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@wallfish I’ll bring this for you…do us all a favor and wear it Thursday AM to Saturday PM

Well it's be a long time since I have posted here. Life got pretty busy and hectic last couple years but Im still into and working on wheelhorses in my spare time. I have recently started building what I call a C-170 always wanted a C-160 but I think @ebinmaine bought all the ones on the east coast 😂. Anyways here's where im at with this one. Acquired a KT17 and then went though it and bench tested it make sure would run. It did so now it's been mounted to a 73 chassis and the rear of the chassis has been modified to accept a rear wheel horse fuel tank. I also stacked it. I have to wire it all up make a battery box and then body work it paint it and new tires and go through the transmission, but for most part the entire tractor is there not just sorting it out and paint. Hopfuly will be done with this one soon because I have a 417-A for my next project. Never had a hydro wheelhorse so it will be a big learning curve! Hope everyone is doing well!

Believe it or not it’s been 11 years since we’ve offered RedSquare Hats. By popular demand, I am ordering another batch of hats but things have changed in 11 years, specifically the price. Except for the Camo hat, RedSquare hats are made in the USA, and embroidered in the USA. The Red, Black and Linen Beige hats look like will be in the $28 price point with the Camo coming in at about $23. I haven’t calculated the shipping rates yet, but like last time, will try to keep it as close to actual as possible. I will keep you updated on the progress. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/category/3-redsquare-items/

Here's side shot of the delivery. Difference between sedan delivery and panel truck is that the delivery is based upon a car frame and panel on truck frame. From seats forward is a car. (Kind of like my El Camino. from seats forward it's a Chevelle.) The paint is getting rough--but so have I over the past 53 years. When I bought it, it was full of plumbing supplies. I hope I don't back into something and ruin the back bumper. Probably hard to come by. The teardrop tail/stop light is original. The two brake/turn signals lights were added during the rebuild. I have a NOS teardrop lens in original GM box. The original floor inside was plywood. I laid oak flooring but when I had to remove gas tank mounted behind seats under the floor with no access from below, Carpet was it's replacement. The wall were a painted hardboard. Now it serves as a holding place for fishing equipment. When my kids were little in the early 1990's they'd ride back there as we headed to the family farm pond. All gauges are original and work. The front end is the original knee action shocks. The shocks are part of the suspension and leak. Years ago, and I suppose even now, they can be rebuilt. I've went the way of our forefathers and wrapped string around the pivots in an effort to slow the leaking but by my own device, I attached a "jar," if you will, to a fender well with a hose leading to each shock and replaced the fill bolt with a nipple. Now I add oil to the jar and it feeds the shocks as needed. Of course I mark my parking spot. The seats are original, reupholstered of course in mid '70's. When compared to today's standards you ride with me a your own risk. The passenger seat tilts forward and all you've got to look forward to is a steel dash. The car is basically rust free. The door sills were the biggest rusted area. The car was pretty much dent free -well except were my brother got even with me and my buddy when we mixed his tobacco with a little dried horse manure in his Prince Albert can we found in the barn. The steering box is adjustable. One adjustment is a lock nut and screw the other the box halves can slide to tighten it up. The knee action shocks are basically two little pistons that oppose each other. A good car is like a good wife. If you find one you like and you take care of her, she'll last ya a lifetime!

To mow or not to mow....

Last year I committed to buying two sickle mowers, then bought a whole sickle mower machine. The one from Skunky was so massive, I passed that on to a larger tractor collector. Another was so siezed up in the box and undercarriage, it was pretty much wall art. At my plow day, a young local saw potential in the sized one, and offered to trade me this moto mower. I see it’s a type 100, which I believe is a 10 hp machine. This thing is close to the size of an RJ and 10 horsepower? Wow! It’s in dire need of attention. I’m not sure if I’ll keep it around for a while, or pass it on. But I do like the clutch pedal/foot rest!

Decided to take the '47 sedan delivery out for a drive today. There is a 100 year old bridge in the next county so decided it would be a good 80 mile round trip. From what I've read, it was moved to it's current location in the 1930's. The bridge from abutment to abutment is a little over 400 feet. Supposedly, it on a list to be replaced. Notice the cowl vent and vent windows are open. It finally warmed into the 80's here in southwest MO, I bought this car in 1972. Swapped out the original drive train with a 1957 6 cyl, three speed and differential. Bought the overhaul kit from Montgomery and Wards.

One more to add to the list. RETIREES LOST BENEFITS 1. no vacation 2. no paid holidays 3. no free health insurance 4. no sick leave 5. no overtime pay

I need to know soon so I can apply for my vacation.

What? And cover that all up?

Heres pic of my steering wheel on 953 w/ross steering box. I guess the center cap on wheel is hard to find & if you can get one they are expensive?? S/N 62-613. Nice find Kevin!

My 953 came with this custom seat pad that allows it to sit back over the tool box.

Forgot to post this last weekend when I had them all out.

I’ve had a couple 1054’s…big looking tractor but I felt like the seat, steering wheel and brake pedals were set up for a short guy (which I am not). Wouldnt stop me from buying another of course. The one with black/silver wheels was my first.

Fished the rehab of some old cast iron Double D spindles. New needle bearings, seals and cleaned repacked the ball bearings (Used Petes favorite green Lucas grease )

Even the wife is laughing at that one!

You guys are brutal, I still love ya John!

Looks ok from a few feet away. I'm struggling with paint lately... But the light looks pretty good, if I do say so!

I guess I'll just go out and sit in my rocker on the porch an hour early.

Seems like I got more people telling me what I have to do then when I was at work!

Michigan's Mystery Spot... all 's roll to Pullstart Stables, regardless of the surrounding grade...

First is a full moon at dawn. Never seen that again since 2018. Both pics are from my back yard.

Not to mention that the older you get, the farther away the ground is.

Got a comparison photo of the 1-0440 and the Mahindra.

National Leave Work Early Day on June 2 is for those of you who find yourself living to work instead of working to live. The annual holiday was founded by employee productivity expert Laura Stack in 2004 to raise awareness of the benefits of increased workplace productivity. When the unofficial holiday falls on a weekend, the day is celebrated on either Friday, June 1, or Monday, June 3. The purpose of National Leave the Office Early Day is to demonstrate how making small adjustments in the way we approach our work can greatly improve the results of our work, allowing workers to become more productive while in the office and spending fewer hours working in the office.

Hello all, I joined way back in 2013 and was just learning Wheel Horse. I participated here for about a year and then life got in the way. I occasionally dropped in here and there to look up tech stuff but, never posted much. Since then I acquired 3 more horses, ones I never wanted though, a C-81, C-101 and a hodgepodge 12 horse. I've had the 314-8 since the beginning, the other 3 were my dad's and now unfortunately they are mine. Hopefully life stays out of the way for a while and I can be more involved. Mark

@Thetbone, I am in Elgin. We have a good TORO dealer here in town. He can be a little pricy, but his reputation is good. Ralph Helm Inc. also have a place in Crystal Lake Ralph Helm Inc. 36W710 Foothill Rd 7402 Teckler Blvd Elgin, Ill 6012 Crystal Lake, Ill 60014 834-695-1616 815-788-1616 The Elgin one is just east of Randal Rd just before the RT. 20 Bypass...next to the Dutch Inn.

Since we don't have football to go on ... #1 died on the operating table so Dan was gracious enough to reduce it to a pile. Good thing you scored that show tranny from @stevasaurus @Mike'sHorseBarn. This is the one you would have got offered and she ... well let's just say it woulda been the four letter word. Input shaft and shifter froze solid but I woulda thrown in the custom shifter boot & hitch. Still parts is parts. The motor I don't know. I'll peel it apart and see if it's worth rebuilding or more parts. We know the spark plug threads are funked so ???

I use mine to keep walking paths open. Really beat on her use her more like bush hog.

I've used them and they are indeed much stronger than the 1/2 inch standard bearing. BUT the important item of note is simple: if the spindles you place it on has a groove worn on the bottom (as many do), that bearing will damage itself and the spindle.

Some of my favorite pictures i took of a sun rise/set.

That steering wheel location gives a new meaning to "Driving by the seat of your pants!" Make a desk lamp out of it or a coffee table.

I said I was done modding this one. I wasn't lying, I just didn't think it through. Actually that would make a good t-shirt... Anyway, since this thing is as straight up Johnny Cash level build- I want it to do pretty much everything I need. That also includes good lights. My LEDs have worked well, but I've had this thing for two years and never used it. It is stupid bright! So even though it doesn't bolt right up, that never stopped me from using something before. First I cobbled up a bracket from and old battery box. Then I made an plate to fill out the lens plate cut out. And tomorrow I'll paint the hood. So I got it stripped and primed. No sense wasting daylight...

From last October. The wife and I went for a country drive and I got a flat tire. After all the complaining and moaning, I turned around a this was my view. Couldn't think of a better view to change a tire out.

My wife and I have no children. I however have 3 nephews they each get one and have to fight over the 314-8.

We are all a little special.

I did some Horse trading today, and ended up with this 1054. It could use a few things, but runs good! Way in the back is also a Moto Mower. It’s special… and in dire need of help!

One of these days I’ll come. It’s a 15-17hr trip for us. When I do I’ll bring them all running or not!

So far it has always been the weekend after father's day so 6/26-27 2026

Pto most likely electric got the engine out of a toro groundsmaster 117. Had a electric clutch on it at the time. Going to see about getting it back onto the c170. Just need to find it 1st . As for numbers I'll get back to you with those shortly.

back That's an impressive return.

Or control arm bushings upper and lower, or torsion bar.

I may not have said it the way Pete did, but the result would be the same. "Being retired means...thinking of doing nothing, is somethng to do."

Now @D_Mac is going to have to teach you the Moto Mower secret handshake.

That's the way I acquired my FIL's 702.... I miss him so.

FYI. The description is wrong on that one. It states fitment for both small and big block flat head engines.

Now mine ain't good enough ... well fine ... good thing I used them on another tractor...

Today I made a bit of progress on the Franken Horse. I had the pulley bored to 1 1/8 by my father and attempted to test fit. Still very tight so a little sanding may be necessary. Some parts are coming tomorrow and later in the week so more progress (hopefully) after work tomorrow and later in the week.

Hauled a load of firewood for my Dad today, and then gave the Horse a oil rub down- Devon (England) is super humid, so it keeps the rust at bay!

.... I started with coffee as any sane person should. Loaded the car for the transfer station. Moved a load of firewood from down back to up front. Went to the transfer station. Decided to chip some bark and sticks. PTO disc went bad. Fixed that with an NOS disc from stock. Did the chipping. Then resting. Then more chipping of branches. Now resting a bit. Then .....??