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One of the greatest features of Red Square is the outstanding support we have from our Moderators. One in particular is @gwest_ca. Garry has provided manual downloads to countless posters needing information and I want to take this opportunity to thank him. .

Here's my latest project, a sickle bar for the front to get into the long grass I have. I welded the frame onto an old tach a matic bracket. So it clips on. Then started on the cross shaft. then the tensioner and here it it is mounted and running video to come later when I fit the correct belt.

Well guys.... I kind of hem & hawed after seeing what he had in the package deal.... Just kidding I got it !!! Loaded everything up and hot footed it home.

Now where did I park my car ????

The automotive industry has always been very secretive about designs and goes to great lengths to prevent premature release of photos of the latest and greatest. New stealth technology has finally been developed that makes it impossible to sneak a peek!

If you're cutting the ouside sheath of the cable shorter... you're going to want to cut the inside anyway... otherwise, why shorten the sheath!? Save yourself all hassle.... cut the off one z bend, pull the wire out a little... cut the sheath, then get a pair of these..... bend the raw wire end in the right direction and never have to fight stupid twisty cable hookups again. LOVE mine. https://www.amazon.com/Hangar-9-Z-Bender-Pliers-HAN119/dp/B0006OBMJI/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1468513893&sr=1-1&keywords=z+bend+pliers RC plane guys use them to make their own control rods.

So Wonder Woman rolled up this morning and my wife was still here, good thing she drove the invisicar.

Hear Hear!! The guy is simply amazing -- and helpful, and knowledgeable, and ....etc Thanks Garry! Bill Pace

Pictures first. I can't complain about the traction. I backed into that fence post It climbed up and over, I only had time to jump off. No real damage was done to the Wheel Horse. Scratched the paint on the rear fender and warped that wore out seat. I twisted the seat back into shape with a board and ratchet strap.

Glad to hear your ok! I've heard of a horse rearing up at a hitching post but this is rediculous

Yep, today when that sun gets a little higher, I'm gonna rotate them tires.

OR ............ CAR WANTED, must fit 15" radial tires and have 108" wheelbase.

Car forsale needs some TLC . Four good tires , no signs of scratches or rust anywhere , air blows great ! With a little imagination the possibilities are endless . Please no tire kickers , don't waste my time . Contact Jim Bob 555 5555 .

Like a good neighbor, Red Square is there.

Gonna put my snow tires on today.

7-14-1968 Hank Aaron hits 500th homer On July 14, 1968, Atlanta Braves slugger Henry “Hank” Aaron hits the 500th home run of his career in a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Henry Aaron was born February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama. The third of eight children, Aaron was a star football player, third baseman and outfielder in high school, and signed with the ***** League’s Mobile Black Bears while still a teenager. He joined the Indianapolis Clowns in 1952 at age 18 and helped them win the ***** League World Series. The next year, his contract was sold to the Milwaukee Braves of the National League. On April 13, 1954, Aaron became the last former ***** League player to make his debut in the major leagues. Aaron broke camp with the big league Braves in 1954 after a year of thorough domination in the minor leagues. In that and many future seasons with the Braves, Aaron shared the spotlight with third baseman Eddie Matthews. For their careers, the two men hit a record 863 home runs as teammates and hit home runs in the same game 75 times. In 1957, Aaron won his only MVP award, hitting .322 with 44 home runs and 132 RBIs. Aaron, Matthews and pitchers Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette led the Braves to a World Series victory that year over Manager Casey Stengel and his perennial favorite New York Yankees. In 1958, the Braves won their second National League pennant in a row, but lost a World Series rematch to the Yankees. On July 14, 1968, with 499 career home runs under his belt, Aaron hit a three-run shot in the third inning off Giants’ pitcher Mike McCormick. Aaron was mobbed at home plate by his teammates and presented with an award by Braves President Bill Bartholomay honoring him as the seventh man in baseball history to hit 500 home runs. Aaron was already 34 years old in 1968, the age at which players of his era usually began a rapid decline. Although 1968 was a slightly off year for the slugger–he hit .287 with 29 home runs and 86 RBIs–Aaron was not yet slowing down. Naysayers ate their words as they watched him hit 203 home runs between 1969 and 1973. On April 8, 1974, after a winter of hate mail containing threats from racist fans, Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s record for career home runs when he hit his 715th off Cincinnati’s Jack Billingham. Aaron retired from baseball in 1976 with 755 home runs. After a career of remarkable offensive consistency, Aaron retired as the all-time leader in runs batted in, extra base hits and total bases. He was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

Right here.. "Rippedit" Hye hye hye..

Ghost rider??

Yep...couldn't agree more....he's a very valuable addition to the Red Square team! Mike......

Thanks Garry

This place would be a lot less knowledgeable place without Garry's learned input. My hat is off to you, Sir!

Yea, a Fall SOUTHERN show!!!

Absolutely. Kudos to Garry. He is the mogul of manuals! He's helped me in the past with date codes and info. Thank you.

Glad you are ok . that looks like that could have been " I have fallen and can't get up "

Gary with out the manuals you have down loaded , I would have been up the creek with out a paddle more than once. Thanks for all your great work.

I've had to stop twice in the last week to move two turtles off the road I live on.

Yes, thank you Garry for all the help you so freely give us at Red Square

Indeed. And so thorough!

Many thanks to Garry

Yep.....shore nuff, thanks Garry!

couldn't agree more he showes up at the perfect time and helps.

Yes, thank you Garry. You're always there when we need help or to remind us that there is a manual section that can help answer our questions.

Tree frogs in the outhouse. They hung out in outhouse for about 2 weeks. I found out after a few days there was 2 of them. It must've been over a hundred degrees in there during the daytime. I moved him to the creek twice. He kept coming back.

Very nice! I have a C-160 I restored. Fun machine. I think that is a 42" deck there. It is the good reinforced one. Good Luck.

Got the hydraulics all finished and just need to mount the pump. I also ordered some new headlight lenses for the originals and a throttle knob. This tractor is a blast to drive and can't imagine not have a diesel. It rolls coal.

clowns we`ve got...

Just told a another friend about my new Wheel Horse hobby. Then he sends me this picture , 80% restored sitting in his garage for sale.... yikes

I've not been looking to add to my collection but sometimes things just happen! On Friday I'd gone to my local garden machinery place (US - Outdoor Power I think) just to pick up a saw chain and out front was a WH. Now I've had many conversations with the guys there about WHs when ordering Toro parts and they've mentioned that they used to service lots of them at one time so I assumed it was in for a service. "You've got a Wheel Horse out front" I observed. "Yes and it's for sale!" came the reply, "We're going to put it on that auction site." It was apparently a 'barn find' that someone discovered on moving into to the area and as a non-runner the place had taken it in part-exchange for a new mower knowing that WHs are collectable. They'd got it running and discovered it was in good shape hence it was up for sale. "Why don't you sit on it, start it up, drive it round?" they suggested. Well, why not! No smoke, no nasty knocks from the Kohler, gears all worked fine and it was all so original and unmolested, a good deck for its age with no welding, even the lights still worked. Went and collected it today. It's a Belgium built Raider 10 eight speed made in 1972 I think based on the Amnor serial. It probably differs from the US spec as was usually the case but it should have the hood ornament which has gone missing - no worries I have one in stock, must have known this tractor would come along!. Here's the walk round photos... It's obviously had a replacement starter at some point and wow what a difference that makes compared with the other Kohler powered horses in the stable with their original motors. Interesting choke lever handle - its been made from a wooden door knob I think - actually doesn't look too out of place but I'll replace that. Even has what appears to be the original 70s style rear light lens - same as my D-200s have. Amnor (European) model number 1-0310 serial 126220. My Amnor serial list suggests this is probably a 1972 model but I'll get the Kohler serial tomorrow as a cross-check. The only issues that need fairly urgent sorting out are oil leaks from the drive pulley shaft seal and brake drum shaft seal, the latter making the brake band inoperable. I spotted these when I looked it over but they're minor issues in terms of cost. I discovered that the PTO bearing is 'iffy' when taking the deck and belt off and that the main drive belt is coming to the end of its life but that's about it so far. Andy

Keep health related discussions to a minimum!

Somewhere in the O'Zarks is a vehicle on blocks.

Glad your not hurt, you just never know. Glenn

Could have been real bad, but you are not hurt, and the tractor is ok too. Great story with a good ending.

Wow, reminds me of my back flipping Commando 8. No real harm to the horse, but did you damage yourself at all?

Now that is funny TIGman But seriously that will be a nice addition to you heard. Enjoy it.

Lets face it, the '70s and '80s were not the pinnacle of American automotive industrial history.

You get a cigar Bob !! I think you're spot on. The guy called me and said come on over and pick it up tonight. I think he needs room in the garage.

SAVE THE TOADS !!!!!

Too late! It's already happened but I wouldn't have it any other way. I even found some Rock & Rye down here. So many well said comments about the folks in this hobby. The little red tractors we all love happen to be the catalyst for what brings us all together but all I can think of is that there’s something a little special about those blessed with incurable WHA. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jerry but, based on the wonderful comments here, I’d say that there’s no doubt that Richie makes his father very proud as he watches down on him. I am happy that I was able to do this for Richie as well as the others things I’ve done but it pales to what so many of you have done for others as well as me. The two brothers that I became acquainted weren’t Wheel Horse people were going to sell all four Wheel Horses they inherited but decided to keep one of them and fix it up. That wasn’t because of me but rather because of them getting on this forum and being so impressed by the camaraderie amongst all the folks on Red Square and the willingness for everyone here to help others. It would be futile and unnecessary to try to list names. Just look at the member list and there you have it.