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So here I am, two days out from leaving for the big show, and at 6:30 this morning, I'm in the garage painting the black on the front of my hood. Well as of this weekend, I had serious doubts that this 416-H "refresh" would be wrapped up in time. But, I have persevered, and here is where I am 7 hours after putting the last paint on. and 5 month, 23 days after starting the project. I think she's coming to the show.

So, here is the proposed lineup of horses to come to the show this year. The 701, 857, 416-H, and the B-100.

As always we have a campfire at the show Thursday night thru Saturday night and it has become the official unofficial redsquare campfire all members are welcome to stop by any night and talk horse's bring your own chair and adult beverage Hope too see many of you there for any who has never stopped by we camp at the south end of the camping area under the trees look for the red and white wheel horse cargo trailer Brian

Brian, Do you want me to tell one of my scary Wheel Horse stories ....... like the Tecumseh that wouldn't start ??? Wild Bill

I had this set of hubcaps on the shelf that I was going to bring to the show to sell but then thought maybe throw them on the 520-8 in honor of Ken B ... A few people wanted some close up pics of the hood. Here they are. Terry's decals are great !

Addictions are expensive.

As many years as I have attended and been invited to join in, never made it. I'd like to hang out a little later this year and tip a few back with the crowd.

Cant make it this year or next, but here's to 2017! We'll be there in spirit!

I think it was Christmas, Birthday, Fathers Day, and any other gift day wrapped in one. never asked. just really nice gift on the day before Fathers Day. I have the best wife.

As long as the total a$$ width of the riders is 42 inches or under!

Oh yeah....a tent flying through the air and me dangling from a rope....kind of like parachuting!

NO Problem! Take it for a ride with your son too! Actually, ANYONE who asks is more than welcome to take her for a spin. Very simple centrifugal clutch drive so just put it in gear, hit the gas and go. This one doesn't pull wheelies like the last one, bunch of added weight up front this time. Don't worry about anything breaking either, it's still under warranty!

Did you spell WIFE wrong? I forgot you weren't able to make it this year. Bummer!

Too Late Richie, got'em on tonight! I don't like these new fenders compared to the older type I used for the last one but oh well Got some more done. Sparky will like those cushions!

It is pretty much done. Need to do some more touch up and cleaning and paint the rims. Going to get footboard pads from Eldon at the show and a shifter cover. Overall nice clean worker.

Yes I use the gun although i think it is time for a new one as this one was giving me so fits during this project. Must have been all that John Deere green that was run through it!!!!!

Bill, I pulled out all my plaques, and I seem to be missing the 14th Annual Wheel Horse Show plaque from 2012. Would you have one of those extra? Please. Thanks Bill

I picked up a 312-H with a blower and a 42inch deck for $550. The guy i bought it off of has 2 1997 520's mint, a 418-8 and a brand new 60 inch deck and 2 tall shoot blowers new too! he is not on red square though.

ALL- WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT 2 OFF RT 84 WEST IN DANBURY (EXIT 2 SPLITS LEFT AND RIGHT) STAY IN THE LEFT HAND AND THEN AT THE END TURN RIGHT AND THE LOT WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT. IF YOU ARE MEETING US PLEASE BE THERE BEFORE 6 AM AS WE PLAN ON LEAVING A FEW MINS AFTER 6. MY CELL IS 203 448-9310. FEEL FREE TO CALL ME. SEE YOU THEN !!

Not me. I don't get a signal on my phone up there. We all know who called don't we Craig?

For the photo op... you gotta let the Squonk and Dino drive the new clown car.

Yeah I think you're right

I think it was Craig who either called or texted? In any event, I'm there earlier this year, don't want to miss the shine of the moon!

...and he's giving that plastic fender pan away.

Here are a few pictures of the rear seat pan I have for the C series Blackhoods. It is in excellent condition. $75 to members here. At the show I will be asking more. I also have a canvas snow cab that needs new plastics and some work. It was part of a package on a 1054 I bought 2 years ago. it too is loaded up. My truck is loaded up. I have seat brackets, 6x12 tires mounted on rims, front burban rims and tires, front tach a matics, side panels for 300,400 and 500 series, mule drive, pto assemblies etc. All the smalls parts will be priced to sell. They are going there one way ONLY !!! lol

@buckrancher Are you bringing the fire pit? Last year, there were a few surprised passed around at the campfire. I think some of it came right straight from the hills of West Virginny or somewhere like that. The stuff kind of shined in the moonlight. Always hotdogs, bratwurst and who knows what available from my cooler. And if Mike doesn't have his way with them, there might even be a few of Mrs. M's cookie bars left.

Come on Brandon, both the boys are old enough for the show this year. Road trip, road trip. Are we there yet?

Do NOT use a torque wrench to take something off that is frozen. You will go over the capacity of the wrench and it will be out of calibration. Get a breaker bar, 1/2 inch or 3/4 drive or as others have suggested, an impact wrench.

Sounds like the key between the transmission drive pulley and the engine crankshaft is missing. 1/4" x 1/4" x 1-1/2" long. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/11-tractor-1964-1054-da-om-ipl-wiringpdf/ Garry

I have use a pneumatic HAMMER on these...lost of penetrant.... usually comes apart, but very reluctantly.

On one of my 520's I ended up cutting the shaft to get it out then just for grins I put it in my 20 ton press. No go, I had to heat it red hot with an acetylene torch then it still took all the 20 ton press could do to push it out. Never saw anything like that before. I bought a replacement on ebay and gave it a good coat of never seize so it will come out again if needed. Cleat

The 10 hp was OK but, the 16 hp Briggs purrs along, no sweat. Found an old Simplicity Landlord, scrap, the 16 hp we're using after some TLC.

Yes I use the gun although i think it is time for a new one as this one was giving me so fits during this project.

Yea I had this big guy for about 15 years now. This was a remission gift to myself after a long battle with stage 4 cancer at age of 20. It's truly a cream puff it has only 49k miles on it and never seen a winter.

i'm still in Niangua MO hoarding wheel horses

Hope its not serious....good luck. Mike.......

Hay seeds rule Ken.

The more overlap you have the more seat time you get, may want to half-lap and get even more seat time!

615 narrows rd. is correct. you can see it on google maps. click on earth in the lower left hand corner and zoom in.

For GPS purposes, what is the address of the show in Arendsville, PA?

From the South Mountains Fairgrounds Facebook Page 615 Narrows Road Biglerville Pa. 717 677 9663 Please check to make sure I am correct and make the necessary correction.

Awesome story Mike.

​Yes I imagine it would and that was actually my first thought but I keep all my tapes in a drawer together so when I went to go the electrical I saw the Teflon and thought that was even a better choice. The worn area on my spindle shafts was only as wide as the blade so I kind of folded the Teflon to fill in just that area. And like you said once you tighten the nut it holds everything in place. Ive mowed with my deck like this about 3 times now and everything seems to be in place still because its much quieter then it was.

I'm sure I can make it! Now I have to decide what to bring though.

This is a reply to a post Brandon has removed so you guys don't think I'm being repeditive, or think I'm going crazy. Flipping is flipping Brandon. Definition from Wiki - Flipping is a term used primarily in the United States to describe purchasing a revenue-generating asset and quickly reselling (or "flipping") it for profit. Restoring and reselling is completely different from flipping. Takes a lot of hard work, time and cash invested to restore and resell. No one should ever even consider me a flipper when I am doing this - Before - After -