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May 29, 2003, 35 U.S. states declare it to be Bob Hope Day when the iconic comedic actor and entertainer turned 100 years old, The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Avenue–famous for its historic buildings and as a central point on the Hollywood Walk of Fame–Bob Hope Square. Several 1940s-era U.S. planes flew overhead as part of an air show honoring Hope’s longtime role as an entertainer of U.S. armed forces all over the world. Hope was too ill to attend the public ceremonies. Three of his children attended the naming ceremony, along with some of his younger show-business colleagues, including Mickey Rooney.

Put my Wheel Horse canopy on my 314-8 mowing tractor today. I bought this canopy several years ago from Heritage Farm Power. They are the full size and garden tractor size umbrella or canopy people. I was surprised to see they are going out of business soon so i bought a new replacement canvas canopy with the Wheel Horse logo to have a nice spare. I recommend these as they do keep you cooler in the hot summer sun when mowing a big yard or field. They are well made not cheap and do a great job. https://tractorumbrellas.com

Possibly picking up a C160 tomorrow from supposedly the original owner. Says it runs and mows beautifully, no smoke from motor. Would love some input from all you gurus on here since I’m just starting to get my feet wet. Definitely a replacement fuel tank with questionable mounting that even I can see. A later replacement deck,obvious replacement seat, maybe a later rear end also? Any input is certainly appreciated!

I have too many low hanging branches in my yard to mow with the umbrella, but is nice to have portable shade at the shows.

Got the dock in the lake today. Morgan, the 14-8, got tapped to do the cart work needed to haul the dock sections to the lake from their winter storage area. The job went scary smoothly. No tractor issues, didn't drop a wrench in the lake, didn't get hurt. Good thing I bought a Powerball ticket this morning - maybe I'll get lucky.

I hope you do more painting prep than our State Guvment. PENN DOT repainted the lines on my road today. They skipped over a few spots. Stones washed out on the road A bag of trash And a squirrel

A $50 leaf blower zip tied to the front bumper of these $300,000 paint rigs could blow off the trash and road kills. Maybe add a remote switch for the driver.

Another C160 in NC? Well done. I hope you can get it! Do NOT let @ebinmaine drive down and beat you to it. He has plenty of C160s!

"Thanks For The Memories"....

Major cleaning of the recently acquired 314H.

It's a 1976 or 77. No hood ornament and a flip up seat.

Put the rear weights back on the 312-8. Neighbor wants to aerate everyone's yards tomorrow so I told him I'd provide the tractor and fuel

I agree that you'll probably love it. I just picked up a 1 owner (I believe) c-161 but had to drive to northern VA to get it. Well engineered machines

Several of us have done this swap. And Vanguard 12.5 to 23 hp horizontal shaft engines are all very similar. Electrical- since your WorkHorse had magneto ignition the wiring is easy. Vanguards are magneto ignition so no changes there. Mechanical- check the PTO shaft on your engine. It should be 1 inch diameter and about 3 inches long. Again, exactly the same as a Vanguard. Also the PTO brackets bolt right up on a Vanguard. Engine mounting- This is primarily the part you'll need to do some work. I had to fabricate a mount plate to raise the engine about 1 inch higher and the bolt pattern is not the same. In short you will need to fab up an adapter but it is a simple job. The complexity is really up to you and what you can make up. Flip through the threads below and there are pics of some of mine. Hopefully others will chime in as well. 523-H build Another Fronkenstein

Everything but the seat looks original to me.

Fuel tank and the mounting setup is all original. The 48” deck may or may not be the same vintage. Same with the rear transaxle…not sure why you are thinking it’s not original. Unless the seller has told you that?

Stocked the trout for the annual fishing derby for the ATOMIC KIDS. This is a private event sponsored by the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant for employees children. We put 1,000 12 to 20 inch trout in a 1/4 mile section of the North branch of Muddy Creek in Felton. VID_20260529_103818809~3.mp4 Fish catching pics tomorrow.

I remember your build postings and the effort you went through to make it as close to original as you could. Well done.

I agree,I have a 1979 c101 that I bought new, has mowed most of its life and plowed snow all its life, and I may have changed it 2 maybe three times, stored inside. Have had no trany problems with the 8 speed in this tractor.

@Tonytoro416 I think I speak for everyone when I say that we would all enjoy more pictures of your beautiful 953. I keep going back to look at the ones you posted and thinking “Damn, that thing is nice 👍🏻”

Thanks a million for all the helpful input! The plan if it checks out in person is to bring her home and use it as is for a while. I will be on the hunt for a head light assembly and checking out it out mechanically. Then long term goal is to slowly restore it with my boys. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for a correct seat but as comfy as the one on it looks I’ll wager it stays on there for a long while. Will be a good project for them as they are both into things like this and use it to teach them how to take care of things. I much prefer older well made things than all the new garbage that’s made today, not just tractors but pretty much everything. They are both super excited about it and can’t wait.

Outstanding, blade for the older decks can be hard to come by and rather high priced.

I got plenty. Still one in the works for later on.....

Ed, that would have to go out for bid and you know the DOT specifications would drive the price up to several thousand dollars . Next the public employees' union would protest having additional duties put on the employee. To say nothing of the danger posed by those rechargeable batteries. without suitable training the blower could pose a significant hearing and eye hazard.

Sounds like a potential job description upgrade! .

@ineedanother definitely going to need more pictures of that C-161 !!

I have a really nice C160.... you are going to love it.

At least they didn't paint the squirrel 🐿️

most of that painting equipment is now computerized -- the worker just drives the truck -- paint computer obviously not a wildlfe lover

Send him a private message. @ebinmaine is very negotiable! 😉

Who all gets their Horses out in a Parade? I recruit local teenagers and neighbors to drive some and they have so much fun. (It’s also good for when I am out making so much noise working on them that neighbors are more forgiving, lol) plus it gets them out for a good exercising.

Absolutely, no tractor is left outside. The pictures actually show my barn and shed, of course it takes moving 3-4 tractors just to get the one I want out at the moment, lol. Good exercise. I have a few torn down on a couple work benches waiting for me to clean them up and reassemble. Retirement is around the corner that my hobby will become my full time job. Currently at 67 tractors including walk behinds. Working on building a elevator to be able to keep some smaller tractors in top level of barn.

Still in business in Amherst MA

I will try to remember a resubmit when the time comes. I’m flattered it has been received so well. Takes a lot of time and care fixing one that was missing so much

paint a line across the hub and axle on each side then after you try to move make sure they haven't shifted. D series have very hefty axle key but they can shear. Does the engine labor at all when yo try to move???

Does the mid mount or 3 pt lift function? Does teh motion control seem to move OK (Linkages on Ds are a night mare. Also make sure tow valve is tightly closed.

There are no idler pulleys or pulleys of any kind in a D series drive train

We are talking about a manual transmission that never gets hot enough to need additives. In my opinion a tractor that is kept in a garage or shed and has a good rubber boot on the shift lever isn't likely to need an oil change for the transmission. I have put my hand on the transaxle after two hours of mowing and the case it not even warm. If it has had a tough life with being stored outdoor and the rubber boot is deteriorated then the oil should be changed and the boot replaced.

Finally got the 953 mostly done. Been a long one but worth it. Still have some small issues and details to get sorted out but 98% complete

The rectifier housing must be grounded. Over time, oxidation builds up on the two mounting fasteners. Try jumping the housing to ground (not the fasteners) and retest. If it works, unmount it & clean the mounting area. Some of us add a ground wire between the rectifier housing and the screw head.... A freshly painted surface can cause issues too if the rectifier is attached to it...

What are you asking?

Your sub-frame for the loader probably is the best place to mount the pump. Mine is not an ARK and it is a bit tight for good photo shots but here are a couple.

Yep. Sounds cool, but it's not

I have several of the long type if anyone's interested.

I'm thinking the coupler might have stripped

I've had some dates in the past that you could calculate future events (or end of events) too... But I never dated a Cardinal!!

And we are back! Took the points cover off and they were filthy. So I gave them a good cleaning and adjusted them as they were way off. Put it all back together and it fired right up! I put 40 minutes on the hour meter and she’s good! This will be a dedicated “mowing” and will also be pulling my cyclone rake tractor so stay tuned for that post! And the headlights work! Also I was just wondering if these engines have an oil pump. I didn’t see any filter so I’m not sure. IMG_2234.mov

Found another Dealer tag I didn’t realize I had on my 400. The Military Affairs on my 34R. No decal on the tractor but the receipt with Dealer for my 1045. And WH club not technically, but I did have to pay for the raffle tickets when this RJ58 was offered.🙂

I have mixed feelings about taking these special animals. But if I pass, someone else won't. I have mounted one that was killed illegally about 20 years ago. The poacher was arrested and the piebald button buck was held as evidence till the trial was over. After having this mount for 15+ years, I have donated it to Rocky Gap State Park where it is on display at the Park Entrance. This is where the deer was killed in the campground no hunting zone.