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Our camping neighbors the Wilson's (Wayne and Rich and their families) from PA. had some nice tractors and they were great people to connect with. I think Rich Wilson made up this 1968 Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger for his daughter into the cutest little tractor at the 16th Annual Wheel Horse show! I did not see any other as nice! His daughter ( and her sister behind her with grandmother a tow) drove this thing several times around the show grounds. And she drove safely and well!

Yup I couldn't resist taking a few pics of this cutie too

I "have this friend" that has a quad remote helicopter that has an HD camera mounted on it that does live feed or recording. If that seems like a good idea, I can probably arrange that. I'm not sure if we have ever had an aerial view

I wanted to pass on my heart felt thanks to everyone that has helped myself and my Foster Sons over the last 4 years. I started out with 2 boys, brothers, also my Grandsons, I served as their Foster Dad/Guardian. One boy Tyler, was allowed to go back to his family, but not Trevor. I remained Trevors Guardian until he Graduated. Trevor was the one that played football & his team, in 2012, went all the way to LUCAS OIL STADIUM in the Championship game and finished Runner-up. Tyler is a wiz kid-he graduated a year early and is going into Mechanical Engineering @ Purdue University. I couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments. GOD was truly with me each step of the way, although I have lost most of my sight in my one eye-I feel blessed . My Journey is over! Thank you all again- you are good friends!-Al

Boy it was sure another great show!! In my opinion, the BEST part was the people you meet or see again and the conversations Thanks Duke (HorseFixer), stevasarus and Van (Wheel-N-it) for you know what Thanks to Fun Engineer for the extended conversations . . . I think we solved all the world financial problems I really hate to name names because I'm afraid I'll miss someone. You all know who you are. We have a NEW member "Rocuski" that I sucked in last year (friends with his dad). He brought the 1267 and made a new purchase of the 753 that I'm sure he will try to have there next year. He and dad had it running the day after they bought it! My "setup" beside buckrancher The raffle tractors with Neil from the UK and his lovely significant other Wild Bill (bpjunk) revving up the crowd at the parade Boy, if it was red Mrs. Zeek Me explaining the fire breathing capabilities of a finely tuned Tecumseh and Wild Bill pretending to go temporarily deaf buckrancher's beautiful brand shpankin new (NOS) LSE work of art that doesn't touch the ground Neil on stevasarus's ride I should have taken more pictures and will have to work on that next time. I saw a bunch of camera clicking so I'm sure there will be other posts.

Well here is MJ's Video of cruse night 2014. Enjoy ~Duke Part 1 http://youtu.be/qwpEraSvWLc Part 2 http://youtu.be/LKoB38dRs9g

Picked the sign hanging to the left up at the WH Show over the weekend got it hung tonight in the man cave STABLE

Drill 3 holes in the damaged area. Flip the deck on its back and bolt the deck down to a solid surface. Use several of the holes already there to fix it solid. Get a piece of 3x3 angle iron and drill three holes in it to match the three you drilled earlier into the deck. Bolt the angle iron to the same solid work surface as the deck and line up the holes as good as possible. Put 3/8 or 1/2 inch threaded rod thru the 3 deck holes and the angle iron, add nuts and maybe a backer place inside the deck and tighten the nuts. Go slow alternating the nuts. Think of this as the poor mans hydraulic jack. With patience you should be able to get it pretty close to straight.

Thanks for sharing the pics Zeek. The pic of Wild Bill kills me, there is a reason why he is called Wild Bill! Zeek, you were the first guy to tell me you didn't recognize me without my hat. After a few guys repeated what you said, on it went! You guys are right, the Big show is like a Big family reunion which makes it the best hobby I have ever been a part of.

Good find on the rare RJ58 Front Stud Weight John! I have a 1958 Factory Parts Manual that list's this as a Part Number 3492, FW-60 (= front weight 60 lbs). and the stud kit, Part Number 3493. It is referred to as a front stud weight, due to the small hooked studs that thread into the back of the weight and rest on the front axle beam. It doesn't attach to nothing, it just hangs on the studs on top of the front axle beam. I don't see any paperwork before or after 1958 and I think they didn't make them for very long. Mine is a NOS unit in the original box! It shows the makers name and address and where it was shipped to. They would fit on the 1955, 56 and 57's too, plus the RJ58 and RJ59's. As Bill stated, I also think they were made to replace the front weight that was mounted inside of the grill hood area, but I don't think they were made before 1958, but it is possible. Those front grill mounting type weights were made in 1955,56 and 57. I think they weighed 80 lbs. Here's some pics of mine.

Steve, Here is a picture of my 1962 Custom Craft fiberglass boat being put back into the drive way with my 1962 Wheel Horse model 552. The Custom Craft boat company of Buffalo, NY made fiberglass boats from 1957 to 1966 and my Sea Ray model was one of the few boats made at the Salem, VA plant. Wild Bill

Brought this home from the Big Show & cleaned her up today...nice addition to the herd...

Whats up every one? I had a great trip out to Pa. definitely alot of fun. Before I left I had a chance to look at and snag a couple of rjs. My question is has anyone ever seen a front weight that attaches to the front axle? I was thinking that Hammerhead posted something like this, I am curious as to what you guys think?

This one is for AMCRULES (Craig)

I recently talked to an old farmer who said he had 3 old WH's in his barn and they hadn't been ran in many years. I told him I would like to buy them and he said to come take a look. I went over a couple times and he wasn't around. Finally he called me and said to come on over. He had 2 RJ58's with mower decks and a 1960 Model 550 with a snow plow mounted on it. I made him an offer on all 3 but he said he wanted to keep the one with the snow blade. Bummer because it had the original 5.5 hp. Tecumseh engine on it!! It was pretty rusted though. So he told me what he wanted for the 2 old RJ's and I bought them right away. I haven't gave up on the 550 yet though. I drug the 2 old girls home and started to clean up the one with the mower deck mounted on it. It ain't too bad but it has a new fangled 3 hp. Briggs motor on it. It turns over nicely with good compression. I haven't got around to taking it apart yet but it should run. The other RJ, he must have painted it orange a long time ago. It is in rougher shaper but the 5 hp Briggs motor is in good shape and may run with some effort. It has the early style of General front tires on it which are rare and used on the 1956 RJ's and some 1957's too. Never seen them on a RJ58 so maybe it is an earlier production RJ58. Here's a couple pics of them.

Hey that's my truck with the KY license plate and Wheel Horse decal. I sure hope your post doesn't get me caught, I may be wanted by the law in a few states???

I have used three different colors that are all PPG automotive paints. One was Wheel Horse red, one was GM #81, and the latest was Ford New Tractor red. All three are close, but I think I like the Ford color best. As has been widely discussed, there is no one formula that is "correct" as Wheel Horse used different paint suppliers from year to year, and each had a slight variation. Find a red that you like, paint your Wheel Horse with it, and it becomes your Wheel Horse Red. [emoji2] Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk

For the size of the D180 I like the 5 rib tires......it lets the tractor steer much easier..... Can be had at miller tire....

Great Job on the video MJ and Duke ! Wild Bill

Yepper, how could you pass that up

Neil: Enjoyed meeting and talking to you ! I just wish we had been there a week to get more good conversations conducted! Keep up the good work you do on Red Square and your enthusiastic love of Wheel Horse tractors!

2-3 months ago in Merry Old England.. Neil: Honey, lets go on Holiday in June. Carolyn: Great! To the Greek islands? Neil: No, to the states. Carolyn: So where are we going in the States? Neil: To a tractor show in PA. Carolyn: Oh no, they have those nutters there in the states too?!? but isnt there a lot of crime in the States? Neil: Oh thats just on the telly...

Sold some parts and traded as well. Brought home a 59 RJ, mid cultivators from Chasm for the 704, a homemade york rake from Wallfish and a plow from Wallfish's dad, a nice K321 and a bunch of little stuff for projects. Not pictured is a 10" Brinly plow from Denny Clarke that was shipped on the "Haulasarus" and is now being hauled by buckrancher as I ran out of tie downs and room!

Once again it was great to see all the faces behind the typing here on RedSquare. Too numerous to mention everyone. Thanks for all the well wishes on my backflip induced leg injury. Everything is healing nicely. What did I get? I got the 2nd Annual RedSquare "Stevasuarus" Award as a result of the aforementioned injury. On the other hand, I picked up a lot of miscellaneous parts, and I sold my two Lawn Rangers, and my B-100 Automatic. Here is the happy new Lawn Ranger owner.

And the last few pictures! okay, I've uploaded enough, I'll give the servers a rest. just kidding, thats pretty much all of them! Enjoy!

But wait! There's More!

Ok, time to liven things up around here. I found the pic from page 73 of "The Book" and posted it somewhere on the site. The first one to find it will be the first one to get to look at it, her, it. Yea, it. Wow, I can't believe nobody has found it yet.

Please enjoy these pictures! We took them in random order, and all over the place, please don't be offended if we missed your site or tractors or anything, I just tried to get a bunch of pictures of different tractors, and a lot of the show! Oh, and if you see yourself or anyone you'd like to point out, please go ahead and do so! Enjoy! Click on the pictures to enlarge them!

I'm sure you all have been on the edge of your seats waiting for my pics. Just got finished unloading everything. Very tiring trip. And let me tell you, it aint easy being Craig's surrogate older brother. Keeping track of him is a handfull! loaded up to leave: Thursday's festivities after the skies cleared was constructing a tractor out of odds and ends by Wallfish and co.Motor was full of water no ignition switch ect. Piece of cake for guys. The hulk sitting on the ground had the engine that was used Wallfish filling the tank. Careful John, you don't want to get any gas in your mouth! video's of it running: My site just before leaving for the night. Fri morning cute little mini horse Brrly's big rig! Brian's NOS 420 RJ I picked up Crankin them up! Someone had some nice white walls! Fire truck A view from the group shot. Steve and Karl directing traffic Say Cheese! I wonder who's pocket this was?? [url=http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Mike604/media/2014WHCCshow001_zps8a7282df.jpg.html]

I found a little bit of time in between questions, announcing and other duties to take a few pictures. I hope you enjoy. 1) cleaning the trailer at the house 2) two women with kids driving in the rain holding umbrellas. Where else but the Wheel Horse Show do you see this ? 3) Wheel Horses from West Virginia 4) Wheel Horse powered ice cream makers 5) the rarest Wheel Horse Show raffle prize ever ....... estimated worth over $10.000 6) Wheel Horses from Maryland Wild Bill

I really didn't want to sell my recently restored 603 at the show but once I saw this 161 8- speed I knew I had to have it. I bought it from Dale at Dale's mower service who was a vendor at the show. (he's a real nice guy) He rebuilt the engine at some point and let me tell you, it has some snot! I've owned a few C-160's and a C-161 but they pale in comparison to this one when it comes to power. When I got home I made some very minor adjustments and threw a 42 inch side discharge deck on it that I had "in stock" I thought my 417- 8 had some nut but it now seems tired in comparison! I would have liked to have kept my 603 but space is limited, besides I can put this C-161 to some good use.

Kenb and I met up after work today to go for a nice ride on our boats. I took video however not able to post it in the format it was. Here is a pic of mine sitting at the dock at a nice little place called Down the Hatch which is the only on the lake bar and grill. We stopped for a little supper...

Mike, no I did not get any of our pie. The Church ladies did not make any this year. Man I was really disapointed. Can we put in a request for some next year? Craig, darn right I'm one of your WH Peeps, and you are one of mine! Me and the Hooch, and my Road Dog Jay will see you next year

I don't see where you could get it off balance enough to be a problem or even notice it. The PTO is turning at the engine RPM. As far as the rubber mounts, I've never liked them. I feel the engine is happier being securely fastened to the frame. I had a rubber mount and replaced the rubber with solid spacers. I didn't like the way the engine shook when I shut it down. That, plus the fact that they hold a half of quart of oil less kinda soured me on an idea that didn't last long.

Sometimes.....I think these things should be called Wheel Rabbits!!! Because they multiply like them sometimes.

Thanks, Craig!

Agree. For all those who couldn't make the show, the pic's and vid's were a fantastic alternative. THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Mark, hope you and the boys had a good time, it was good to put a face with the name. Hope to see the 18 Auto cruisin' next year

I bought lots of stuff but the bigger items are pictured. 1984 C195 from Jordan, a very clean original 1957 RJ35 to complete the missing year/model in my collection, a nice K91 that runs mint, and a original Ride Away Sr snow plow with original rear chains. Not pictured are many items like 7 seat covers (4 from Mrs. Buckrancher, one from Fun Engineer and 3 originals, a 1959 RJ that I bought and sold after I got the "planter" and rear seat bracket off it that I wanted, and a bunch of other smalls that really added up... This was another great show and I had a blast as usual. My regret is not having enough time to spend talking to all the members here.

More pictures. 1) bringing the Wheel Horses out of the barn for the day 2) super neat 3) ever see a Ride A Way Senior pulling a Ride A Way Junior ? 4) the registration table 5) almost home at a rest stop in Virginia, Scott from Wasaw , Indiana called me when we just happened to be stopped here to thank me about the show. Wild Bill

I am homebound after sugery and enjoy all th show coverage everyone has shared!

I had a GREAT first trip to the show. Got to see a few guys from the indiana shows, and met many new ones. My dad and I hauled home a little more than we thought we would. Nothing super nice, but lots of parts. Part of a rj58, a 400 roller, and a 57 roller. Also got lots of k91 parts and 7 k91's. Here's a couple pictures of what we brought home.

I purchased too many things to list them all, but just to mention a couple, a three point hitch top link from Scott whfan74, a NOS left threaded tie rod end for an 18 Automatic "D" series, and of course some great decals from Terry. I also had the privilege to meet some Red square members: John (Brrly1), Scott, Mike, Stevasaurus, Squonk, Jake, Ralph Lane, Jordan, Neil, Brian, Terry, Glen and others I am certain I am forgetting. First year for me and my two oldest sons, we had a great time. Mark.

Ok. Let me get more pictures up for you guys. Was there Friday with my 2 sons. Our first show. Met many of the members GREAT folks. Also supported our vendors. I missed the night tractor ride myself. Anyway on to the pictures. Enjoy them.

RedSquare Picture

Cruize night

many,many guys and gals here have saved tractors in FAR worse shape than yours,SAVE HER

Just had a wonderful dinner with Steve & wife & Terry ( vinyl guy) , Stromboli was half the size of the table