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I've driven past it many, many times having lived just 9 miles north. Going into Chandler's with my dad as a little boy. I wish I could have appreciated what I saw at the time. I saw Chandler's showroom across 30+ years of it evolving. But mostly.... I love wheel horse because of my Dad. He was no ordinary Dad. He was the best. He taught me how to steer while sitting on his lap on the 1962 Lawn Ranger. That and a 1963 Thunderbird! Ha ha. Then came the time to solo on the Lawn Ranger! If he told me once, he told me 50 times..."Get in trouble? Turn off the key! This tractor will run right up a tree and flip on its back". I often wondered what kind of beast I was driving. My dad only lived to see me acquire one wheel horse. A 1977 B-80. I bought 8.5 acres of land. And burnt up the Tecumseh motor on the Ranger mowing some of it. So I needed something bigger. (I had no clue what wheel horse really made). But the B-80 mowed about 3 acres sufficiently. Each wheel horse I bought had a high and a low. I thought of my dad each time I got one. And was also sad to think he wasn't there to share in the experience. Sorry I got caught running down memory lane. I have often wondered. Has anyone seen photos or videos from within the wheel horse factory on Ireland Rd.??

Met a guy this weekend who owns these sweet rigs and I’ll ask him if that name rings a bell @squonk . Supposedly Him and his son built a couple of them . He wants something else made and lost his number years ago .

Semi-rehabbed a 2 piece seat. Picked it up for $20. going on my 875. Had a set of springs in stock. Gave them a quick flat black paint job. Got the pads off and gave all of the dead stink bugs trapped inside a proper burial into the rectangular dumpster. Pretty hot out with a high DP. Paint was a little slow to dry but my Big A$$ fan helped!

Finally almost done

This was our first year and we only went up for Friday, but we still had a great time driving around and seeing everyone despite the rain. We drove through this little number on the way up Thursday night. Our 312-8's... Some WH's from around the show. I also picked up some wheel weights for plowing and @WHX?? (to hold them down?) No wait, that was because he broke down!

I had to get the C-141 8-Speed with Sweepster C-48 broom out today to help prepare the driveway for seal coating. That tractor was blocked in by a few others. The LSE and the Work Horse were still in my enclosed trailer since the big show and I wanted to put them back in their proper places. A few were just in my garage so I took them out too! The other half of my collection is in my basement awaiting late summer/fall photo shoot.

Made the A-60 earn it's keep... FE72CC40-F5F6-44E6-8D66-54B106E2FBEE.mov

Kevin playing games with a 10 foot long pointed stick, surely you jest.

Going to Florida July 25 to pickup a wheel horse suburban 400 and a blade to go with it and maybe a 603 will get pictures of it when I pick it up

Well, I’m almost done with this one been working on this four a few years now it was very rough when I got it, but slowly I’m going through it. All I have now is the throttle control is not working, but Walfish straighten me out on that. I will reset everything again tomorrow And I even got the belt to work now. I just think I had to be run for a while. It was kinda tight when I put it on there, but I had to put a 2 x 4 on the clutch brake works good now as a belt wears in I should be able to ajust everything where I don’t need the block anymore at least it works. She’s not pretty, but good enough to beat around the yard and take it up the street with a cold one. Hope you enjoy the pictures and the one video. IMG_0596.mov

Want to know where the 10mm socket is located, check out the first 30 seconds of this vid.

Oh Lawd tell me they joust!!!

The ole B-80 .Probably my Most favorite out of the three tractors I own . Cuts the back 40 great perfect for my yard .

it did continue.... I didn't want to carry on too far...

This the one I built in 2003

I cleaned, lubricated and sharpened/balanced the blades on the 36” RD deck that’s on the 308-8 I bought from @Docwheelhorse Ill do an oil soak and dry once we see the sun again MA. I recently installed the ceiling, mounted electric winch on a trolley system in my garage and that thing has come in handy a few times so far. And like I do with most everything, I just had to weigh the deck

" Power on both sides of solenoid" I'm assuming you hear a click from the solenoid when in the start position. If so, could be a bad starter but "cents" you restored the tractor I'm betting you painted the engine and where the starter bolts on and the ground cable connects, you need to clean off the paint at these locations to establish grounds.

Alien concept for many, but my day job is as tech as it gets, designing consumer electronics. We are slowly embracing Ai for some tasks - and it is remarkably good. For other tasks, it is less so! I asked.... "what is the difference between a wheel horse suburban 400 and a wheel horse suburban 551 garden tractor?" the reply The Wheel Horse Suburban 400 and Suburban 551 are both classic garden tractors, but they differ in several key aspects: Model Lineage and Positioning: Suburban 400: Part of the earlier Suburban series, typically from the 1960s-1970s, designed as a versatile, compact garden tractor. Suburban 551: Introduced later, also part of the Suburban line, with updates and improvements over earlier models, from around the late 1970s to early 1980s. Engine and Power: Suburban 400: Usually equipped with a smaller, 12-14 HP engine like an Onan or Kohler, suitable for light to moderate tasks. Suburban 551: Generally features a larger engine, around 16-18 HP, providing more power for heavier tasks. Design and Features: Suburban 400: Simpler, with basic features, and a more traditional design. Suburban 551: May include newer features, improved comfort, and sometimes more attachments or options. Production Years and Use: Suburban 400: Older, more common in the 1960s-1970s. Suburban 551: Later model, reflecting advancements in design and engineering. Compatibility and Attachments: Both models support similar attachments like mowing decks, loaders, and cultivators, but the specific compatibility can vary depending on the year and configuration. In summary: The main differences are in their era, engine power, and design improvements, with the Suburban 551 generally offering more power and newer features than the Suburban 400. If you're considering restoring or replacing parts, I recommend checking the exact serial number and specifications for the specific tractor, as features can vary within the line. -------- I think we are safe from computers for a while yet

No pics but got a deuce blower at the auction for 10 bucks! might be froze up but shows promise.

Was nice to see someone else having tire issues other than me for a change! @jeremi3210 went thru three of them plus another incident along I-39. The back of his truck looked like a used tire shop. It was a good camp tho ... lots of good food and friends. I should have gotten more pics than I did. I'll get what I got sorted out and get them up today. Kev you need to get that recording/vid of Taylor belting out the national anthem up. I am going to try and download it and use it for future shows if she's not around. Might have to pay her royalties fer sure. Should also be played before the tractor pulls as well and it wasn't. Two days of no morning colors is BS. I somewhat reamed the show honcho about it and took it upon myself to make it happen. He said he didn't have a flag. I borrowed Lowell's camper flag and a little mouse in my pocket told me Mrs. P has done it at races. She just absolutely knocked it out of the park!!!!!!!!! She would be a winner on American Eyesore for sure.

It was just a minor bendix issue on busty... 'sides I was just lookin for a way to make off with those weights...

Got a little Horse barn too

The central silo is the supporting member.

Not mine, but I am fascinated with the structure of the Round Barn locater near the Big Show.

When I was 4 we moved to a big house in the village. It was owned by the owners of a local feed mill. There was what was called a "carriage barn" there. A section for a carriage and a section for horses. There were several rooms inside for tack and 5 stalls. an indoor corral and an outside corral out back. 2nd floor was for hay storage but the owners had chickens turkeys and whatever else up there at some point. I ended up chipping all of the dried up hay and manure that was on the floor and made a large basketball court and bb gun shooting gallery up there. The tack room became our neighborhood football team locker room and I kept the 604 we had in the corral. How fitting.

Used my wheelbarrow today.

@Pullstart me thinks thou must aspire to such an event at thy annual ploweth day...

Preparing for my brother's medieval-themed birthday party in Devon (England)

Every year on the third Saturday of July, July 19 this year, Woodie Wagon Day is celebrated to honor the great invention of the woodie wagon. Yes, the classic wagon was a great ride at the time it was invented and was also mass-produced by numerous popular car makers. Why is the car still a legend? Because it was made of wood at a time when steel was being utilized in World War II. Since the car is still intriguing to look at, it remains one of the favorites of vintage car collectors..

glyptol is an insulating paint. typically used on machine cases to inhibit rust, stop porosity and aid in oil circulation. it goes on thick and fills in tiny voids etc

My contribution for today is I’ve been working on the C-141 over the last few days. I painted the upper dash and shift plate. The shift plate got modified more to be able to engage the parking brake. I touched up the red on the engine and painted the air cleaner. I also started to figure out handles for the brake and throttle. I also worked a bit more on my emblem for my hat project. The next thing is I’ve got to extend out the exhaust at least an 1 1/2 or more as it hits the hood. Then put the hood back on and wire the headlights. Overall painting will be sometime after that.

what I have done so far to the 704 in the last couple weeks trying to have it ready for the temple show in Texas it will not be painted for the show but hoping it will be running and driving for the show will probably paint it this winter

Put it all together to see what I need to fix and do to it I did find a hood, steering wheel and some other things for it at the WH show

Mrs. P took a ton more pictures than I did. I focused on videos…. Get ready, there’s a couple hundred photos coming up!

Tossed together a video of Wild Bill’s legendary 2025 Big Show Parade!

All the above are useful, for sure, but the goal is simply to never let it significantly discharge.

Lotsa fun at Portage! I’m kind of done changing tires for a few days, we suffered some pretty good damage on the way home. Not only did we blow the same tire twice, I saw a car blow a tire and slide sideways across 4 lanes of traffic, then roll into the ditch landing upside down, and a big black bird kamikazied the truck and trailer too!

Ran a couple gallons of petrol thru the Chevy 4 cylinder today…so relaxing! I never went over 1300 RPM’s “cruisin” and listening to the Loons

We took a bit of a day trip yesterday. There was a family lunch gathering out near Bedford for my great aunt's 98th birthday. The kids chose to ride out with my dad, so the wife and I had the trip to ourselves. She was looking at job postings for me while I was driving and found on just posted on the 10th that looks interesting. The Milton Hershey School is looking for a high-school level auto tech instructor. I don't have any teaching degree/certificate, however Pennsylvania has a special set of rules set up to allow someone like me, who has so many years in a trade, to begin teaching it at the high school/vo-tech level without teaching certs. I think I'm gonna look into this one.

I was uh'wonderin'.... if'n this flat paint was putted on to a rounderish surface is it still flat paint??!!?? Asking for a friend of course.....

They had wheel horses in those medieval times? 🤔

Insurance Nerd Day is celebrated annually on July 18. What even is an insurance nerd? An insurance nerd is a person who loves working for an insurance company. What about their hobbies? Well, their hobbies may include talking about insurance in their free time, convincing others about how not boring the insurance industry is, reading insurance publications, and posting about insurance on their social media. Nothing but insurance. Do you have friends with hobbies like those mentioned? Then, they are definitely insurance nerds, and today is their day.

Oakland County (Michigan) Fair... Pretty small tractor area, but decent hit & miss display. No 's...

That's the kind of stuff why my neighbors have their lawn chairs sitting out in FRONT of their house! LOL

We made a trip to Branson, Missouri. It's known for various entertainment shows, Silver Dollar City is an old staple--a theme park based upon 1880's town. Something that is located just south of Branson is College of the Ozarks. We've been there a couple of times in assisting students settling in. This time we visited as tourists. They have several museums and buildings to tour, all but one is free and it only charges $6 for seniors. It's a three story building of about every item imageable including over 1,200 guns one of which is a gatling gun, They also have the Beverly Hillbilly's original pickup. There are students making leaded glass fixtures, they work in the dairy, the gardens and green house, a grist mill, and they produce other items that are sold. There is a nice restaurant worth trying out and waiters and servers and are well groomed and polite. Students do the cooking. If I understand correctly, the college is based upon a work for education program whereas each student is expected to work on behalf of the college and therefore greatly reduce the cost of college education. Below are some pictures of the tractor museum. The JD 110 caught my eye. Dad had a new one that we three boys learned to mow on. They also have a two headed calf that was born on the grounds.

I was out on the boat yesterday and took this picture. I didn’t get close enough to see if it said Wheel Horse on the side? 🤣