wh315-8 496 #1 Posted yesterday at 12:03 PM (edited) The RJ58 w/cbr32 and the 41’ model B Speedex were the big hits this year that got all the attention. this is the Big Show 25th anniversary 58’ that I won at the Raffle. I brag that it’s on thousands of Tshirts and Hoodies, lol. It’s in good hands and well taken care of. it is such a joy to talk with so many people that relate stories of how they or a Grandpa had a WH or Speedex or how they ran one as a teenager. And they enjoy hearing me tell the story about the Pond brothers and history that they never knew. Edited yesterday at 12:24 PM by wh315-8 Add photos 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 155 #2 Posted yesterday at 12:10 PM 7 minutes ago, wh315-8 said: I brag that it’s on thousands of Tshirts and Hoodies I have one of those t shirts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,445 #3 Posted 16 hours ago I really like the lantern on the RJ, nice touch 👍🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh315-8 496 #4 Posted 16 hours ago 3 minutes ago, c-series don said: I really like the lantern on the RJ, nice touch 👍🏻 Got the idea from this AD and a Facebook picture from someone that also did same. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,537 #5 Posted 15 hours ago 13 hours ago, wh315-8 said: That your Speedex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,568 #6 Posted 14 hours ago Yeah, that would make an excellent tractor to show at engine shows. Nice to see that RJ tractor went to an avid collector and RS member. (Someone that can actually appreciate what it is.) I'm usually packing up during the raffle on Saturdays so I only know of a couple of winners over the many years I've been going there. The very first BS i went to,@stevasaurus came driving up with a the biggest hugest smile on his face. Think it was Steve's first show as well and he won the raffle tractor. I can't remember the year that was. Are those Speedex 6hp engines a Briggs ZZ engine? Looks very similar to a ZZ i have that's 1945 military generator engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh315-8 496 #7 Posted 14 hours ago 24 minutes ago, wallfish said: Yeah, that would make an excellent tractor to show at engine shows. Nice to see that RJ tractor went to an avid collector and RS member. (Someone that can actually appreciate what it is.) I'm usually packing up during the raffle on Saturdays so I only know of a couple of winners over the many years I've been going there. The very first BS i went to,@stevasaurus came driving up with a the biggest hugest smile on his face. Think it was Steve's first show as well and he won the raffle tractor. I can't remember the year that was. Are those Speedex 6hp engines a Briggs ZZ engine? Looks very similar to a ZZ i have that's 1945 military generator engine. Thank You, I am very particular and passionate about my collection and study the history of them to share with others. I was very surprised both times when my number was called, I don’t normally win anything. I also won this C85 in ‘21 with the snow blower. I was buying tickets just because there isn’t a admission or parking fee. Yes, the ZZ is 6hp on the’41 B. The Z/ZZ model was a very popular engine for the Military. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh315-8 496 #8 Posted 14 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, adsm08 said: That your Speedex? No the Speedex belongs to a good older friend who has 4-5 Speedex that he has restored to pristine condition. I do have a S14, S17, S18, S24 WT2 and the B. But none as sharp as his. Edited 14 hours ago by wh315-8 Add information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,988 #9 Posted 7 hours ago 7 hours ago, wallfish said: Yeah, that would make an excellent tractor to show at engine shows. Nice to see that RJ tractor went to an avid collector and RS member. (Someone that can actually appreciate what it is.) I'm usually packing up during the raffle on Saturdays so I only know of a couple of winners over the many years I've been going there. The very first BS i went to,@stevasaurus came driving up with a the biggest hugest smile on his face. Think it was Steve's first show as well and he won the raffle tractor. I can't remember the year that was. Are those Speedex 6hp engines a Briggs ZZ engine? Looks very similar to a ZZ i have that's 1945 military generator engine. Hey John I remember that engine. What a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 312-8 221 #10 Posted 5 hours ago @wh315-8 Great pictures and stories, thanks for sharing. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 61,682 #11 Posted 3 hours ago 10 hours ago, wh315-8 said: I was buying tickets just because there isn’t a admission or parking fee. I have done that too, never won anything but appreciate the WHCC and want to show my appreciation for the show they put on for all of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,568 #12 Posted 2 hours ago 20 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I have done that too, never won anything but appreciate the WHCC and want to show my appreciation for the show they put on for all of us. Plus everyone should buy shirts or hats too. I've even paid for camping too although we always stay in a hotel. Thought it was a nice gesture. But I highly advise NOT doing that!!!! Maybe she thinks we're camping but not paying since I paid before but IDK what it is. ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,537 #13 Posted 13 minutes ago 13 hours ago, wh315-8 said: No the Speedex belongs to a good older friend who has 4-5 Speedex that he has restored to pristine condition. I do have a S14, S17, S18, S24 WT2 and the B. But none as sharp as his. I have an S17 that I'd like to see go to a good home. It's a cool little unit, but I don't have the time for it, and it isn't super useful as it can't do anything my WHs can't also do and it has no deck. I do have a plow that came with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites