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Pictures are from the collection of Ed Cole. Help was provided to identify group photo participants by Don Kane, Cindy Kane, and Charlie Culley. Thank you all. The WHCC show has grown from this relatively small size group of participants to the massive size group we have today twenty years later.

21 years later, she still throws it clear across the front yard! This is the first winter with the ags and tri-ribs....i can't believe the added performance even without weights and chains. Love this tractor! Enjoy!

.... Sunday will put me at the 7yr mark for my accident . 25mph doesn’t seem fast until that sudden stop and objects inside the vehicle become missiles . Live life to its fullest as you never know what, when and where something is going to happen.

Got 4 new tires come soon and a new seat for the C195 That I picked up a month ago. The rear tires are 27x8.50x15 and the front are 18x6.50x8

Please remind our wives of that!!!

My son had the white and black Gen 1 Ranger for a few years. It was built by a Ford mechanic and his son and was a lot of fun to drive. He drove it back-and-forth to college and it actually got decent gas mileage when you could keep your foot out of it. It had the 5.0 out of 89 LX Mustang and the rear axle out of and Explorer.

My 1981 Toyota Hi Lux 4x4 Long Bed

In the late '80s I restored a 1919 American LaFrance fire engine for the St. Lucie County Historical Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. I had a lot of help from retired and active fire fighters and soon after completion I had the honor of driving it carrying a retired fire chief to his final rest. I don't have any photos of it, but this one is very similar.

Here's some clean up from today. Pushed a foot last night another 3" when I got done the overnight shift at school. As a side note, I had to leave the tractor and my little 5/21 toro outside last night. Pushed them into the drive before I lest at midnight. When I got home an noon temp was 9* and below 0 with a windchill. The throttle and choke were froze off and in idle. Fired up after 2 cranks (they were long) but stayed running at idle and no choke. I should have done a cold start video. The little toro started on the first pull full choke. Not bad for 22 and 34 years old

Found it on ebay and free shipping this week. 64.99 total.

I had a customer maybe 30 years ago with a early 80's S10.... 350... 7:1 compression. .. small serpentine belt driven blower so the engine sounded stock. Maybe 450 hp or more.... scary truck.

The HOOOWAARD BEAR has awakened from hibernation. The frigid temps must have stirred him awake. Hmm, that reminds me Gotta make a new mash pole sign since mine got mutilated in the big storm last year.

I understand a lot ,,,,of the stress everyone endures,,,,,,,things like,,,,,,,dont be waiting for a bus at the wrong stop.......Forgetting where you set up..!!! Carching a little shut eye and you never know who is watching !!!!! Seeeing an ad for something,,,,talking about it before yeah can coral it,,,,,,POOF !!!!!!!! Yes gentlemen,,,,life in the Wheelhorse lane has its tribulations......But its all part of liven !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My daily driver is a 2002 Silverado 2500 HD with the Duramax. I love it. It is now becoming a classic compared to the new trucks rolling out of the dealers. I also have my old girl I love a 1949 3100. Chevy guy here all the way.

Here's one. This was built for a friend's daughter who wanted a "tanked" tractor. Drives on electric

It would be nice if you could fit a thrust bearing in there but at minimum a thrust washer should go in there. It's not completely necessary but it will steer more easily This should be my handle!

Configurations such as that prove to be challenging during a front end alignment and can occasionally cause excessive tire wear

That design allows you to be first on the scene of the accident

You're never wasting time if you enjoy what you're doing...

But i tried to tell her that's all I've got!

Everything I've learned to date as a man started from learning when I was young and hanging around with my Dad and especially my Grandfather. Dad was a professional mechanic and Grandpa was the world's greatest tinkerer - he loved to fix things and never threw anything away. Just basic tools and little real know-how but he always got it done. I was very lucky in being allowed to hang out in shops and such - Dad had taught me how to be in those places and be respectful enough not to be a bother or ever get into anything unless told to do so - then I was allowed to help over time. I never asked too many questions or pestered a mechanic when he was busy - Dad had a short fuse but was a great teacher at the same time - pretty much the same deal at other shops where I helped keep them clean for a little spending cash and a lot of knowledge that was free. I never did well on tests and such in school - it wasn't a hands-on thing and that's what I was good at. My grades in shop classes and welding were perfect across the board but subjects like English and such was a struggle - it wasn't how I learned to do things, lol. I don't see a lot of parents spending enough time like above with their kids - they work too much or are absorbed into being an adult and their children suffer, glad to see you're spending this time with your boy - he will thank you later for sure. There were a lot of things that I learned from time spent in various shops - enough from everyone around me to actually be better at certain things than my Father - and he gave me the respect in those areas to help him later in life, that was a true honor and sure helped with my confidence in the long run. Dad was the type that specialized in his field and was highly respected around this whole area - later in life I became that guy and still do some freelance work at times for several shops but I have him to thank for teaching me the basics of learning hands-on and not from a book. He would never fix my car - if it broke or I broke it in some way I had to fix it with Dad's guidance - and pay for parts as well, it's why I take such good care of my equipment. At times you'll think your kid isn't paying attention - but later you'll find out they don't miss a thing, my daughter sure didn't and I'm very proud of what she's accomplished as an adult. You can't buy that for any amount of money - your time goes much further than you think.... Might want to encourage him to join the board - with our guidance/help and yours he'll feel like part of a community and learn even more if he has the interest. Since it's his tractor the work he puts into it now will pay off quickly when he gets to use it to do chores or just "play" - we need that in our hobby to keep it alive for many generations to come. I learn new things here every day from just reading all the posts and when I'm able I'll chime in with advice and try to help others to "pay" for what I learn here - this forum is one of my favorite tools on the Information Highway and I know it can be trusted, unlike so much of the rest of the Internet. It's tough for kids these days with the amount of knowledge they have to learn now compared to their parents when they were in school, too bad he doesn't get the free time like we did growing up but if he's truly interested in this stuff he'll find a way - I know I sure did as a kid, it was more fun to learn the mechanical parts of how things work versus just reading about it. to you for doing this for your son - this is my favorite part of our forum . Sarge

Hi all ! I picked up this '95 520 hydro today....it bursted into tears when it came into my garage....its in terrible shape !... Gave her some aspirin and the heater will keep her warm. The previous owner tried to "make her running" again, there are new spark plugs in it and it has compression. But that's about it. Heck they evan put on the tyres wrong ...how simple can things be ? It wont be fast..but i hope I get her going again.. Im very happy with this find !....its winter time...At least i know what to do in the spare time hihi.... Hoping to can forward my questions as always...thank you all in advance, Kind regards, Henry

I guess I forgot to explain why. I was filling them both with gas yesterday in a rush with no funnel, spilt fuel all over. 9pm last night and the wife give me a nasty look saying she smells gas. So to quiet her they spent the night out. I hated doing it, I never leave anything outside. I cleaned them up and the smell is gone and the are back in the garage

I know some of y'all have been waiting for me to open my mouth about my Hybrid . It is a 1984 El Camino SS Choo Choo. One of 1389 build in 1984. How you ordered one : Go to local Cheby dealer and it was a special order. Car/truck build in Texas , shipped without interior or nose to Chattanooga for installation of bucket seats , floor console with shifter (auto) and nose from Monte Carlo and then shipped to dealer. Mine has a 305 with the electronic carb ( one of GM's better ideas - controlled by computer prom which also controls the distributor ) Full instrumentation including a Tic Tac tachometer ( clock housed in Tachometer ) electric windows and door locks. It has a 250C transmission ( yes they made one check Cheby by the numbers book) Purchased in 2001 as my future retirement project HA HA .It was originally black but the paint was dead so here is what has been done . 1. New paint 1984 color 2. New gas tank , new air shocks ( standard equipment) 3. Car rebuild 4. Spray on bed liner 5. New chrome for entire bed ( $$$$$$$$$) 6.Replaced body mounts and bolts ( Urethane - Rough ride now) 7. New seat covers ( found dealer paperwork in passenger seat , placed in back when new cover installed) 8. New electric motors for windows. 9. Replaced a lot of stuff ( Alternator , rotors,heater core , fan motor etc, etc etc. Crud I can't find the pictures .

@Big_Red_Fred This is a family show so you have to act like you are in church and not telling off everybody that crosses your path. You will have a lot of fun and remember everything the next morning.

When I redid my 520 and set it up for snow, I raised the fender pan with 1.5" blocks. Mainly to add clearance for the 2 link Vee Bar chains. I did then move the floor boards forward about 2" to match the raised seat. The real surprising benefit was the more comfortable seating.

Truth be told my wife does most of the mowing too... keeps her out of the taverns...

Thanks for the great pictures. I thought you hatched in the woods after the first Big Show.

'Nother trick is to take the outside blades off for increased seat time. ....really Hon I have no idea why it's taking so long ... I promise we'll go to your mothers as soon as I'm done!

good thing you walked away safely from that one! Could’ve had a devastating outcome...

Surplus Center (online) has them, I just ordered hydraulic hoses for my Kioti 4way snow/dozer from them and it's in the catalog they sent along, Jeff.

48" deck = seat time. Honest Hon, shopping as soon as I'm done mowin' the lawn.

I don't think I going to paint this one, just new tires and seat and battery and use the heck out of it. It runs soooooo good.

Great!!! So many changes since then, but the main theme still remains, Wheel Horse. Just take a look at some of the pictures from recent years and you see many of the same people, but a lot more horses. I just can't wait until June. Let's start the countdown clock.

Heads up for those in the midwest, there seems to be a good candidate for a project or fixer upper 522xi on chambana CL. I hope someone in the St Louis area grabs it so i can lend a hand an learn a bunch too (i currently own a 522XI). For $400 you get a 522XI with electric issues (wires chewed from mice), plus 52" deck and snow blower. I would be all over this but i do not have the time, money or space right now.

LOl ...don't worry some of the fellas here handle should be chopping and hacking as they are quite good at it! We do enjoy our customs here. Keep those pics coming! I think what 'fish meant is add one of these and drill all the way thru for a double roll pin. gives you a little more beef on the underside. Might not have the room for it tho. I would change the washer out to a bronze washer. Better to wear on that than the roll pin. Looks like you got a fairly straight cut.

@Horse Newbie - go look at the current used market on that truck, would probably give you a heart attack. That whole series of Toyota Hilux/mini truck is extremely sought after, the biggest prices come for the '85 year model deluxe extended cabs - their values are off the chart. They were just a stout little truck and lighter brother to the Land Cruiser, which was their top line vehicle through the years. Sarge

I would like thank any and all for sharing this time capsule 2018 WILL Be MY 5tH big show,,,,,,,,,I WAS THERE 2 PREVIOUS YEARS,walking around and buying a few parts,,,,Didnt really talk to anyone,,,,,,But did listen ,,,learned a lot,,,and was welcomed into any discussion ,,,,,,and it all comes with a home cooked meal !!!!!!!!!!!! and you can never beat the stories in this place,,,,,,, we had2 inches of snow yesterday,,,,,,and no need to plow,,,,,- Wise words for rhe day :E FREE FUEL : !!!!!!!!!!

I have an ark 550 that I am going to put on this C195.

BOTH WAYS !!!!!!! today they call that child abuse........fact can be stranger than fiction,,,,,

Well, as some of you know, I don't yet use a wheel horse for snow removal. Please don't judge me! I am trying to improve!

Ok Guys—where’s the snow removal pics or better yet—videos??? or it didn’t happen!

Loved my s-10s, had 3. Economical and simple. The Broncos today are priceless. My dad had a 71 Highboy with the 300 inline and NP435 trans.It plowed snow and hauled firewood then became mine. You could put 35-36 tires on with no problem.

My 1075 barn find rat .

@Racinbob @Vinylguy @JPWH @ACman @roadapples @Big_Red_Fred AND @BOB ELLISON are likely to be there

Here are some pictures of my old truck now my oldest sons truck he is now 19 years old, it is a 1986 K-20 I bought this truck used when I was 18 years old and I’ve had it ever since. My oldest son showed interest in restoring it and now it is his and currently has the engine tore out of it this winter because we are doing a LS swap in it and now it is currently getting a 2000 5.3 engine. The plan is to have it running again in the spring!

Remember those days. With about 8" on the ground one mourning my senior year I called the radio station, told them I was the principle, and school was cancelled. Man was he hot. Never told a soul 'till after I graduated. Would have gotten the "board of education" for sure...

Not quite a horse but I do think that wheel horse tractors are the rolls Royce of garden tractors