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Found this original Wheel Horse shop coat at the Le Sueur swap meet today.

Old Horse still gettin her done today, weekly workout. Photo on trailer 2014 the day I brought home. Old Kohler still sounds sweet under a load. Somewhere in life it picked up a 16hp motor. IMG_9609.mov IMG_9609.mov

Thursday afternoon/evening I got our garden spot plowed. This was the first time I have used the C160 for this (I usually use my Speedex 1631). It did quite well! Since I acquired this C160 in 2018 (I think), I have only used it for tilling and cultivating.

April 25,1901, New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars, using the owners’ initials instead of numbers. Motorists must make their own plates, and they do so with a variety of materials, including wood and leather.

Of course, accompanied with the obligatory registration fees... And, the first 27 people in line at the DMV are still waiting for their tags...

Following a good rain, I took advantage of the soften ground and dragged the driveway. About once a year I stir the gravel. Looks like time to get a load of gravel delivered got a few areas of clay poking through. .

I kinda want to wear that at the Big Show! But not sure I’m worthy!

NIce...and where do you suppose the big box store stuff that folks took home in 2014 is?

I have been keeping up with the iron supplement and gaining a lot more energy. Started PT a few weeks back and am well on my way to regaining the strength that was lost while keeping hospital beds warm.

That would be cool for Wild Bill to wear at the parade. I've see vintage pics at Indy 500 and the guys on horses pulling the cars wearing those. They have to be extremely rare. Anything else of interest there Tom?

I bought this one in 2014 a 312-8. I have made a few changes.

Well, one of my cuts got a little off by about 1/4 inch and didn't come out straight. The wheel horse wheel cut great but the other one didn't. So I bent a 1/2 inch wide, 1/8 thick steel bar to line everything up. I scribed a mark .150 along the edge as a guide since one half of the wheel was straight. I used the line as a guide and clamped every inch until I was all the way around the wheel. Then I tacked the other half, working my way around. I repeatedly measured the width as I went, and then filled the inside gap with multiple passes after. The grinder and a flap disc cleaned the inside up nicely. If I ever do another set of these, I absolutely will do it this way. Alignment was much easier and it's probably stronger this way as well.

Least the windshield is in one piece ...

Been working on something fun: A custom built RC truck with a 3d printed body, inspired by a 70s suburban. Vanquish VS4-10 chassis, well tested motor that's the same as the one in my brother's TRX4, going to be running a set of Falken Wildpeak tires on it, on 1.7" rims to get the clearance right. Going to get a leaf spring kit for the rear axle and keep the front axle coil spring. Still a lot of work but it's going to be super cool when it's done.

315-8 saw a little mowing duty tonight. Kicked up quite a bit on dust, had to hose her down when I was done.

Overnight the same night we got quite a rainstorm, perfect for settling the plowed garden. Once it dries out I will get it tilled and start planting. Meanwhile, the cabbage plants I babied through the winter have made some nice heads. I took two heads, chopped them, and am making some sauerkraut in a recently-acquired crock. I really like this crock.... it has a water seal between the top of the crock and the lid.... it lets fermentation gasses out, keeps air out. I'll let it ferment for another week or so. Last year I made my first batch of kraut using a food-grade bucket w/lid and a vapor lock in the lid. It turned out WONDERFULLY!

Some neat history here: https://www.history.com/articles/license-plate-history-invention

I got 11 years of use out of the Magnum 12 before I changed. It had got tired and was using oil, just needs a rebuild.

That is one advantage I have in a small town like Franklin, the DMV contracts out licensing and even during Covid when only one person could be in the building at a time I had about a two minute wait time.

The DMV gag now falls flat in NY State! Partly driven by the COVID epidemic, the DMV has dramatically overhauled its DMV with better training, specialization, systems, and management. The last three times I’ve had to go in person (routine transactions like renewals are all now available online) I was at the counter within minutes of my appointment and out of there promptly. The only downsides are that appointments are mandatory and the somewhat higher fees, but I think both were inevitable anyway.

Excellent. Why they chose white as the primary color is beyond me. The grease stains are very apparent, yet give it the air of authenticity. Well done!

Maine Coon maybe? Here's our little ball of fur. He's bigger than our dogs

@WHX?? As I said I am not worthy, but Bill however totally is !

The original BF Goodrich Silvertown All Purpose 6-12’s on my 854 are on the verge of aging out so I’m on the lookout for replacements. These, and their Firestone cousins, look like the snow tires of yesteryear. I’m not interested in Ag bar-style.

The LSE should be here tomorrow. If anyone has interest in it please PM me. I'll post pictures when it's here.

Sound about right... Here in RI, the phrase "yeah, but everybody's BIL needs a job" comes to mind.

Yes. Several years ago. Kids had a long driveway. Made of wood scraps I had lying around. I used 1/2 carriage bolts. I wished I had used grade 8 maybe they wouldn't have bent over.

Ok sorry I will pass. I am a gear Jammer. Good luck with the sale.

I had a enlarged parathyroid gland (Tumor) back in 2019-/20 during Covid. Raised my calcium level to dangerous levels. Was a fun time trying to get it taken care of with everything going on. But I had this great woman surgeon and it was a piece of cake to get it removed. Turned out it was benign. As a reward I got a great fresh scar on my neck for my retirement pic from BOCES!

these wild cats (there are two) are at the shop every night. they do a pretty good job.

Just like a chill ring on the inside of a pipe weld, excellent,

Nice recovery, got any pics of inside rim (where tube goes)?

You're welcome to stop by again if you're ever around.

Lol when we close camp down for the winter she put dryer sheets on all the beds to keep them off. They crapped on them anyway.

Put 12 volts om he A terminal and ground the case the genny should spin up fast..then remove the power it should slowly spin down. Try again but after you remove the voltage ground the F terminal the genny should stop quickly.

@BradKahler WHOA WHOA, WHOA, I see a big problem here, you should be making two and sell me one

Methinks someone is really enjoying this drive!

I’m experimenting with this peppermint oil spray. I fire up the engine and shoot it right into the flywheel screen while it’s spinning. In theory it’s getting all over everything behind the shroud. Then a few shots behind the dash covering the ignition and any other wiring.

Sorry to hear. Prayers for you, your family and your care team.

Will be praying for you, Bill

Them oughtta bite ok. Looks like good strong cleats. Not like @cleats but like feet grippers.

For a different project YES. Just the rod and pulley section to fit into the mid tach. I have a wanted ad in the classified section which is where that pic came from. I was also thinking about a replacement deck but it's not completely necessary

Bill, I too will keep you and the medical team in my prayers.

Look at the local falcons too. You may have a merlin or peregrine around.

All but one of my current tractors have cleat tires of some sort. These are much more aggressive than regular turfs, but not too extreme. I thought I'd try something different.

One of our favorite sayings around here! I agree with Kevin Kevin! Niiiiice!

Just for giggles I set the axle assembly in front of the 523H. Surprised to see this is about two inches wider than the swept axle with 8 inch front wheels and trailer hubs on it. Definitely gonna have a wide track. I was going for that, but didn't realize it was this wide...

Nice addition to the collection! Glad an collector got them! I do own that sign and I was looking at those apparel items on Lincoln Radiator was my hometown dealer in Lincoln, IL. He did have some great stories about being on the Dealer Council, and he participated in the Indy Speedway events. He opened his dealership in 1959, and sold out 50 years later in 2008. I bought the sign on the auction. I have no doubt that's where the apparel came from as well. Being a 50 year dealer who also collected many things, the auction was a figurative goldmine of vintage stuff and the auction drew a lot of collectors from the east. That sign hung in the barn the last 12 years and has actually only in the last month come out of the barn to be worked on to hang in my shop. Unfortunately the other side has better color but took more damage. I have the pieces for the large hole, just working on gently cleaning and repairing. replacing the old fluorescents with LED strips I also made a mini replica on my 3d printer.