met a member today

[stevasaurus 22,286]

Took a drive out to beautiful western Illinois and met SmokinJoe. Picked up a couple of goodies, including a spare transmission for my 702/502. We talked for about 1 1/2 hours and he showed me his collection. Just want to say thanks Joe, and it was great meeting you. See you at one of the shows this year.

Some pictures below.

[Indy w h 4]

Steve, you only talked for 1-1/2 hours I can't believe that!!!!

Indy

[Gene_S 93]

It's always great meeting RS members... Whats the goodies???

[rickv1957 70]

Steve,sounds like a great time,are you hiding them goodies? Rick

[smokin joe 31]

Steve,it was great having company with the same interest in these old tractors.your welcome anytime your in the neighborhood!!!thanks again!

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

Sounds like a good time. Now, B)

[stevasaurus 22,286]

OK...I went out in the rain to take some pictures of the Snow Blade I bought from Joe.

No model or serial on it, but it is a Wheel Horse, and we think it will mount on a RJ/Suburbon and maybe on the 702. B)

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

6-3151 -- for the vertical shaft Lawn Ranger models, 1969 & early 70's.

Never intended for horizontal shaft garden tractors, but they make for a great start on a custom mid-mount grader blade (or two). B)

[stevasaurus 22,286]

You are reading my mind TT. I went looking in the Yahoo groups and the blade 6-3151 is the only one I found that measures 39" B)

[Suburban 550 28]

Steve, like Indy said it's really hard to believe you only talked for 1 1/2 hours. Looks like you made a worthwhile trip. :party:

[MikesRJ 552]

Always a good thing to meet other with the same interest.

[JimD 3,345]

Nice blade Steve. Nice to meet other members too. B)

[stevasaurus 22,286]

here is a few shot of the trans I got from Joe....thanks

I am still going to restore my trans next week, but I could not resist buying this, as it will fit 3 of my horses, and I suspect the other 2 may need a good cleaning at least.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

Unless it's the angle of the picture, that looks a lot like a 5085 (?) "long axle" tranz that was used in the Commando 800 / 1973 8 4 speed models.

Notice that the brake drum mounts to the countershaft and not to the reduction gear/pinion shaft like the "first generation" Uni-Drives.

[rickv1957 70]

Steve,looks like you done very well!! Rick

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

Worth the trip in all ways. B)

[JimD 3,345]

Great buy Steve. B)