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I've thought of doing this too....but it might consist of only me out in my shed drinking beer and talking to myself...so, basically I have a meet and greet almost every night

Another peskie RJ35...

As I've learned in the last year at work, shielding against electromagnetic radiation is a pretty tough nut to crack. Even on our systems that are engineered to keep the waves out, it's tough to get a good seal without a lot of testing and fussing around. You can try to squirrel things away in aluminum foil or in a metal box, but any little error in the structure is just going to create a slit antenna that lets the radiation in thus potentially frying your component inside. If you really think this is something you want to prepare for, you really ought to create a special EMP model with a manual start diesel engine. I guess the 512D might be the ultimate factory EMP special, but they didn't sell them here in the US. A diesel engine might be capable of burning a wider range of fuels and would have no electrical system to be corrupted by errant currents induced by an EMP. There isn't much to an old engine, but I'd guess that the windings of wire in the coil or magneto might suck up EMP energy and cook something. Despite their simplicity, even the oldest and simplest engines would be vulnerable. I think the big problem with being prepared is that you're sure to draw a crowd of unprepared folks to your place. if they know you're living large compared to them, they're sure to come knocking. You can't shoot them all either, someday they'll surprise you on their terms. I related a story to Duke once about the 520H he converted into his snow chucker, I can repeat it here since it seems appropriate: I responded to a CL ad for a fairly priced 520H and I was wanting one at the time. The price was right and we agreed on a meeting time at the seller's place. The directions he gave me were very thorough and ended with "turn down the dirt road..." Anyway, I found my way out there - trailer in tow - and proceded down the dirt lane through a grove of trees. In a clearing was a nice little farmhouse, a couple barns, a huge garden, and a bunch of goats wandering about. Not a soul in sight. I spied the 520H sitting over on the edge of the garden, so drove over there to prepare for loading it. When I put the car in park, I looked out my window and standing right on the other side of the glass was the owner. i have no idea where he was hiding because moments before he wasn't anywhere to be seen. This was a completely open field with at least 200' of clear radius in all directions. It was like he came out of the sand. And, he was accompanied by his big dog. I opened the door and we greeted each other. Nice guy. As we exhanged cash and loaded the tractor we talked about the tractor, gardens, goats and goat milk, watermelons, the Cardinals, etc. You know how guys are, takes only minutes to become like old friends. i told him what a nice place he had and how I was envious of his location. That's when the conversation got more serious. He told me that he had enough of living in the city so moved out there for more room. He and his family could live as they liked and nobody bothered them. Sounded great to me. Then he got real close to me, took a careful look around, and told me in a hushed voice that "if the XXXX ever goes down, you're welcome to come out here with us...". It was nice to know. But I was instructed to bring things with me other than money if I came. Apparently he had quite the arsenal stashed away in the house, barn, etc. Plus extra stuff hidden and buried in the woods in case he ever had to retake his place after being driven out. He also had two years' worth of food canned in mason jars. Two YEARS. Plus the goats. In addition to the property I was on, he also has another place somewhere to the south that was a 3 day walk away. He knew it was 3 days, because he's walked it before. And, evidently, a person can carry 3 days of rations on their person if necessary. I found all of this fascinating. He had no need for a tractor to live out his plan. But he also has a head start on things compared to pretty much everybody else I have ever met. I can't say I was completely comfortable out there n the middle of nowhere alone with this guy, but I didn't feel unsafe either. Seemed like a perfectly smart, sane, normal guy with some rather impressive prepping habits. You meet the most interesting people on a Wheel Horse... Steve

I disagree (with half). Tread pattern makes a HUGE difference in snow. It makes NO difference on ice. Much of the time, in my climate anyway, if you have good deep groove/knob tires you can get down to the concrete/asphalt which will give you traction. Then, if there is enough solar energy (or you use snow melt) you will melt it all off and have good grip again for the next go around.... If there is a layer of ice under it though (either from the weather or from not clearing it off well enough before), forget it. By dad and I plowed a 150' drive for 20+ years with a C-105 and ag tires. No chains or weights. (It did get hairy sometimes though). I think weight is your biggest asset, and if you deal with ice or hard pack you need chains (or if you only have shallow turf tires available)

this was my woods project

I did have a real nice one and have now acquired another one as a project. They are definitely unique and not very economical which is why they faltered I am sure. The set of batteries will run you in the neighborhood of $600. That isn't bad if you consider the cost of rebuilding a Kohler. The problem is you will go through a couple set of batteries before that old trusty Kohler will need to be rebuilt. The tractor is rated at 14 h.p. and will mow approximately 1 acre on a charge. There is only one belt on the tractor which is the drive belt. The deck is a regular 42" rear discharge replaced with electric motors that power each blade. The hood and fenders are fiberglass. The rear fenders are thicker and more rigid than the general plastic pans that were found on the black hooded C-series. I regret selling my first one and jumped at the chance to grab the one I currently have. Though it is a project, it is in good shape. It is fun to drive them as they sport the traditional 8 speed tranny. It is just a weird sound since we are all accustomed to the deep sound of a Kohler which in this case is replaced with a hum of the electric motor.

Have you ever seen such a mess? Any volunteers to help me organize this mess?

Preparedness minded people will usually be marginalized by the unprepared as a way to assuage their own anxieties. Planning for a rainy day has historically been prudent. With Ebola and whatnot, storing enough for a potential quarantine seems altogether rational. However it would have been deemed extremist a few months ago. It should be no surprise that when you meet someone who is planning when no urgent need is plain will seem intensely serious. Planning for the worst and hoping for the best is a good SOP. .

Yes, my paper work says that you do have the WH # 5073...10 pinion limited slip differential. If you are just using the horse for what it was designed for, you will be fine. The guys that use their horses for pulling at shows will tear them up...that is why they like the 8 pinion differential. There are some real good old threads that talk about the 10 pinion differential. That horse looks to be in good shape. The real difference between them...the 10 pinion has 10 pinions that "float" in the differential housing and there is a "spring" in between the pinions that keep them in place. The pinions in the 8 pinion differential are mounted on shafts between the housing plates that hold them in place. So.....if you are sitting on ice and only 1 tire is spinning and you are not going anywhere...you have the 8 pinion differential. If you are sitting on ice and both wheels are spinning, you have the 10 pinion differential (if that spring is working like it is supposed to).

And if it truly get's that bad, and we are still around, I would have invested in an EF-111, fitted with AIM - 9 launchers. Hiding in one of my hangers ready to deliver an EMP blast that would devestate anything else remaining! Serious though. Not sure I would even want to be around if we are talking about what would run after an EMP blast. What is the point? I'd rather be in Heaven where it is all nice and peaceful!

...and my collection continues... Almost feels like I was there, thank you so much Scott... you da man buddy.

You are becoming the new "rickv1957". If you need some clarification, just click The old timers on here know what I am talking about.

Some of you know I've been in the market to replace my 1996, 314-H, blower and cab with a "new" tractor. Nothing wrong with the 314. I just needed something that was easier to get in and out of and that would last for the next 20-30 years. I wanted a tractor similar to the 314-H with hydro Trans and lift, at least a single stage 40+" blower and snow cab and lots of power. I narrowed the field to the John Deere X300 and X500 series. The 500 series has a locking transaxle. After researching the different models I decided on either the X530 or X540. The difference between the 530 and 540 was water cooled and tilt steering. After looking at new and a couple of used models I decided that if I was going to spend this kind of money on the last "new" tractor I intend to have I might as well get a new one. I decided on the John Deere X530, 24hp, air cooled, hydrostatic Trans, power steering, HDAP rear tires, 54" deck, 47" two stage snowblower with a 4 year warranty. I added suitcase weights and an Original Tractor Cab, snow cab. Coming soon are a pair of LED lights that were on my Polaris. Here are the obligatory pictures. Here's the cab. I love this cab. It's even sturdier than the cub cab that was on my 314.

Looks like there will be snow on the roof... and a fire in the stove any day now. What day is the siding party scheduled to start?

Eric, That is my first car that I bought when I was 15. I am 41 now. After college I restored it proper and since then it just sits. It has a decent built 360 with 391 posi rear. I hope to get to use it a little more next year. Here is an update on the barn. All rafters are done so all structural framing is done. Men started to figure out the stairs and landing. Rain tomorrow so hopefully back to it tomorrow. The first pic has smoke as I just put out the firepit I had going to burn the scrap wood.

I WISH I had that kind of problem !!

and who knows WHO will get the hat next year?? I'm wearing safety glasses, ear protection and gloves! Don't wanna be that guy!

How did those 2 Bears fans get up there?

Michael Conley...I have to say that there is something about the Black & White or Sepia photos that make the M&G look like it was taking place back in the 50's & 60's. It is a really special take on the show. Makes me feel like I am sitting in an old barber shop, in a small farm town, looking at a magazine waiting for my turn. Very special...maybe I'll get the crew-cut this time. Hey Neil...you go to the Big Show this year and see a thousand horses...and you still want to see more?? I don't blame ya mate.

Here you go. I took the guess work out of it..

AS you know I put a foot pedal on the 416 I am restoring. I have not as yet tried to drive it because I am not finished working on it. What I did was jack up the rear and spent about an hour making sure the adjustments were smooth. You will have to remove the seat pan to do this but it should be worth it. It will give you a good look at all the adjustment points and where if any place it is binding. You may also have to open the dash and look into where the shaft is hooked up.

Steve, Send me a "Big Al's" Italian Beef dipped with sweet peppers; or a "Chicago Vienna Dog" with fluorescent green relish, celery salt, and sport peppers - hold the ketchup. Can't be found on the East Coast. John

What do you do... eat, meet, greet, oh...and ride your horses... what else?

You know all about this problem don't you!

Somebody weird I betcha !!

Just for the record, I went with the almond color and I am very happy with it. Ed

I think he's trying to corner the W/H snow plow market! I see at least 12 of them there.

Sorry to hear about that Ed. Prayers for him and your family.

Pray that he has a fast and full recovery

Welcome. 35's are out there but you need to be patient. I have 4 of them but that did not not happen overnight. Patience grasshopper..... Keep looking on CL but since Geno is ONLY 2.5 hours away ....well good luck with getting to one for sale before him

Man... I hate cleaning the gutters. He's in our prayers Ed.

Ed I'm very sorry to hear about your son. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Should have called the Dino. He has a nose for the best places to eat!

Got a nice surprise in the mailbox today. Scott. I had forgotten I had ordered one.

Couldn't start off lookin for a 312-8 from the late 80's eh... Mike.........

Make it so Scotty... I know U take Paypal.

Yeah this.. What a perfect surprise for a man with OCD! [emoji13]

This is what my inside rear wheel weights look like (only cream color). The large ones are rear, smaller are front.

I couldn't turn it down for 75$ 8pseed trans too My bad in that year they called them 6 speed trans lol

520H - as found, 275 hrs iirc. Brought it home last year, took the deck off for refurb and buried the tractor at the back of the shed under a tarp. Will get polished and detailed when I get time.

Jim after this week Dino will be hungry. I can't remember if was the glazed or the plain he likes?? Wait, Mike (Squonk) likes the plain. Put in an order for glazed jelly filled we don't need a hungry Dino!. I'm liking Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan State, Ohio State, Nebraska. Jim let me know if you run short hungry Dino's aren't very nice. Ok back to what we were doing. As always Go Hawkeyes!!!!

I remember that dutiful trooper, standing tall after the storm. God speed, RIP, faithful soldier. I know I couldn't do it!

Got the C81 running today and thought I would park it next to the roadster for a height comparison. I'm liking it!

Well that's just great. I finally get sole possession of the donuts in the basement and now they biting back.. It ain't safe down here, save yourselves!!

Been in the family since new. All original except the front tires, deck wheels, blades, filters, spark plug and carb. Scary thing is it mowed 2+ acres 1-2 times a week for 25 years. Just goes to show they can work hard and still look pretty new.

Well... it's commonly used to refer to the mid-engine 1960 and 1961 models, the 400/550 and 401/551. Beyond that in a much more complicated fashion though... Wheel Horse used the term/name Suburban for several years. Just the term "Suburban" refers to the fact that this was a tractor for the "Suburban households" that were gaining in popularity in that mid-50s era. Expansion of housing into Suburban developments where people wanted their small patch of land with a lawn and a garden. Many people were losing interest in living in the "urban" city. In advertising, Wheel Horse started referring to the RJ-58/59 as a Suburban tractor sometime during production. Then, in the 1960 brochure, they named the tractors the Suburban 400 and Suburban 550 as shown in the brochure and on the manual. In 1961, the manual cover removed the "Suburban" title, but the advertising literature still referred to them as Suburban tractors. This is generally where collectors quit calling tractors suburbans... although interestingly if you look at the cover of the 1962 manual, they were still called Suburban Tractors! They were still referred to as a "Suburban Tractor" in ads as well, but I think this was going back to the original reference to Suburbia itself. Even as late as the 1963 brochure they used the term, but I think clearly this was used as a general term. After that though, I don't recall seeing the term used.

Finally, progress!!! Got my stainless steel hardware and have start the reassembly process. I'm still waiting for a couple of parts to come back from the paint shop. Had a slight problem painting some with Rustoleum spray cans and some with Rustoleum quarts. They don't match exactly, so I had some of the more major parts repainted by my paint guy. Hope it turns out so that it is not noticeable.