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UPDATE ON SCOTTIE: Scottie has been dealing with his traumatic brain injury and one of the things that he has are headaches. We were trying to figure out how to help Scott with his headaches by trying to pinpoint where his headaches are starting and where they are located in his brain. Scott has three different kinds of headaches so we had to learn where his headaches were coming from some of his headaches are located above his eyes, while other headaches are in the back of his head at the base of his spine, and one of his tell tale signs of a bladder infection is a headache. It is very important for us to help Scottie figure out how to determine which type of headache he has and how to deal with it. The first thing we did was take him to the eye doctor and he was informed that he has 20/20 vision but he has a stigmatism in both eyes that are working double time to focus. He was prescribed glasses to wear daily. Since he started wearing his glasses on a daily basis, his headaches above his eyes have decreased. Next, we took him to see a chiropractor and we found out that his spine was not in alignment and it was like the letter "C". His upper back and middle back was shifted to the left and we found out that his head was not aligned with his spine and that his head was shifted to the left as well. No wonder he was having headaches. Once we started to get his spine in alignment, his headaches that were located in the back of his head at the base of his spine started to ease up for him. Those headaches are not completely gone but we know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We also went to see our family doctor so she could help him with his anxiety and his headaches. She gave him a medication for his anxiety, she also gave him a daily medication for his headaches and also one for breakthrough headaches, Since he has started on these medications, wearing his glasses, and going to the chiropractor, we have noticed his headaches are not as frequent as before. Scottie is still dealing with bladder spasms and the urologist has prescribed him a PRN medication that helps him by relaxing his bladder during his spasms. But we are also working with the chiropractor with his bladder spasms because we found out that if Scottie's lower back is out he is experiencing bladder spasms. We learned that the nerves in the lower back help control the bladder area and may be the reason why he is experiencing bladder spasms. Scottie has been involved in the high school choir since his freshman year. This year Scottie was picked by the choir director to be apart of the Honor Choir and he was one of two basses that were selected. What is Honor Choir? Honor Choir is the highest choir in high school districts that only the best singers get selected. Scott was selected along with one other bass. We were thrilled for Scottie as he has such passion and love for singing. Scottie then decided to attend a competition for our district and sing a duet with the other bass singer and they both received "Excellence" on their performance. Scottie is graduating this year from Medford High School and he is planning on going into the trades like his older brother Travis did and not attend college because of his headaches. It was not until we were coming home after attending the For King & Country Christmas concert on December 11, 2021, that Scott asked me what do you think Dad will say if I were to be a youth minister? I asked Scott when he received the calling to be a youth minister and he said it was a few days ago. I told Scott do not worry about Dad and that I would talk to him and everything will be okay. That night Lowell and I talked about it and we both knew in the back of minds that this would happen because of how Scott's faith has grown in the last three years, his involvement in youth group, his involvement in our church with helping me teach Sunday school to Pre-K and K. Scott and I went and talked to our pastor about what Scott wanted to do and our pastor told Scott to pray about becoming a Pastor knowing that he can serve the youth in the church and yet have many doors open for him if he was a Pastor. It was not that long after that meeting that Scott received the calling from God to become a Pastor. We then scheduled a couple of college visit to the colleges that our pastor recommended for us to visit. The first one we visited was Concordia in St Paul Minnesota and we were looking at the Pre-Seminary program for Scott. Next we traveled down to St. Louis Missouri and visited the Seminary in St. Louis. We knew that God had bigger plans for him and now we know what it is. Scott has been accepted to Concordia St. Paul for Pre-Seminary program and will be there for 4 years and then he will move to St. Louis and attend Concordia Seminary for the next 4 years. Once Scottie is all done he will have his Lutheran theology and his Doctorate's in Lutheran Theology.

Worked on putting together the first set of duals. Those Farm Specialist tires are tough to work with when your not trying to bugger up the rims. Talk about a Jane Fonda workout!

This is my 1054, with a front suspension and engine from a 90’s Polaris Indy 440 snowmobile, complete with handlebars and steering from the sled to boot. Build thread here. Entire YouTube build series here.

Here’s one you don’t see everyday. 1973 no name 8 with a kohler and an 8 speed from factory…Fresh from the barn. I bought it sight unseen the weights where a surprise!

This winters project was to clean up and bring back the original paint and redo the deck on the mostly original one owner c81. Fun little project, some buffing, wax and time she came back around.Just need to find a seat for the old gal and she will be ready for summer! IMG_1758.MOV

So finally I poked up the little Lawn Ranger. It was a sad event for the owners daughter Anette. She and the family will however be able to share in its future happiness. As I mentioned before I got much more than just a tractor. It will be for my granddaughter. it came with plow ,deck,aerator, and sweeper along with all paperwork from when bought new. From the battery it looks like it las ran around 2008.

I swear we had a thread for decals… not sure where it is or if it even exists, or maybe I’m just to lazy to dig. Either way, here a few I have snapped with my phone. The last one that says CV Piece is huge! I personally wouldn’t be to happy to find a dealer sticker that huge slapped in my tractor

made these shorter versions up.

Your losing it Sparky ...it's pinned at the top of tractors .... called dealer list. That is a nice collection tho.

My first car was a 1956 ford Fairlane with a 312 Thunderbird V8. Won a lot of races with it. I was a in the 12th grade. Lots of Memorys Being looking for one but when I find it the owner thinks it is a bar of gold. One in restored condition starts at about $30,000.00 and up. Wife just won't let me do it. She thinks we need food more than another hobby. I will get one sooner or later. Will just stick with my Wheel Horse hobby for now.

My daily driver... 2004 Silverado... reg cab, short box,4x4 with 31k original miles on it.

On of my favorites was my '88 Chevy K1500 short bed, which I had for 30 years. I ordered it special with a 5.7L 350 and its 4 speed manual cast iron transmission (the 5 speed aluminum was the standard one) with a creeper gear. I loved driving it every time we used it. We sold it in 2018 and I've missed it ever since! I guess my favorite of all time is the 18 Honda Ridgeline we have now. I've loved my Chevys (that's all I ever had), but this Honda is the nicest vehicle we've ever had! Why is this? The Honda has more power and tows better, and gets twice the MPG than my Chevy. It's incredibly quiet and rides great, it's truly a truck that rides like a car! The seats are very comfortable and it's interior is smartly designed. The rear seat is higher than the front seats, so anyone that rides in the back is comfortable and can easily see out the front. It's low to the ground, but not to low and it is very easy to get in and out of. The tailgate opens like a normal truck and also can swing open, which is very handy. It even has a trunk in the bed that we keep stuff in. It's also quite wide, much wider than Colorado's and Tacoma's, with this truck we can easily put a snowmobile in its back! I worked at a Ford/Mercury/Lincoln and heavy truck dealer for 14 years and drove all kinds of luxury cars and I don't think I was ever as comfortable in any of them as I am in this Ridgeline! We liked the Ridgeline so much we bought its clone for my wife! C-85

Enjoyed them all. Favorite is the one pictured. Three different brands, Mopar, Ford and GM for a total of 2 Cars, 1 Van and 9 Trucks. Memories of the Chevelle SS are priceless.

This weekend was the first time I've been to this show. It's about 4 hours from me in NE Texas, kind of heading @pacer direction. Not a real big show, but a bunch of tractors I haven't seen at other shows. There were a few tempting items for sale, but came home with just my C160 that I took. This D160 sold for $300 before I got there. it was missing a few small thing, the new buyer saaid the tranny seemed weak, but the Onan ran good. Nice Yanmar diesel Install on a C Series, @Achto but I think he easily could have avoided cutting the hood. This is the 1st Gemco Big Boy I've seen. It was for sale, but to steep $ for me! These 3 were owned by the same guy, neat stuff! !st Earthmaster I've run across, has a flathead 4 cylinder. I wonder if it was a WWII Jeep engine. 1st Shaw DuAll R8 I've seen, interesting clutch. This Doodlebug was really well built and was definitely my favorite. Ford Fireman's Special Farmall electric conversion @SylvanLakeWH, but it didn't have a Black Hood. It had 6 large 12V batteries in the original engine compartment.. Looking through the louvers it looked like the electric motor was installed in the clutch bell housing area. He drove it around intermittently, but plugged it in to charge a lot too! I had to get a picture of this one for @ebinmaine 1st Mighty Mite I've seen This tractor was owned by a guy from Wisconsin that travels all over the US with several Sears Handyman tractors. has a poster that says he owns 19 of them.

Oh… my… ears… nose… just… stop… Remember, if I get a short on this thing it might spark, thus igniting any squonk love signals in the area…

Rollers from a block and tackle you can pick them up at any big box store.

No Ok now are we talking rears? Your confusing me so knock it off it don't take much theses days There is no such thing as a 23-6.50-23... Typo? One thing I can tell you for certain GT tires are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you get until you mount them on a rim. Some brands run wide some skinny....... some bulge some don't. Some run taller or shorter than listed some don't.

Anybody else thinking Ben is snooping every barn for many mile's radius from his house? ...If anyone is looking for me, I'll be out at my barn. ...installing new doors and locks! Seriously- another nice find there Ben!

Well bless your heart. Down South that has a double meaning. We added words and fraises to the English language to make it Southern. On the verge of doing something, we shorten to Fixin To..

You will need a regulator/rectifier like this one. https://www.amazon.com/DB-Electrical-AKH6000-Rectifier-Regulator/dp/B019DHPMAS/ref=asc_df_B019DHPMAS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167148561991&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1837727688896392792&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-307268367982&psc=1 White wires from the stator go to the 2 outside terminals. Wire from the key switch that is positive power when the switch is in the "ON" position will go on the center terminal. Make sure that the body of the reg/rec has a good ground.

Here in the Nawtheast we destroy proper English.

I believe the schematic is a colorized version of the OE Wheelhorse diagram so it should be right. That info makes sense. I'll do more when I get time. Those safety switches are temporarily bypass-able so it should be headed towards starting with a coil, 2 plugs, and 2 ignition wires.

Ditches are drainage channels over here. Gutters is the more common name in this area. Verges are edges or you could be on the verge of doing/on something. We speak proper English.

I finished cleaning and rebuilding the carb on this tractor. It's pretty much ready to install, but I'm going to remove and clean the breather assembly, and adjust the valves while I have the carb off. I've already removed, cleaned and flattened the cylinder head, so it's ready to go with a new gasket. The carb cleaning and rebuild went pretty smoothly. I used a standard Kohler 25 757 01 kit, which included the inlet needle and seat that I'm used to seeing. I did repair the throttle shaft and lever with J-B Weld, and installed a couple of the Ace/Hillman 58087 bronze bushings to take up the slop in the bore. The shaft is much tighter in the bore now, and it seems to be operating as it should. I'm looking forward to getting it back on the tractor to see how it works in the real world. When I did the throttle shaft/lever repair, I inserted a couple of short wooden dowels through the throttle and choke openings to "lock" the throttle shaft and plate in the fully open position while I applied the J-B Weld. That looked something like this: And here's what it looks like now, ready to install:

Around '86 when I got my first horse I went to Toro dealers in hopes of finding parts for a '67. They always had a couple of shiney 3, 4 or 500 series setting ther so I know what a tractor like those looked like new. Never knew what a 50, 60's or even 70's tractor looked like new. I have now. As usual pictures don't do it justice but other than stainless hardware and some lighting up grades this one looks like it was just uncrated from South Bend.

Wow, what a variety and for all different reasons! Nice thread. First car was a '66 VW Beetle bought from my Dad while I was a junior in college and it lasted through the first years of my marriage including my city-girl wife learning to drive on it (unibody rusted to where it wouldn't pass inspection). Once replaced the clutch by lifting the car on one forklift and dropping the engine out with pallet on a second forklift. A Dodge Caravan in '84 was the first new car we bought--needed room for three children! We went through four Caravans. My favorite car, though, is the '04 Volvo V70 2.5T that's in my garage right now. Bought it CPO in '07 with 32k and its now over 290k. It was a one-year only model (really!) called the Titanium Edition with a lot of upgrades and options but because it came for sale when everyone wanted AWD and this one is FWD only, I got it at a very good price. As a mid-size wagon (or estate for our across-the-pond members), it's versatile, roomy, economical, quiet, and it'll get up and go (turbo) when asked. With the right rear and front passenger seats folded down, I can get 10' sticks of lumber or moulding inside. Cleaned up, it's ready for a fancy evening date.

I have a few I can share. A few years ago I worked at a local automobile auction. The auction was for dealers only but I had some friends that would bid on cars for me. As an employee we were not supposed to purchase any cars but I was in good with the boss so he " looked the other way" when I wanted one. We picked up cars daily from local dealerships so sometimes I had the chance to look one over real good before the auction. The first being the 91 Chevy Caprice Wagon. Fell in love with it when it came in. After I bought it I picked up a set of Police Tires and the set of rims for it. Drove like you were floating on a cloud. Paid next to nothing for it and sold it for BIG money. Same with the 84 Buick LeSabre. Car was rock solid, interior like new, and drove silky smooth. I ask the Rep from the dealership about it and he pulled it from the auction and sold me it for 200. Again, picked up some tires and rims for it and sold it for some good money. The same with the 95 Bonneville. Just a great driver, all leather, moon roof. Paid peanuts for it, sold for nice piece of change. I can go on about cars I bought from there. Some for as little as 100 bucks. Those are just a couple of my favorites. The last one I didnt buy from there. I answered an add on Craigslist. 86 Caprice. No picture of the car just a description. Called the number spoke with a woman, she said it was her dads car. Her dad was 91 years old and the car hasnt been driven in awhile. She said her and her sister wont drive it because it was too big. BTW the daughters were in their 60's. I almost didnt want to go see it because it was pouring rain but I went. I knew when I pulled up I was buying it. They let me start it up. Like I said it was pouring rain so as I am driving it, the engine was skipping a lot. I thought well maybe just wet from all the rain. Then I looked at the oil change sticker. The oil was changed 500 miles ago..... but that was several years old. I asked when the last time they put gas in it.... several years ago. They were asking 1700. I gave them 1500 and drove it home. After I ran all the gas from it, filled new tank of gas and it drove like new.... because it was. The car had 38k on it. Inside and outside like new. Always in garage... Great Car.

Thanks for the action shots Jim!! The end of this build is finally here. First lets take a look at then & now. Some more angles. The rear end is set up to take on rear implements. I always think that what's under the hood should look just as good as every thing else. A view of the cockpit. a Something that I was really happy to find and include on this build, the 53yr old tires that are in pretty good shape. Thanks for riding along with this rehabilitation. Now have about 6 or 7 months to decide which tractor of mine will under go rehab next winter. 753, 953, D160, Decisions, decisions. Thanks to @WHX?? for his help on the build. Thanks to @Vinylguy, @wheelhorseman & @76c12091520h for the restoration parts that they provide for us.

Bought a 1971 El Camino new for $3,688.00--still have it. I have tried to keep it as stock as practicable other than a camper shell that my wife hates. Bought a 1947 Chevrolet sedan delivery in 1972--still have it. I tell others that "Two more payments and this baby is mine!" Replaced the original 216 engine and drive train with 235 out of a 1957. Used a engine overhaul kit from Montgomery Wards to freshen up the engine. Finally my Daily driver is 1992 GMC K2500.

1969 Pontiac Ventura 400 ci engine 2bl carb 2.53 rearend 26.5 gal gas tank.. took a while to get rolling but she could out last my bladder during PCS moves... Back when Hi test was only a nickle or to more per gal i learned if you pushed the timing up and ran high test she would go even further/ Also could hold over 20 cases of Coors beer in the trunk on beer run to Ft Campbell Ky from Missouri

My favorite car? No doubt there!!! This is me and my honey - that I married and had the joy of her for 62 years! standing with my 1948 Ford coupe that I put a 265? chevy motor 3 carbs (as shown) , mild cam, dual exhaust, few other things (been so long I'm not sure of the 265 part! The small V8 chevy had at that time) Think I was 18 and was in1958. I cant believe I did that change over at 18 yrs old!!! And the thing would run really nice. Therefore, it is the one car that I wish I still had!! Kept seeing it sit in this yard with the right rear wheel off .... finally asked about and lady sez " oh, thats my sons and he wont get it fixed and I told him I was gonna sell it if he didnt" ---- so, I sez "I'll buy it, how much?" She sez would you give a hundred for it? Yep, bought it and found the rt rear brake cyl was leaking, went to parts store and bought 2 if the rubber cups for $1 and put it together and ---- TaDa!! I had me a really fine car. Low mileage, - was only 9-10 yrs old at that time.

Well lets just play the song.

Looks great! What type of spacer did you end up using?

Hi! guys. New member here. Just read this post, and needing a clutch repaired on one of my 312s, I checked on Amazon. The B2354R is 41% off right now, free shipping. I bought two linings for $20.96 total. Just thought I would pass along the info.

Like @squonk mating calls…

Left are Deestone 10.50 on 7 inch (standard old WH rims) Right is Carlisle 10.50 on 8.5" rim (Later WHs 520s)

SOB, favourite saying of “Beauford, T, Justice”, referring to Bert Reynolds in “Bandit”

Needs some playing cards in the spokes, so it isn’t a silent killer for some old lady crossing the street!

We all have quite a few but since this is a family forum , they can't be published.

Slick tailpipe!

Yes but, The coefficient of friction depends on the material you are working with. If you are stuck in the mud that has no good subsurface traction added surface area could be beneficial because the contact area could overcome the low coefficient of friction. The best solution (other than avoiding the mud) could be changing to an aggressive tread pattern tire which will have a much improved coefficient of friction. What is the coefficient of friction? As an example, ice on steel has a low coefficient of friction – the two materials slide past each other easily – while rubber on pavement has a high coefficient of friction – the materials do not slide past each other easily. Lesson learned, don't play in the mud!

Is it just amazing how much space the parts take up when you disassemble a machine and start to lay out for paint. I like the texture and color of your shop floor. I have the same. Nice looking job!

Ben does this one have extended axels. This one I had. It had small tiers and five bolt rims? Not sure this was the original set up. Never under stood this. The last is how this came to me.

An incredible story that isn’t over yet. Always happy to hear that another issue (headaches) has been beat!!

@Achto excellent restoration! I absolutely agree that every detail matters on a restoration. If there's one part on a machine that's left untouched I always feel like it pulls the entire overhaul down a bit.. Not trying to kick the patina-loving guys and girls in the shin here though, just my

That looks like a well made piece for sure. By far the most used accessory on my horse aside from the mower deck is the 2" rear receiver. With the ball hitch pinned on I tow my 4x8 harbor freight "yard cart" around with it, but it's also perfect for skidding logs and moving the camper and sailboat from the yard to the driveway. I also have a winch, MoJack tool rack, and an ATV rack that are all super useful.

First car was a 1959 VW I bought in ‘69 for $200. Great on gas but couldn’t get out of its own way. Then a 1964 273 V8 Barracuda with a 3 on the floor. Lots of good times in that one. January term trip to Florida with girl friend. Woohoo! Then there was the 1965 IH Scout cross country trip moving to Oregon, loaded like a stagecoach. Lived outside of The Dalles where it took a few miles of old log trails to get to our cabin. Sometimes chains on all 4. Best truck was a 1966 IH 3/4 ton pick up, 242 straight up 6 cyl, 4 on the floor. Tiny little pistons with a stroke as long as your arm. Had 2 1/2T on stone,sand, Portland and a couple sacks of feed on it one trip. I could lug that motor down, give it a gear and it would just climb back like no other I’ve every had. I can’t say how many u-joints, brake shoes and wheel bearings I replaced in that truck from fording 3 creeks to get to my place in WV but it was a lot. What a work horse that truck was. I gotta agree with eb on the Ford 300 six cylinder motors. I’ve had 4 trucks with them paired with a 5 speed manual trans and several different rears. Bulletproof. Too bad they stopped making them.

Bought the same press 30% off great deal love it the base was a pain to adjust the height so I made this mod and it made raising and lowering it very easy 25 dollar boat winch from you guessed it HF 30% off

3 new… start out fresh ! The rail service must be on time !

Put on the ags and weights to prepare for garden tilling...