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Pull at Washington Co fair. Starts with my son's girl friend on my C165 on far track Got a little dusty in the afternoon, 287 hooks down from last year but still a fun day

The evening before I was supposed to leave on vacation, Craigslist listed a 312-8 for $50. It was only 20 minutes away, so of course I had to delay my vacation to go get it. Wife was surprisingly understanding. I called the seller within an hour after he listed. He didn't know what model it was, and said it hadn't run in three years because the belt kept slipping off the deck pulley. I arranged to come get it the next morning. The seller said he had had a few calls about it, but I was the first one, so I could have it. In case someone offered him big bucks for it, I explained to him that it was probably worth more than $50, and that I would be willing to pay him a little more. He was a real gentleman, and said $50 would be ok because he just wanted it out of his shed. The shed was about to fall down, and he wanted to rebuild it. Tires all flat, so I made a second trip with a floor jack, an air compressor and trailer. After vacation, power washed three years of dirt, and plan to work on it this week.

WHITE RIVER VALLEY ANTIQUE SHOW IN ELNORA IN. Is anybody going to this show and how is it ? Do they have many garden tractors? thinking about going sat. If new axle is under trailer i plan on taking 3 to 4 tractors . Hope for good weather. Let me know if you have been there or are planing to go. thanks Karl

OK Guys trailer still down. Put DARK HORSE in truck. Leaving early 5am should get there a little after 7:30am . bring pop-up canopy we can set up a command center and watch the show. See you for breakfest. Karl

Didn't realize i had that many in there till i pulled them all out

Just and update. I didn't want to just trust the single set screw against the keystock to hold the hubs and tires onto the axle. So I drilled out one on the set screw holes in the hub that was located closer to the inner end of the axle. Then used a transfer punch to make a mark on the axle shaft. Removed the hub and drilled and tapped it for a 1/4-20 bolt. Now the hub is firmly bolted to the axle along with the original set screw and key stock. Here are two more pictures of the finished project. The second one has me in it so you can see a size comparison. Don't know if this is a far as I am going to take it. I may opt for a paint job and maybe some type of roll bar so I can put some lights on top!

That is a great idea, we might want to see if it could be a webcast to members who can't make the big show also.

Whatever, or wherever you do the auction. Make sure you figure out a way to include it in the Annual Wheel Horse Event. I am sure it would go for a premium there.

Please take LOTS of pictures and share the good times with all of us.

The axle looks wet to me, I can tell you from experience, if you have a leaky seal and it's ( gear oil ) getting under your hub you can tighten that hub till your blue in the face and it's still going to float on the axle ....jumping on what Josh said , 1/2 '' of your key is showing which leads me to believe that hub is floating from a bad seal .....if so buy the seal and hub bolts .

Just before you tear into the Transmission, just try checking to see if the whole Wheel and Hub is floating in and out on the Shaft and Not the Shaft and Wheel moving in and out of the Transmission. Sometimes the Hub Bolt and locknut get loose. Worth checking first

Karl? Ken: I plan on joining you Saturday. I am going to put the 1958 Wheel Horse RJ with the front cutter bar on the truck tonight and come down very early Saturday morning. I will bring some of the Wheel Horse PR stuff too

Pretty big show. Lots of GT's, farm tractors, "hit & miss" and steam engines. Lots of good food and flea market. They are pretty strict on riding GT's/butt buggies. Need proof of insurance.... Better check their website for actual permit info. http://www.wrvaa.org/show-flyer I plan to be there on Saturday. White River Valley Antique Association Golf Cart/Vehicle User Rules 1. Anyone bringing a privately owned golf cart, 4-wheelers, mule, gator, lawn tractor, or other motorized vehicle (that is primarily used for transportation) to the White River Valley Antique Association (WRVAA) Show shall register and pay a $10.00 each registration fee (does not apply to rental carts). The registration form states that by signing the form the person agrees to abide by the rules. At the time of registration, Photo ID and a Certificate of Insurance will be required. Certificate of Insurance holder shall carry $500,000.00 liability coverage. Vehicle users shall obtain Certificate of Insurance from their agent prior to the arriving at the WRVAA show. The WRVAA will provide a colored coded registration band or instrument to the owner to be affixed to the vehicle. Rental golf carts will also be furnished with a registration band or instrument at the time it is rented and furnished a copy of the rules. It is the intent of the WRVAA that by merely looking at the vehicle it should be easy to identify whether or not the vehicle has been registered. 2. All drivers shall be licensed by State of Indiana or other state and carry the license with them. Note: Parents, if you give the keys to your golf cart/vehicle to your unlicensed children to drive, you are inviting enforcement to take the keys and impound it. 3. Pedestrians always have the right of way. 4. Traffic will flow in direction as indicated by posted signs. 5. Speed limit is 5 MPH maximum. 6. Vehicles shall be equipped with lights in order to operate after dark. 7. Golf carts, 4-wheelers, mules, gators, lawn tractors, or other motorized vehicles primarily used for transportation shall not be permitted in the Flea Market area. They may be parked on the ends but shall not enter the rows between dealers. 8. All vehicles, golf carts, 4-wheelers, mules, gators, lawn tractors, or other motorized vehicles primarily used for transportation shall have a seat for each passenger. 9. Failure to obey these rules will result in the loss of personal use of the above mentioned vehicles. Traffic/usage will be monitored by off duty law enforcement officers. Their decisions will be final. 10. Individuals using rental golf carts shall observe rules 2 thru 8. Failure to observe the rules shall result in forfeiting the privilege to use one. Use of a Golf Cart while attending the White River Valley Antique Association Show is a Privilege, not a Right.

I don't know squat about restoring anything but a house, but what I've saw on tv, with classic cars is a wash, then clear coat. No new paint.

Well, it followed me home. I think it must be a C121, it has a 12hp K301 in it. I bought this thing on faith that it'll run because it wouldn't start but after talking to the Lady I believe she was honest with me, We'll see. The wires at the ign. switch melted so instead of fixing it she got another mower. This thing has been rattle canned and I couldn't find a model/s.n. tag on the tractor, the engine and mower deck numbers are pictured below. Any info from those numbers would be appreciated. The tranny took a 5/16" wrench to open the tow valve, it opened right up with no problems. I plan on using this to mow the yard. I think the deck numbers are 0542sm04 (the last 4 could ba an A) 58399 Her Dad gave this tranny to me, his Dad was the Wheel Horse dealer in town back in the day. He still has 4 Horses and and several attachments. Yes, I did exchange contact numbers with him.

Well, we made it safe and sound. Here's two pics to prove I'm here. This is me standing inside of one of the giant Sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove, and another taken this afternoon in the middle of Yosemite Valley with a view of Half Dome in the background. Weather is beautiful, and the views are incredible. No smoke.

I believe the 1972 Raider 14 has a bendix starter, solenoid and 15 amp stator so ithe ignition switch is not the heavy type used with starter/generators and no solenoid. The 92-6785 5-terminal 4-position key switch is not that common and supply/demand comes at a premium. OFF, RUN with Accessories, RUN only, START Garry

Just another peak at the progress. It's slow, but still moving forward. One of the Redsquare members (Dave Luzier) hooked us up with a nice steering wheel we wetsanded and painted with Krylon Fusion to give it a nice new look. He also had complete lighting including new front lens, like new rear lens, wiring harness, fuse, etc and he even supplied us with pop rivets for the headlight bucket and wiring to sheet metal clips! A complete package. Thanks Dave!! As soon as the decal set comes in and gets installed it's on to the motor.. and none too soon. My son is trying to talk me into pushing him around the property so he can "drive" it.. ummm I think he's a little too old for that? (If I push him do you think he'd push me around?)

The Upper Peninsula is really a unique place, "Five of the Seven Wonders of Michigan" are up there. All of the most interesting things are kinda tucked out-of-the-way; to "get lost" is when you really discover the UP. Best bet is to just keep googling the UP and find the things you like (Rocks, Mines, Water, Woods, Trees, and most important, the people), the economy has been very poor up there for most of the last 60 years, but in the 20's it was great, lost of beautiful buildings and homes were built then (mines– copper, iron, and timber). We have 3,000 miles of coastline too. Consider circling the UP, East to West, and the North and South coasts. Good Luck (and there are still a few older Wheel Horses left up there, keep your eyes open). http://www.exploringthenorth.com/mich/mich.html http://www.backroadstraveler.net/ScenicTrips/GreatLakes/UPPERPENINSULA.html http://www.uptravel.com/plan-your-trip-19/ "Yoopers" are a very unique & proud people and consider themselves very independent: Michigan Yoopers Declare War on the U.S.A The President was in the Oval Office when his telephone rang. "Hello, Mr. President?" a heavily accented Yooper voice said. "This is Sven, up here at Ole's Bar and Steak House in Bruce Crossing, Michigan . I am callin' to tell ya'll that we are officially declaring war on ya!" "Well Sven," The President replied, "this is indeed important news! How big is your army?" "Right now," said Sven, after a moments calculation, "there is myself, my cousin Lars, my next-door-neighbor Randy, and the whole dart team from Pine's Bar. That makes eight!" The President paused. "I must tell you Sven that I have one million men in my army waiting to move on my command." "Wow," said Sven. "I'll have to call ya back !" Sure enough, the next day, Sven called again. "Mr. President, the war is still on! We have managed to acquire some infantry equipment!" "And what equipment would that be Sven?" The President asked. "Well sir, we have two 4-wheelers, a snowmobile, and Harry's trail grooming machine." The President sighed. "I have to tell you Sven, that I have 16,000 tanks and 14,000 armored personnel carriers. Also, I've increased my army to one and a half million since we last spoke" "Lord above", said Sven. "I'll be getting back to ya." Sure enough, Sven rang again the next day. "Mr. President, the war is still on! We have managed to git ourselves airborne! We up an' modified Ole's ultra-light with a couple of shotguns in the cockpit, and four boys from the coffee shop have joined us as well!" The President was silent for a minute then cleared his throat. "I must tell you, Sven, that I have 10,000 bombers and 20,000 fighter planes. My military complex is surrounded by laser-guided, surface-to-air missile sites. And since we last spoke, I've increased my army to TWO MILLION!" "Oh Lord," said Sven. "I'll have to call you back." Sure enough, Sven called again the next day. "Mr.President! I am sorry to have to tell you that we have had to call off this here war.." "I'm sorry to hear that" said The President. "Why the sudden change of heart?" Well, sir," said Sven, "we've all sat ourselves down and had a long chat over a few beers and come to realize that there's just no way we can feed two million prisoners.." MICHIGAN UP CONFIDENCE CANNOT BE SHAKEN! GOD BLESS MICHIGAN !

If you got any coal fired power plants around they may sell or give you some slag material but you would have to screen and crush it yourself. Just an Idea