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  1. 18 points
    In Nov. of 2016 I spied this Raider 12 on CL. One thing that really caught my eye on this machine was the edition of a hydraulic lift. The hydro set up is a Century Fox, made by Hein Werner. So for about the price of the wheel weights, I drove it on the trailer and hauled it home. After I got it home, I drove it into the garage & that was where it sat until Oct. 2017. A local show was featuring and I wanted to bring all of mine that were in running condition. I threw a few band aids on the Raider and was able to take it to the show. Later that month @WHX14 was having a plow day so I thought it would be a good time to put this old girl threw some paces. After a few more band aids, a set of ag tires, & extra weights borrowed from @PeacemakerJack and a final inspection from my dog Sophi, she was ready to plow....? Before I was able to put the plow in the ground, the lift cable broke. Jim brazed a nut on the end of the cable & it was ready to go. Then the belt started slipping , a run to town for a new belt & away we go again.Then it was smooth sailing for quite a while until the charging system failed. At this point I gave up for the day. I also noticed that the right rear tire was covered in tranny lube. On a good note though the engine ran smooth and strong. After the holidays were over I decide to fix this thing the best way I know. Tear it down to nothing and start over. It took about 4hrs to get it to the point where Jim says it looks like a bomb went off in it. Then there was the steering wheel. After many hours, some colorful language, and some broken tools the wheel and shaft were finally separated. I have most of the small pieces ready for paint. The holes in the frame for the hood hinges were too far gone to even try to put a bushing in them. After welding them shut, I did some careful measuring and drilled them back to the correct size. Most of the sheet metal had some type of flaws that needed to be addressed. There were so many different seats on this thing during its life that the fender pan looked like swiss cheese. One of my favorite things to do is to make my own parts. After some fun time on the lathe I have a new front axle pin, pivot pin for the slot hitch, a rod for the hood latch, and bolts for the fender pan. Plenty of work left to get this tractor furrow ready.
  2. 12 points
    Well my old van is finally being replaced. For the last several years I have drove my 2005 Ford E-150. The van has never done me wrong and has hauled what ever I really needed to with no issues. But it has 384000 miles on it now and the new York weather has tooking it's toll on the lower sides of the sheet metal. So since summer I been searching for a replacement and last week Thursday I found one. Just went and picked it up today. 2006 Chevy Silverado LS 1500. No rust and super low mileage. The price was amazing so i jumped on the deal.
  3. 9 points
    my man Dan is starting his resto thread for the Raider! Thanks for getting this rolling so that the rest of the community can enjoy it as you progress. Do you want to share the end objectives with it—at least as you see it at this point? Or would your rather surprise the faithful as you go? I can’t wait to see you work your magic on another fine machine and I will be not only following this thread but hopefully getting my hands dirty at least once on this project if you’ll allow me...
  4. 8 points
    Looking good Dan, sure hope it will be ready to plow, not spend the rest of its days on a trailer Queen If you have seen some of Dan's work you would all know what I'm talking about, top notch resto's
  5. 8 points
    Nothin I can add here but !
  6. 7 points
    Careful @ACman ol’ Dan is liable to hook up the big trailer and come and get it! He has the equipment at his disposal to bring that thing right back here to Cheddar Country! These pics are elsewhere on the forum but I’ll share them again here given the fact that we are slightly ... This is Dan’s beauty of a tractor but it earns is keep as a puller. Dan was awesome to give Caleb some seat time... And Zac too! Dan’s not only a craftsman (as seen in this beautiful machine) but he is one nice dude. My kids talked about that for weeks! Dan
  7. 7 points
    That’s going to be one fine rig Dan . Maybe I should ship you the Cockshutt....at least I know it’d be done right . I don’t think Fastenal world ship it though !
  8. 7 points
    Pete—great to see your name in RED! You will be another great addition to the community here at I look forward to your posts and pictures in the near future... When I spoke with him the other day, I asked him specifically about the hitch. He said that he had designed it with the intention of building an implement lift but never actually got to the point of putting a lift mechanism in place. It has very sturdy three point tabs but no lift bar, hydraulics, etc. Unfortunately he couldn’t furrow plow with it as is. As was mentioned above, he could quickly remove the hitch and install the box. The hitch has mutiple holes for attaching different devices on the back. Ken win often move a variety of things with this tractor. His hitch design allows him to do that with confidence and ease. He certainly could have taken the idea from the IH letter series tractors that you’ve mentioned. This is is slightly off topic but will get its own write up eventually... Uncle Ken completely built this FUNCTIONAL scale model (pic taken in about 1971) of a CASE threshing machine when he was in his teens. This shows once again his attention to detail, planning, and fabrication skills. Some proportions are off in order to make it functional but it is another totally sweet Uncle Ken Creation! I need to have him operate it this summer and so we can get a video of it in action. I think that would be super cool at Berlin attached to an old hit and miss engine giving a demonstration...
  9. 6 points
    Maybe some pics of how that PTO was done off the flywheel side Dan. That's just something you don't see that often on a horse. Was it something homemade or some kind of thing from C-F in a kit form? If I remember right the HY pump mount was homemade? I CRS these days so don't remember how the lift cylinder/rock shaft was set up either? I think the rest of the furrow dogs here can attest to the value of HY lift at the end of a run! Reminder to have an extra lift cable on hand! Brazing a nut on the end of Tom's cable did not work so well!
  10. 5 points
    No head swelling here.....I have a big head naturally . I appreciate the concern for my safety. As for a welder, I have a Hobart 175 mig with the gas bottle attachment. I welded with flux core when I got it. After switching to gas I never looked back and just tried to get better at it. Not a pro for sure. Sold my stick welder as this thing does all I want to do. I watch all kinds of fab videos from sheet metal fabrication to patch panel repairs, millimg and lathe work. Fascinated by it all. Would love to learn it all.
  11. 5 points
    Great job thus far. Should be a pretty sharp tractor when your done!
  12. 5 points
    Good work, Dan! It'll be good as new when you're done.
  13. 4 points
    Caught mine waiting for next snowstorm . Rear tires are loaded and ready !
  14. 4 points
    Around here, if one of those early 90's W-250 Dodge's shows up for sale folks will practically get in line and shoot each other to own it - they are an indestructible work horse and in my opinion sure do look the part. Always wanted one but prices now are well north of any sort of sanity - just watched one that was a rust-free Cummins sell for nearly 20k....ouch. I'd still love an old 50's Power Wagon with the 90's 12-valve drive train - that would be so cool... Sarge
  15. 4 points
    All my stuff I do is from things I see and I just figure out how to do it. I have no cad program, just “ms paint”. All hand tools and a drill press. Everything else is hand grinder, die grinder and a mig welder. Been making lexan shift plates and covers for years. Easy to shape and drill and very sturdy. Leftover golf cart windshield. My son welds my aluminum. All home brewed. I am amazed at stuff like this tractor uncle ken made.
  16. 4 points
    Smart-%SS, I'll bet you a fast coffee you have a cad program on the think-machine your sitting in front of right now. (Oh-OH its nothing, I just came up with a lambo car hood application for my WH one day when I was pruning the rose bush in my front yard). Oh and the lexan for the electronics, I had that left over from a small portable green house I built for the petunias.......Sure Ritchie,....Sure!!!! ( The funny thing is, you probably did think of all that stuff without a sketch) I should have never joined this place...... why oh why? I need another aspirin... Chris
  17. 4 points
    Factory says 100k change intervals, they are "fine wire" iridium tipped but IMHO with the coil per plug set-up they last longer that the old distributor single coil set-up I've changed plugs out at 150k+ that still looked decent but with the new ones installed better fuel mileage,starting,idling and throttle response, BTW is cheaper to buy a set from RockAuto than local parts store, like $35 vs $60 for a V8 , Jeff.
  18. 4 points
    I didnt post it, but darn sure is a beauty. OK, to give credit where credit is due I went to the Gallery and it turns out the photo I hijacked (for the purpose of illustrating how far the caps inset on the rear) was submitted by @pasch69. You are absolutely correct! I pray that the one I have underway will come out that nice though. They come up in our Classified and on from time to time but you will need to pay up to get them.
  19. 4 points
    What’s a sketch?
  20. 4 points
    Wow Josh!!!! Like I said in one of my previous posts, "I think he built other stuff before the tractor, only not so complicated". I got the last part totally wrong. He's got ingenuity oozzing from his eyebrows... I'll take a stab that he built the Combine for a school project?? Wow. Looking forward to when you post some more pictures of "the Machine" so I can study further. This has been and continues to be amazing. I have had thoughts of building my own tractor for years and have done some rough sketches and such but never, never to the degree that your Uncle did. Like Richie said, we could hang out with your Uncle but I think he would get tired of us pestering him with questions. (Too bad, he is going to have to deal with it anyways ) Josh, please keep posting, we'll keep watching, ... and asking questions... Unbelievable.. Chris
  21. 4 points
    Just buy so many tractors that no one,including me,can keep track of them.Last count for me was 70 or 80 Wheel Horse's When one or two more show up,the property here doesn't look any different.Seriously though,the Squaw supports all my hobbies 100%.
  22. 4 points
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  24. 4 points
    That's what my x said...
  25. 3 points
    Finally finished my Wheel Horse themed Kohler engine lamp Here is a link...
  26. 3 points
    I agree with that. I'll be adding a 12 x 14 room on the back of my shop this spring and insulating my shop before next winter. I dread moving everything to gain access to the walls.
  27. 3 points
    Like Josh said, do it now or it will take a lot more work later.
  28. 3 points
    Thanks...that 1277 was my first one, and still one of my favorites. It may be a candidate for a restore sometime in the future, right now my goal for it is to have another engine on it before mowing season kicks off Over here at the shop doing some more insulating, it's slowly coming along
  29. 3 points
    You're welcome to stop by any time Josh. You'll have to let me know where you'd like to jump in - body work, wrenching, or what ever. Thanks for the complement Tom. No worries on it still being a plow tractor, I'm not afraid to get a new set of coveralls dirty. I'll be getting to that. I also want to make a belt guard for it, I don't really like the idea of it hanging out there unguarded. Jeff, if my play cash account was a little larger I would be sending you a PM about getting that beauty into my hands.You're not that far away, heck we went all the way to Niagra Falls for the Cockshutt 20 Deluxe. I would absolutely love to add a diesel powered round nose Cockshutt to my collection. Thank's Josh, your kids are great. I really like their enthusiasm for tractors.
  30. 3 points
    Agreed. looks good Josh. I'm the same way with the hit it tilllit fitts. Geometry I did ok but algeeebra?? What?? Why in the whole wide world did some fool decide to start crossing numbers and letters????????? 1x+2c= WWHHAATT?????? I took Four Years Electricity class in HS and we had a great teacher and did a lot of fun projects. we were literally doing college level trigonometry and some very serious calculations. It was great! We learned to "speak" binary. But... algebra. Oh no no no no no. I don't remember the teacher mentioning those but it WAS a while ago.....
  31. 3 points
    Many spark plugs now have a special plating to prevent seizure. The manufacturers of such plugs and vehicle manufacturers recommend that you not use anti-seize. If you do use anti-seize, be aware that the reduced friction can easily lead to stripped threads. NGK says this: 1. Anti-seize NGK spark plugs feature what is known as trivalent plating. This silver-or-chrome colored finish on the threads is designed to provide corrosion resistance against moisture and chemicals. The coating also acts as a release agent during spark plug removal. NGK spark plugs are installed at the factory dry, without the use of anti-seize. NGK tech support has received a number of tech calls from installers who have over-tightened spark plugs because of the use of anti-seize. Anti-seize compound can act as a lubricant altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage.
  32. 3 points
    I haven't had those issues as of yet, but I do hear of the nightmares with the late 90s up Triton engines. I guess I've been late to the party again maybe 3 or 4 pair of plugs in the anniversary 520H since new, there's another old adage if it ain't broke don't fix it, that reminds me the same NGK I put in new in my first Dolmar is still starting on the third tug and still spools up like it did 7 years ago, I believe alot of spark plug issues arise either from worn points/weak coils, poor fuel/delivery issues, or "slow poking" around at idle, rev that slug up and blow the carbon out of it, put a load on it mowing or blowing snow, from my experiences with dad aging and driving slower and shorter trips he's had more misfire/ emissions issues, with that in mind we keep the fuel doctored up with "cleaners" and every couple months I take it out for a "spirited" drive, Jeff. Those new Iridium ACDELCO plugs I buy come pre-anti-seized vs the standard copper plugs for small engines.
  33. 3 points
    I have to admit Josh, when you first posted the original pictures, that's what I thought was the case. And that you got the tractor. To be able to ask your Uncle our questions and actually hear what he was thinking during the build is a gift. Your Aunt is right about what she said. Not only am I enjoying finding all this out but I'm sure it will influence anything I build down the road. That's the beauty of this forum. I've already "recovered" 3 pieces of equipment with the help of members on this site and the pictures they posted answering my questions. I guess that was one of the main reasons I became a supporter. There is a ton of talent , and good spirit here. Your Uncles project, just happens to be a very enjoyable perk on top of that.
  34. 3 points
    What, no bevel cut on the outsides of the flat plates on the roof? What the heck, looks like a pidgin built it!!!. just joking, just joking , sorry couldn't resist. What are you doing talking to us with a project that size, this time of year, with the possibility of bad weather?? Geezz Louise why don't you wait until mid February when its really nice to work out side?... Its looks really good, Hip roofs are a challenge for anybody, even guys that do it all the time. I built a porch once in the village where I grew up and my geometry teacher used to jog by everyday to remind me, "Bet all that Geometry you took in school is paying off now, Huh Chris" . I used to just shake my head. I'm glad we have Aunt Tricia on our side as far as seeing your Uncles stuff. His work is truly impressive and it looks like some of his talent rubbed off on you. Your framing job looks pretty sharp. Osb board laying straight on center on the rafters and ridge. And what you say Sarge is absolutely true. Treat people right and more than likely you'll get it back. Josh get the da#^ roof closed in, We can wait on the pictures.... Chris
  35. 3 points
    That's twice in less than five minutes that you've done that to me!!! I'm still laughing... And Ritchie... I'm the same way, I don't have a drill press, just drills and a vise, and a set of torches. I gas weld most everything, (Richard Finch's book on welding). Am thinking about running a circuit for a welder. That's why I read Sarge's write-up on welders so close. Don't have much experience with a mig. You are more than "holding your own" with the equipment you have. I don't want to compliment you too much, your head will swell and you won't be able to put your welding helmet on...Concerned about your safety... boy oh boy what have I gotten into now? Chris
  36. 3 points
    Why a fast coffee instead of a regular speed one? And what's a fast coffee anyway? Is it moving to quickly to drink? I'm picturing some screwy guy in Florida running circles and figure8s on flat land under palm trees trying to drink a java. ....
  37. 3 points
    Like @ACman says it only has that earned "patina" once in its life, so goes the itself as well as my reliable old dozer blade/snow plow, not to mention the rear scraper blade dad designed/built while working at the same factory that I recently did a "light" refurb on, "Dollar Store" paint might not be the best at all weather protection ..."Git'er Done" and just for more giggles the frame has some shiny patches here and there... @TIGman for hijacking your post, you really did an excellent job with the blade restore, and yes it is on my to do list but right now I ain't worried over scratching my paint, Jeff.
  38. 3 points
    Dang, thats cool in itself. I could hang out with uncle ken👍
  39. 3 points
    Thank you everyone for the reassurance. Its not an easy thing to let go of that kind of money particularly for something that is not new with no warranties. I am always second guessing myself whether I am making the right decision. It is still hard to me to believe the condition this one is, hence also my hesitation on it. However like it was said here before it does speak to my heart specially since this years model still looks exactly like the one I have now. I already scheduled with seller to look at it again tomorrow and possibly finalize it. Will post photos once it is here.
  40. 3 points
    Here's where I'm at... I hadn't touched a Champion for about 25 years unless I was tossing in the trash. BUT !! I know A LOT of folks prefer them sooooo I gave them another try this year. I have to admit I've been impressed so far. Kohler, B & S both seem to run well with them in. ALL brands of plugs NEED to be changed out at the proper time interval. The way I understand the reason Folks don't like Champs is that the company tried to go cheap back in the 80s and failed miserably doing so. Some engines still really ran well but many others did not. Tough to sell a product when a large portion of the target market thinks poorly of that item. I've run a few Autolites, mostly AC Delco. Some NGK. If the Champions go well for a year or so I'll keep using them. If not I'll go back to putting Autolites in small engines. Make SURE the heat range is right and change 'em out when you should (or earlier) and I think Most name brands are fine.
  41. 3 points
    Got the trans all cleaned up. Knocked out the bearings and bushings, axle bushings had little wear. Mushroom gear and diff gear a little worn. Smoothed them out a little with a file as they are going back in.
  42. 2 points
    The only time I ever did an addition with a hip roof coming off another roof I let the truss company do all the math. All I had to do is keep everything two feet on center. Thankfully my compound miter saw has settings for Crown Molding or I would have a very expensive pile of sawdust!
  43. 2 points
    again no problem 'that was then this is now time to move on yes at time there is always one bad apple in the barrow but we need to let things go and move on 'the thing is really i used to collect these find old tractors years ago but became a long haul trucker for close to 40 years and now i would like to collect again as now being retired but with this certain model it is so different than the others i have had and even being with out certain parts ;so now i just would like to know what is needed to get it back together as it should be ;i went by what the seller told me that his kids drove it around but heck with out the carb being hooked up and other parts missing i question the honesty of some who are always looking for a quick buck but still for a 100 bucks in time it will be back where it should be ;again that was then this is now ;no issues here i will read and check the listings as i have always done '
  44. 2 points
    @ztnoo Now you are showing off. Geometry was not my friend and still hides from me. When I found out that my first grand child was going to make to be born in about 6 months I decided that I was going to build a round top trunk for her. The round top is still sitting in the shed due to the #$%^&*() angles of the last two boards on either side. Made a flat top as I had 4 or 5 days before her arrival. That was 3 years ago and still trying to figure those angles. Maybe my 1 year old granddaughter will get a around top trunk as a high school graduation present.
  45. 2 points
    Because you use Champions...
  46. 2 points
    Beautiful work there. I am no angle guy for sure. I grind it till it fits. I tried so hard to pass geometry but some of it I just couldn’t get.
  47. 2 points
    Chris and Rich, thanks again on Uncle Ken behalf for the kind words. He is one awesome fabricator but he is also very humble by nature and most of his functional creations haven’t been seen by anyone but his family and a few friends privileged enough to check them out—UNTIL NOW! Aunt Tricia texted me recently, “For YEARS I've tried to talk Ken into taking some of this stuff to the parade, or to the park in Omro. He's so stinkin' humble!! Maybe with Paul around we can get something going this year. I'd hate to have it all appreciated posthumously!!😯”. That hit a chord with me and I love my Uncle! He is a great guy and has invested a lot in me over the years. So—I’ve started this thread and will soon start a couple more to show his God-given talents to anyone who is interested to check them out. Maybe, in doing so, we can convince him to bring some of these things out to places where the public can enjoy looking at them too. I’m going to go for a second. Have you ever said or heard your kids say, “why do I have to learn that, I’ll never use it in the real world!” I said that repeatedly to my parents about Geometry years ago. Today’s project is keeping me busy and makes me wish that I had paid a little more attention in Geometry class. Trying to get it closed up before the slop comes in again Sunday-Monday! More on Uncle Ken’s tractor soon!
  48. 2 points
    My 2003 Chevrolet Z-71 has 201,000 + miles on the factory spark plugs....wonder what the life of these plugs are!
  49. 2 points
    Being that my current daily commute is 4.5 miles... I've been on the hunt locally, for one of these old Stude war horses... to use as my next, "new" daily driver.
  50. 2 points
    Josh, For the next time you see your uncle. I'm guessing he used a right angle drive for the mower... Had to fabricate a mount for the mower plus a way to lift it. Looks like he made the drawbar removable and could put that utility box (in the picture with your Aunt) on the back. Maybe with the thought of building a manual implement lift that could also be installed on the drawbar tabs later on if he so desired. Even incorporated the extra hitch points on the drawbar, I think he got that from International, H and M's had a hitch that could swivel to the side but a wide drawbar across the back. I keep looking at the pictures and keep finding little details. Will wait for the next update..... Chris
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