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Thank you to all the Veterans who have served our Country...

Dragged my 1971 Rupp Roadster out of my fathers rotted and falling down shed. Last ridden summer of 1987, got caught riding it and it was permanently taken away... had it under a tarp but the moisture got to it. Plan to clean it up and combine it with a parts one I bought to make it as nice as I can. Im 54 and boy... had alot of good times on it driving all over the back roads of my country town. Used to grow alot of tobacco in town and the fields / service dirt roads made for awesome riding Never knew that RUPP Industries was this gentleman. Boy I bet Cecil and Mickey could've had a good conversation as each looked over the others product. Thanks Mickey Rupp for some very cool rides. Yes he was an Indy driver

I know this is not Wheel Horse related but there are many veteran members here, so it is kinda Wheel Horse related. Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans out there!

All gave some, some gave all. Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still with us. Veterans Day, originally celebrated as Armistice Day, was first issued on November 11, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson a year after the end of World War I. The purpose of Armistice Day was to honor the fallen soldiers of the Great War for their sacrifice and bravery. Seven years later, in 1926, Congress adopted a resolution requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue annual proclamations on November 11, making Armistice Day a legal holiday. In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans rather than just the ones who died in World War I. He led a delegation to General Dwight Eisenhower, who was all for the idea. Weeks then organized the first Veterans Day celebration in 1945 in Alabama and every year since, until he died in 1985. In 1982, he was honored by President Reagan with the Presidential Citizenship Medal. Weeks was also named the ‘Father of Veterans Day’ by Elizabeth Dole. In 1954, Ed Rees, the U.S. Representative from Emporia, Kansas, presented a bill to establish the holiday to Congress. Eisenhower, who was then the president and also from Kansas, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954, eight and a half years after Raymond Weeks held the first Veterans Day. After having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress — at the urge of the veterans’ service organizations — amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word ‘Armistice’ and inserting the word ‘Veterans.’ With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. The National Veterans Award was also created in 1954, first received by Congressman Rees for his support in making Veterans Day a federal holiday. Though the holiday is currently and was originally celebrated on November 11, the day was moved to the fourth Monday of October in 1971 due to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Finally, on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law that returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. Remembrance Day is observed in Canada (and other Commonwealth nations, which include 53 member states, nearly all of them former territories of the British Empire) on November 11. It carries much of the same meaning as America’s Veterans Day. Celebrated since the end of WWI, Remembrance Day marks Armistice Day — the day on which the hostilities between the Allies and Germany ceased on the Western Front.

Show us scientific study that it doesn't. My grandmothers wore them... they lived well into their 90s and didn't die of arthritis. I think they are cool Mark.

I make these at home good for arthritis.

Are you ready for snow? For the most part, just have to switch tractors around in the barn so the snow equipment is in the front of the others. All we've got is a dusting right now. Temps back in the 40's for the rest of the week with some rain. Mowed the lawn for the last time, Saturday. Never think too much about snow until January. At least that's the way it's been for many, many years.

If I remember right we have wheel weights that are painted red or black or off-white or military green. IHC or JD yellow is a no-go and requires recoloration.

As far as i am concerned if the are painted red they are Wheel horse weights ...... weights are weights....

I got this one Sunday in Corcoran mn 250. I know i can make it sweet 😋

Made my twice yearly trip to New Hampshire for ethanol-free fuel. Beautiful morning for a drive…just chugging along at 3MPH over the limit watching the wanna be race car drivers rip past me. Few flurries of snow started coming down when I got close to the Vermont state line.

As I age and inevitably more things are found wrong or wearing out, I think lot about what is in the future for me. Watching my wife fighting the rapid deteriorating effects of Parkinson’s specially when coupled with effects of Arthritis is a sobering daily affair. If similar conditions will happen to me , what will I do and how will I cope with it. Particularly if I loose the ability to use my hands. I will lose essentially what keeps me grounded and probably with some normal degree of sanity. I will lose what is my shield against the undesirable effects of life. I am a firm believer in science but I also believe in the existence of certain energies, good and bad , some of them having had great benefits in my life. A simple bracelet is not going to harm anyone. It is also a craft obviously enjoyed by its creator, tastefully done making one at least taking a look at it and appreciating the craftsmanship and that went into it. Something I can definitely appreciate. So that along with my worries about what the future may be holding for me , looks like I may be getting a bracelet when available.

@SylvanLakeWH Same. I recently thanked my father for to two and four Wheel contraptions he made for us older kids.Looking back, super duper unsafe. But hey I'm still here Had a go cart with no brakes once. Sister and I drove it together. Meaning we were really young. You just slowed down and an adult would grab the back bumper

Either way I enjoy making them. I will be making some more Soon.

My first mini bike was a Rupp Scrambler, red with the mag rims. I put a ton of miles on that thing. Wish I still had it.

Ah yes, Rupp minibikes. One of the premier makers, for sure. I was in my 30’s when I bought one at a tag sale. The owner, a recent college grad, had “outgrown it” he said. Ha! Too urban to use in my area, so I kept it at the camp now owned by my daughter and son. Like @Docwheelhorse, we had a blast cruising the logging roads and fields. The torque converter giving great torque at low speeds but then “upshifting” to really boogie was a revelation! We even got my mom to take a spin and the grin on her face was priceless! Chatting with a local fellow some years later we discovered our shared enjoyment of the Rupps. He’d moved up to motorcycles years before and sorely regretted selling his Rupp. Since mine wasn’t really getting much use, I “let” him pay an excessive amount for it! He went on to restore it, use it for a number of years, and pass it on to his grandchildren. Enjoy it Doc!

I guess there are a lot of things that have no scientific basis but that show positive effects in people. Whether thats a placebo effect or something we dont fully understand yet I'm not sure. I do yoga and aside from the physical benefits of stretching there is also a lot of "spiritual" or emotional benefit that can't be explained. The old yoga texts talk about energy pathways and chakras which can't be found by modern medicine. But you can feel the effects alright. So if copper wire worn next to the skin can make your joints feel better then give it a go, who are we to say its nonsense. Im cold water swimming and it definitely gives me benefits contrary to what everyone thinks. Mick

No, but some mornings it makes me wish I was dead!

28F and 15mph winds this morning. Good day to stay close to the wood stove.

Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for others. Thank you Veterans.

Rupp was for the cool rich kids... we had a cobbled together Wards mini bike that was at the welder's every other week... cheap frame and cheaper techy... but man was it fun... My brothers and I were on a first name basis with most of the Ann Arbor cops growing up... back then they'd just make sure you weren't on the main roads... Now, they'd impound it and send you to reform school...

@rjg854 do both those machines have Wheel Horse weights🏋front and back? Man I would like to find a set I could afford .

Actually quite a few restoring those and other vintage minis. Id take one you was to give it to me.

Test it for fire first. If it's still working it has value. In fact if it's still working, I wouldn't remove it.

Anneal it i mean . Softens the copper up.

Meanwhile... here in Maine... Yesterday we had mid 40s and rain. This morning however, 30⁰ and everything is frozen solid. 😬

M18 twin had full pressure lube. My 23hp Vanguard only uses 1.5 quarts. Oil cooler or not, that's crazy! A few zero turns started using a remote oils sump that holds over 6 quarts. Claims it extends oil change intervals to over 250 hours...

Not much happened today. Quarry came and dropped ~40 ton of gravel. About 25 will be used for the garage and related stuff. The rest is going towards a few other projects and a spot that needs re-graveled behind the old garage. We figured gravel is cheap compared to the delivery charges, so get two full trucks since we already needed more than one.

@WHX?? Ya had to bring this back up, didn’t you? Now I’m ’bout to come unglued on @sqrlgtr for posting that picture of the shirt. 🤣🤣🤣 I was finally starting to calm down about that whole situation around two weeks ago and y’all had to rekindle my anger! 😂😂

Happy Birthday, USMC! My wife became a Marine.

I’ve always plowed with a hydro with hydraulic lift, until I got my 418-8 with electric lift. I figured I’d give it a shot just to see how I liked it. Well after one storm I switched back to hydraulic lift and automatic transmission. I believe 8-speeds have their place, like rototilling. But I think the automatic is better for plowing snow. As always just my opinion…… Threw in a few extra pictures for the heck of it, I know you guys like pictures as much as me!!

Of course you can drive them, that is after you pass the written exam and then the mowing/driving test 🤣🤣🤣

As with most days, today I was wearing one of my Wheel Horse shirts. My brother stopped by and he had one on, then a little while later my son in law stopped by and he too had one on! It wasn’t too long before we were laughing about it, so I had my bride take a picture.

Don. that wasn't a very flattering likeness of you was it?

Just make sure you check your particular engine. My version of that chart is older and that's actually the first time I saw a Kohler single over 2 quarts. It got me wondering about the M14 on the 314-H so I looked at the owners manual (I know, what a concept ) and it's only 2 quarts.

Used with 6-0200 basic unit for the 1973 8hp 4-speed model 1-0120 Medium frame tractors use drive belt 102743 (B x 65.95" or 5/8" x 65.95") Long frame tractors use drive belt 9750 (5L x 69" or 5/8" x 69") Snowthrower 1973 32in model 6-9131 - Completing package

I don't miss...

Leaded gas, cast iron block, and a flywheel that weights more than the whole engine nowadays. Definitely made a difference!

Some records around here. We got about 5" and that will be it. Our daughter about 15 miles from here has 14" and still counting. Goofy lake effect.

Wheel Horse Big Show feature tractors 1999 No Feature Tractor 2000 RJ-35 2001 701 2002 Lawn Ranger 2003 Class of 1963 2004 1974 to 1977 Letter Series 2005 875 and 1075 2006 Walk Behinds 2007 1267 2008 500 Special 2009 GT-14 2010 312 2011 C-195 2012 1968 Commando 8 2013 Class of 1961 2014 Class of 1973 2015 Bronco 14 2016 Custom Tractors 2017 520 2018 Anniversary Models were the feature, the shirt had the above listed information 2019 Snowmobiles 2020 there was no show due to coved 2021 D Series 2022 Seniors 2023 RJs 2024 C-175 2025 Workhorse 2026 Class of 1965, 1045, 1055, 1075

The lube chart calls for 2-1/2 quarts. You can see it here in the thumbnails

Not exactly to my wheel horse but for it to do things to it. Made a set of back savers for the horses. Gets them up a bit higher so im not bent over working on them all the time. Made them out of just scrap wood had laying around I needed to use. ramps can be removed and tucked out of the way and when I get width where I need it for what im driving up on it I use 2 2x4 to lock them from sliding apart.

I might have a little bit of "machine envy" here.

Great job. I will do that to mine some day. Similar to what I did for my deck rollers

Worked on daughters 522xi, oil change service and installed the snow plow. The deck has about 150 hours on sealed bearings. Still nice and smooth! Surprising how clean the deck is after cutting up the leaves. One other thing I keep an eye on is the right rear hub. It has one of those A to Z tapers hubs. The axle was about ten thousands under and I first had issues keeping it tight. That 1.125 taper is good to 5 under. With nothing to loose. I drove the taper in as deep as it would go, tightening and tapping on the taper while the out hub was blocked. I gauge it by the axle stick out. Has ran 95 hours on loaded tire and chains. Hanging tough!

Here’s the three of us at a local tractor show this summer. That’s me in the middle, and after looking at this picture I realized that I’m the only one with a Wheel Horse shirt on. I’m going to have to have a talk with these boys! If they are going to drive my tractors, they need to wear the proper attire 😂

I pulled the 36” deck off Stormy my 1056 for sale, cleaned the underside well, sharpened the blades, and gave it a grease job. Then, I mounted it on my B-120. The field is a good 4’ tall and in low range 3rd gear, I was able to mulch up quite a bit! My goal is to have a decent little fairway to practice driving golf balls I must say, this engine runs like a champ with a load or not!

I. Don’t. Know. I guess it has to do with an unmatched engine as far as power goes, a bulletproof hydro, hydraulic lift, and the ability to run up to a 60” deck. And gear reduction steering in many cases. I still like my old round hoods better