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8 years ago today, RedSquare was started. At the time it was called "whtractor.15.forumer.com" and started with just a few members. Happy 8 years RedSquare, things have come a long way, and really looking forward to the next 8 years! Oh, and happy 8 years Mike (Sparky), the only active member to be here since day 1!

The following video's were donated by Cable. They are advertisements for the various Toro Wheel Horse Models. I had wanted to make this a little more fancy, but I've run out of time and want to get these posted as soon as I can. 200 Series Tractors 25 & 32 Series Tractors 300 Series Tractors 400 Series Tractors 500 Series Tractors 600 Series Tractors 700 Series Tractors HMR Series Tractors

THANK YOU RED SQUARE. I AM 85 AND HOPE TO BE ON RED SQUARE FOR ANOTHER 8 YEARS AT LEAST.I ENJOY IT EVERY DAY. RUSS

You have made this forum the standard that I wish other forums would follow. OK, I'm partial to the subject matter but even more importantly, the incredible manner in which you and all the moderators 'police' it. That and the great people here make it a joy to be a part of it.

I hope so! I was having a bad day today.....Sorry for the crappy response.

Without Red Square I wouldn't have my Older Surrogate Brother Steve, My Younger Surrogate Brother Craig, My Surrogate Cousin Brian,and my Surrogate Uncle Jim. Plus 4 tractors!

John requested a color photo of his tractor that I took at Scotts Meet and Greet. Here ya go buddy along with a few others!

I have finished a few more of these wood projects since I last posted that I will have to get pictures of. I worked on this one on and off for a few days this week. The wood for these two little projects came from scrap piece's from Stevebo's barn build.

Wouldn't our photos encourage him to get a camera and share his enthusiasm with everyone?

A fairly major project on this house and one at a rental has limited me to a few minutes here and there on my Suburban. I was going to wait until the fenders were done to take more pictures but a paint issue set me back and I wanted to post again. After three attempts to save the fenders I’m now going to strip them down again and start over. I did get the front end put together and I’m happy with it. It works great and there’s no play. I was anxious to see the repop belt guard in place. One of the head bolts on a Tecky motor I tore apart worked as a standoff for it after some minor modification. I don’t think the tractors immune system will reject it. The seat is painted with Krylon Ivory and I think like the color. It’s a tad darker than the picture looks. I’m not sure if the rear hitch lift cable is the proper length. I’m wondering if it will run under the engine properly. The wheels were covered with tranny oil and I thought all they would take is some sanding and a repaint but after cleaning them up the current paint job is as bad as the rest of the tractor was so it will be a complete strip. They have tubes but this one went flat. I’ll remove the tires to redo the wheels and install new tubes.

Bob , I couldn't agree more this is the place to hangout. I'm normally in here thru out the day probably at least four to five times a day (if I'm home). Nothing better as far as I'm concerned. So anyways Party on Red Square, you Rock!!! :music-rockout:

Thanks Russ hope you feel better soon. The only thing you need to do is come here and sit by the wood stove and have a nice enjoyable drink with me once this thing is done With that said we are closer to getting to that point. Cousins Timbo and Toddbo are coming over in the am to run the power down to the barn. I need a little over 300 ft of wire to get there !! I was able to work with the barn guy to help install the front door and the framing that holds the shed roof over the door. We also got one of the benches built. They are a little taller than I would have liked them to be however it was by choice because I have some very nice roll out draws that will be painted WH Red and then installed under the bench. The clearance we needed was 39". Tomorrow he will be back to install the second bench on the opposite end. It really is coming together nice for sure. Anyone who may want to stop by tomorrow and check it out we will be here.

No doubt about it...Red Square is TOP SHELF...THANKS KARL BTW...Sparky does not look a day over 7.

Currently having fun with this new RJ-58 here.

I just got down here to warm up the donut oven when I overheard a couple guys upstairs discussing my picks for this week..

Geno, I should be able to make the 12/6 date. Might nave to keep it short due to another engagement that afternoon. Please PM your address. Bill

There is also this one..This one started life as a horse like the one above that was used to stack leather hides on..

WHatever Roadkill gets brought ... Duh... Actually I'll be doing Pulled Pork - you should be able to follow your nose. Debating on bringing a horse... the weather doesn't deter me from cooking or horsing around ...

I'm trying to stop, really I am, haven't bought anything in like almost 3 weeks except the C175 a few days ago. Guy calls me Tuesday evening and has 3, a 953 that runs with a deck, a C105 that ran this past Spring with a deck, and a 653 with the motor off and no hood, and an extra deck. He says he also has quite a few parts in with the deal which was very good but I was really trying not to buy more. Well Sandra says she wants the 653 so I call back and as him what the least is he will take. He comes back really good and says he'll throw in 4 extra engines, every part he has, some extra tires + wheels, and a Wheel Horse Radio that his uncle bought new, and it works... What would you do.

A lot of times the wire that gets rubbed through is against the steering column near the key switch , behind the battery. If that's not it ... download the wiring diagram and see what devices the fuse protects. Wiring is simple ... once you calm down. The problem you have is a less than 15 minute repair once you see the wiring diagram .... from the battery to the fuse, to the key switch, thru the safety switches and on to the solenoid. There, it's fixed!

Here are some of my favorites here.

I believe that same radio was used on many farm tractors back in the day. Think the first one I saw was on a I/H, or Farmall.

Not to reference Bob here, but this sentimental value thing isn't always the case with some. Some people use it as an excuse to get more for it, or play on our emotions to feel sorry for them, not all but more than I would have thought in the beginning. My dads 414 has sentimental value in this way, it is not for sale at any price period. If I did sell something of his and he passed and I wanted it back, no price would be too high either so I see both sides.

Be easy on Geno AJ. After all, he's only been into for 4 1/2 months so he doesn't have any sentimental attachments to them. You're right though. A classic example is the proxy bid I placed on Ebay when I got the Suburban 400. It was way more than I should have paid but I just flat out wanted it bad since it was the same model my Dad bought. Fortunately I got it for way less than than my maximum bid. Also, a lot has to do with location. Would I have paid $800 to get my baby back? Probably not. But I'm sure the guy, under the circumstances, would have sold it to me for a lot less. Now $400? Definitely. Just ask anybody what it costs for an excellent 48" deck. Just ignore those who say they just bought a 520 in mint condition with a 60" deck and two stage blower for $200.

Rob, as I have many times before seen this happen you get all of this fired up and going then Nobody shows. Its like selling a tractor. You put adds out stating what your selling get a half dozen calls on saying I'll be right over you sit there patiently waiting and Nobody shows. There's another day wasted. Anyways I think maybe a small deposit be put up for this. You don't show there are No refunds that way hopefully you'll be covered. Good luck

Oopppps that could have been bad, a definite correction. Kind of glad I went back to look. Michigan State over Maryland. I don't know alot about Temple but I like Penn State so I have to believe they will pull this out. Another thing while I'm here is I believe Joe Pa's record should remain intact especially with all this B.S. coming out about how the NCAA played them. I don't know everything on the subject but I do believe that when he testified he Was telling the truth and Nothing but!!! Reinstate Joe Pa's records!!!! He had nothing to do with Sandusky!!! That's the end of this story

Runnin out of room ain't gonna stop ya! Fess up Geno, you already have plans in the making for another building.

This winter will be my first plowing with my 252-H but until the 414-8 gets back together it'll have to do.

My wife what can I say other than shes amazing. Not just my wife but my best friend she grew up on a farm and is right at home with tractors of any shape and size she accompanies me on all of my tractor rustling and goes too all the tractor shows I attend. She makes reproduction seat covers for me and too sell. She will sit under our canopy at the shows and talk tractors to anyone who stops by. she has never complained or asked me why I am buying this although sometimes I wish she would then maybe I wouldn't have 45+ tractors sitting around. Those of you who have been lucky enough to meet her know shes a keeper and I wouldn't trade her for a dog that could hunt Brian

Now come on Brrly, I know Steve and I saw you drop to your stomach, flat on the ground to snap this shot! And these! And what about this one?

My two oldies

What are the odds. In February of 1978, when my daughter we’re visiting here in Indiana now was one month old, I bought a new 1976 B-80 from Chandler’s Wheel Horse. As most of you know that year, as well as 77 and maybe other years, was identical to the C series except for rear tire size, steering wheel diameter, the seat back, motor size and a few other minor items. The key components like the frame and transmission were identical. I proceeded to ‘convert’ it to a C-160. The Commando 800 I restored for my grandson inherited the 22.750 rear tires and the low back seat. Shortly before coming up here my daughter called and asked if I’d mind helping their neighbor out with his old Wheel Horse. He saw the Commando and would have liked his restored the same way. He needed a few parts and didn’t know where to get them. Talk to a guy about Wheel Horses?! Of course(pun intended) I would love to. I had only seen it from about 200 yards away and only knew it was a mid 70’s so I asked her to get the model # on it. She called back with the number and he had told her it was an 8k802. I said perfect, a 1976 B-80 just like the one I had and sold in the auction when we moved to Florida. Then I got to thinking about it. 9 out of 10 people who didn’t have the addiction like we all do here would have said the model number off the decal on the hood stand. Interesting I’m thinking to myself. I took those decals off when I ‘converted’ mine so he had to find a number elsewhere. They live about 5 miles from our old place up here and the site of the auction. Nah……can’t happen. I drove the Commando to his place this morning. I just about had a heart attack. IT WAS MY OLD TRACTOR! We talked for over 3 hours. What great folks they are. He didn’t buy it at the auction but saw it for sale quite a few years ago on the side of the road. All he does with it is mow his large yard. It still has the 48†deck that I put on it and it’s in great shape aide from some minor surface rust in a couple places. My daughter said he was very finicky and it showed. He always scraped the built up grass off of the underside. Come to find out he was getting a zero turn and wanted it restored to sell it. He was wondering what it would cost to hire someone to do it because he really didn’t have the skills. He did repaint it and it’s a fair job but definitely could have been much better. After finding out that he just wanted it restored to sell I told him he shouldn’t put any money in it. I told him I’d do it only for the actual cost if he was going to keep it but that’s not feasible with me living in Florida. I had no clue if he could find somebody nearby and what it would cost. Now, you all may think I should buy it back but it really doesn’t make sense. As much as I’d love to have it back I’m trying to show restraint. So, I’m going to post it in the classified here for him. I only hope it goes to a good home and the best chance is if somebody here gets it.

Beauuuuuuuteeefffullll!!! :-P

Small update Came out decent. Have found a couple small spots to fix, but nothing major.

Based on what's going on here the Meet + Greet will be on Saturday Dec 6, beginning at 9AM. KyBlue will have the BBQ wagon here also so lunch is on us. If you're coming send me a PM here or email at Wheelhorses@roadrunner.com and I'll send you an address if you need it. Todd Pitts just brought me a load of stuff and said he will be here too.

Steve, does that mean I have to unlearn what you taught me and relearn the new terminology?

This is a great place, great people, I guess you guys know I really like it here. Glad you started this Karl and the way things are done here is what made it grow to what it is.

I agree with John, I figured I could do anything I want but low and behold I don't have the time. It seems I am always going here and there (yes, some of it's chasing down horses) but you know I wouldn't have it any other way. Seems like you don't get anything done that you want to do unless you make time. Duke, I have to believe you'll do fine

It looks like the Terramite was pretty busy! You were probably out there till all hours of the night diggin it, you are lucky Rudy is on that side of the house! Its nice having the right equipment around to do the job..

For a minute I thought the central A/C was at the barn!

Oh no not the ban sign!

well, i said i won't buy a chute, but i just picked one up off eBay for $7.00. not wheelhorse, its off an ariens walk behind, i will have to make the lower round section to make it the right height as its only about 14 inches tall right now, but the top sections are the hard ones to make and this should be an easy way out. i say that now and will probably pay dearly later....... heres what it looks like.....

I was able to take a little time today to dig the trench from the house down to the barn. As expected I hit ledge on about 15-20% of it so I will need to cover the wire with concrete since it is less than 18" deep. Cousin Timbo may be coming over this weekend to lay some power !! Woo Hoo !!

I only burn non ethanol in my machines. I have a station 5 miles from the house....$3.79/Gallon currently. I add my Archoil to it and I have some seriously happy small engines http://www.archoil.com

My wife's bird did the same to a vintage poster I had. Yeah, the stupid thing is still around.

Jim...you look good in the Fedora. Crack that whip...whip it good...it's not to late...to whip it!!!

I love my 60. No scalping issues whatsoever, My other deck on the other 520 is a 42 that I use for trimming but don't really need it, the 60 would do it all.

...and the baby of the family stands alone.

AMC has won this battle already, so, if I don't follow suit I'm in some trouble.