JimD 3,347 #1 Posted June 7, 2012 Well here we go with another long transport of a Suburban. Rydogg has purchased a Suburban 551 from CJ Trott in Erie, Pa., and made arrangements with Stevasaurus Express Transport to get it to Minnesota. The first leg of the journey has begun. It happens that my son Chris lives in Erie, and was able to meet with CJ to pick up the tractor and bring it to my house in Ohio. Steve will be dropping off a trailer on his way to the Pa. show and will pick it and the tractor up on his way back home from the show. I'm about 8 miles off the turnpike on the trip from Elgin Ill. to Pa., so it will save Steve some drive time. So the Semi Trans-Continental transport is underway. Steve will most likely be along to fill in the blanks on the rest of the journey to Minnesota, and maybe a few other deliveries along the way. Here's a couple pics of the tractor being delivered this evening... That's my son on the right and the old crotchety looking lump on the left is me. We ramped it into this trailer from his truck, and it will be an easy transfer into Steve's trailer from here. She's on her way Rydogg! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #2 Posted June 7, 2012 Seems it's fitting they named these little tractors Suburbans...they sure do get around. Congrats Rydogg, looks like you've scored a nice one there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #3 Posted June 7, 2012 once again the power of the red square network comes through!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,736 #4 Posted June 7, 2012 Aint Steve great! He trucking service is hauling an Eaton 1100 back to Ill. for me. He may have to "lighten his load of liquid refreshment" before he leaves PA! :happy-jumpeveryone: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #5 Posted June 7, 2012 Seems like everyone is sending suburbans on a long journey. Pretty cool that everyone can pitch in and help with the trips. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #6 Posted June 7, 2012 Thanks guys it looks to be in good hands it's amazing what you guys will do to help out a fellow collector. I see a back rest that I hadn't noticed in the previous pictures...nice bonus!!! Have some fun with it if you want. I can't wait until August when it gets to the Le Sueur show so I can see my purchase in person. Hopefully I won't find too many more for Steve to haul or i'll be renting a moving truck for him to get them here HMMMM gears are tuning now I still would like a 502 552 1045 the search continues. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 192 #7 Posted June 7, 2012 Slow your roll Rydogg!! LOL, S.E.T. is bringing another Suburban and 4 engines from PA to the Le Seur Show for me....lol. Can't imagine he has much trailer space left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #8 Posted June 7, 2012 Nice to see it works out guys.. there is a lot of good guys on this place.... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 210 #9 Posted June 8, 2012 so i picked up an onan twin from wheel-n-it that duke bought & i am to deliver it to steveasouras express at the big show. he will deliver it to the horsefixer at a show in aug. how big of a truck does steve have anyway? Jay In NC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #10 Posted June 8, 2012 WOW...OK...let's get a handle on all of it. So far I have... This suburban and mower deck at JimD's for Rydogg...Lasueur show 4 engines from CRE1992 for Rooster...LaSueur show a 551 from RWilson for Rooster...LaSueur show a trans from Sqounk for I think...someone that lives close to me??? pick up??? Let me know Mike. Thanks Mike...it is for EdG in Lexington, Ill. an Onan from Jay in NC for Duke...Charlotte show misc. parts (including trans) from DClark for dlpaw...pick up a 10 hsp Techy from Jones and Sons for OL550...Charlotte??? I think that is it...let me know if this is correct and inclusive. I may have to put a stamp on the wife's forehead to get her home. I am going to the show empty so I have room for refreshments to be consumed while there...and don't forget JDogg Customs. (he is going to have some For Sale horses there and he said I could ride one of them around at the show). Thanks Jordon. :) :) :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #11 Posted June 8, 2012 I may have to put a stamp on the wife's forehead to get her home. :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #12 Posted June 8, 2012 I may have to put a stamp on the wife's forehead to get her home. Please to remember us, if you do Steve. :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #13 Posted June 9, 2012 Happy to see RS members helping each other out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #14 Posted June 11, 2012 found another Steve....I may need the services of S.E.T pm sent. I'll buy the stamp :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #15 Posted June 11, 2012 I may have to put a stamp on the wife's forehead to get her home. Please to remember us, if you do Steve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #16 Posted June 11, 2012 I am going to need a bigger stamp....LOL PM sent Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #17 Posted August 22, 2012 It is finally time for the last leg for delivering parts this year. The LaSueur, Minnesota show is this weekend. Here is what I have left to deliver to Rooster and Rydogg. Just bringing back an RJ for SmokinJoe. Everything else has found it's new home, It was great meeting all the guys and a big Thank You for your help in loading and unloading. Maybe I can take something of mine to Scott's M&G this October. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #18 Posted August 22, 2012 Looks like a nice load of wheel horse stuff coming my way I am setup to leave here early Friday morning so I will see you guys around 8am. Looks like it shouldn't take much to shine up the 502 and put it in the show I'll bring gas and oil and maybe we can get it running I can't remember if it was a runner or not. The 551 looks nice a cozy inside that cab I can't wait to see em in person. Is that something else for me in the lower right corner of the last picture and whats in the box behind the 551...bottles??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,736 #19 Posted August 22, 2012 I see you have room in the truck for a cooler!! :) :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #20 Posted August 22, 2012 The cooler is in that spot now Mike...don't leave home with out it. Good eye Ryan...got 2 bottles of Rock & Rye for you.. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #21 Posted August 30, 2012 Well, the journey for the 551 and 502 is over and I need to give a BIG THANK YOU!!!! to everyone that made this possible... JimD, Chris (JimDs son) Chris T, Joe AKA smokinjoe, and most of all Steve (he doesn't look like a dinosaur) asaurus the journey is over so let the sparkles fly LOL!! . I just got the 502 and the rest of the trailer unloaded tonight so I could go pick up a load of hay for the kids ponies but I am leaving the 551 in the truck for now so I can show it off a little. Here is my contribution to the 2012 show 633 701 551 502 and a 2 wheel wagon I also showed a mini Case DC that belongs to a friend of mine. 502 and 551 loaded up on my truck and trailer for their final journey to their new home, it seemed like a long summer waiting for the show so I could get them. Joe...I love the plow on the 502 I have a short frame plow but it is not as nicely designed as this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokin joe 31 #22 Posted September 2, 2012 Well, the journey for the 551 and 502 is over and I need to give a BIG THANK YOU!!!! to everyone that made this possible... JimD, Chris (JimDs son) Chris T, Joe AKA smokinjoe, and most of all Steve (he doesn't look like a dinosaur) asaurus the journey is over so let the sparkles fly LOL!! . I just got the 502 and the rest of the trailer unloaded tonight so I could go pick up a load of hay for the kids ponies but I am leaving the 551 in the truck for now so I can show it off a little. Here is my contribution to the 2012 show 633 701 551 502 and a 2 wheel wagon I also showed a mini Case DC that belongs to a friend of mine. 502 and 551 loaded up on my truck and trailer for their final journey to their new home, it seemed like a long summer waiting for the show so I could get them. Joe...I love the plow on the 502 I have a short frame plow but it is not as nicely designed as this one. Glad you like it.Im happy with the RJ you sent back.Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
