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Well in the past few months since becoming a member I never thought of the idea of having anything more than the 69 Charger V8. Well 13 WH tractors later I believe it's time to change my name to something more universal. New name will follow soon. And I will take the opportunity to thank all the members who have helped me along the journey. My wife says thank you too but hers didn't sound as sincere for some reason!

Before everybody attacks, yes some pics!

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Hi everyone. I have a great update for ya. After almost a year since my Physics experiment ( to see how fast a 230# pound man can fall from 10 feet and what the results would be)? I went to see the surgeon last week. The doctor said that I am 95% percent healed (tendons re-attached to the bone). Therefore, I can start some more aggressive weight work. I have to go back to see him at the end of March. If he feels confident that if I were to slip and grab something like the grab handle on a truck and hold my weight with my right arm? He will allow me to go back to driving ready mix again. At that time it will be over a year. I guess he wasn't kidding when he said it would probably take that long. I have been doing some light duty work when the company can find something for me to do. I am excited to get back. I am starting out with 7lbs. on the weight machine. Funny, that is less than a gallon of milk. After 10 reps. of each of the 8 different exercises I have to do? It feels like 700lbs. It will come. Pat

The day and the life of RJ nuts....

I took my wheels and seat pan parts in to be powder coated today. Luckily i I had two locations within 30-40 minutes of each other. I had a close Fred Sanford episode at first location. 6-700 for lot depending on whether how difficult the paint was to remove. You could scratch it with fingernail almost as they were basically primed with a single topcoat after I blasted them this summer. Needless to say, I politely exited. BTW, this was a Powdercoat business. The next location was a do it all kind of shop. Cycle parts, Mecahnical repair, minor paint and restoration. They run sand blast and powdercoat on Saturdays. 250 and much easier group to deal with. My heart rate has returned to normal. I think 250 is pricey but a lot more fair. It is after all NY and the guy probably pays over half to the state. definitely worth the second opinion.

I don't own one.........I guess I'm getting old. Actually,I prefer to talk on a phone rather than type and surf. Definitely showing my age as I remember a childhood without computers too.There was also a time without 's .But I must not speak of this as it was a bleak and dismal time devoid of happiness.

Electrolysis...got a few warmer days coming up, so I decided to get that rusty case going in the tank. Here is a link that I like that really explains the process... http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/miscellaneous/rust_removal.htm Got my bucket and my washing soda. I put in a good 1/2 cup and mixed in the water. The Anodes are "C" clamped to the sides of the bucket...about 1/2" off the bottom. The transmission casing is also "C" clamped and is just hanging on a bar to keep it from moving around. Then it is just a matter of hooking up the wires from the battery charger. The black clip goes on the part to clean and the red clip goes on the sacrificial anode. I then took some jumper cables and attached between the 2 sacrificial anodes. The charger is set on 10 amps. Watching an E-tank can be better then watching paint dry.

312 Hydro I don't own a cell phone either . My wife has a cell phone a flip type. If some one wants me they have my land line phone number , they can leave a message on the answering machine. They can contact me if the have my email address. Do you remember when you could shop in a store and the cashier was not talking or flipping around on the phone while taking your money. One better is when the cashier could make correct change when you handed them $5.26 for a $4.26 bill .

And the real horses are just underneath the wheel horses. And sometimes they scare the schitz out of me! Gets a little creepy at night in that barn.

How bout some pics of that Peterbilt and that big old engine under that hood . It's even a red tractor !

Well I figured I am in this for the long haul (really bad pun intended) so gotta pick something to take the ride with. (yeah one more bad pun)

Sad, but so true...

Ahh ... not quite!! LOL ... 3 seats, 48" each, so 2 people per seat if you're strangers, if you're "friendly" then maybe 3 per seat!! LOL Or if you're a NASCAR fan, 4 people per seat!!

Looks to me like your trying to bring Frankenhorse to life Steva....have you given any thought to rotating the case a little every couple of hrs in relation to the anodes?

I just read the link you have up explaining the process .......Interesting! Will you be posting a before & after picture? Awesome thread. Thanks Stevasaurus!

Well, got the base trailer about 75% done, still have some lights, and steps but gettin close. Will start building the seats on Monday!! Of course here's my obligitory BUTT shot!! Oh, yea, it's gettin wheel covers too!!

I must of been thinking of something else. Maybe brushing my teeth or something.....

Many times pricing has to do with whether or not they actually will want to do the work. A bunch of smaller bits is much worse than a few larger parts. Also, Harley or other owners are often willing to pay more than an old tractor guy.

You keep all those horses in the hay mow for long and you will not have any hay left. That is a very nice collection you have there.

Most of my customers call me "Pete in the Pete" I guess that name fits a bit better.

Picked up my tractor yesterday...this is what I am working with. Engine is strong with tons of compression. I need a battery so looking for suggestions on that...total sand and repaint of all metal is that plan.

Two different beasts Craig, bendy has way more traction and control, but less articulation and is not as stable when traversing. C4 is lighter and more agile, the huge front axle articulation gives it the advantage. It does get stuck.... I just cleverly edit those bits out It's incredibly satisfying crawling along knowing you can drive up, over and through most things I'm always wary thanks, I've rolled my quad a few times and have the scars Thanks! It is great fun to drive That was a lucky first time, I did get stuck further down, I was asking too much I've been part of Land Rover trials and quad biking most of my life. The last 10 have been playing with model rock crawlers, you might understand how C4 came around if you've seen the videos. im actually choosing the diagonal in a lot of cases just to push the articulation, you might not see it but it's handy being able to shift 200lbs onto the high side when needed

Figures as much the scut and cut tractor market has really picked off the garden tractor market...either buy a $700 lawn mower or $7k zero turn or buy a $15k scut/cut tractor...but as a farming family growing up one had to a variety of tractor sizes to get the job done efficiently or muddle through with the one you had...plus we did it all with an old Allis Chalmers B and C which (we sold before I got the Kioti) with modified horse drawn implements awe the good ole days,Jeff

I got the frame plate mounted tonight and the motor set on , progress is slow but still moving forward

Well maybe not for free but on a budget! Some of you old timers may already know this trick. I wash my horses & decks alot. Almost after every mowing i wash the tops of the decks off and have underside quick wash connects installed on all of my mowers. The price I pay for all this cleanliness is usually payed back in the form of noisy deck pulleys, idlers & spindle bearings. Hence I have been known to spend a small fortune on pulleys & idlers that, for some, can be 40-to 50 bucks a wack. So after finally figuring out that these things just have common bearings in them that could be replaced if they weren't welded in tighter than a buxom beautie in a brass bra!! Alas no more.... First step is wire brush the offending noise maker so you can identify where it is spot welded together. Usually a dark spot or a dimple marks the spot. Center punch the spot, notice the symetrical patern of the welds. Next drill out the welds starting with 1/8" bit then 1/4". proceed to 5/16' if it appears that 1/4 " did not take out 90% of the weld. Next position the pully on a block of wood and separate the halfs. Use a small cold chisel. It may take a bit of effort to separate them. If the half bend a little they can be hammered strait after apart. Remove the bearing & drive out the bushing if it has one.

I finished repairing my two stage snow thrower for my 523DXI . I put on two new idler sprockets and a new chain . I did all this without taking it back off the machine ,not an easy task . Thanks to NYPCrepair ( I think that's right ) I made up an oak block 9 1/2 long 3/4 thick to wedge against idler sprocket bolt to tighten the chain . When I put the block in place I noticed it was right by the key hole on the side . ( second picture )I was able first to get a thin screwdriver in to pry against the wood . Then there was enough room to get in a pry bar and force the block to tighten the chain . The first try I made the chain to tight but got it the second time around . Two things : The chain was 55 dog bones long and the picture is distorted so the ruler does not look like 9 1/2 but it is .

Glad she is doing well and didn't have an accident this winter!

I lost my virginity in a hay mow!! Still looking for it.

Guess they will just have to lean out like you when you ride a train!! lol But they will be able to hear and feel her!!

Hey Russ...how about an update? You up and about now? Mike........

@378Pete Your "Horses" really are "in the barn"!!

seating will be for 6-9 adults, so 1/2 - 3/4 ton ... will be no problem!!

Not at all. You want ferrous metals in all parts of this operation. It is all about electrons moving from negative to positive. Different metals can make the solution toxic.

Thought I'd beat Craig to the punch on the video..

Another great day for a walk on the big shoes.

I've seen some requests for CAD files associated with my front mount I built as a pump carrier in my loader build. If you need to have a CNC cutter make one up for you, all you need to do is find some vendors in your area and e-mail them for a quote. Include the DXF file in this post as an attachment. It is in DXF format and that is the preferred generic format for most shops. The file includes directions to the CNC operator to cut QTY 2 side plates and QTY 1 front plate. There is also a scale next to each piece. Can't get much easier than that. You'll need a couple 13/16" pegs cut from round stock as well. They are like 1.25" each. They cost me like $2.50 at Midwest Metal Warehouse. They have a website if you have no steel shops nearby that cater to hobbyists or offer counter service. -Andy (click the Link at the bottom of my post for the DXF file) V V V 5xi front mount sideplates and front plate.dxf

Here a few examples of mounts. Of course, the one for the 5xi would be specific. There may be something off the JB shelf close enough that could be used with the new sideplates as well. They would need to be deeper and taller at the front. In my case, all I would need is the new mount, the bracket from the JB to the mount, and weldments for my existing actuator. John has standardized on his bucket design and frame. They differ with the bracket to the mount. My grand scheme is to wire all three 5xi the same so that the JB and snowthrower with motorized chute electrically would plug-in the same. I would use the same control box on all three and be able to swap them around. Just having the mount opens up additional attachments for the 5xi/NH GT to: Generator Johnny Bucket Jr. Front trailer hitch Front weight bar for tilling Your imagination? Kubota BX Mount JD Mount (probably closest to the 5xi) Craftsman Mount (also close to 5xi mount)

You might consider a bucket (scoop) that just hangs on your snow blade. Makes for easy on 'n off to move mulch, sands, dirt, whatever. An easy fab project and 12 ga crs'll work. Of course, nothin' beets a FEL.

I sure remember that group. They made some great music. Thanks for sharing.

Very entertaining, surprising that the wet tires gained traction on the rocks coming out of the creek. I guess we all need to use a bit of "Body English" on uneven terrain.

All the lights I find don't line up with the existing mounting holes. The DOT in their brilliance decided to make the specs for reflectors 1 size and lights another size. You have to drill an extra hole and the light won't quite cover up the unused hole.

Wonder if that has anything to do with the shape the world is in today..

It's about 20 years old. Starting to get some pin holes, but it should last awhile. I disassemble it and store it in the basement, I think the fairly even temperatures and no sunlight is a big help.