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As the old year comes to a close, here are just some of the highlights: 2657 new members 6630 new topics 76,166 new posts 9,416 personal messages 2,800,123 topics viewed with over 1 million in the Wheel Horse tractor area alone! 10,830 spammers never made it to post a single spam! We implemented over 400 changes to the forum, automated the supporter process (THANK YOU!) allow direct uploads to the forum, remain AD FREE for all members, and continue to grow. We have RedSquare hats out there to wear at the shows (again thank you!), banners, European section and the list is almost endless. And finally for those who haven't looked our Manuals section is almost complete (Thank You gwest_ca). And we remain one of the few sites who publish a calendar! I am so proud that we are global with members all over the world continuing to cherish these little tractors. We added a significant number of members from Europe and it's great to see how Wheel Horses are viewed around the world. 2012 also saw the passing of Cecil Pond, the man who created it all. His legacy will continue to live on, and we welcome the visits to the forum from his family. As we enter our 7th year here, I hope that you continue to support the forum as we continue to grow and Thank You for making RedSquare the number 1 resource for Wheel Horse's in the world! We will continue to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer as we did in 2012 supporting all of those who help drive donations to fund research. Welcome 2013, I think that this is going to be a great year! Happy New Year!

I remember those back to back storms too, not last year, but the year before...Dec '10, Jan '11 snow season. The single stage on my 520 had our little driveway looking like a tunnel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu48aGgLkzw&list=UUd_ptV1TUpPlW1VhCjxez_Q&index=40

So what't everyone doing for New Years? I love to cook so we are having Our New Years Celebration at home. We have one of our grandaughters spending the night so she will get to get some good Groceries. After the eats will be watching LSU and Clemson play and then possibly watch a late night Movie with Henney. << Granddaughter RibeYe Steaks ~ Bone In on Da Grill Lobster Tails w/ Lemon Herb Butter Sauce on Da Grill Honey Grilled Shrimp Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Da Grill Salad, Garlic Toast << Not on Da Grill Maybe even the Neighbors Cat! Just Kiddin Lots of apple Juice! Gee ya dont think I like Da Grill do ya? I just love cookin as much of you know and love cookin fer my Honeys. I will post some pics later, if Im not in the bag. Happy New Years To All ~ Be Safe! Cheers ~Duke

But how long will he stay? :bow-blue:

Here's my heap big Indian Chief from Tippecanoe today.

Craig You Damn Snow Hogg! Jeesh!

**Update** Finally a quick storm dropped 4-5 inches on Eastern Pennsylvania. Grandson was thrilled, '85 416-8 was assigned to the task. Pushed snow back 'n off some grass, making room for another event. So far, no need to mount the blower. At 5-years old, he can't reach the pedals. Low-low gear, walking speed, how exciting can that be for a little man?

Now this is clever!!! No not just clever, VERY very clever! http://www.youtube.com/embed/iKqpvriKZuA

Well, I fianaly got some photos, they may be a bit off, as my sister screwed up the screen, and that viewfinder isn't all that accurate 1st photo, Here's the 1974 B-80, and the 1968 Electro 12... (The snow on teh B-80 isnt from sitting ouside, that is from my cousin going head on into a snow bank... Spenser. HA! And here's the 1965? Bolens 1050, (Atleast it WAS a Bolens. Now it's got a 1955 Briggs and Stratton 23, and it turns over worse then a 6 volt. (Hey, is there such thing as a 2 volt???) And it sure is slow, I've had better luch starting it by hand-turning the fly-wheel! Excuse the snow. And the 1999 Scotts, (I have many other names for that heap, though...)

The clock is running. At 3 days the automatic sequencing will begin, at 15 hours the guidance will be internal and at 8 hours the ignition sequence will start. We are currently pressurizing the roundhood's main fuel tanks, all is go. Commander Craig reports "FEELS GOOD" Flight surgeon Stevasauras says blood pressure holding steady. We are nine days into the count.This is Tecky Launch Control

take more stuff to work to powder red...... and jam some more tractors in the garage....

I had my traditional homemade bean soup, and I will be in bed by 11:00 PM. :occasion-partyblower:

I tell 'ya, that kid does love to ride on the sled, pulled by the B-80... (Excuse the half-insane face...)

:WRS: :)

Mike, thanks for pointing that out, I was wondering why it wouldn't blow any snow!!... Guess a rebuild is in order.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Meet Widestride. Modified C120 for logging work over rough terrain. Agri tyres to go on and independant rear brakes. Holds its course on steep banks and steers good. Very stable tractor, pulls a 4x5 4 wheel trailer and soon to be log skidder. Deciding whether to put rubber fenders on all round or leave it as it is. When all mods have been made i will tear it down for paint. Can anyone recommend a reliable 12volt winch for the front.

Plowing recently with my 68 electro 12 and the original front tires are worthless in the snow... Does anyone have experience with the 3 rib "tractor" style front tires in the snow? Do they turn better? Steve

Hey 2+2=4 Welcome to Red Square :)

Thanks to this site and it's members I recently finished my first resto on a commando 8!

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF MY 1982 SK486 I BOUGHT NEW IN 1983 FOR $1900. I BOUGHT IT TO GIVE MY 1975 B80 A REST. THE TRACTOR NOW HAS 1300 HOURS ON IT NOW AND I USE IT ABOUT 15 HOURS A YEAR NOW VACUUMING UP LEAVES. IT HAS HAD THE THE BEST OF CARE, IT HAS A 42" SD DECK THAT IS ALSO EXCELLENT. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEAT WITH A GENERIC (I HAVE NOS SEAT PUT AWAY),MOWER DECK WHEELS AND INSTALLED A CIGARETTE LIGHTER. TRACTOR HAS THE ORIGINAL PAINT AND JUST MOWED GRASS WITH IT. I BOUGHT A 99 314-8 TO GIVE THIS ONE A BREAK. I WILL POST MORE PICTURES LATER. THANKS BOWTIE IN OHIO

Having done a number of diesel conversions myself I've enjoyed reading this and have to say I think your doing a great job. Your photos are excellent. I've never quite got the hang of taking good pictures. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder.

My one owner '63 653 shown with a newly aquired, working '62 ST-3072 blower installed.

But Don't under estimate how much work they can do.... I now have four of them and have my sights on a fifth.

I resolve to restore my wife's Cub Cadet Origenal before any of the Horses! Is that love or what.

I buy mine off Ebay, type in Deestone 3 rib, you will want the 4x8 not the 3.5x8 and be sure it says 8" not 6" about $75 with tubes and shipping for a pair.

Another no major stuff done, but a few things did happen, lots of head scratching and thinking, and I'm about out of gas for the welder so I din't get to finish weld a few things but they are tacked up and ready. Mail came with some bolts I've been waiting for, I ordered some bolts to put studs in the rear hubs, but they came in wrong, so they exchanged them, but took forever for them to send the correct ones, but got them today. I took a extra steering control valve I had apart to see if I could do something about the top bushing in it, it was a bit sloppy turns out it is plastic, I was looking at it and thought about a wheel bearing, well guess what it is a pretty good fit, I need to pick up a sealed bearing because I'll never be able to grease this when it is together. Then I had the top off the control valve, I was thinking of a better way to extend the shaft, I had a piece of DOM tubing to use a coupler, but it still had a bit of wiggle to the union, and I wanted it tighter, so I pulled the shaft out of the valve to see if I could think of something, well I took a snow blower auger shaft and cut it off, to take to my neighbor and have him machine the end of the shaft to fit in the steering valve so I will not need a coupler the shaft will extend all the way up to where the steering wheel fits, and be supported by the stock dash bushing also, these black hood tractors have a very sturdy dash in them. Old shaft and one that was a snowblower shaft, soon to be a steering shaft. This is the joint I wanted to get rid of. With that kinda out of the way I turned to mounting the aircleaner, a few post back I showed kinda where I wanted to mount it, well it is about there, I dug through the steel pile and found a few bits and pieces mostly little stuff I had picked up or left overs, I bet I scratched my head and smoked a dozen cigs trying to figure out a good and sturdy mount, but still be easy to get to the filter, in the end this is what I came up with, well this was the first try, and I like it, so this what it is going to end up, as I said I'm about out of gas for the welder, so it's only tack welded and being New Years eve, I added a little Southern comfort to my coke so no more power tools tonight, I still need to drill the mounting holes to mount it to the frame, but need to wait till I get my hoses ordered to final fit, and may need to move it a tiny bit. Garage cat giving his approval Clears the hood nice. I plan to duct the aircleaner with tubing, I was at the junk yard a few days ago looking for tid bits to use on the project, and I told Ryan to keep his eye out for a few things, we were about to leave when he said Dad will this work?? it was a stainless steel hand rail for a swimming pool, well I wipped out a tape and yup it was the right size, I loaded it in the truck and the guys that work there told me Merry Chrstmas take it home, so off we went, here it is being cut up to be used for a intake tube, it will look nice and is very thin wall so it is light. Here I'm mocking up the tubing I cut up old radiator hoses I had but the bends are not right, I need to order a few rubber/silicone elbows, but you can see the idea I'm going for. It will get slow from here out I'm back to work wed. I'm pretty happy with what I got done this past week or so, from not even having the engine mounted to a test drive and a bunch of little things done.

To survive another year. :)

I just pulled a 550 Suburban into the shop and got the heat going....I picked up the 550 in April and pushed it into the shed and haven't touched it since. I agreed to be sober cab for some friends that were going out so I may need to go hang out with them later and make sure they get home safely. Here is a picture of the suburban when I got it home in April now the ground is cold and white with snow. I have been picking up parts for the RJ35 that is also on the trailer so that may be the next one to come into the shop.

Oops, busted! My spelling is absolutely atrocious now, some words spelt American, some in the Queens English and a lot in some sort of bastard mixture of the two. I become really aware of it now I have to help my second grade daughter with her homework. How come you are the only one who noticed??

You can count on...at least nine more days.

I sincerely hope we're not that passionate here.

:WRS:

That's a great idea , BUT not as much FUN as trying to hold them in with 2 butter knives. :laughing-rofl:

Awesome looking machine!!

You guys will be OK...I still have to deal with my sister...disgusting. In the long run, I will be rooting for the North Division and if it gets to this...the NFC. Looks like DA BEARS are going into the rebuilding mode...see ya in a few years Mike. :bow-blue:

I made some clips out of galvanized metal to hold in the bushings while getting the armature to seat.

Hey Duke, any chance of borrowing or renting that drive coupler for a week or two? Duff :thumbs:

Admins and mods.. Happy New Year. You guys do an excellent job with the Red Square It is a very information rich forum with lots of nice members.. And Happy New Year to all my friends here on Red square!!!! Thanks Lars

Admins and Mods......THANK-YOU for ALL you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a true blessing and a joy to be part of Red Square, I am so proud of this site!!!!!!! I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and prosperous new year!!!!!!!!!!!!

bought them from mcmaster-carr

yep jdog is correct. Half turn valve. with it straight forward/backward one way you can push the tractor, turn it 180 degrees and it should not roll when pushed(or at least roll hard)

I stand corrected. I went back and re-read the post again - now I get it.

Very good idea! I have an IHCC and it has smooth front tires and is a pain to steer in slickery conditions.

Poor man's tri-rib. $20 worth of #40 roller chain and you won't have any problems with the front tires drifting. Deflate the tires and remove them in the spring.

Did you check the battery? They can seperate and cause an open circuit. I would also double check your seat safety switch, try a temporary bypass. Since its not even turning over, sounds like safety switch or shorted battery if no other wiring issues found.

Come on Bears, don't blow it now!

We ended up with 10"-12"s by the time it was over.....nice and fluffy! My GT was a bit overwelmed by the amount of snow. She coulda done it with half passes but I decided to give my old Gilson walk behind a workout since it only was used once last year. The Gilson (8hp Briggs / 26" cut) handled it with ease. Its nice to have a big old all steel heavy-duty snowblower. My dad has one of those newer Ariens and its so light that it wont dig in....it actually starts to ride up over the snow. Mike............

Nice one copperhead, that gets my vote for the December, 2014 calendar.

Hi Hydro, followed a few of your post too, yes all parts were made in my workshop and as i post build pics you will see that the work is not that special- you just need the tools to do it. If a pic doesnt make sense to you email me. regards Dibnah.

Another depends on what it is, but most likly it would be a runner, and a show queen. not a push it around item, or let it set in a corner collecting dust, UNLESS it was a rare tractor.