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I picked up a plow that I found on CL last July. We shall see how well the TSC Majic spray bomb paint holds up. Before After Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Everytime I restore a tractor I say this is the last time because of all the work, but as you can see here we go again!!! a Hawkins WILDCAT in progress..to be continued...

As a last resort, can you make split rims from your chrome wheels. I cut a pair apart so I could mount solid 4X16 tires.

Here is my 314, my Son's pedal tractor and RJ's. Thanks, Darren

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Got it at my house yesterday. Here are some pictures. Hobbs meter only shows 269.

Some of the 16 Auto,,,, http:// http:// http://

Alright, this separates the men from the boys, if you know what this is your a real top gun of the hobby.

You're correct Jason! They made only 3. Far as I remember 1 was destroyed, another was on Ebay a few years ago and the seller wanted $20,000. Third one is in a museum.

I BOUGHT THIS TONIGHT FOR $100 AND 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. 16HP KOHLER AND IT GOT REPLACEMENT SHORTBLOCK IN 1993. NO MOWER DECK AND BAD PAINT. STARTS RIGHT UP AND RUNS GOOD,NICE SEAT, REAR AXLE PLOW/TILLER ATTACHMENT AND FRONT MULE. THIS TRACTOR WILL BE SOLD ONCE I TAKE WHAT I NEED. JUST ANOTHER PROJECT. BOWTIE IN CENTRAL OHIO

Both of the 520h I've had have been broken off. I removed the hose from the air cleaner assembly and put a small hose cap on the barb.

Never knew that. I should actually look at the gear oil I have used in my 8 Speeds. As I wrote above, I don't change mine often. Only if I notice any discoloring. Now I just picked up a 50 dollar 310-8 circa mid 80's with a K series motor today. I pulled the rear dipstick and sniffed it. I think I may have found where they put Jimmy Hoffa's remains! I'll be changing this oil real soon!

getting closer

I got the handlebars and wheels painted then sent the wheels to "Rideable Bicycle Replicas" in California to have the solid tires installed. These tires are cut to length, the rubber has a hole in it that a wire is inserted into. It's then installed, the rubber is pulled back and the wire is either twisted tight or pulled tight and brazed to hold the tire on. It took a lot of searching to find someone to do this, I'm glad I had this done by someone that knows what he's doing rather than try it myself.

Some winter pictures to consider fella's.

A couple of these never hurts...

I found these needle bearings at my local parts store they look like they have a seal made into them I'm going to use in place of the B-1212 needle bearing Car quest sce-1211

Bob, Back in 1975 when I got out of x-ray school I worked midnights at St. E's in GC for a couple years as an x-ray tech. Then I worked as a tech at the hospitals in Belleville til the late 80's. That's why all my friends call me DOC. I moved away from the area in 1988 and have sold X-ray equipment for the past 25+ years. Cancer is not a death sentence today by any means. Treatments have greatly improved and its not unheard of to live many good years after diagnosis. My best advice is go with your gut, if you don't like what you hear, by all means get a second opinion. I do know one of the best treatments is a strong positive attitude. Like anything in life you will have good days and bad days. Fortunately with treatment regimes now days the good will out way the bad. Above all you have to keep an attitude of you can and will kick this thing. Keep the faith and may God bless you and yours!!! STAY POSITIVE!!!

As seen here, opposite Dave's "Wildfire"... which were both featured in Wild Bill's first annual, 2014 Crackle fest.

I bought my mowing deck for 25 bucks but it had serious rust damage. I started patching it last week. I haven't welded in probably a decade. Here's before and after pics of the first patch. What do you guys think?

Here is some eye candy for everyone to droll over!!!

Not several. Three prototypes if I remember correctly.

Thanks. I have been cutting from the same 4x4 rubber stall mat for years now. I ran the strip on my Sears GT before I acquired the 520. It helps save the aggregate on my 50 year old blacktop. Quieter too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My grand father 857 from the 70s an it today after it was sold and bought back, my 854 I finished restoring, my 854 and 59 RJ, some loaded up for the big show in pa, and my black suburban rat rod.

I had the same problem. I bought one off ebay that was supposed to replace the 106945 but it didn't fit the threads. Marvin

I got one from parts tree last year,for my c-141, The part # is 106945 for Gas Cap, Hope you can still get it from them.

More stuff than I know what to do with. You can't hardly walk in the other 3 car spots and there's 1500 sq ft of storage on the main shop that is hard to walk through. Lots more stuff at the farm, in the old shop, and in barns. Did I ever mention I have about 20 cars and trucks too? KyBlue has seen almost the whole mess.

Here it is. I hope it works. I know my way around a 50 year old tractor alright but I'm not much good with a computer.

Man you really have the addiction bad!

I have the Facet electric fuel pumps on 3 of my horses. They start better and run great. I won't be going back to the manual pumps anymore. Hope this helps.

When you really want it... there is no competition.

bit of trimming and some grinding it'll look awesome! Reminds me of what my 36" RD deck looked like long ago ... before: after Keep us updated

Brian, (Buckrancher)...the tractor in the1st pic in post #59 has so much green on it, you may want to paint the rims yellow so you can find it in the grass.

Here it is I got the 502 from bowtie guy who said that it was a farmer's who used to be a wheel horse dealer back in the day

Craig....that is a great picture. Nice job!!

Well as the title states, I have become a first time member to the super "c" club. Dad made a trip to pick up a new to him xi and I worked out a good deal, at least I thought it was for this C-195. I just brought it back to my place tonight. It needs a few little things and maybe some cosmetic work, but she will be a fine worker! Here it is at home. Need to put the pins back in to the 3-point arms.

Here are a few of my pics for you to consider

Wow, great looking workshop Ian , bet ya can't wait to get in there., That looks propper

875 bought new by my dad and now mine. I learned to drive on this when I was in 6 th grade! Pop ran a Parker sweeper tow behind the rear discharge deck. Still used for mowing, No winter duty. It retires to the garage after fall leaf mulching. Nick P.

Here is one of my 1045, don't know if it's calendar worthy, but here goes:

Thought I would post some recent photos. I am starting to run out of parts now and I think that is a good thing. Still thinking about rewiring everything. Anyone have any ideas on how to do that so it would look close as possible to original? Just finished painting the seat pan and I think that should just about finish the painting. I need to order some new knobs and such as well as new decals. Trying to spread out the purchases to keep my wife happy. She hasn't asked how much this has cost so far. I'm not really sure myself, probably don't want to know.

Well the guys finished the secondary framing on the walls and were able to get the tractor shelf built. That much closer to stacking them up there !!

Here is the video!

Good News. The surgeon just came out and reports all went well. It was a long 7 hour repair. Mike is in recovery now.

Just let me know what you need pictures and measurements of.....I will do my best to provide the information you need....

Did this yesterday. Gonna do some mods but should blow a Prius off the highway when done.

Man those dual ags look friggn' awesome on that 400. Nice find.

Nice c-161 restored from previous owner. I really enjoy this machine.

Denny: Let me know the gauge or OD of those handlebars. I'm in the process of making some 3" long by 1/2" black hand grips, they are the same ones used on the Bolens 'Garden Master' riding tractors from the 40's, but they were originally used on small tricycles, like your picture. The Bolens restorers just can't find them anywhere, all the original ones have broken down/apart. I'm going from some old photos I blew up to try and reconstruct them to match the original Bolens ones. Will try and add a photo asap, if they'll fit, I'ld be glad to send you a pair as a gift for your restoration. Glen Either of these pairs should work and be a match. FYI: I'm in the process of make them now, the home-made jig on the left lets me control the depth, straightness and centering of the core (where metal handle is it slips on to), the molds are in the center and the grey rigid casing for support during casting. The mold & core are soft Silicone and grips will be epoxy rubber. I'm still in the process of sanding and carving, and will probably have to make 3-4 generations of casts before they are reasonably correct to use as a "Master Mother", sure wish I had a lathe for these. Will probably be December before they are ready. I'm still having fun doing (or trying to do) 'what can't be done' in making restoration parts. GP