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A couple were Christmas shopping. The shopping center was packed and as the wife walked around she was surprised to discover that her husband was nowhere to be found. She was quite upset because they had a lot to do and she became so worried that she called him on her cell phone to see where he was. In a quiet voice he said: "Do you remember that jewelers we went into about five years ago, where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we couldn't afford, and I told you I would get it for you one day?" The wife choked up and began to cry and said: "Yes, I do remember that shop." He replied: "Well, I'm in the bar next door."

Had a friend of ours at my wife's work today ask if we had an edger, but I pulled the engine off it this summer to fix up an old mini-bike someone gave me. When I found out that he was trying to bury invisible fence wire on his new home without a lawn, I offered the 502 and my plow. it took an hour to trench around his whole property, shy of the one edge of his yard that took him 5 hours with a shovel! win for the WH!

Will get more photos when I figure out how to unload it.

I bought this sight unseen. Ingot great pictures and purchased from what I deemed a trust worthy guy. If not I guess I would learn my lesson. Until then I go with my gut. To each there own

Kentucky to Connecticut - $150

I was a bit uptight when the Kansas City Star did not put anything on the front page about 12-7-1941....(small article was on an inner page).....but today John L was all over the news!!!..celebs get all the attention...but we vets are used to that (Nam vets for sure).....I try my best to inform my grand boys about the importance of what happened in 1941...few know that the good ole USA was fighting TWO wars at the same time...had we lost those wars, one might speculate what kind of life we would be living in today....in my town of 30K most of the WWII guys have passed on....only TWO left living in town that I know of....and I acknowledge them every time I see them....now "at ease soldier..light one up if ya got one....bumm one if ya don't"...lol

My post was an attempt to help someone on Redsquare that likes his Wheel Horse tractors, and would like to improve the way they look. This is a "Hobby" to me, something I enjoy. I try to do the best I can in within that frame. I am not into repainting my tractors for show, or for the "Ultimate" in paint jobs. My results work for me. I've been knocking around on this planet for just short of seventy-one years. I rebuilt my first car engine when I was 15, and repainted my first car 2 years later. I have run into guys who need to tout their abilities before, even when not ask for. I know how to paint, how to prepare, how to finish-but this my Hobby..... I buy Regal Red @ Walmart for $4 a can- for that price, and because of the results I get- it beats anything else. It is not "Bad paint" Depending on the temperature, it can take a week to get hard.- Lets just enjoy these Tractors and our Hobby- regardless how "Professional" we are.- Thanks- Al

Bah humbug to the bunch of you! Snow is God's way of telling us that skis and WH's with front blades are necessities of life... We should enjoy more of both!!! Deep and cold!!!

And having used spray cans successfully for most of my 65 years for projects large and small, I finally realized on my first restoration back in 2010 that something like a tractor must be done differently if you want it to last. For that reason, all of my Wheel Horses are painted for show, and I only use single-stage, acrylic urethane automotive paint.

What it all boils down to is how much do you wanna spend and are you capable? If you don't have the equipment to spray automotive paints then you probably don't have the needed experience either... I was taught well over 30 yrs. ago to master painting with a can first before moving onto a spray gun... I don't paint for a living but I can paint either way and when I say that I mean that I can paint one tractor with a gun and automotive paints and another with my preferred brand of spray can and one is going to look as nice as the other.., Anyone can push a button on a spray can but its still going to take some time to master it but spray cans are cheap. If you know what you are doing you can get a flawless finish from a spray can that looks like a body shop painted it. As mentioned,, you won't get the UV protection out of a can but my tractors don't stay outside 24/7. So.... I think when these paint questions come up we need to first determine what the experience level of the person asking is and how much do they wanna spend before any recommendations...

Thank You Tractorhogg and all our Veterans for you service to our Country.

Well we have no way of knowing that now. I agree the latter half of my suggestion may go to far, but as far as not having the media make these monsters into legends that has to stop and I believe even Lennon would agree with that.

Good Luck!- Al http://vid267.photobucket.com/albums/ii284/illinilefttackle/WHEEL%20HORSE/DSCF0023.mp4 First pic+ RUSTOLEUM SUNRISE RED VIDEO-RUSTOLEUM REGAL RED NO CLEAR ON EITHER- just give it a week to really cure- dries to handle overnite

Don't use Majic. In my opinion it is the worst paint made. Just search Majic on this forum for more similar opinions.

Thanks Racinbob, i'm not a pro at anything, ask my wife, lol, but if I was a pro it would be for the love of these old machines and those that built them and those that keep them alive. I kind of misunderstood your post, it started when you said "Good luck Al, I thought you were talking to me, but I'm guessing your an Al too, lol. I didn't mean to be disrespectful and I respect your commitment and knowledge. Thanks Al, from Al

On the older software, we used to have a patriotic theme for occasions like this. Terry @Vinylguy has re-designed the forum logo while the theme developer updates our theme. It came out so nice, I wish that it could stay year round, but I will leave it for special occasions, today in remembrance of Pearl Harbor!

And in the long run, we can rejuvenate the picture gallery that is on the main page to offer the links to the specific horses with pictures embedded from members computers and not links from places like Photobucket that we can loose. Kind of like doing 2 things at once.

I just sent off my 20th or so shipment through fastenal. They have been quoting high lately because they have a new automated quoting system since their 3pl traffic has gone up so much. But I have always asked them to double check it if i think its out of line based on my experience and they usually lower it. My last shipment to Maine got cut in half from $150 to $75. Yea if i dont ship from my usual store it can take them a bit longer to figure it out but if I am the one initiating the quote, then I have never once had one go the wrong store. Longest travel time was like 10 days, most get there in less than 6. Heckuva lot cheaper than LTL freight as long as you understand what you are dealing with.

It will beat it up. I seen one going way less than that and it tore it up but good. I would suggest taking all covering off including the top. leave the frame but everything else off. If you don't take the top off it will catch a lot of wind.

I was in New York City that night taking a lady to a show, it was horrible, the feeling that grows in the pit of your stomach, wondering why someone would do this to a man like this. I never have understood this and I still don't. One of the worst things is that I still remember the guys name that did this, which is why I am against naming these people in the media. The media makes these killers into legends, that is perverse. Their names should never be mentioned and their homes should be bulldozed and their life on earth should be wiped clean.

only one snow fall up here so far and above freezing,its great,im in construction,concrete and masonry so its been awsome

An onslaught of snow cabs will be for sale on the classifieds shortly.............. >>>>>>> wishfull thinking. <<<<<<<<< Lol, Glenn

What's go'in on anyway. 40 and 50 degree weather in December. Rain yes, snow no. Ice in the morning means a sore rear end and a clear view of the early morning sky...(don't ask me how I know that...) New cab, 2 520H tractors a front blade, a single stage snow blower and green grass..... Gonna put on new LED cab lights and amber LED strobe beacon this week and maybe the mower deck.........

I spotted this family of creatures crossing the field today. Should I be concerned for the horses safety ?

I discovered how to post pics about a month ago......( humbly bowing...thank-you thank-you),,,,Well here is how i got those hub caps on my 401 8 speed...,,,,,what an idle mind does,,,,,when it has a bad idle.....,,,,,,,,,,,,enjoy....

I always prime first. I just primed my 400 hood yesterday. I would say do what they say to do on the can

You're doing fine. We're all here for the love of these little red tractors. Whatever the skill level is of an individual is or his/her limitation by equipment it doesn't matter. We all have fun and appreciate the efforts of others to save a piece of America..

Oh Koen, I just go overboard because I love these old machines. I don't mean to be a curmudgeon or ill-mannered. I want to help, but sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, maybe I should apply some of that oil to my typing fingers

I just had to check......Oklahoma.....I was starting to think about a different state Getting back to the original question, car, you won't be able to get a great match but most likely Rustoleum Regal or Sunrise will be as good as you'll get. If and when you decide to do a full repaint don't hesitate to use rattle cans. Beautiful results can be achieved and, let's face it, we're not painting a classic muscle car. If you go with the top shelf stuff, hats off to you. I love seeing those machines too.

The 3rd one is the only one I would be worried about, the rest look domesticated.

Or you could wrap the entire cab in duct tape! "If the women don't find you handsome, at least find you handy"! Red Green

Everybody go out and put your decks back on.

I'm thinking that if anyone wants snow, we should start taking blades and blowers off and test Mother Nature. Taunt we may, but will she hit back with a good white storm?

I drilled mine open to 1/4" and use a flat washer and a 1/4" SST hex bolt and nylock nut. Never had a problem. I would think your C clamps will vibrate loose and fall off. If you are lucky, they won't end up in the blower and launched thru a window.

considering the amount of time spent on prepping for paint, go with a good quality paint, even if only on the top/outside of the hood. I hear the Eastwood 2-part spray can paints are good, but have not tried them yet. They are pricey, but more like an automotive paint.

Hahah! I know. I have no excuse either. I can't figure out why it posts them upside down. The tractor has a M20. Just ordered a louvre red hood, and LSE decals. I'll try this again...

I have a laptop so turning it upside down is easy, but my wife thinks I am looking at a centerfold when I turn it 90*

HOLY FREAKIN COW!!! WHAT NO STATE FARM ETHIOPIAN DOG LICKER BOWL????? I have no idea and may have to quit my job so I'll have time to pick all these games! What the heck, I'll just wing it! Alcorn ST, San Jose St. Zona, Utah, Ohio, Louis anna Tech, S Florida, Akron, Toledo, Boise St. Bowling Green, Middle Ten, Cincy, Marshall, Miami, S Miss, Indiana, V Tech, Nebraska, Navy, Minnesota, AirForce, Baylor, Colorado St. LSU, Auburn, Miss St. Texas AM, USC, Fl St. Clemson, Alabama, N Western, michigan, Ohio St, Iowa, Ole Miss,Georgia, Arkansas, Oregon, West Virginia,

Wicked traction on them tires to make em stick upside down...

Awesome news John... way to take care of your brothers.

Yes sir, we are finished now. That sealed it. Glenn

Weather bulletin; It's not going to snow this winter!!! A friend of mine and myself have bought not one but two snowmobiles this fall so I haven't seen anything yet but a couple inches in Montana. I guess I can only hope that will solve any chances of snow!!! Lol

nice herd there in down under

It is nice to see this day remembered. Regardless of what the govt. says, its as if they want this day to slip into the past. To be forgotten. I stated this last year, and with great pride I will say it again. My father was there that day, a 17 year old kid, from Elizabeth, NJ, stationed aboard the USS PENNSYLVANIA, gunners mate, turret 2. For you pop, and those with you that day. TO ALL VETERANS, I SALUTE YOU, AND I SHALL NEVER FORGET YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

I was stationed at Schofield Barracks in the 1970s, with the 25th INF DIV, you could still see the evidence of bullet holes in some of the barracks from the attack. In these days of uncertainty let us not be afraid, but ever vigilant of an attack from enemies that hate America, not because of you and me, but for what she stands for, Freedom and Liberty. As Benjamin Franklin said, “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” ”Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither.” There are people in the world that believe the American people have lost their resolve, and while that may be true of some politicians, let them come here and threaten us and they will see the resolve the American people have.

I'm not complaining, glad to have some decent weather to finish the roof we're building on the most recent project. After that let it snow all it wants to. Another week of good weather and we should have it done.

I'm thinking, everyone here... should set up a couple more 's for snow removal duties. Should really put the run to ol' man winter.