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Well I got the birthday present I ordered for myself today! As always another great job by the @Vinylguy

You stink Mike. Of course I hope you realize I mean that in the MOST KIND possible manner.

Here are some photos of what I understand are original front wheels and tires on a 1955 RJ-35. The wheels were two piece but had six spot welds and the tires were Schenuits. The front wheel on this RJ 35 is unusual also. Not sure if it is original but has two part wheel that is bolted together.

I mowed my yard again tuesday and finished painting one end of the house yesterday. Today I have to trim some trees.

It’s actually cold here for San Diego. After work I decided to take a walk down at Mission Beach. Won’t be taking a swim! No sun and air temp was 64 degrees...the Pacific Ocean was 58 🥶

Its a tough job...but when the boss says I have to work in San Diego for 10 days I have no choice ....gotta earn my WH Show spending money!

No matter what I plant or when I plant it, it’s dead by june

That guy up there.... thinks he’s so funny...

The other indicator on the difference with the RJ 35 front wheels and even some very early 58's had them is the minimal "lip" at the tire. The newer wheels had a bigger lip. The other option was a two piece wheel used on the very early 35's. They are bolted together. Check out Vin's RJ posts or his you tube channel to see them. VINSRJ is his you tube channel.

I'm OK with thee tweezers John, but if you don't mind. I'll bring my own high tech tool to open the punkin.

not quite done yet ill leave it in for another 24h... Much better than it was to begin with but still some rust in the corners.

There’s my buddy from the Big Mouse country! I knew you would have some “kind words” to warm up the “frozen chosen” of the north country! Hey Mike—California? Really? It was a happy birthday! Have fun out there and bring some of that weather back to the nor’east when you return. Richie—turn on the BIG FAN and face it north please!

Where’s our man @19richie66 with the balmy summertime snow cone weather update?

What I like about the 44" Agri-Fab is when you raise the brush that is all you are raising. I added a linear actuator so never have to leave the seat. Raise the brush to go to the dump pile and when you get back just lower the brush until you hear it hitting the grass or just enough to sweep. Too much brush pressure is what destroys them. Garry

So this week we were back working on the C 195 dually setup now complete, and the 72" in Wheel Horse snow blade is just about done below are a few pictures of the extensions of the plow it originally was a 54 inch wheel horse blade which is now 72" can't wait to get it in action

I just knew I wouldn’t get any pity

Been outside painting the house. Last week I got in my truck and it was 103* inside. 93* the day after. Yesterday it was 43 when I got to work with a high of 62. Crazy weather down here also. I sat down to drink some coffee a minute ago and heard my A/C kicked on.

Very nice trailer Eric. I priced my little 12’ to a friend today at $1200. I honestly think that is pretty fair, as I’ve tried to take good care of it and it’s in good shape. The same trailer dealer has basic car haulers for only $100 more than the 16’ utility with stake pockets down the sides. I might go that route so I could haul our farm tractors or vehicles easier. Guess I’ll have to go look, hopefully sometime in the next week or so. Here are some pics of my current 12’ and the basic car hauler.

Was wondering that as I was reading... but figured he was busy working on a big move somehow... In my my past experience, Richie was a great WH host in FL! I bet visiting him would be cheaper that trying to transport his heat!

It's 72 F in the Man Cave.

That is awesome! My wife can't change a light bulb. That would be sweet to take stuff apart, fix it and then have her put it back together'. Anything wrong would always be her fault too! Win Win in my book. LoL

Yeah I've been wondering where Mr I only have one season has been.... Ouch

Honk if you love Jesus, text if you want to meet him!

It’ll be above freezing for the next two weeks starting tomorrow. It’s maple season, fellas!

IMO you made the right choice to overhaul. New vs. “Seasoned” Blocks It used to be that no self-respecting performance enthusiast would consider using a new block. This wasn’t simply a matter of money. New blocks just didn’t make as much power as well seasoned used blocks. Engine blocks, like football quarterbacks, get better with age. In the case of a block casting, countless cycles of heating up and cooling down help to “season” the metal. When a block is first cast and then machined on the assembly line, it develops internal stresses. The heating/cooling cycle allows these stresses to “relax,” until finally the block becomes dimensionally stable. In the opinion of many top ranked racers, an engine does not achieve maximum power output until it has been honed three or four times; it takes that long for the cylinder bores to settle down and hold the perfectly round shape that promotes a “tight” ring seal.

Painting, staining type stuff is not my thing at all. Suck at it probably because it's something I never look forward to do. Not much experience coloring wood except for some staining here and there. Plus I don't have any products to use. Dick has all the stuff to do it and experience with wood so he can do whatever he wants from a beat up old patina look to a shiny new trailer queen paint job, or turn it into a Disco Ball. We'll have to wait and see. The pine is so much easier, so wondering if some jigs could be made to streamline the process and eventually I can do more. It's the curve shaping that takes time and the hood grill with all of the curves in different directions is the toughest. Sand one part and it effects another so it's difficult to keep somewhat symmetrical and not over sand it too small.

Have you checked for excess air being sucked in around a worn throttle shaft or a bad carb/block gasket? Spray some WD 40 around these areas and note if it affects the RPM.

Quite amazing to see another model just pop up like that. My hat’s off to you John! Well that and I’m going to bed, so my hat has to come off...

The trick to roller chain if at all possible get the 2 ends on the side of one of the sprockets and the teeth on the sprocket hold the chain for you while you install the master link.

It can tow a boat! a new truck is at least 40G's!

check out Appalachian trailers, I bought a 10,000 lb 20 foot trailer a couple of years ago now, out the door for less than $ 4000.00. Now I know that's more then you want to spend, but , I can haul almost anything I want to on that trailer. It's 84" between the fender, so I can haul 2, 520's side beside on it. i can fit 7 long frames on it also. I've hauled my Dodge mini vans on it also. Just open the side door to get out of the van lol. The problem comes in when I go to rustle more horses it would be nice to have a 12' or 14' trailer to make easier to get around with in peoples drive ways. i can buy an Appalachian 14 foot trailer out the door with brakes and a spare tire for less or then $ 2000. They are well built trailers. The only problem I had with my 20' trailer was that the rear marker lights were mounted under the rear bumper. knocked them of with in 2 weeks of buying the trailer, remounted the lights to the bumper. I hauled tractors with my open trailer for years and it got to much to strap tractors down on it to make sure they didn't go anywhere, plus the deck wasn't wide enough to haul one 520 and a 300 series side beside. 2 300 series barely fit side beside on the deck. I have never regretted buying my Appalachian trailer. Around here used trailer bring close to as much as a new one. good luck with your decision on another trailer eric j

Got this sweeper for free, from the guy I got the 856 from for $50. It's a 1972 vintage agri-fab

I love this place, don’t get me wrong. I only made the Facebook page to gather together owners of my favorite tractors into one place(with others that are not on here.... yet😁). While I love many different tractors, these are my favorite. A lot of the guys on there are not members here but I try to tell as many on there about this place when they are looking for info or help. Just trying to keep up and learn a thing or two.

Some of the best birthday presents I have ever received have been ones I ordered. I let my wife wrap them and present them to me.

Its been awhile....is it ok to ask for an update? Hoping its all good news!

Door’s finished.

I don't about those other folks and there troubles but my 44" AGRI-FAB has yet to have the dreaded gear failure and I ran the hopper to overloaded with thick green grass on basically a reclaimed cow pasture as my yard...

If you can finagle the room, keep it! Nobody will know it better than you. It’s slightly morbid, but I had a short “what will they do when I’m gone” moment last night. I couldn’t bear the thought of someone putting a price tag on Putt Putt or Frank.

More progress on the maple syrup machine. My father in law helped me get the baffles tacked in place. The idea is that we can dump fresh sap in to the top, and slowly release it into the bottom baffled tray. The slow release pushes concentrated syrup to the end, where another valve will be. I have just a couple days until maple season is here!

Looks like a home-made version of item #14. The original tractor did not have this but has been upgraded to a newer style of deck which requires it Garry.

Not a problem Ed, I'll take care of you at the big show! I got the tools.

I certainly wouldn't dispute that statement or argue to the contrary. Not at all. Why else would I be a 2 year Supporter if I didn't believe this was the premier Wheel Horse site, when the other sites are free??? However, that doesn't mean there's not at least about half dozen FB Wheel Horse sites that aren't worthy of staying in touch with, at least occasionally. If you or others know nothing of them and their content, I feel you shortchange your view of the world of Wheel Horses. As a matter of fact, none of you would likely have clue about the content I listed under the subject header of this thread, if I hadn't brought it to your attention here. As an example, @19richie66 started a FB site devoted exclusively to Wheel Horse 953 / 1054 / GT14 Owners, and I feel it is very beneficial for those owners to have a very specific place to discuss problems, watch restorations, and seek out, sell, and buy parts specific to the models covered by that site. Since I'm a one model owner (GT 14), that might explain some of my admiration for his site. That's some of the specificity I especially appreciate and enjoy, found outside this realm. Other particularly noteworthy FB Wheel Horse related sites IMO are: - Wheel Horse Junkies - Wheel Horse Garden Tractors and Parts - wheel horse tractors show and sell ! - Old Kohler Engines Just one man's opinion and my worth. I don't care what the subject matter is, there's always more to learn beyond one's own knowledge base, tight knit community, and experience. Learning continues throughout your life until the day you die. You don't learn everything you know from one source. The more one learns and knows, the more you realize how much you don't know. There's always something new to discover just around the corner, or in the next thread to be read. Regards, Steve

Derek Rehberg bought a 702 Wheel Horse from me and we exchanged it in Richmond, Indiana! Tim Leedy accompanied Derek. Good to to see these fellow collectors and Red Square Wheel Horse Forum members today!

keep it. i love this build. put it in your mother in laws craft room

Keep it! But if you can’t...offer it on here to someone who can finish the dream. Wouldn’t be the first time that has occurred

i believe it is lead . I apologize for the Yellow ,I bought it that way some years ago and got lazy . I think I am selling it and will probably leave the wheels yellow , it might help one of those misguided folks from the green side transition over slowly to the correct path .