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Agreed - but the big money lies in both the engine & transmission - IF they truly in good shape. That showerhead style muffler is NLA and correct for that era - worth $$$ ONLY if it is intact and not rotted / burnt out.

Obviously the tank isn;t original and the engine specs would show if it's an original engine. With the deck that's about a $600 to $900 tractor IMO depending on location and demand. But I haven't been buying tractors for a while. Definitely not $2500 With the solid seat it's most likely a 1959

Cut most of the front half of the frame off. Welded some square tubing in it's place. Added some bracing. Made a new axle and brackets for said axle. Mounted a new innertube, twice, since I punctured it the first time round.. Repaired it, mounted it again. Gave it a quick sand, wipedown and rattlebomb paintjob and here it is: bigfoot wheelbarrow. Side to side with a regular wheelbarrow. Handles pretty well, bit heavier on the nose but that's okay. Feel free to shoot me any questions or feedback. Testing commences tomorrow. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

Woke up the snow horses and brought them down from the shed. Everybody started OK.

Beautiful 41* here. Great morning to sit in a tree and watch the sun rise.

missed front axle but thought it had the lift detents. Oh well almost made a whole year without making a mistake .

Design upgrade you should avoid...

I bought a replacement Kohler K241 engine from a Air compressor to use on one of my Wheel Horse garden tractors. What I discovered was the brass studs on both sides were stripped bare. The threads were originally 10-32. I did not want to toss it in the trash because it still tested good and they are about $31 after tax. So I found an 8-32 die on Amazon that happened to be about 5/8" in outside diameter so I could use it to rethread the post to 8-32. Came out nice and usable. Who ever had it before me over tightened it to used the wrong nuts. Some of you may of had this happen to your coil and i found this an easy fix. the die was about $11 for a pack of two. The threads came out much better than the picture shows. I had an Craftsman 8-32 die at home but was to large to fit beside the center post. I just used my Knipex pliers to tighten.

I honestly can’t understand how anyone with a modicum of mechanical aptitude can go through life without a ready pocket knife. I use it constantly. How does one do without one? (Buck).

My neighbor, @clean h2o, took down a nice buck on Thursday. Brought me over a nice steak last night. It was delicious but took a minute to adjust to eating meat with no fat.

I carry an Opinel knife made close to where my son lives in France. The two brown ones are #8. I just bought the orange one which is a #7 (It is a bit smaller and fits in the pocket better) last week when we were over there.

I know you are just fishing around as usual but that is fine, you are gaining knowledge along the way. Like @ri702bill said the showerhead muffler is hard to find and tends to go for $ 300 or more in good used condition. To make this one original you would need to find a RJ gas tank, air cleaner and rear hitch and the engine would have to be a Kohler K-90. The one @rmaynard is mentioning was not a '58 or '59. It was one of the very first produced by in 1955, very hard to find.

I'll sell you my RJ-58 for $2499 with an original gas tank! That's ridiculous expecting that kind of money but at least they didn't cut the hood

Many of us carry a small knife of some sort. I've almost always had the habit of keeping one close, but not in a pocket. Fishing tackle box, work "go-bag," personal vehicle, etc. My S/O Trina has one clipped in her pocket nearly 100% of the time. So did my Ole Man. Every once in a while I could use one right to hand, not just within walking distance. My hands are larger than most. Comfort in palm is a challenge. I wanted a flip open style with a locking blade, hopefully with an easy release lock too. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a high quality piece only to leave it on the shelf... After searching the interwebs extensively, I found this Ozark Trail brand from Wally world. Several colors available. It has a clip on the back side. Cost around 8 bucks October of '26. Figured I'd share with the class.

Right at the freezing point here. Lots of frost.

... and not to cover up grafitti by some clown with a couple of rattle cans...

Doesn't have the rounded lift detents under the hood and has the straight front axle. Definitely an RJ, not a Suburban.

HAPPPPY November!! 21⁰ here.

So - was it cracked, rotted, hit with a bus? A fairly common part used over many years & models - some exact, some may need a hole or two added.

My father once told me that it was a good thing my head was attached, otherwise I would lose it too. The bright orange might help me not lose it as often... The lanyard hole might help as well if I drape said lanyard around my neck.

My daily carry go to knife is a Case Medium Stockman. I've tried both the small stockman and large stockman - they just don't carry 'right' or fit my hand well.

No idea what all that nonsense (and difficult to read I might add) has to do with me swapping a manual transmission out?

Interesting you brought that up. Trina just bought her momma a Fiskars that's a 17" handle. Excellent for making kindling. Came in a two pack so they both use one.

Not pocket sized, but some I use often. Skinning and deboning deer Schrade #152 Old timer with pocket sharpener Solinger # 457 Edga Brand Germany Rapala Fish Filet Not used much today but fond memories of Scouting days 50 years ago. Official Scout knife and hand ax.

Told that it runs. I installed the Chinese carb for now to get it running. Need to find a recoil starter.

I was startled to learn (and witness) on a tour that there are several places in Rome where graffiti from that era has been preserved as important historical context.

That's tough! Great work. What tires are these?

That's a Briggs & Stratton.

Local marketplace listed. what’s it really worth? What is real year manufacture? All Orginal?

It had an an engine, a Clinton B-1200.

Definitely important!!!

My 'puter says 60

chilly 57° here....

ML3: You just don’t see many K91,s.Or least I don’t. Nice little engines.

Carried a Buck Cadet for probably 50 years more or less then this one showed up on marketplace for $12. Been in my pocket for about 8 years now.

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That will work too.

The ones Ive installed was on tractors without A voltmeter but I did install a fuse in circuit and wired to hot wire key on only.

leaf cleanup begins 2026 it had been a couple years since we last ran Comanche ( @Coulter Caleb’s 854) and so we got it out, dumped the fuel, cleaned the fuel bowl, fresh fuel and then fun! Zach loved driving the little tractor and I was reminded that is seemed like yesterday his older brother was helping with the same work and he was riding in the trailer they grow up quickly this guy looks right at home on the 62 year old tractor then big brother stopped by unannounced (I love it when he does that)! Zach asked Caleb if he would drive him across the backyard for “old times sake” (I’m not crying…it’s just the dust from the leaves🥲)

Well - ok. After planting over 50 trees carrying 5 gallon buckets around 2 acres to water was getting a bit old. Here is my makeshift 'Wheel Horse Watering Station' with parts I had lying around (no laughing). Please note the rubber liner in the dump trailer so everyone can be assured that no vintage Wheel Horse parts were harmed during the contruction or operation of this device. Works great. Another excuse to keep the B-111 rolling this fall!

Don as i was moving them back in the garage yesterday a guy in a BMW SUV. Drove around the Observatory stopped , rolled down the passenger side window and took some pictures. He shouted out to me, “ Just had to stop and take some pictures of the Wheel Horses !”

Got my first deer with crossbow yesterday. 15 yards. Bolt went clean through. It was warm so straight to processor after gutting. Lost that bolt in the leaves.

Haikus don't confuse They always make total sense Buy more Wheel Horses

Years ago, I had stickers that said " Be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth in gear"

Electric power washer off the road side. Complete with 2 hoses and wands. It works fine!! Much easier than dragging my gas powered one up the deck stairs.

Slowly cleaning up and prepping this C-145 for winter snow chores. Wheels and tires are done! Rears are Carlisle All Trails in 23x8.0x12 Fronts are Carlisle in 18x6.50x8

Wheels done and Tires mounted (26x12x12)’s on the 520H. Had to massage rear fender to get un tucked under there. Has been a fun project and glad I tackled it. Would I do it all again heck yeah. Ivstill cant get over how bright they appear in pics they are not as bright in real time. They have more clearance in real time than what appears in pics.

CBR 1000 powered C series Wheel Horse

Hosted a teen activity for our church at our home last night. This young lady (a friend of @Edward Teach) had never driven a genuine garden tractor before. What better one than JackRabbit? it was fun to end the night of activity with a time of devotions around the bonfire finishing with S’mores…