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Let's see if this works. Could not get it to upload. So here is a link on FB page....What a beast in the snow... https://www.facebook.com/rob.cupp.1 Rob Scroll down in the feed some, I uploaded 2 into Youtube for those who do not have a FB account.

Someone asked about a video of our 520H with the Honda GX630 snowblowing. Here it is. Snow was only about 4-5" deep but it throws deeper stuff just as far. Red http://youtu.be/XOUgfs1-_D4

In his off season, I have Rudolph to help me out... -BK

And here is the mini barn for the steed himself. I built this out of a shipping crate. I lucked out and picked up the roofing from a good freind for free. I have a total of $40 wrapped up in this thing. 2 boxes of hardware and 4 2x4's. Its my mini cabin lol.

Found this on another site and thought it was very clever and ingenious. Must have taken a lot of skill and patience to produce this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Sounds like a nice tractor. Can you post some pics of it?

When does buying another tractor ever really make sense, just buy it

I am guilty of residing here.I check in here more than work!lol If redsquare were a fishing hole I would have my limit or a long nap backside everyday!

Here is the customized Gravely plow. Shortened the frame 18". Narrowed the blade 6" so it would fit in my shed. Removed the pitch lever and linkage, removed the scraping blade due to my gravel driveway. All in all i eliminated roughly 40lbs. Those plows are no joke. It was a gift from a co-worker so i worked with what i had.

Not necessarily my kind of cosmetic surgery. There are a few minor issues to sort out. Most of the safety switches have been disabled or are even missing, the steering column has a lot of slop in it, the dash lights (the little warning light block) has some issues, it pops fuses when you push the test button, (I ordered a new button for that). I changed the trans fluid yesterday, that was a nice milky mocha colored, I didn't taste it but I'm fairly confident it was old chocolate milk.

I logged out of FB to see if this link might work - and it did for me. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614215721977157 Nice plume you had going there Rob!

It is not as fun as the horse, but with my work schedule and having no time it gets the job done quick. Here she is at the train station in the last storm. The truck is Beast in snow, the manual hubs are old school awesome when needed. Since fords have the solid axles and not IFS they handle the plows really well. Plus I put new ATs on her and they self clean nicely in deep snow. Already got called for overnight storm duty for thursday with this storm. I am actually going to look for a maroon stripe or c series with blade as the truck has limitations where it can fit into and how close to the house and fence.

Red Square is the Best! I think some of us live here

Not a face booker. Part of my witness protection agreement.

Got the top and windshield installed today, wife let me use here sewing machine so I could hem the top to make it fit nicely. Everything clears with no problem, when the weather warms up I'll paint the frame black, and depending on how much snow blow-back I get I may install a skirt below the windshield. Pleased with the results so far.

Well after using my snowblower it's become very clear that I'll need some form of protection from the snow. However this cab is going to be slightly different as I want to be able to remove the front frame work in the summer abd use the top as a sun screen. I'm using electrical conduit for the framework and have black and clear vynil for the skin. Here is the progress so far:

RMC,,,,,,got it, thanks. That wheel horse really put a hurting on the white stuff. Coooooooool. Glenn

Where's the remote???

I'll be out in the morning cleaning up the 3-4 we got nice tractor also

Nice!!! Looks like your having some fun. I'm still only posing down here, but the latest forecast says 2" -4" for us.

Ahaha! Is that wet paint drying, I bet the misses is happy about that! They shall learn one day, my grandad is the worst for having things inside, as we speak he's got a Austin A35 engine on an engine stand in his living room! (All clean and sand blasted) being rebuilt And thank you Neil,

The time of year had come again to order a load of logs to keep the shack warm this winter... Should it ever arrive! For as long as I can remember (which isn't that far these days) log moving duties has been given to my 312-8, but as it's in semi retirement known as "grass cutting duties only" and is now missing the big fluid fill ag rear tires/tyres log moving has been now passed on to the GT-14+2. The snowplow A frame hung underneath needs lengthening and narrowing to make it work and is held up at the front by a ratchet strap. Even though the GT is a very heavy machine, it still has the original rear grass tyres/tires fitted which could make things interesting towing a heavily loaded trailer through a very swampy area. So with the old Saxon trailer hitched up it was time to move the first load.. Quite a light load as I was moving the remains of last years logs from the log store.. Into the shack.. Ok, I might of missed the ramp a bit Now for something a bit heavier... This massive pile of logs (which was bigger than it looks) was delivered on a dark Saturday evening, with no time to shift them on the Sunday (visiting my Wife's family) they had stay out in the rain until Monday! Only a level load to see how the GT handled the weight. And this wet muddy ground! The GT had no problems whats so ever and the first load of new logs was soon unloaded. Load 2 was a bit heavier but once again the GT had no problems. Before unloading I stopped for a cup of coffee while looking at the pile of logs in the shack that still needed to be stacked under the bench Now throughout the morning I had been having the odd slight dizzy moment which is quite normal for me and I'm used to it.. But whilst unloading the logs I had a very big dizzy moment and it was only the trailer that stopped me going down! That was enough of a warning for me to stop what I was doing and head to the house to sit down in the warmth. The only problem was I had to move the trailer load of logs so I could shut the gate.. No sooner had I started moving forward a loud clonk/crash sound came from behind.. Yep the trailer had decided it wanted to try and and tip it's load!! Feeling quite rough by this point and as much as I didn't want to (knowing it was forecast to rain all night) the GT and trailer load of logs were abandoned where they stopped! Pic taken through kitchen window. The next morning dawned a bit on the damp side and was still raining.. The GT didn't look happy about being left to the mercy of the weather overnight! Having just got over a nasty flu/cold thing I didn't want to get wet in the rain, so I lit the fire in the shack and got on with stacking the rest of last years logs under the bench. Once the rain had stopped I went over to tell the GT "sorry about being left in the rain and yes I do still love you"... And to dry it off a bit!! The water was soon removed from the steering wheel and replaced with a lot of WD40. The last and biggest load in the trailer. The overnight rain had made the ground very swampy! But once again the GT took it all in it's stride and pulled the heaviest load through the most water and mud without any sign of wheel spin A full log store.. And a big "job well done" to the GT

The Horse made it look easy, but dagonit, I was hoping to see 30 feet of snow!

I use a 2 X 10 with a "C" shape cut into it. I make a ramp out of it by setting, the "C" shape cut" it on the rim of the tire next to the bead and drive the front wheel of my Subaru up the little ramp and let it sit. In a few minutes, pop the bead is broken. Works for me.

seen that one before - always raises a few questions as to how much 'processing' was done afterwards!

You are putting a ford engine in it then?

Thank you sir! NS tracks run right through our valley. There is a railyard down there. Thanks Jake! Funny how this works, Your RJ was motivation for my build haha. Great job on that by the way! Looks great!

Worked fine for me. Looks like fun! U might post it on UTUBE for those non facebookers

Cool beans, Wish I was home to fire mine up.

Our blowers are impressive. Turn you phone sideways while filming, will eliminate viewing through the keyhole effect... typically, the camera will switch over to a landscape format automatically.

As life has been a bit quiet in the shack for the past month, I thought I'd better make a little-ish update vid on what has been happening.. I might of added the odd RedSquare plug as well

Thanks Craig, I'm training the mouse to like being where it is put... I think it's a bit scared of heights as sitting on an old laptop (as a mouse at) that's sitting on top of a hydraulic press is a long way from the floor Thanks Steve.. I think it was one of my more "natural" videos as I didn't work out what to say before hand.. Just got on with it sort of thing. Happy new year to you too, yes a few sunny days would be nice for a change.. Ta muchly Mark, your welcome to the plug, it's well deserved. Your C-101 4x4 is an inspiration to us all. A web page dedicated to my 6x6?? Ooo, go on then Thanks you kindly Sir. P.s. I will try and pronounce your YT name correctly in the future. Thanks Glenn, happy to entertain you. Now "silly season" is over with I hope to be able to spend loads more time in the shack and get on with all the jobs I need to get on with.. Your welcome Sir, thanks for watching my vid's

Ya'll are just going to get Facebook, the video works perfectly!!!

Thanks guys Im addicted.

I use my single stage on 150' of gravel drive. No issues at all, but I keep it pointed away from people and the house. It will throw rocks like a champion. It is also great for cleaning up after the dogs. I must have fertilizer 100' into the woods all around my place.

That was very enjoyable Ian. Thank you for making these fun to watch videos!

I think you have to be logged into facebook. I clicked on the video and it worked for me. Impressive how far it throws the snow!

I might take up knitting to make you some, then needlepoint to monogram them for you.

I have been improving my C-120 for the last 26 years. I started with the tie rods and went with Heim joints.Then got rid of the cheap bearings in the front wheel by installing 3500# hubs and spindles and wheels and 6 ply rated tires. Changed out the fan gear to a replacement with a nut instead of a carter key. with new bearings and steering shaft. I changed the engine to a 16 HP Briggs Vanguard to get pressure lubrication as I mow a lot of 30 degree inclines. I also changed the rear tires from 23x8.50x12 - 2 ply to 23x10.50x12 - 4 ply Turf Masters. I ran 80# of wheel weights in each wheel with the 23x8.50x12 to provide traction on the hill sides. When I repainted the tractor I left the weights off and found I didn't need them with Turf Masters. I had to repair the front axle pivot and improved on that, also repaired the rear axle hubs. Added a receiver hitch. Just added brass sleeve bearings on the PTO lever and the clutch idler shaft. The PTO lever was chattering when out of engagement and the idler shaft was making all kinds of rattling when depressing the clutch. I modified the clevis hitch and lift to work with out removing the receiver hitch. I've got it about as bullet-proof as a C-120 8 speed can be. I have a 18 HP Briggs Vanguard on it now. I ran the 16 HP for 20 years and I broke it wasn't the engines fault. I was mowing along a fence line on top of a bank watching the fence. Don't know what happened, If the bank gave way or I got to close, we fell about 4 ft. and landed on the right front wheel, broke the corner of the engine. Had it welded back but it always seeped oil. I know you like the old K-series Kolhers I like them too, just could take the angles I have to mow. I bought the C-120 new in 1977 with a 48" deck.

Awesome update Ian, and thanks for the big plug - both for redsquare and myself I will update my channel and reciprocate, how do you fancy having a webpage dedicated to the 6x6? Cheers Mark P.s. It is pronounced arp-hedgy-eight, as in to arpeggiate (break a chord in to single note patterns) :p

You're doing what with that mouse? Some great channel upgrades you've made there Ian.

...and for what it's worth, there's a Wheelhorse page on Wikipedia too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_Horse

The ring gear on the fly wheel is die-cast. so a plastic gear was used to keep it from being chewed up by the bendix gear.

a quick update: so as with all things, the proof is with the pudding. The PO stated that he had the starter go out and then just parked it last year. after cleaning the engine, changing fuel lines etc and then check out the starter. Briggs decides to have a plastic/nylon gear on the starter(Why?) and it looks like Stevasaurus at the end of the Big Show, but I digress, so buy a rebuild kit (thanks EricJ) and attach it up and engine runs on carb cleaner only, then the gear shreds. Hmmmm. starter alignment looks good, flywheel is fine. a buddy has another starter and all is good. more on Mr Briggs starter woes later. So break into the fuel pump/carb issue (tiny fuel pump springs that I used tweezers to place back into the pump...Mr Briggs needs a talking to from Mr Stratton. still nothing and no fuel getting up there. EricJ reminds me that sometimes you have to give the old girl a big smooch! So after blowing into the gas tank (glad no one was watching) she fires up and roars (at least as a Briggs version of a roar) and take her out in the pouring rain wearing my old flight suit and the neighbors probally are still shaking their heads. The speed of the this faster Eaton 1100 compared to my 88 520 is noted. back and forth in the rain to try to get the tranny warm and she is strong until..... a spray of tranny oil up from the shifter plate dampens the day and I retreat back to the garage. But first, I have to put Dawn, HF part cleaner(it's Biodegrade) car wash down on the driveway and hose and squegee it down...again the neighbors wonder why I'm out there in the rain washing my driveway in a sodden old flight suit. that was my Sunday. I was lovin every minute of it since the wife never saw it! Shhhh!

And have a beer or 3

My vote is to stack. Cool factor indeed. Also on a technical note, up for discussion of course, I feel that it may help the single lung Kohlers with the common overheated head gasket problem around the exhaust. If the pipe is longer, it can dissipate more heat away from the head than the short mufflers typically seen on these models. (Just my $.02 though)

Cause it's cool, and it scares the heck out of the neighbors mwahahahahaha. (maniacal laughter) I love to fire up the 10HP puller with a stack and flapper and tear off down the road popping wheelies(yup got a wheelie bar) just to see the looks I get in the trailer park.... Then I'll hook up the truck to it and drag it down the road with the brakes on just to prove I can. You got video? Love to see that.

Thank you for the offer Ken & i may just take you up on it as long as my big fat ass will get on the seat

All I'll say is that I'm thankful Joe doesn't live ANYWHERE near me. There wouldn't be a decent tractor available within a 250 mile radius I'm sure! I have nothing wrong with tractors getting parted out, but not super nice survivors or rare tractors that can be saved.. It kinda sucks that whole tractors aren't available from Joe and that he only works thru Ebay, even if you are local and show up at his door and no matter how small the part you are interested in. Both of which don't effect me at all because I live nowhere near him, which is a good thing. No matter how nice a survivor and no matter what the history of a tractor is, it will get parted. Kinda sad IMO, especially if its a nice old round hood that was in perfect order getting parted. I really have no issues with Joe, nice enough guy trying to raise a family and pay the bills. I see very nicely restored round hoods on C/L all the time that are fairly local to me that are being sold piece by piece. Now, that is very sad. One was a beautiful 701.