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12-30-1976 The Smothers Brothers, Tom and Dick, played their last show at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas and retired as a team from show business. The Smothers Brothers are Thomas ("Tom" – born February 2, 1937) and Richard ("Dick" – born November 20, 1938), American singers, musicians, and comedians. The brothers' trademark double act was performing folk songs (Tommy on acoustic guitar, Dick on string bass), which usually led to arguments between the siblings. Tommy's signature line was, "Mom always liked you best!" Tommy (the elder of the two) acted "slow", and Dick, the straight man, acted "superior". In the 1960s, the brothers frequently appeared on television variety shows and issued several popular record albums of their stage performances. Their own television variety show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, became one of the most controversial American TV programs of the Vietnam War era. Despite popular success, the brothers' penchant for material that was critical of the political mainstream and sympathetic to the emerging counterculture led to their firing by the CBS network in 1969. One show was left unaired The series showcased new musical artists that other comedy-variety shows rarely gave airtime, due to the nature of their music or their political affiliations. George Harrison, Joan Baez, Buffalo Springfield, Cass Elliot, Harry Belafonte, Cream, Donovan, The Doors, Glen Campbell, Janis Ian, Jefferson Airplane, The Happenings, Peter, Paul and Mary, Spanky and Our Gang, Ringo Starr, Steppenwolf, Simon and Garfunkel, The Hollies, The Who and even Pete Seeger were showcased on the show, despite the advertiser-sensitive nature of their music. Seeger's appearance was his first appearance on network television since being blacklisted in the 1950s; it became controversial because of his song choice: Waist Deep in the Big Muddy, an anti-war song that the network considered to be an insult to Lyndon Johnson and his Vietnam War policy. The song was censored on Seeger's first appearance but permitted on a later appearance. In 1968, the show broadcast in successive weeks "music videos" (not called that at the time) for The Beatles' popular songs Hey Jude and Revolution. Before a rowdy crowd at the Los Angeles Forum, Jimi Hendrix dedicated I Don't Live Today to the Smothers Brothers, as heard on The Jimi Hendrix Box Set. The performance by The Who in 1967 was another defining moment in the series; as the group often did during that period, The Who destroyed their instruments at the conclusion of their performance of "My Generation", with the usual addition of mild explosives for light pyrotechnic effect. The piece would end with guitarist Pete Townshend grabbing Tommy's guitar and smashing it. On the Smothers Brothers show that night, a small amount of explosive was put into the small cannon that Keith Moon kept in his bass drum. But it didn't go off during the rehearsal. Unbeknownst to Moon, a stage hand had added another explosive before the taping, and later Moon added another charge so that now there were three explosive charges in the cannon instead of one. When Moon detonated it, the explosion was so intense that a piece of cymbal shrapnel cut into Moon's arm; Moon is heard moaning in pain toward the end of the piece. Townshend, who had been in front of Moon's drums at the time, had his hair singed by the blast; he is seen putting out sparks in his hair before finishing the sketch with a visibly shocked Tommy Smothers. The blast allegedly contributed heavily to Townshend's long-term hearing loss.

Just wanted to show some of the Panzers that I have ran across at some of the shows.

Just putting out a reminder that it is five years ago this day that Cecil Pond passed away. If it were not for him this site would have no reason to exist. So here's to Cecil for all he had done that brings us all together on this site. I know this is the Wheel Horse tractor category but without him this category would not exist so I think it is Wheel Horse tractor related.

All original low mileage 70 Chevy C30 Longhorn. She is in hibernation for the winter....

When it comes to snow or ice chains just can't be beat. Lug tires are the go to when it comes to ground engagement implements in the dirt. IMO

Thanks, Jeff. That looks easy enough to make but I lost access to a welder when I retired a few months ago, until I convince the management around here that I need one it's just easier to buy the hold down. I appreciate the help though.

By the way, the beautiful stack muffler/pipe was hand crafted by Jim Kemp of this great forum. I loved the raw look of his great work so I tried some high temp clear as a coating. Even though I slowly cured it over a few days it still started to turn dark. I thought about painting over it but I really like the dark muffler so I'll probably leave it as is. I highly recommend jimkemp if you need a stack. It sounds great, it's reasonably priced, he will customize it, and it is really great quality.

In memory of a great American!!!

Why buy another set of tires to run on your existing wheel horse when you can buy another wheel horse to run an extra set of turfs? I'm always looking for an excuse to get another tractor

Ed, I'm only 45 but I grew up in the "land that time stood still" we used all horse drawn equipment converted over to tow with the AC's (great granddad bought a new B '47 as well my great uncle's) then dad and his brother the C...other than the hydraulic culivators, mold board plow, and belt driven "buzz" cord wood saw, yep just like living in Amish country and we still had draft horses until I was in high school, ok enough off topic but the good ole days for sure,Jeff.

Sounds like we learned some of the same lessons in our youth Jeff. I had a close call on my Granddads AC in the mountains of SW Pa. Grandad's rule was use the lowest gear available when pulling a heavy load up a hill or being pushed downhill by a heavy load. Well this 10 year old was moving a load of field stone on a drag sled from a creek bottom to a stone house we were building on the mountain. I was able to drag the stones quickly across the flat bottom pasture in 3rd gear at WOT and partly up the hill till the AC ran out of HP. I probably don't have to tell you what happens when you shift to low gear on a hill and pop the clutch at WOT while attached to a heavy static load. Of course when the AC reared up, I slid back in the seat and could no longer reach the clutch, so the AC ended upside down on top of the sled load of field stone. Some 63 years ago, I was a lot more agile and bailed off with nothing hurt but a mashed steering wheel and hood. Be careful boyz. Stuff happens quick. Sorry for the story Andrew, but I guess it is related.

I've tried Bar Lugs on snow and they are functional but when it gets icey at all, they aren't much better than turfs. Chains just plain work when it comes to snow and ice. I prefer 2 link chains because they provide a much smoother ride. When it comes to ground engaging, summertime work (plowing, garden work, blading gravel, etc) I prefer the AG tires for sure. They look cool 😎 AND they work great. Chains work for that purpose but I don't care for the look at all. PLUS with chains, you have to constantly worry about marring the surfaces that you drive on. That is one thing to keep in mind if you have a solid surface drive and plan to run chains in the winter. Don't let them "claw" too much or they will scratch up your top surface for sure.

With the lift assist spring they lift ok but all mine are hydro so I'm just going by other comments on ,as for the Bobcat I hope yours is new enough with "floating" loader as my BIL/FIL's doesn't and tears up more sod than clearing snow and takes FIL twice if not longer to move the snow than me sitting in a "warm" cab blowing it over the house and melting away long before his iceberg piles, not knocking the Bobcat, but I do know when the DOT can't push the snow back past the guard rails on the mountain highway going back to my home in WV they bring out the 8' tall 12' wide truck mounted snow blower to keep both lanes open for travel,Jeff.

Thanks all for the kind welcome. Ford is 65 w/76-77 front end, brakes, PS & column, seat. Still got the @#%*#! 3 speed non overdrive trans. It will do 70 but doesn't like it. Have attached pix of sleeve hitch & newest yard toy. Still working on linkage to allow dig/scrape and still be able to lift blade.

I made a new wiring harness for the engine and got that installed and got the tins back on the engine, a new set of battery cables and I think most of the wiring is done.

Got a manual in mine as well... Sounds pretty good with the dual exhaust with Flow masters...

Ken--what a sharp truck! My Uncle Bob had a 1972 K10 manual that was in the exact color. He bought it in 1974 and used it regularly until 1990 when my cousin rolled it. Bob still had enough love for it that it sat behind the shed at his farm until about 5 years ago when he finally parted what could be used and scrapped the rest. I think that series of GM trucks were some of the finest all around pickups ever made for form and function. Yours is amazing! My uncle Ken bought a 1969 C20 in 1974 and still has it. It was driven in the salt and trash up through the mid 80's and is in pretty rough shape but restorable for sure. I have toyed with doing that as he has said that he would sell it to me... This is what it looks like and where it sits currently in his barn. Maybe a future stable mate???

The wife thinks I'm crazy bringing all these little red tractors home so asked if I got 1 little red tractor that was just a bit more capable/flexible then what? Answer ; "some could stay; the ones you have the most parts/attachments for and that you're most comfortable with , the ones you don't have to go before a new one shows up "...so with being said I think I found a great deal on a brand new sub compact 4x4 diesel with 60" mower deck, FEL, (available front hydraulic snow/grader blade, 2stage snow blower,soft cab) mid/front and rear pto, nearly as sharp turning radius in 4wd as a 520H (already test drove it), and the biggie it's RED with a 7 year power train warranty...Jeff

For ice, snow, and mud you can't beat chains. 2 link wins over 4 link every time. I use the "heavy duty" which have an extra traction piece welded on the links. A little more money and well worth it. if you're on a nice driveway ags or rubber tire chains are way to go. I'm gravel drive w lots of ice. So it ags w chains. Love the ags for the grassy hills I mow. Several members claim turfs w chains are better than ags w chains. Right or wrong I'm not buying another set of tires to run w chains.

I have had plastic and cast weights on various rim sizes, what fits one normally doesnt fit the other. 10 inch bolts and a hacksaw solves all the problems. Glenn

I understand how important it is to safely operate a tractor and wagon/trailer loaded as I used be "young"(10-12 years old) driver of an Allis Chalmers C with questionable brakes and wood wagon(4' wide 8' long bed with 30" sides) loaded all it could handle in some precarious areas in the woods in WV, but dad would just say put it low gear, 4 notches up on throttle and it'll be okay sure dad I always thought...I was just joking with Ed and I'm sure we all push our limits one way or another with our little tractors,Jeff.

Razkid, I have looked at quite a few, Kioti was at the top of my list because of the ck20, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, TYM, LS, Branson,Yanmar and even JD then went to a fellow I know who has worked at a few different dealerships and opened his own place(just used equipment/repairs for now) and in his "unbiased" opinion value vs price vs reliability ect on the subcompacts ,Mahindra/Kubota topped his list then Massey/Kioti/TYM/Branson/Yanmar/LS/JD in no particular order, Kioti better in the ck line up vs their SCUTs, Massey was good but $ ,JD has support but have to watch the transaxle and $, the rest hit and miss was his thoughts, then when I drove the Mahindra it was wider/ seemed more planted on a slope, and invoice price on that particular tractor, plus the guy I was dealing with we just clicked plus the Deadong(Kioti) engine and the front blade option ,7 year warranty and it's RED ...Jeff.

This was my brothers 2016 that he traded in this past summer. I'm looking for one identical to it... This was my brothers 2016 he traded in a few months ago. I'm looking for one identical to it because the wife and myself both like the color combo..

You did the hard part. I just slapped on a little paint. I do have it hanging on the wall when I'm not using it I guess...

At a few different times this year a horse or 2 has shared a roof with this 1978 Malibu Classic (with WHEEL HORSE inspired engine paint) hand built 406ci SBC and all kinds of go fast parts front to rear, last pic you can just see the Malibu hiding under its wrapper,Jeff.

I change how I store my herd every year trying to better organize things. Here how the attached garage is used today. Ive added a hose reel under my bench so I don't have to deal with dragging the hose around and rolling it up. Also added electric plugs to the bench. Third picture shows how disorganized I usually am 😉 And here's some pictures of how I move items around and store them in the barn. I have an old cart used for banquet tables that I store parts on and use when I'm doing a restoration. The loft is 16' x 4' and provides more square feet for storage.

Hanging on the wall in my shop!

It's the bar that raises a snowthrower

Does this count?...Jeff.

I went to tractor supply and bought 10 inch 5/8 carriage bolts for the plastic weights then put double nuts on the out side then I took my grinder with a cut off wheel and cut of even with the out side nut worked for me.

I've made a little progress on this thing this week, most of the parts I've ordered are here so I hope I can start putting this back together. I've got the steering gears and front axle cleaned up and back on, I'll need to adjust the tie rods to set the toe in on the front wheels. I'm also putting new seals and outer axle bearings in the transaxle and have a start on blasting the rims so I can get these new shoes put on and get this thing rolling again.

Is there a reason why chains are better than bar cleats or vice versa. Or is one better than the other for different types of jobs?

Here Ya go Jim.

THANK YOU Cecil for the positive impact that your ideas and inventions have on our lives here.

Fuel pump working????

AMEN to that! Long live Wheel Horse!!!!

I'm a 100% AG/bar cleat guy (it's a little tractor not a lawn mower) because of its versatility steep slopes mowing, garden grading work, tugging timber from the woods ect and run chains in the winter for just in case it's icy, BUT if I were too only mow flat areas and snow removal on "nice newer" hard surfaces(concrete/asphalt) then these newer style turf tires(pictured) and rubber cross link chains is all I would need, Just my opinion,Jeff.

I couldn't agree more, I have one on my 854 love the sound and the look, look at my profile picture

Yeah, it seems like if I don't do that I can't remember what goes where. Getting old I guess. lol

Guys, you know the rule of thumb - whatever you're pulling should not weigh more than your tow tractor and the operator and whatever weights or attachments you have on your tow tractor. This is, of course, for safe braking on slopes and also for not letting what you're towing to pull you back down going uphill.

Always enjoy seeing that ride "billy

I downloaded, printed, laminated, and made mine up. It will get hung in the garage on the first. Thank you, Cleat

Dave ....after some thought,,,,Im gonna stick with the 42" ......I think you got !!!! Chains,,,,,,and 2 sets of rear weights....one set inside,,the other outside !!!!

1989 1979 Garry

NO , not for the 2stage but for a single stage, as you can tell there's a cradle/frame and scissors type lift linkage with a smaller lift arm on the 2stage, on the single it's frame latches into the front attac-a-matic then that big pole attaches to the bottom of the auger housing/frame then under the tractor to the rock shaft,Jeff.

I've made a little more progress, the front wheels have new bearings and are back on, I got the gauges all cleaned up and the dash installed. I picked up a new wiring harness (thanks Tom) and put it in this afternoon and took the starter apart, cleaned it up and got it back on.

The 6449 seals are for the hydro...SKF # 11124. The manual tractors use TORO # 100443...crosses to SKF # 11050. Both axles are 1 1/8"...they are going to be the same to replace (if that is what you are asking). The gasket material is Karo-Pak at Auto Zone $5 or $6...it is 1/32" thick and come 1' by 3'...plenty to make 2 or 3 until you get it right.

Seriously, if you have the whole unit on the bench, it would be better and easier to just take the axles to the shop. It should require no special tools. Drain the transmission. Somehow get the whole unit to sit on it's side...pump down (shallow side of the trans down). Of course you need to pull off the hubs, brake drum, and hitch pin (if you have one). Take out the 6 bolts holding the 2 halves together. Use a chisel and a hammer to find a place to tap in to split the trans halves. Lift off the left hand side of the case half. Pull out the axle and differential. BOOM-SHA-KA-LAC-A. You do not have to take off the pump. Call your TORO dealer for the case half gasket...WH # 5999. Your axle seals are WH # 6449 This crosses to SKF # 11124.

I did this with mine 3 42# suitcase weights,it's based on the Bercomac factory rear weight hitch for the Wheel Horse, and I also made a bracket for the weights to hang off the front for use with the tiller or other clevis hitch attachments,Jeff.

Putting weight out there increases the load on your axle bearings. wheel weights do not. Sorry but scratching wheel paint versus wear on axle bearings... not big decision for my working tractors.