, PA, -, - Steve's North End Mower Shop, Pottstown, PA, -, open Thomas L Dunlap, Jersey Shore, PA, -, open Waldes Motor Repair, Gettysburg, PA, -, open Zanoline's Garage, Sybertsville, PA, -, open RHODE ISLAND, , , , Timberlake, Tiverton, RI, -, - SOUTH CAROLINA, , , , Blakely's Sales & Service, Greenville, SC, -, - HL Hedgepath Garage, Newberry, SC, -, - Martin Hardware Co, Spartanburg, SC, -, - P & T Hardware Company, Laurens, SC, -, - Palmetto Flower & Seed, Greer, SC, -, - Robinette Hardware Co, Pacolet, SC, -, - Roebuck Lumber co, Roebuck, SC, -, - Simmons Sales & Service, Easley, SC, -, - Walden Appliance & Furn Co, Landrum, SC, -, - Western Auto, Fountain Inn, SC, -, - Wiggington Saw & Equipment, Seneca, SC, -, - Woodruff Auto Supply, Woodruff, SC, -, - TENNESSEE, , , , Brentwood Lawn and Garden, Brentwood, TN, -, open TEXAS, , , , Daniel Implement, Frisco, TX, -, - Lowe's, Bryan, TX, -, - UTAH, , , , Boyd Martin, Salt Lake City, UT, -, - VIRGINIA, , , , Chimney Corner Lawn Mower Service, Mathews, VA, -, - J.L. Bradburn Lawn & Garden, Penn Laird, VA, -, - Millerbuilt,Inc, Lynchburg, VA, -, - Pohlig's Inc, Mechanicsville, VA, -, - Rockingham New Holland, Harrisonburg VA, -, - Shanaberger & Sons, Farmville, VA, -, closed WEST VIRGINIA, , , , Kimbles Lawn and Garden Equipment, Upper Tract, WV, -, - WISCONSIN, , , , Al's Service, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, -, - D&D Welding, Ripon, WI, -, open South Leeds Garage, Arlington, WI, -, open Total Power, Oshkosh, WI, - , open Non-U.S. Distributors: Agri-Tech Incorporated, Quebec, Canada Columbia Equipment Company, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada F. Manley & Sons Ltd, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada G D Mountfield, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England H. C. Paul, Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Non-U.S. Dealers: (name, town, county, country) CANADA, , , , Cam Enterprises, Hyde Park, Ontario, -, - Henry's Lawn and Garden, Orangeville, Ontario, -, open Orilla Small Motors, Orilla, Ontario, -, open Rowan's Auto Electric, Nobleton, Ontario, 50s, 70s Woodward’s Service Centre, Forest, Ontario, 1963, open NETHERLANDS, , , , van de Riet, Ambt Delden, Overijsel, The Netherlands, unk, open UNITED KINGDOM, , , , B H White and Son, Cannington, Somerset, England, unk, open D J Scott, Warnford, Hampshire, England, 70s, open G S Mowers Limited, Glasglow, Scotland, unk, 1984 Multipower Equipment, Effingham, Surrey, England, unk, open Narin Brown (Glasgow) Ltd, Busby, Glasgow, unk, unk

I had this 1954 Dodge Red Ram Hemi engine laying in the garage for many years. I wanted to build a power unit out of it but I tripped over these 1959 Copar Panzer parts and thought, hmmmm! So I have it mocked up so far but I'll have to make a new frame and weld it together. It looks pretty beefy so far! Should I do it or what? Looks like a done deal to me! KJ

Well gentleman,,,,,,,,it happened again. Exactly one week to the day. Another horse comes home. I didnt expect this to happen so darn fast. Holy smoke, light a lightning strike. I just got back from the state of new york, only about 15 miles away from where I bought the 1964-854 last week. I bought a 1988 ,, 416-8. Got it from the original owner with 644 hours on it. Its no show tractor, just a worker that cut 3/4 of a acre of grass, and towed a lawn cart around. No hard duty and never ant attachments were put to service. The owner gave me all the manuals that came with it from new, and as a bonus he gave me the receipt from where he bought it. So I guess its nice having its history. I am happy as can be. Taking a stroll on cloud nine. I am going to send a email with pictures to Bob and ask him to post them for me again, sorry Robert, I just dont have the picture posting down yet. Will work on that. Just happy to have dads tractor. There will be one more suprise in store by end of week, that is if the snow holds off.

Hello, I am new to this forum and am working on my first wheel horse. It is a 1973 (from what I was told) 16HP hydro with hydro lift and electric clutch. I got this tractor from a friend as it sat in a basement for 10 years. I changed the fluids, plugs, points, coil, and condenser and all the good stuff and she fired right up. I noticed the clutch would not engage when I flipped the switch so I have been wrecking my brain trying to figure it out. It wasn't until today I realized the key switch must be in accessory mode for the deck to work. In trying to trace down what I thought may be a broken wire, I must have messed something up because now, the engine will not turn over. I am at a loss. The PTO didn't engage and the hydro lift is not activating. These two items are all this tractor needs to be an awesome machine. Does anyone make wire harnesses for these? The silver plate on the side reads 10440 8 at the top and then 942630 under that. I assume one is the serial number? I have a few JDs but have never tinkered with a red horse. Thanks for any direction you may point me in. Chad in TN

I am curious by nature. Here is where my head is at. The hobby of collecting, restoring and showing lawn and garden tractors is relatively in its infancy compared to that of cars, trucks and full size ag tractors. Most of us know that the car hobby has become more of an industry today than the hobby it was intended to be. Many of the shows are judged and the judging is often stringent. There seems to be a bit of a backlash against vehicles that are considered to be "over restored" and for some time now, certain restorers have gone to great lengths to include things such as "overspray" in certain areas as well as various paint stripes and other markings that signify quality control inspections that took place as the vehicle travelled down the assembly line. When it comes to restoring a garden tractor, it is my position that the person doing the work must be guided by two things. #!.. the correct parts manual for the tractor because if that manual was done properly, the illustrations will show exactly how the tractor was assembled. It will show not only the type of nut, bolt, washer and screw but also the direction of each fastener was to be in. I am against the painting of fasteners that were not painted when the tractor left the factory. If the fastener was zinc plated, then that's what you use. I am also against the practice of substituting stainless steel fasteners for the original plated variety. Paint is a very controversial subject. Let's be honest. Powder coating is a relatively new method and no manufacturer was using it prior to 1985. I am also not aware of any manufacturer using automotive high end finishes such as clear coat. So... if we are being true to what the factory did, then why are we going down that road? Should we not be sticking with the original enamel type paint and adhering to the factory colour in all areas of the tractor? #2 in my opinion, the second greatest guide to accurate restoration are the original sales literature for that year, especially when real photographs were used instead of artists renderings. Careful study of photos can reveal many small details that a parts manual cannot. They show what got painted and what was zinc plated. They confirm some of the assembly details and also give hints about decal placement. Do any of you peruse e-Bay and Craigslist offerings? If so, how many times have you come across tractors for sale where the Seller says that it has been "restored" but on closer inspection by your trained eye, you see mistake after mistake after mistake? So what exactly is the benchmark of a true restoration? Do you attempt to adhere to the standard set by the factory or do you tend to take liberties? If tractor shows were to implement judging, how well do you think your work would viewed by the judges? Would they award your tractor 100 points or just 50?

Tried to get a Sno-Pup video but it is almost impossible. Need 2 hands on the Pup. got a short vid of the C-160 in action. Had to run it at partial choke. didn't realize it until I got done that when I unplugged the battery tender I forgot to plug in the electric fuel pump. It was gravity feeding the whole time

I had most of my c195 complete last winter, then spring came. 140 rounds of golf later, it's cold outside and it was time to finish it .this tractor was the worst rust bucket I have ever worked on. refracman helped me with a few parts. also, learning the c175 has the exact same parts really helped. im just going to moth ball this tractor. I just cant see dropping three hundred bucks on rear tires that are not going to be used. here is how she turned out.

Bob, Just saw your question in terms of owning the tractor. We have not discussed this however I will make the executive decision in saying this... It will be will allowed if you have owned the tractor at some point or if you currently own it. If two members enter the same tractor for the same contest then the current owner will be the tie breaker. I sure hope we do not have to cross that bridge. If two or more "past" owners enter the same tractor and not the current owner then it will go to the most recent owner. Looking at Scott's post about TT's creation I feel he did the absolute right thing and gave credit where credit is due even though he now owns the tractor.

You never know what an old "hot rodder" might try. By the way Matt, that's nice work. Good job, I will enjoy seeing it all done with that awesome set of tires.

Giddy up!!!

Ok guys, here is the website for the flasher. The guy must have just started the site because it is rather bare, but his phone numbers and E-mail address is here. You will have to call or Email and request the alternating flasher for LED lights. http://ledlightup.com/index.php?p=1_3_Contact

Techy power saves the day.

For the strobes I used the Alpena Quad Slimstrobe White kit. It only comes with white LEDs so I used some Tamiya Clear Orange paint for the amber color. The light bezel with black accents was done when I was cleaning the tractor after I bought it. I think it refreshes the front end. The second picture is a video. I'll re-shoot the video tonight when its dark. It might need stronger LED lights as these only have two per fixture. Click for video

Hehe, that's another one of my hobbies.... Raced for 7 years at the top end in the uk. Got married had kids, now we play with rock crawlers, tanks and helicopters Here's one of our fleet of rock crawlers...

I guess I'm repeating myself!

32" width of cut? Shaft driven spindles? Takes a left and right blade because they turn in opposite directions. Toro 2-blade set part number 8777. 16" blades with 5/8in.x3/4in. double-D hole. Mower deck may be model 5-2321 Garry

Just wanted to share with everyone the new website my daughter made for me today to show off my horses and the ones i have for sale. Shes only 13 years old but shes already better with computers then i will ever be. http://jacksonbrothers3.com Let me know how you think she did... Hope i dont have to pay her.....

Special Notice!! A lot of folks wanting calendars are posting their orders in the picture thread. Please if you want a calendar, P.M me. I don't want to miss anybody and I'm not always looking at the picture thread. Thanks for your understanding Mike

Heres a shot of mine. GT14 with 16 hp. It has the independent three point so that means I can operate the loader, use the mid lift grader blade along with a rear back blade.

Wow! Here's hoping your plug never fouls, Duke!

I have one that I have not had a chance to use yet. Before I get to play I have to fix a little fuel pump issue, drop the deck and mount the plow and chains. Really looking forward to playing in the snow with this one. Sorry, no pics yet either.

here's my RJ58 custom stainless Brian

I can see clearly now...the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark days that had me down. It is going to be a bright, bright sun shiny day.

How many fingers are you holding up? Also notice the fine photobombing by Scott!!

Thanks guys...itsi a god thig I cna touhc tyep 4 teh lsat 4 weacks.,,,eye showd be abel to sea god aganai on Firdya...tanks

I would imagine that old fashion 80/90W gear lube was factory fill, the multi-weight and synthetic products didn't exist back then, also would be concerned about seal compatability with the modern lubrication chemical composition.

Got to watch IN PERSON an amazing new band: Public Replacement. They're looking to go global so be sure to like them: https://www.facebook.com/publicreplacement 488e851451b0c8e50dbefd0438f061d2 Humm... that girl looks familiar.. I wonder if she ever modeled hats? Their official website: http://publicreplacement.com

A Winter Month Photo She's Itching For A Fight!

A few edits to entertain you.

Every year with a few tweaks I post this just before Christmas. I hope you all enjoy! Dedicated to all the members of Red Square world-wide and our families.....(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore!) ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all ‘round our house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. My tractors were parked in their new shed with care; I felt very blessed just to know they were there. Our dogs were both nestled all snug on our bed, While visions of Milk Bones danced round in their heads. My wife in her PJ’s had gone off to snooze, While I’d settled down for the late evening news. When somewhere outside there arose a dull roar; It rattled the walls, it shook the whole floor! I ran to the door and flung it wide open, To see what the heck had fallen or broken. The yard light shone bright on the new fallen snow, Where nothing had crashed, no damage did show. When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But eight Wheel Horse tractors! Why now, and why here? They pulled a large trailer piled high front to back, With parts and attachments, an impressive stack Of motors and trannies and tires and blowers, And hoods and fenders and belts and some mowers! Then even more tractors appeared on our street, They came two by two in ranks very neat. RJ’s and GT’s and B’s, C’s and D’s, With numbers and letters of every series. Their engines did thunder, their hot exhaust rose, The air filled with laughter and hearty “Ho! Ho’sâ€! Though I did not know all the drivers by sight, Their banner, “Red Squareâ€, waved proud in the night! As quick as they’d come they slid to a stop, Then a man dressed in red ran straight toward my shop! I could see that he carried a very large sack, It bulged and it sagged and it ‘near broke his back! He winked and he grinned as he switched on the light, Then pulled the door shut to hide from my sight. “This can’t be realâ€, I thought to myself, “I’m too old to believe in the ‘jolly old elf’ â€! He was gone but a moment, then quickly came back, His stepped seemed much lighter, and so did his pack. He signaled ‘thumbs up’ with a mischievous smile, Then boarded his wagon, climbed back up the pile. Atop this great load, with white beard and hair, The man all in red hailed the drivers by pair: “Now Karl, now TT, now Ian, now Bill, On Chuck, on Steve-o, on Mike, on Will….†“We’ve far to go boys, let’s keep up the pace, Don’t spare the ‘Horses, we’re in quite a race, We’ve thousands of homes to visit this night, Our work must be done before it’s daylight!†I started to step out to say a “Thank you!â€, But this man was fast, and so were his crew! They all punched their throttles, their engines did scream, The herd quickly vanished as if in a dream! I now think ‘twas Santa who commanded this fleet, Atop his red wagon in a 520 seat! His words echoed long after he’d gone out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!†If a herd of red tractors should come to greet you, On the night before Christmas, a jolly red crew, It’s our friends from Red Square who’ve cleverly planned To get more seat time giving Santa a hand! *** *** *** *** *** *** May the Holidays be filled with peace, love, happiness and contentment for all of us, May the Lord as you may choose to define Him in your life bless and watch over you, May the memories of those who have left us remind us of how precious life is, and May 2013 be filled with peace, prosperity and good health for us all! Duff :thumbs: