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  1. 11 points
    Wife found this button in a jewelry box last week and I’m fairly certain I bought it at the first WH Show I attended in 2004. In my basement I have a few “real” printed pics from the first couple years I went, must have brought a regular camera since all I would have had back then was a flip phone. Maybe a few of you old timers might see yourself or someone you know in these pics. From 2005: Not as good but I also have a few from 2006:
  2. 10 points
    Rebuilt my 520-H snow machine's hydraulic lift cylinder today... and finished with no runs, drips, or errors!
  3. 9 points
    So, in “treat all the kids equal” form, I am wishing my baby girl a late night happy birthday. Jada’s 13! Ahh!!! It really wasn’t that long ago!
  4. 8 points
    @D_Mac, thank you for sharing this information. I will be pleasantly surprised if the "News Media" gives this more than a couple of seconds coverage. Here is a piece of history directly related to the Pearl Harbor attack that I think will be interesting to everyone. Excerpts from "Reflections on Pearl Harbor" by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Sunday, December 7th, 1941--Admiral Chester Nimitz was attending a concert in Washington D.C. He was paged and told there was a phone call for him. When he answered the phone, it was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the phone. He told Admiral Nimitz that he (Nimitz) would now be the Commander of the Pacific Fleet. Admiral Nimitz flew to Hawaii to assume command of the Pacific Fleet. He landed at Pearl Harbor on Christmas Eve, 1941. There was such a spirit of despair, dejection and defeat you would have thought the Japanese had already won the war. On Christmas Day, 1941, Adm. Nimitz was given a boat tour of the destruction wrought on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Big sunken battleships and navy vessels cluttered the waters everywhere you looked. As the tour boat returned to dock, the young helmsman of the boat asked, "Well Admiral, what do you think after seeing all this destruction?" Admiral Nimitz's reply shocked everyone within the sound of his voice. Admiral Nimitz said, "The Japanese made three of the biggest mistakes an attack force could ever make, or God was taking care of America. Which do you think it was?" Shocked and surprised, the young helmsman asked, "What do mean by saying the Japanese made the three biggest mistakes an attack force ever made?" Nimitz explained: Mistake number one: The Japanese attacked on Sunday morning. Nine out of every ten crewmen of those ships were ashore on leave. If those same ships had been lured to sea and been sunk--we would have lost 38,000 men instead of 3,800. Mistake number two: When the Japanese saw all those battleships lined in a row, they got so carried away sinking those battleships, they never once bombed our dry docks opposite those ships. If they had destroyed our dry docks, we would have had to tow every one of those ships to America to be repaired. As it is now, the ships are in shallow water and can be raised. One tug can pull them over to the dry docks, and we can have them repaired and at sea by the time we could have towed them to America. And I already have crews ashore anxious to man those ships. Mistake number three; Every drop of fuel in the Pacific theater of war is in top of the ground storage tanks five miles away over that hill. One attack plane could have strafed those tanks and destroyed our fuel supply. That's why I say the Japanese made three of the biggest mistakes an attack force could make, God was taking care of America. Any way you look at it--Admiral Nimitz was able to see a silver lining in a situation and circumstance where everyone else saw only despair and defeatism. President Roosevelt had chosen the right man for the right job. We desperately needed a leader that could see silver linings in the midst of the clouds of dejection, despair and defeat. Our national motto is, IN GOD WE TRUST, he watched over us in 1941 and continues to do so today. CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY!
  5. 7 points
  6. 7 points
    It's all good men. I'll get there in good time. Work has been wide open throttle since about mid April and just starting to quiet down a bit. I've spoken to @JCM and @Stepney and some others about an issue over the last few months... I've been fightin' an unknown as yet / to be diagnosed body pain issue. Chronic pain syndrome, some type of arthritis, or fibromyalgia. I've made some good headway with help of a BBT and a doctor. I only have a limited amount of usable energy in a day and it HAS to saved for paying the bills. It's been a real pain (see what I did there) to figure out but I think I'm doing better. I am very much looking forward to using the Charger hydro and I'll get it done fairly soon.
  7. 7 points
    Cool stuff, I really liked that 854 Mike nabbed, but a true 1045 is on my list of some days too! Until then, Jada and I did what @Sparky did too!
  8. 6 points
    We've got a right regular good ole fashioned nor'eastuh goin' over tonight. NWS forecast is for 12"+ but it doesn't seem like it will stack quite that high. We got the walk behind snowblower out and running. Did some final yard cleanup. Rearranged the outdoor workshop some so we could get the horse in there for winter changeover parts. Installed new to me 2-link ice cleat chains, put the plow on and added a set of steel weights to the rear wheels. I have another set of the same weights I'll add later but needed longer bolts. Did a quick test to see how she went.
  9. 6 points
    I have not (most likely more expensive than you may think) but I did have a set powder coated "stainless steel silver" then painted in the embossing. They are now on my patina '95. Shiny enough for you?
  10. 6 points
    Got a team of horses ready for snow duty. C160 with the plow 16 Auto with the snow thrower I pretty sure I'm ready if and when we get some snow.
  11. 6 points
    Took the C105 out in the woods today to check out the trails and the snow. Couple downed trees cut my ride short. You can see the rear rims/tires and weights on it from my first ever WH in the post above.
  12. 5 points
    Said to he double hockey sticks with the work I was supposed to get done around the ranch so built a nice fire in the shop and played with the new love of my life a 1045. Little backround here Mike @prondzy had this tractor and was not even a bucket list tractor for me and I had saw it many times at shows it just never dawned on me how stupid I was for not making a 1045 a bucket list tractor. We worked out a deal at plow day for a 854 that needs love but ran well and has character that wouldn't quit. Perhaps Mike will give us a update when he works his magic on her. I thought I might have got the short end but not anymore. I mean whats not to like? A crossover in early '65.... it was the last of the roundhoods and round fenders & tool box ..... big block stuffed in a shortframe but yet with the "new" square hood. How can any horseaholic not love that? Its like puppy dogs and kittens and a good stable mate for the 1055. This girl is going to be my ride around at next years shows no doubt. Mike says I resto it I'm out the club! I Don't feel so bad now Mike about saddling you with an old sway back 854 that needs both new axle bearings and lots of other love. This one needs new left side. She ain't a gonna get it right now unless somebody comes up with a way to do it and not have to split. Don't want to disturb all that nice stuff nestled in back ther. Maybe a PO had a deck on it once , lots of left turns, and that would explain why the right side was goodntite? Not real bad slop on the left but doubt just seals would stand up. She did get new keyways & set screws as both keyways were trashed and the woodruffs were trashed. Hubs pretty much slid right off as did the steering wheel and all the other rites of passage 'cept for the hitch pin ... kroiled, freed up and battle left for another day. Lower steering gear was pretty much knackered but repaired well. All up dated wiring & got her running like a swiss watch !
  13. 5 points
    Just use the manual lever. Set up properly it's not a difficult task and you can always add a helper spring. I still use a manual lift on my little 654 tractor and there's added weight to blade frame plus a huge 1/4" thick scraper bar and no helper spring. Lots of back and forth and up and down so it needs to be quick for me.
  14. 5 points
    First snow / winter ride today.
  15. 5 points
    This is the first WH I ever purchased. Back in 2000 or 2001. It’s a 1981 GT2500 Anniversary Special without the things that made it “special” like the chrome decals and the Briggs 11. Sadly it’s long gone (sellers remorse for sure) but it started my addiction. I still have the rear wheels/tires and weights and they are currently on my C-105.
  16. 5 points
    Well that something atleast I have a 30 amp generator, that I use as back-up power for when the power goes out. The cord is long enough that I can leave it in the shed, so there's not a lot of noise and it plugs into an outlet on the outside of the house. All I have to do is shut off the main breaker to the house panel and turn on the breaker that is installed in the panel to power things like the coal boiler, well pump, fridge, and most other necessities. I know when the power comes back on, because the panel over in the barn will come become live again. Then I shut down the generator, turn off that breaker to the outside generator, and turn on the main breaker to the house panel. Works good for our needs. Being out in the country, and at the end of the main line, it's come in handy at times.
  17. 5 points
    Well you bunch o' nutcases went an done it again. You folks know how Trina has a liking for the 60s square hoods.... And then I made the grave mistake of showing her this thread. I didn't even know that a 1045 with round fenders was a thing until this past week. I've seen the builds of @Sparky Mike and @pullstart Kevin but thought they were a personal preference. Well remember that 856 gifted her by @Herder Adam... We're going to put the military engine in it I got from @Stepney Spenser. Seeing the 1045 I told my female we already have the fenders and tool box. Looks like I'm gonna need a seat spring and seat.... @WHX24 nice work on that rig Jim. Always nice to see any old horse getting fixed up but especially the not so common ones.
  18. 5 points
    Took my front wheels of the 520H tonight after blowing leaves all day...gonna sand them down and paint them. Anybody on here ever had a set of hub caps re-chromed ?
  19. 5 points
    Most people avoid yellow snow! You should be safe enough.
  20. 4 points
    One of the many things I seem to collect are old newspapers. I have a bunch of local papers going back to the 30's. Here is one I think a lot of you would find interesting. December 8th 1941. We didnt get the news as quickly then as we do now. Facts and figures were a little off here. U.S. Bases is Pearl Harbor.
  21. 4 points
    All these storm related posts and while winter storms can be bothersome they can also be beautiful. Pic from this evening in NH.
  22. 4 points
    Trina now has the top, front, and left side all polished up.
  23. 4 points
    Iv'e been yanking on those manual lift levers since 1989 and I think by the sound of it I am going to love the electric lift. Besides I'm not quite as much in a hurry as when I was younger. I am quite sure the hydro lift is the better of the two though.
  24. 4 points
    Jim, I do not have the electric lift, but of the ones I know of everyone says they are "painfully" slow vs hydraulics but if the idea of burning out your left arm scares you put it on. Unfortunately I'm so spoiled by hydraulics now its almost impossible to return to the one arm bandits for me.
  25. 4 points
    To try to get this thread back on track, I know I kinda started it off I have one of them there Ç160's
  26. 4 points
  27. 4 points
    Bus stop looked busy!
  28. 4 points
    Less than 3 weeks away. My elves are running down the list on maintenance to the sleigh as I type this, being sure it's in top condition to make the flight. The reindeer wranglers are busy preparing and conditioning the reindeer. I'm checking the nice and naughty list myself. On a side note, I see some here are on the naughty list. For those who are, and I can't indulge who you are (you probably already know), you got less than 3 weeks to make the nice list. Well, got to go, I hear Mrs. Claus yelling breakfast is ready. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, now that's a Christmas feast.
  29. 4 points
    I know what you mean, though it’s sad to realize. In two weeks, I’ll be officiating a wedding for my youngest sister in law. She’s 23. Jada’s closer to the possibility of being married than her birth! 5 years ago, I made the choice to hang up a very successful career to own a business scheduled around homeschooling my girls. The way I figure, they’ll always love me. There will be a time they no longer like me. I am holding that front as long as I can, but see the changes coming soon.
  30. 4 points
    Dolmar makes great saws! I have a Makita /Dolmar 6100p and it rips! I’m a bit saw heavy at the moment but I like them all! Current herd consists of a Stihl 044, three Husqvarna 372’s, a 357Xp that I made into a modified big bore (cuts like a light 70cc saw!) and the Dolkita. Oh and my lowly little Echo CS-450. That echo is the best “little” saw I’ve ever owned!
  31. 4 points
    Looks great just as it sits! Maybe paint the rims, but that’s it. I too love that square hood round fender stuff, couldn’t find one near me so I cobbled up a 657 and made my own. Someday I’ll come across the real deal for sale.
  32. 3 points
    Thought I’d share one of my many hobbies with all of you. I really enjoy rebuilding pro saws during the cold winter months. Mainly Huskys and Stihls. Gonna start in on this one tonight and it is my favorite model, a Husqvarna 372XP. The owner says it’s down on power so he wants it completely gone through. At a minimum it will get piston&rings/cylinder/seals/fuel lines and if the bottom end is at all loose bearings. If your at all curious about rebuilding these things, I recommend afleetcommand on YouTube. He’s awesome.
  33. 3 points
    Manny had a C141 with an electric lift, likely the same unit. It was rather slow. But I liked it. It never would sink when left to sit, and the adjustment was much more fine than the hydraulics can manage. Had all the control of a hand lift without the work.
  34. 3 points
    The 121 I’m restoring has the electric lift. Before I disassembled it I tried it. It’s seems to be twice as slow as hydraulic but really 1.5 seconds vs 3 seconds doesn’t seem to make a difference at my advanced age......
  35. 3 points
    Well I abandoned the last idea pic. A little time wasted but I think alot of time saved it the long run. This is a bit more straight forward. Its up and out of the way. It works well. A bit of trimming and I think it will be ok.
  36. 3 points
    Not being sarcastic (for once) why does it matter if it's slow? Drive to the end of the row being plowed. Stop. As soon as you stopped the tractor hit the UP. Grab R. By the time you shift, let out the clutch, and proceed in reverse it'll be some off the ground. In all seriousness if you don't like it throw me a price.... I realize they aren't cheap but it would be a good add to something here like Cinnamon or Colossus.
  37. 3 points
    So Jim @JCM ....thanks for resurrecting this thread. It motivated me. I got myself up off the couch and said no downed tree will keep me outa the woods! Headed back in for a second attempt. Of course access to the back section of the woods is tough when the stream crossing is blocked, so it involved quite a bit of bushwhacking and carefully driving along the edge of a small pond. But so worth it!!! DISCLAIMER: If ya don’t like the Blackhood series just move along
  38. 3 points
    One of the better show & tells I've watched.
  39. 3 points
    I think I saw a Squonk behind these tires... Wasn't 2006 Red Square's 1st year??? Nice pictures Mike.
  40. 3 points
    My favorite thread. Today's mess in the woods. Spent a little time out there picking up the mess, but with the wind still swirling around a bit you can't hear large branches falling on top of you. Good size pine came down that I had my eye on for removal, Mother nature took care of it for me.
  41. 3 points
    That's pretty common on the models with the fuel tank under the seat. It's more pronounced in the winter because you likely let the tractor sit idle longer. It was definitely an issue with my 2005 Classic. Now it can sit a long period and when I turn the key on I listen to the whirr of the pump and she fires right up.
  42. 3 points
    Played “Pay Day” with the fam. @JCM Plunge’... I want my money back! I hear tell you showed too much plumber’s crack!
  43. 3 points
    Not in to any other brand, but just an observation: This is the only site I go to for a pretty simple reason - no crap. Nice members and answers to all questions quickly and politely. Seems to me the “Other Brands” section here on Red Square can fit the bill for pretty much any Q’s...
  44. 3 points
    @ebinmaine I like the way your female thinks!
  45. 3 points
    Not yet Jim. I have put it on the back burner until after Christmas, but I will be taking it to my welder friend and let him work his magic.
  46. 3 points
    The best snow is in my imagination these days.
  47. 3 points
    Most today don't make the time to properly raise and educate their children and home schooling would just be unthinkable. Too busy with careers, jobs, etc. Raising and educating ones children is mostly left to others, themselves and sadly to TV ,Social Media and other similar venues. Raising children is just like sculpting. You have a vision of what that sculpture should look like and you work at it slowly, always thinking ahead of the next step trying to avoid mistakes and always perfecting the end result. It takes lots of time and effort. There is no quick or easy way about it. To the dedicated sculptor the job is never finished, but rather sooner or later someone takes it away. Be proud of the choice you made, they will always remember that you were there for them. You will always have the knowledge, satisfaction and peace of mind that you did the right thing. No career or amount of money could ever give you that. You will know that every time they look into your eyes.
  48. 3 points
    Been busy doing some traveling out west lately and have seen some great examples of vintage trucks here...unfortunately I don’t always have time to get to my phone😢 lots of trucks used as advertising for local business like this old blue oval. This Toyota looked to have been restored and it was beautiful. I got a huge kick out of the X-tra Cab feature which gave a person about 6-8 more inches of cab space😉
  49. 3 points
    It’s hard to imagine snow... when we’ve seen just a dusting so far this year.
  50. 3 points
    I do love my 2 "light weights"... excuse the green 1 but I did buy it new over 10 years and many cord of wood ago ALL 3 never fail to fire by the 3rd pull.
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