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Finally broke down and bought not one but two pickups today. Went to see a friend of mine this weekend and he had this super nice 94 F150 he took in on trade...fuel pump is out but that's a simple fix...wanted $1200 for it. But knowing I wouldnt be happy with a half ton as my only rig, I also looked at an 88 GMC one ton he has had for a while...finally talked him down to $800 on it. Pondered it for the last couple days and finally decided what the heck just buy em both. The F150 has the Eddie Bauer package and is really clean inside and out for a 25 yr old truck. Has the 351 and automatic transmission. The old GMC isnt near as nice, but will make a good work truck with the 454 and 4 speed

@PeacemakerJack @dells68 @WVHillbilly520H I grabbed these pictures locally and thought of you guys!

Well today was interesting, I went to work at 7am and by noon my lunch came around and walked outside and there was a trailer with some tractors on it. I guess it doesnt get any easier then that.

Working it! Or I’m getting worked over..... something like that

You have steel bolts and aluminum block. Different rates of expansion. I see more broken bolts in AL than steel or iron. The threads gall and seize up more than a rust issue. Only thing I've ever seen worse is stainless steel.

The only damage will be to your chin when it bounces off the steering wheel. When you pop the clutch in high/third sound your back up beeper and hang on.

Being meshed gears you'd have reverse in 6 different speeds and forward in 2

You should have used the GM to tow the FORD home ...lol. I am a fan of GM trucks. Nice pick up for sure.

You are so full of crap Kev... we all know its for checking clearance under overpasses and bridges when you got horses stacked that high!

Got the engine block vid. Here's a fishing reel reelvideo.MP4

Back by popular demand is our annual Buy/Trade/Sell thread for the 2019 Big Show. You can use this thread to post items you are looking to sell, buy or trade at the big show. Most members are willing to haul bigger items to the show if a deal is reached ahead of time. This is the first year that I am not looking to buy or sell anything .... did I just write that? Holy cow !! Post them up fellas!! Note- Please try and keep this thread on topic as it gets pretty long. I will take the liberty of keeping it on point and deleting posts that do not apply. I would also suggest that you edit your own original post with additional items and or updates like SOLD etc (See 3/22 update below) Thanks! 3/22 Update ... I would be interested in an hy it for a 754 but not looking for something that needs a complete rebuild. Up for sale is a drag link for a suburban. I have a few of these. Swapped out one on my son's hot rod today. The only modification you will need to do is cut the length of the thread that screws into the fan gear and paint it the color of your machine.These are IMO much stronger than the ball joint style. $35 each delivered to the show. Uodate 4/4- I am interested in a 520 60” deck. Condition does not matter much just need a “working” deck and mule drive

Afternoon Gentlemen. Good news. I found a K341 nearby. It turns over, looks original, and is complete minus the carb. It most likely has a stuck valve. I’ll pick it up tomorrow for $225. I’m still taking my old motor to the machine shop. If it’s salvageable, I’ll rebuild it and shelve this other one for a rainy day. Thanks for the condolences.😂. And the moral support. Mark

If you feel any resistance, start soaking with PB, it may take days. If any bolt holes are open on the back side, spray PB there as well.

We put a metal shingle roof on our old house, from American Metal Roofs in Charlotte, MI. They were similar to a 3 in 1, interlocked all 4 sides and with the underlayment we installed, it was virtually wind and water proof. We had a 3/12 pitch and blew heavy insulation and improved ventilation in the attic while we were up there. Last spring I put a barn style metal roof on a garage for a guy, it went well considering I did it myself and had to wrestle 14’ x 3’ panels. Either way, when my house or barns need another roof, I’ll find a way to avoid asphalt at any cost.

The reason the other hub came off easily was the keyway in the hub was in bad shape as was the axle keyway. Since is a rainy miserable day I have been making a brass woodruff key. Actually found a piece of brass stock in metal pile no idea where it came from. See if i can weld then grind as well As ED Kennell when he did this.

I HATE HUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 48 hours of soaking (3 different magic juices). Used the air chisel with a flat tip (worked well on two exhaust nipples) Propane torch, ran the battery down on my dewalt had to get out the old IR231 finally started to move.

You mean if you're worried about damaging something. no, you won't.

You’re gonna fit right in around here

I know that RJ will clean up well without restore. Start by spraying with WD and let sit.

That was the only way when I was tapping maples in the 1950s. Battery powered drills didn't exist. Luckily the wheel had already been invented, so if the snow was melted enough I could use a wagon instead of the bob sled to haul the sugar water to the butcher kettles.

So I'm working at my daughter's house yesterday putting in a new sliding door. She says to me "Hey Dad, your Facebook account has been hacked". My response was "how can that be? I rarely am on FB". She said her friend in New Jersey got an unusual message from me. So, long story short, I was hacked. My daughter changed my password and hopefully, all is right with the world again.

They may require a couple sheets of 36 grit to bring out the patina.

OK John, you knew it was coming. I wanna see the rings on the pistons and the compression data. Really like the Mitchell 300 reel. Do you have a Penn 765?

@pfrederi How did you get to own such a great machine?

Gett'n all geared up for @Ed Kennell's frontal lobe! He's going to be walk'n around the show with an animated woodie sticking out his forehead!

Here are the ones I use constantly. Also on last photos you have my favorite for quick small hole drilling such as pilot holes. Push drill.

@Ed Kennell tie rods like you made for your low rider custom would work great. Just jump up a size for heavy duty..

Nice when they start earning their keep!

They have a 30 year warranty. I meant to mention insurance, there were no negative effects, however we did raise our amount to allow for solar panel replacement if something happened and we need to file a claim.

I bought a 1/4" electric drill with circular saw attachment when I was fifteen (yes, electricity did exist back then). Don't remember the brand but the circular saw wouldn't cut anything but balsa wood!

I put a new shingle roof on about 7 years ago for 6K, the best quote for metal was 11K. Last year I put a new metal roof on my mothers house for 4K. the cheapest shingle quote was 5.5K. So metal has become more competitive, probably the labor factor. I'm sure it is more expensive, but I believe there are metal roofs that have a shingle appearance.

We went solar in November of 17 and are glad we did. What sparked my interest was an article in Consumer Reports. They mentioned a site called Energy Sage (energysage.com). You go to this site, answer some questions and they give your info to multiple companies that are interested in doing the job. I beleive we had 3 companies contact us, I also did a web search and found the one we ended up going with. We are tied into the electric grid and get a credit for the amount we produce but don’t use each month. I didn’t want the hassle of a battery system. with the 30% federal tax credit and any state programs you can greatly reduce the cost. Ohio has a loan program that pays 3% of any loan for energy efficient home improvements. I took out a home improvement loan that ends up costing me 1.3% interest. The figure for total payback was figured at 8 years but I think it will be closer to 7. we actually had the back half of roof replaced before we had the panels put on ( only had about 10 years life left on them). One thing to check before you decide what type of roof to install is panel manufactures recommendations. I’m not sure if metal will reflect too much heat? There are a lot of things to consider and you are asking some good questions. I’m not sure what part of Indiana you are in, but our installer was Ohio Power Solutions located in Springfield Ohio which is a little East of Dayton. They traveled about 2 hrs. to get to my house. Good luck with your decision, I would be happy to answer any questions I can.

I know very little about solar, but I would never use shingles again. Had a metal roof put on a few years ago and love it....

Look through these. They will come up in no particular order. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q="b-111 6-speed"&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or Garry

I have looked at them because I'm a big fan of solar power. I've always said that solar is the only 100% reliable off-the-grip power source. If I wake up in the morning to discover that the sun won't be rising anymore I'm just going to stay in bed. That being said I won't be installing them because the cost/payback at my age. You're in a somewhat better area of Indiana away from the pesky lake affect clouds. That's not to say it can't be done here. It can and has. One of our members, @HorseFixer has done it about 20 miles north of me. As far as mounting on your roof, since you have to, I definitely like the idea of traditional panels vs shingles. If something happens to the solar shingles it also affects the first line of defense for your house and now you could have 2 problems.

Though it is handy to to find the truck in a busy place, it’s a visibility requirement at the sand dunes.

You won't regret it!! Worth the drive from anywhere!!!

I have been researching them for a while and fine them very interesting. The cost between them and an equivalent capacity stand alone panel array is comparable. Personally I would lean towards protecting my house with traditional roofing and a separate photovoltaic system away from the house. If conditions were such that it would have to be on the roof I would use panels rather than shingles. Just my . Sorry, I really can't give you any advice on the shingles due to lack of first hand experience but if you go that route keep us posted.

Shed some light... Really?? That's terrible. Interesting subject matter though so I'll be here following along.

The Big Show is June 21st and 22nd officially but most get there on Thursday as well which is the 20th.

And to think I saw about 20 of those mufflers in a box about 2 weeks ago.

Look through this list. Click on the picture Garry

I just wanted to give a big shout of "Thanks" to @daveoman1966 (Dave) for the good motion control lever & speedy shipping. I haven't installed it yet but will soon. BTW - I've got other parts on the way from Lincoln @A-Z Tractor. Thanks, everyone!

Glad to have you back Howard so might as well pick up where we left off.

LMAO too. That @rmaynard's real a pain in the @$$ isn't he? Always try to waste their time as much as possible if you can. It just saves someone else the hassle as the scammer just ends up with that much less time to spend doing it to someone else who may fall for it.

Shoot ‘em and their nuts, @The Tool Crib!

M-274 A4 Truck Platform Utility 1/2 ton aka Mechanical Mule. 4 wheel drive 4 wheel steering 3 speed transmission (syncro 2/3) also high low range 2 cylinder 42 cubic inch overhead valve air cooled Mil Standard AO-42 engine. rated at 14 hp. Weighs 970 lbs. empty Carries 1000lbs Deck is Magnesium alloy.. Produced 1957-1970 About 11,000 built 5,000 abandoned in Vietnam Used by Army and Marines. Carried cargo or mounted a 106mm Recoilless rifle. Loops on the hubs allowed you to sling load it (loaded ) under a Huey They had a recoil pull starter and could be a real b***h to start. i added the alternator and electric start.

Did some work on my 314-8 tiller tractor and one of my RJ’s this am. Ran the RJ and drove around to make sure ready for show season. Added some gear oil to the tiller gearcase. 972CBE30-64F5-4EAC-BA19-8BCF99FDC06F.MOV

Looks great John, but I would like to have seen the pics of the innards (crank, rod, piston, valves) before you put the head and pan on.