Raider12 13 #26 Posted December 9, 2009 So heaven is here on earth after all. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defed 0 #27 Posted December 9, 2009 i was thinking of making a shelf for some round hoods (since they are smallest) like Rick's. if i do, i will be looking for some sort of scissor jack to do the lifting. i see they have lifts for lifting semi truck tires (put a platform across the arms) and those lift carts that go to about 30" and they are pretty cheap. would probably need something close to a 4' lift tho...might have to make my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #28 Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks guys,a lift would be nice as I have been keeping an eye out for one,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defed 0 #29 Posted December 10, 2009 here is the sort of lift i had in mind... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=99887 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=65529 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93116 should be easy enough to modify something like those w/ a bigger flat bed table. none lift particularly high tho, so have to keep looking, or just find a bigger scissor jack and make one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #30 Posted December 10, 2009 Defed,I like the table cart but would want something a little bigger,and heavier,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defed 0 #31 Posted December 10, 2009 yea, those are just examples of what i was looking at. i'm only looking to lift round hoods, so i don't need that much lift capacity, height is more of an issue for me. a cart rated at 1000 lbs would be way more than i need. a separate 48" scissor jack would do for a custom fabrication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #32 Posted December 10, 2009 Defed,Ive been watching craigslist for a while,hopefully something will pop up,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy68 28 #33 Posted December 11, 2009 This might sound silly, what is NOS? Incredible collection by the way! Mark 63' 953 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #34 Posted December 11, 2009 This might sound silly, what is NOS? Incredible collection by the way! Mark 63' 953 Not silly. N-new O-old S-stock And Rick is the lucky guy that seems to find it! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #35 Posted December 11, 2009 Operator is correct,these are new unused tractors!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy68 28 #36 Posted December 12, 2009 I was looking at that building full of tractors and thinking to myself that the insurance payment to protect all those horses is more then most house payments. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #37 Posted December 12, 2009 Mark that is a good one! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #38 Posted December 12, 2009 Rick, That is one special collection!!!!!!!! Wish just one of mine looked that fine. Thanks for sharing. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #39 Posted December 12, 2009 Rick, if you ever decide to sell them pencil me in for the raider 14 I like it the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #40 Posted December 12, 2009 Gary or randy,you guys are welcome any time,thanks much,Rick :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #41 Posted December 12, 2009 Hello Rick, You have a very nice collection of Wheel Horses!! Looks like you have most of the big ones gathered up and I have most of the little ones! One member said, both of us should get together and have a tractor show, he said we'd have to go to a Walmart parking lot just to fit them all in!! No doubt! I've seen some of your NOS parts on ebay lately, I'd like one of them NOS steering wheel center caps you have. Prices went too high though. How many do you have left? Thanks and what a great collection you have! I am glad there are other collectors who leave their machines in original condition like I do....KJ :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #42 Posted December 12, 2009 Keith,you are right,between the two of us,we are close to 100 tractors and could have a great show, I like you prefer my tractors left in original condition because they are that way only once! although I have restored many years back and have owned over 500 tractors in the last 33 years pm me and I will get you a cap, ,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #43 Posted December 13, 2009 All I can say is Im speechless,Im in Awe! Congratulations on your incredible collection. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #44 Posted December 13, 2009 John,thanks for the comment,you will see many more pictures of these tractors,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #45 Posted December 13, 2009 Rick have you ran them all, or do they remain unfired? also any still crated?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #46 Posted December 13, 2009 I have just started one,the 68 raider 10,it fired right up!,they were all in crates but I removed them,wated to be able to see them!!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy68 28 #47 Posted December 14, 2009 Rick do you have any carbs in all of those parts you have? I need one for my 953. It has a carter #26 carb on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #48 Posted December 14, 2009 Maybe,will have to check and see,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #49 Posted December 18, 2009 that is truly the most amazing collection of any i have ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #50 Posted December 18, 2009 Harold thanks much Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
