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We got the snow today.

HI all, Ended up dragging home another 35 today, believe it to be a 55. You guys may of seen this tractor in the classifieds Its actually pretty nice and straight other than some rigging. It needs the drive system put back to original and the right motor, but that won't be too hard. This has been repainted, but it doesn't look to bad, I plan to just clean it up and get it back to stock. The steering wheel is in good shape with no cracks/welds and the gas tank doesn't leak. Hubs are both the cast-non turned down kit so this tractor never had brakes on it. All the original tires are in pretty good shape too, without much weather checking. This also came with a rear plow but I don't have pictures of it. The cool thing is I had already made a deal on it, and when I went to pick it up, I noticed it had the noseweight in it.

I tried to get Steve. He likes cold water! Thought of you but I figured you were busy playing with your tractors on the living room floor!

Well I tore it part way apart today, I yanked the hubs and found them to be in really good shape, and the original paul setup was still there, however I noticed on the pto side, the little dimples that catch the spring in the drive system are pointing out like on a 57, so it looks like it only ever had 1 wheel drive, I doubt this it how it should be? But otherwise, I yanked the rigging of the drive system off, and the engine and started cleaning it up, its actually a lot nicer than I expected under the grease and looks to be original. I'm going to get it as good as I can now with just rags and brake clean, and in the spring or summer I'll rip it mostly apart and wash it good with our pressure washer. I would take the hood off now, but its not going to be easy with that weight in there, so I'll save that for another day. Anyways, here's some pictures of how its starting to look, and how dirty my floor is getting And here's the enging I'm going to use, I just have to change the governor setup on it to be correct And the plow

Currently 62 degree's here ... intermittent rain and Sun ... Enjoying it! Love the picture Craig ... thats Calendar material ... get the truck outta the shot and it could be from way back when ... you know ... when you were knee high to a grasshopper.

Searching CL last night came across this one. No pictures of it online so I figured I would check it out. Runs perfect nothing mechanically wrong other then tires are cracked. Was passed around a family. Did not come with anything other then the weights. Going to see if I have some time tonight to clean it up some.

Seesh...only 45 minutes uploading there... to bring 5 minutes worth of video here. Discovered tonight, this tractor is needing half a choke now to run good... seems it must be time to do a carb cleaning again...sigh. All told, at best...we might have received a grand total... two inch accumulation today.

Teaser shot, while you wait... uploading video to Youtube is in sloooooooooow moooooooootion tonight.

Got it complete enough to go out for a ride, seems to drive good and work as it should and I didn't even have to adjust the system. Just going to run a throttle cable, exaust, and add a kill switch and will call it done until I can give it a good wash in the spring, also plan to repaint the rims then, and add some new decals. Gonna cut off the angle iron from the front axle too, and the extra guide on the belt guard.

2 words. Battery tender! http://www.batterytender.com/

The Ducks have never won. That's one reason I'm going with them. How can you not like the way they thrashed Fl St. no matter what conference they play in. plus I hate THE Ohio Staters almost as much as Michigan. Also if Brrly picks OSU my odds of winning have tripled! Steve's right. We stink at this. If a knot head like me can be in 2nd place there is no logic to this at all. I can name 2 college players only because I watched half of the Rose Bowl.

Your killing me. That one is way cooler than the last one. WOW Glenn

Steve, your name is spelled wrong on your cheat sheet! Your wins don't count!

I appreciate that Blue. Thanks.

Glad to hear he's OK Desko... been there, done that...but I wasn't so lucky... matter of fact, it'll be exactly two years ago tomorrow.

The 1642 Work Horse is up 'n running. Still need some TLC but, one item at a time. Here's the Horse today, too much gray, used some red on the belts (left 'n right). Added the height adjust for plowing, was a simple little project.

Oh it's more than fair Martin... I finally get to play in the snow.

WHAT, THATS NOT FAIR!!!!!!!! send some of that good stuff back our way Craig.......

You mean, Steve likes cold feet... hence the no socks.

Rain here and plenty of it. I am thinking of putting the rain blower on. Glenn

Yeah, I didn't think the mirror shot would ID it. Here's a couple more pics. I'm thinkin ....wash him down and put new shoes on the front hooves, and he'll be ready to go.

Who'd you get to go with you Mike?

totally understand Geno.... Corel is a very powerful program full of features and a steep learning curve, I didn't think that I would get over the 'overwhelmed hump' I was in at first, thought maybe my brain was getting too old to pick up something new. but im over it now and excited about creating different things with the program. I worked all New Years Day on this one. Found a pic in the WHFinal power point in the manuals section and set about recreating it........ not exactly true to the original, but a great learning exercise.......

Very nice Martin and thanks for the vote of confidence. Terry knew I was about to quit a few weeks ago when I told him with everything else going on I was about to explode and was going to give up on the dealer decals. It really is me, I'm too picky and trying to make a Wheel Horse font was driving me bonkers so in turn I was driving Terry bonkers, Terry can vouch for that too. He brought me around like it seems he does for everybody, he's really great. Most of what I do is on Photoshop and can make an average avatar in 5-10 minutes but it's nothing like learning Corel.

ive been learning to use Corel DrawX6 on an off for about a month now (probably about 10-15 hours if you don't count messing around and not concentrating on learning!!!). you need to give it a chance. sure, ive got a long way to go until I have a grasp on it like Terry (vinylguy) does and maybe it will take years but I already have grasped enough to want to do more. a few weeks ago I wasn't feeling the same way. very overwhelming, but I started reading a little on how to do the basics and now I cant leave it alone. the help section is your friend. there is a great amount of info available. I also picked up a book Corel DrawX6 The Official Guide. there are also tutorials available both in that book and online. I need to thank Terry for he's given me much encouragement, especially early on when I was ready to throw in the towel........... (he didn't know it at the time) im not interested in taking anything away from this thread Geno, or your avatar service either, but my avatar was made with this program by myself (with my limited knowledge) in about 30 minutes this morning.......

Well Steve, I'm not a fan of the Pac 12 either so that's why I'm going to pick the Ducks! This way you and I can't end in a tie if it comes down to it. Going to hedge my bets and pick someone I don't like so I have something to cheer about. They loose and it's "HaHa the Ducks lost" They Win and I get another point on you! LOL! When this season is over, I bet I'm not the only one going to look back and say "Ewwwwwww, I'm a little sickened that I actually was pulling for THAT team to win"

I have Koen and Brandon yet to pick the Championship Game. RacinBob is right...to have a chance he has to pick Oregon...I think Brandon is in the same boat to win it all. Koen, I think. is not out of it to win it either...he needs to win all 3 though. Actually, when you look at it...we all really suck at picking these Bowl Games. 1st. place is only 2 games over .500 at this point and it is possible that 1 game over .500 could end up winning it all. No wonder Brrly1 is still in it!!! :ychain:

I agree with TT. My batteries all have a CCA of 300. If it refuses to power the starter properly, I try charging it at 15 amp for at least 12 hours. If it still refuses to start properly, then I suspect a cell has gone bad. I take mine to my local Battery Warehouse where they will load test if for free.

When the Buckeyes get done with oregon, they'll be glad there ducks cause they'll be swimming home quack, quack, quack!!!!

Going to be a while getting the hang of Sony Vegas , but I finally figured how to clip & add video footage & splice into one . Still got a lonnnng way to go . All I had to work with right now was some clips from the blizzard in November .

The Case VAC is 1951, Cut the field with a 1953 Case DC3 and a 1951 Case Sickle bar. Unloading is teh problem all hand work. I pick up enough for mulching and compost. Then borrow a roll over rake and rake the rest up. My neighbor bales it and takes it for his cows.

Very nice Jake. As you know that front nose weight will make a huge difference. You may even be able to turn it while driving up a slight incline

Here are some more pictures. The 520H found it's way home but needs a little love in the engine department.

We rarely hear of 16hp Onans failing. Its usually he 20hp They seem to throw valve seats at 500 and 2000 hours. No rhyme or reason as to why or when. Those same motors go 2000+ in welding and generator rigs. Just maintain it and enjoy. Besides what's the point of having a horse if you're gonna keep it in the stall?

That thing looks awfully straight Jake, nice tractor!

I will stop by sometime this year with my other half for sure. That will be a nice bike ride on the back roads.

Ok, I think it is time that my C-165 get a fresh change of work clothes. I've had her since I was thirteen, and seventeen years later I feel that she has deserved a makeover: rebuilt engine, new ag tires on all four corners, new paint and decals, new Hobbs hour meter, and a custom hitch I made from an extra hitch off my Crown Victoria.

After a slow start today, I tried to capitalize on the nice Sixty Degree weather we had ... actually it's still 60 outside ... and get some things done in the shop. Few Days Ago I picked up what I needed to do two upper cabinets - maybe three If I do it right ... Due to some delays and searching for misplaced tape measure (Geno I know you can relate) ... we got everything cut out tonight, and ready to drill the pocket holes so I can assemble them in the morning. While I was at the depot picking up the Plywood ... I also had them mix up some color matched samples of Satin Interior wall paint for the shop... Also found out that I really REALLY needed to clean the sawdust out of my Tablesaw ... Of course I know you all want pictures... sooo....

Wondering the whereabouts of this tractor now?

That blade looks a lot like a Simplicity off a walk behind

Glad he's OK Desko, I've been on that road, it has some real nasty spots.

Not a 25

Thanks all, and jeff, when I first saw this for sale I thought it may of been a 25, but its definititely not one. It has a briggs model 6, the 25 had a model 8. I was also told the engine was replaced years ago, otherwise the 25 would have had the big hole in the hood for pushing the spark plug clip, and no hole/tank in the rear. This one is just a regular later 55 that should have a clinton 1200. I plan to put a A1200 on it for now, and maybe I'll find a correct engine someday.

Jake, Good for you, if I had been faster I suppose the border police would have been after me because that's one I would have positively made the trip to bring back South. Happy for you, David

I'm pretty sure The Restoration series was discontinued due to the ever changing EPA VOC laws. I worked at Napa from 94 to 2004 and every 6 months Martin Senor came out with a new clear coat because the rules kept changing.

Another nice one, Jake!

My Horses aren't big enough to handle the mowing and pick up but...They make it a lot easier to put the equipment in the tight spaces of the barn. I have never mastered backing up a 4 wheel wagon, the front hitch makes it much easier.

Always love seeing how other people live with their tractors in the house.