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My buddy Joe came up today to help me fix the FWD and steering box on my John Deere loader today. He brought his son Clay with him. Emory and Clay are in scouts together. I asked Joe if Clay could ride Emory’s lawn ranger and he said sure. Clay hadn’t ridden a tractor by himself before. Joe couldn’t even get him to ride his Farmall with him. To our surprise he jumped on and took right off! He had a ball. Now he says he wants a tractor if his own. Even Joe said he needs one! I had to go get the truck and oil with the C125. Last few pics show what I found when I came back. Those boys were so sweet!

Update on Scottie: Yesterday, we had Scottie's 6 week follow up appointment with his orthopedic team and surgeon. Going into this appointment, Lowell and I had several questions about Scottie's pelvis causing him pain and if he was going to be requiring surgery to fix his pelvis. Scottie had several x-rays done yesterday for his clavicle and shoulder, his elbow, and of his pelvis to see how he has progressed since the accident. Once his medical team had time to review the x-rays and compare them to the original ones that were taken the day of the accident, they came to see us. This is when Lowell and my questions about Scottie's pelvis and whether or not he will be requiring more surgery to fix his pelvis were answered. Scottie's x-rays showed new bone growth and calcification where it needs to be. Scottie will not be requiring surgery to fix his pelvis or his clavicle and shoulder. That is correct NO surgery to fix his pelvis or clavicle and shoulder. We found out that Scottie's pain is from his bladder and the two catheters that are in his bladder. As for Scottie's elbow, he will be requiring surgery to remove the three plates and screws 6 months to a year from initial surgery date. The reason for the removal of the hardware is because he has limited function of his right elbow and arm. We also were told that the next step in Scottie's recovery is to start physical therapy twice a week, to take all weight restrictions off of his upper and lower left extremity and to be off all pain medications in 6 weeks. We are glad to know that Scottie's fractures and breaks are healing according to plan. If we only had to worry about his fractures and his broken bones and nothing else, the plan set forth from his orthopedics team and surgeon would be wonderful but Scottie also has his bladder and urethra problem. Understanding the next orthopedic step for Scottie, I made a call to his urology medical team and informed them of the news and next step in his recovery per the orthopedic team. I was informed that we had to hold off of his physical therapy until his entire medical team can meet next week and discuss the best plan for Scottie and where we go from here. The reason for this meeting, is because Scottie had a major setback with the bladder infection and the catheter being blocked and requiring surgery to replace the two catheters, and that everything has been pushed back until he can be where he needs to be from the urology standpoint. Scottie is still experiencing pain from his bladder spasms and the two catheters. As long as he has the catheters in his bladder, he will continue to have pain associated with that because his bladder is attacking the catheters and wanting them out. He experiences bladder spasms frequently and when he gets one he has this painful build up of pressure and then he urinates around the urethral stent. In talking to the urology team, this all normal during a bladder spasm and that does not mean that urethra is connected to the bladder or that he will have full function of his bladder, it just means that his bladder is active. When he has a bladder spasm, he requires his pain medication until we can get his pain under control. Scottie has started homebound school and he works on his assignments (1-5 questions a day) until he gets a headache. Some days he don't do homework because he has a migraine from his traumatic brain injury. We are very fortunate that his teachers want him to get better and maintain his baseline and not worry about new material. Lately, Scottie has a loss of appetite because of the pain he has been experiencing. He is allowed to have protein shakes and whatever he would like to eat. Scottie loves his cards and packages he gets in the mail. He would like me to say thank you to everyone who has sent him cards and packages. He really lights up when I tell him that he has mail...he looks forward to that and not to his homework. There is the latest package Scottie received...thank you Karl!

It would be great having them post this photo here again 30+ years later.

It got up to a little past 60 degrees here today. The 312-8 hauled some dead limbs to the brush pile.

Got outa work real early...(came home and got my chores done fast, installed new LED kitchen under-counter lights).... So I fired up my 656, or is it a 556 and headed into the woods. A bit cold at 21 degrees but something about tractor riding just warms ya up! Only 1”-2” of snow, stream crossing was froze up good meaning I didn’t break thru. No critters on this ride, just @Docwheelhorse Tony’s “woods art”.

Good job, we need t recruit more addicts!

The first thing that came to my mind is a play on that scripture: “Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Saved another one from a directionless life!!!

8=horsepower 5=electric start 4=year (1964) I'm sure others will chime in if this is incorrect. Great model tractor!

They are relatively snug in the bore. I have drilled a small hole 180 degrees apart and run a screw into them then pulled with vise grips to remove the seal. Usually works for me. Marv

My guess is he didn't see his shadow because a snow drift was in the way of the sun!

It appears that the worst is over. I’m glad everyone made it through ok.

It is great to see another 875 being brought back to its former glory! I’ll always have a special spot in my heart for those specific models. As many on here are familiar with, it was the tractor that I grew up using and that my dad and I restored about 4 years ago. 1978 2016! @p38js that is so awesome that your family bought that tractor for you. I agree with the above sentiments that you should include them in the visual aspects of your restoration as much as possible (as they are willing to give input) to make them feel part of it. As they witness the labor of love put into bringing it back...it will connect them even more to it and make the gift mean even more to them and you! I can’t wait to see this one take shape. 26-12-12’s are really big tires. I have a set on my super Cub and they look big on a stretch frame 1000# tractor. But if you are determined to go that route, welding in your own centers would be the way to go. If memory serves me correctly, one side has a fair amount of room for backspacing but the other side has less. That is the side that you will need to use for a point of reference. I learned that lesson the hard way on Caleb’s JackRabbit this last summer...just trying to keep you from the same fate. Keep the pictures and progress reports coming...I’m on board with this restore!

When my dad had the C-161 he had Ags with chains and a 42” snow blade. He never used it because he couldn’t push snow effectively on his black top driveway. After I got it I put some wider Tru Powers on it with fluid, inside/outside weights, and no chains. I also upsized to a 54” blade. The thing pushes it like it’s not even there. Even the 12” of wet stuff we had a couple weeks ago. I used to have chains on a 520 with no weight pushing a 48” and it would spin and scar the concrete ocasionally. For me, the Ags with weight work better. I put dad’s 42” on the rat 606 with fluid and inside weights and it pushes it effortlessly on my steep drive. I do agree chains would be a must for ice. Sorry for rambling on.

I've not visited the forum in the past few months. Returning is like seeing old friends I've not seen in a while. RS is the best forum I've ever interacted with! Anyhow, I wanted to share my recent experience pushing snow with my B-100. I used to run AGs and chains with no weight. At the suggestion of many members here few years back, I switched to turf tires with chains and I also added weights, front and rear. WOW! What a difference! We've had very mild winters the past few years with minimal snow amounts here NE of Kansas City MO since I switched over, so I've not had a chance to test it out until this year. I was out of town the weekend of Jan 11-13. I returned home to 11" of wet heavy snow that Sunday afternoon. The old pushed it like a hoss! I hardly spun a wheel. If I had known how much difference there was I would have changed 25 years ago! Thanks for the great advice! Next project is to rig up some 2 link chains for it. I've got enough old chains laying around to make a set. Just need time to get 'er done. Since the pic I've added inner rear weights also. Todd

Ok wiring done fuel tank, fuel gascolator cleaned and fuel filter installed. Poor little 875 is now in two major pieces, so that the hydro can be cleaned and work can start on the cam box

Welcome to the convoluted state of the English language in the USA thanks largely to text lingo abbreviations with smart phone usage, and the widespread abandonment of cursive writing in our elementary schools. Often the most common of words are misspelled, or synonyms are used in the wrong context, i.e.: their; there; they're, OR, break; brake. The same devolution of math usage can be witnessed daily, for instance if the electric/electronic cash register is down or without power and the clerk can't make change for a transaction because the digital readout isn't working, and they don't know how to count change back to the customer. Many have no concept of how to begin to do math by long hand. If they can't punch a button or key and get an answer, they are S.O.L. Technology would have us believe we are all becoming smarter, when we are actually undercutting the basics of higher learning at an alarming rate. I'll step down from my soapbox on those matters ......... for now.

Well I don’t cook anything so that’s why the stove has no scorch marks!

@PeacemakerJack your 875 is what got me started looking for one. When I first saw it at the show I new that was going to be my next project. Always wanted a big tire tractor absolutely fell in love with aldon’s And Richie’s modified gt14’s. I hope my modification skills are as good as my restoration skills. Time and patience will tell. I’m still patiently waiting to see if the hydro even works. Rewiring, bring the fuel system up to working order and tracking down parts for the pulley system. Best part of the job is tracking down parts with my youngest daughter teaching here how to do research and talking to different folks about the history of these fine machines.

Missed this one somehow...... if this looks anything like your 14 it will be a head turner.👍

Coffeebrake at a "Diner"

@ebinmaine @KyleLengerich I’ve had the opportunity to see five finger death Punch twice now and definitely would see him again. The first concert I got to meet Jacoby Chaddix lead singer for Papa Roach and the second concert I got to me Ivan Moody from Five Finger Death Punch before the concert started . He came through the Handicap seating section and talked to everyone . r if you don’t already know Ivan has a thing for flipping the bird ! Plus I worked my butt off in therapy so I could do just that.

Yap, i did it, but while real old Wheelhorses are not sold that much to Germany- it seems to me so- i tried another option... look at This... ah Gentlemen, please dot get notice of the right side(bad Colors) - sorry that it was in Pict... muaahaha.

Had to make a trip to NAPA first thing this morning, had a customer needing his pickup done ASAP and didn't have time to wait til noon for their delivery driver. I've drove by these signs coming into town probably thousands of times and today noticed something wrong with them. I'm sure most everyone here knows what an engine BRAKE is, but anyone got a clue what an engine BREAK is Sad part is I'm not sure what's worse, the sign company that made them, or the fact that the city put them up anyway

His dad couldn’t believe he was so willing to go for a ride. Then he ended up videoing the boys cruising around several times. Clay didn’t want to leave when they did, but he didn’t know he was going to a monster truck show either! The ground was frozen when Joe and I went down. By the time the boys got there, about the top 1” or so had thawed and was soupy. They made things a little muddy, but as much fun as they were having, I couldn’t say a word. Grass will always grow back, but memories are something we keep a lifetime! @ACman, I honestly tried to find a ford or even a Kubota before I bought the Deere, but there wasn’t any of either anywhere near my little JD 750’s price tag. As much as I hate to admit it, it is one tough little machine! BUT, that doesn’t mean I’m going all green!

Maybe even a calendar shot! That's the greatest seeing kids have a great time!

Clay hung out with Emory and Dad until it warmed up. Dad mentioned how mannerly and good he was. He and Emory had a good time. He’s the kind of kid you like to have around. His dad is a number one guy too. Been a super friend to me! I’ve got a feeling Clay will have his own tractor before long now. Just hope it’s a horse! Emory keeps talking about cubs - gotta keep him away from the dark side!

That was the fix on our 90° gearbox on our Grazer zero turn. Grenaded two before we switch to grease . Replaced the fill plug with a grease zirt and a breather in the top one . Still running after 30yrs.

Rich, if you need to swap loaded tires like I do, get yourself one of those car moving dollies. I roll the tire up on the dolly, Jack up the tractor and roll the dolly towards the axle. I line up the studs and adjust the tractor height and roll the dolly all the way in and the tire is on. Super easy.

kids you never know what they’re going to do. Looks like you started something maybe have two more going to the BIG SHOW next year.

Check out Bob in the vendor section he has them. They make life a lot easier. I even made up some of my own to fit my lawn ranger (smaller bolts/nuts.)

Well got some seat time yesterday 😁

NEW to me, '57 RJ-35.

Maybe it's something like this? C-85

Ground hogs are not normally around this area, but I saw one a couple of months ago in my back yard. He was headed SOUTH, I 'm not sure what that tells you.

Home sweet Home... here we are, the Beauty's and the Beast.. Honestly sorry, i forgot who are the Beautie and who's the Beast.. Plow Shield prepared, but actual no mounting Hitch. maybe i build tomorrow, otherwise my Workhorse is still Covered and also wait for Action and Seat- Time. Still in Parking lot. Fog comes up, temps are falling...

It was about $400 for both tires. Mouse’s cost of course. 🐭

I'm more interested in how you keep the crap off the counter and the scorch marks off the oven door!

And if anyone is interested in the LED lights......

Think I am near the end of this project now, apart from sorting teething problems out. During runs at last years shows, the clutch to gearbox drive chain kept locking up. The original chain tensioner wasn't up to the job. This has now been changed but not yet tested. Fingers crossed. There is still too much free play in some of the steering joints. Still working on how to overcome this. Mark ( meadowfield ) made up the decals. Thanks Mark. Couldn't get good photo's in my garage. Too many reflections etc with or without flash which also shows up dust specs. Need to retake in daylight, as and when. Dummy light and ignition switches were fitted but think the key could be slightly larger. A few more taken at the shows. And the almost finished trailer. Finally, the tractor needed someone to drive it while I just sat and enjoyed the scenery while being dragged behind. Hours of searching for a suitable size person resulted in nothing. As I wasn't allowed to borrow my 15 month old great grandson, ( he would have been cable tied on to stop him falling off ), the next best thing was to make something up. A head was obtained from China. Cheap as usual but a bit pink looking. His face was weathered, well he is a farm boy, using some of my old modelling paints which were well past the sell by date Some people say he is a little too brown, but he doe's get out in the sun a lot. An ice cream tub, wood, foam and tape were used to bring him to life. My great grandson donated some of his clothes. Calvin, that's his name, was knocked up in a hurry just before the shows, and had to make do with rough and ready gloves and hat until something better comes along. Here he is having fun and being followed by a Doc Brown ( from Back to the Future ) look a like. Don't all laugh at once. As said above, I think this just about wraps this project up, apart from a few modifications and better photo's of the decals. What next ? Watch this space. PS. Calvin had to wear sunglasses when looking at his passenger.

Like dad's 1200 and 1450...tough old iron ...or the Original that I'm try to redo one last time

Appreciate you taking the time to give us such a well written update. Sounds like a long road for Scottie to be 100%.....but he’s definitely headed in the right direction

Better that than going to the Deere side Dells .... ! I beat the living heck outta a 1250 when I was a kid .... the church parking lot was the best place to do doughnuts .

Squirreled away right here in our very own... classifieds.

I'm afraid all the Whistle Pigs here in SC Pa. make a hasty retreat back to their burrows for 6 more weeks. The bright sun on the snow is also playing havoc with my cataracts and keeping this rodent in the dark.

Ok guys after some research and help from pfrederi here is what I believe to be kit p/n6066 from service bulletin 68. I’m not a machinist and I had to go back 25 years to high school mechanical drawing class so I think I have enough measurements to make shim p/n6826. All this to stop a leak in the cam box area of a Sundstrand transmission I hope it helps. It’s a shame these parts are obsolete these are good machines and should last another 50 years.

Other than Calvin spending too much time in the tanning booth , every thing looks excellent. You and the D 80 need to make a trip across the pond so we colonists can see your work up close.

Those 26in tires you want to run are bigger than you think. Here is a set I made up to go on a 74 roper SS16 I use to pull a 10 in moldboard plow. I had to space them out 4.5in to clear my fenders. I still had to twerk the fenders a little to get 1/4 of clearance. It is a neat look and they work great. A set of turf savers would look really good that wide on the 875. Go for it.

Nice tractor! I wonder who around here has a small blue pickup, buying up all the short frames?