SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #1 Posted March 1, 2019 I was reading through Mr. Martino's excellent book - "Straight from the Horse's Mouth - The Wheel Horse Story (Final Edition)" for the 3rd or 4th time... Got me to thinking might be fun to occasionally test folks on their knowledge of all things Wheel Horse...and encourage reading his fine book. Simple rules: 1. Respond if you wish 2. Cheating is expected - All source material will come from the above-referenced book. If you have not read it you should! It is excellent. My goal is simple - have some fun while expanding knowledge of the Wheel Horse company and their tractors... First Question: Two blokes carried a Wheel Horse tractor across what town as a publicity stunt in the mid-60's. When they set it down - where did they then drive it? How many miles? Bonus Question: What model was it? (Mods - if this is not the correct place for this - please move accordingly). 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #2 Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) No clue Jim... Guess Id better dig out my copy and study. Always seem to get hung up tho on the page where the gal Is .... you know!! Edited March 1, 2019 by WHX22 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,152 #3 Posted March 2, 2019 You know...what'ser name? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #4 Posted March 2, 2019 What’s her name? Any prizes a car maybe a vacation in the Bahamas! Lol! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #5 Posted March 2, 2019 @AMC RULES is that the only dog-eared page in your copy? Still waiting on the experts to chime in on the original question... especially what model they carried since it is not noted in the book... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,793 #6 Posted March 2, 2019 I I’ll chime in to say that I’ve not ever read the book, though I should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #7 Posted March 2, 2019 I think your making that question up Jimbo.... just read the whole thing again and couldn't find it either .... well got hung up again. Gimme a clue before or after Craig's dog eared page??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #8 Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, pullstart said: I I’ll chime in to say that I’ve not ever read the book, though I should. WHAT!?!? That's it I'm coming to get your whole herd and parts too... You either read it Kev or your out the clan! It's in the Library of Congress ...search C-160..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #9 Posted March 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, WHX22 said: I think your making that question up Jimbo.... just read the whole thing again and couldn't find it either .... well got hung up again. Gimme a clue before or after Craig's dog eared page??? Nope - It's for real... Are you reading the FINAL edition? OK - Clue... If @AMC RULES said dog-eared page is "W" and the information to answer this trivia question is found on page "H", then solve the following to get to the correct page: W+(120/2)+1= H Where W=103 In the FINAL edition, all the answers are there except the type of tractor they carried - that I would like to know based on the information presented on the page... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,152 #10 Posted March 3, 2019 I'm gonna say a Jeep. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #11 Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Ok.. I got over the hangup long enough to read... her name was Nora! I gotta kick off my shoes to do your math now Jim... Yup third ed... never even looked at the CD ... was saving it for marriage. Edited March 3, 2019 by WHX22 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #12 Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Holy crap I got it Jim .. man do my feet stink ... City was London Drove it 420 miles to Paisley Scotland Appears to be a 1960 .. with correct footrests but sure looks like a Techy motor?.. Clearly a fairbanks recoil. Anybody notice Lady Godiva on 102 .... wolf whistle. .. Edited March 3, 2019 by WHX22 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #13 Posted March 3, 2019 Winna!!! @WHX22 takes the first round! Nice Job! I will leave the bonus question to others as to the exact model... Stay tuned for another round... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdeanrj58 68 #14 Posted March 3, 2019 So it's a 60 or 61 suburban? Not sure how to tell them apart. And doesn't the guy in front look like Johnny Cash ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #15 Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, rdeanrj58 said: So it's a 60 or 61 suburban? Not sure how to tell them apart. And doesn't the guy in front look like Johnny Cash ? Beats me...I hope some more chime in... And yes he does...sort of... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #16 Posted March 3, 2019 Holy crap..does look like a young Johnny C Rdean... thanks alot bro now got his songs stuck in my head! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdeanrj58 68 #17 Posted March 3, 2019 You're welcome. Do you hear that train a comin' 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #18 Posted March 3, 2019 OK - Trivia Question #2 The earliest Pond / Wheel Horse 4 Wheel tractors were hand built in 1946-47. What drive train (transmission and differentials) did the Ponds use and where did they "find" them? Remember - All source material is from Mr. Martino's excellent book - "Straight from the Horse's Mouth - The Wheel Horse Story (Final Edition)". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,793 #19 Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Model A drivetrain from junk yards? I believe I have read that in other posts.... sorry I didn’t reference the book again Edited March 3, 2019 by pullstart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,661 #20 Posted March 3, 2019 2 hours ago, pullstart said: Model A drivetrain from junk yards? I believe I have read that in other posts.... sorry I didn’t reference the book again WINNER!!! That did not take too long! For those interested - See Page 17. This is why the earliest versions were all slightly "different" - they used what they scrounged... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
