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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 !!

Wouldn't it be scarier if it DID start?

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

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.

Progress...

@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?

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.

I have never had any problem. I have shipped with them three times. Once I initiated the paperwork, the other two times it was started by the receiving party. I used the link that Craig posted above, and within hours I had a quote or an inquiry to clarify details. The only time that I had an issue was when I wanted to send something to Denver, Co. They are too busy at the Colorado locations to take 3PL shipments. Must be all that marijuana.

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.......

Just to give the guy the benefit of the doubt, he may have been measuring his deck incorrectly, measuring the overall width instead of the actual cutting width. Just a thought.

Will be bringing my stock puller to sale. It's a 1970 Raider 12 with a 16 hp 13 fin kohler. $1800.00 If you want any detailed info shoot me a PM. It does have an 8 pinion in the rear and includes front weight bar not in the picture

Hay seeds rule Ken.

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

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

2 yrs. ago I set my GPS for the show. I turn off Brysonia RD and it says I have reached destination. OH NO I HAVEN'T !!! Luckily for me I just kept driving and in 2 minutes I was there!

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.

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

A little sunshine today, so I brought the 416-H out to see how the new paint looks in the sunlight. Here she is with her repaired dash and hoodstand components, new seat, freshly painted footrests, belt guard and side panel. Just waiting for the hood and fender pan to be painted. I've got a set of Terry's "anniversary" decals ready to go on. I'm going on vacation, so I might not have it finished until just before the Little Guy's Show. But despite the horrible weather we've had, and other factors that have slowed me down this winter, I've made some progress. I swore I was going to take this winter off and not redo a tractor, but you know what they say, this addiction is powerful.

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 -