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Looks like you are off to a good start MJ. I am already working on a design for a couple coffee mugs so warm up the mug press. Looking forward to seeing your creations. This looks like ta good place to share the story of the C-101 that changed everything. 14 years ago in my old sign shop a customer brought in a Wheel Horse hood and sat it up on the counter. He said it was his Dad’s old garden tractor and he was restoring it for him for a Birthday gift. I had no real knowledge of them other than the neighbors little round hood I remembered from my childhood. So I began recreating the hood decals for him out of traditional computer cut vinyl (had not gotten in to the large format printing yet) My customer was happy with the results and I never gave it another thought. Fast forward 6 years and having sold our sign business we purchased all new equipment and turned our garage into a home sign shop. Soon after we opened a feebay store online. Then something amazing happened. We were selling novelty parking signs, banners and graphics on-line and I happened across the c-101 wheel horse file so I made a set and listed them wondering if maybe someone out there could use them. Of course they sold within 10 minutes and within the next week I had at least a hundred questions about other models. Of course I didn't know a C-101 from a pedal tractor. I had the skills but needed educated about Wheel horse. The next miracle was a phone call from a young man in PA. We've had several enjoyable phone conversations over the years about everything Wheel horse. I refer to him as the walking Wheel Horse encyclopedia. But we all know him as TT. He told me about red square so I signed up on the forum (member # 75 or so) and the rest as they say is history. TT and several other forum members are why I have been able to recreate such a large catalog of graphics over the last eight years. I’m no genius, far from it. Heck, 17 years ago I couldn't even spell computer graphics. But I was determined and continued to improve my skills over the years. A huge thank you to TT for all the help with so many models. To KJ4KICKS for sharing his vast knowledge. Anytime I had a question he would quickly respond with an accurate answer or he would refer me to the person who would have the correct info. To Marvairplanes for helping me perfect the PAIN IN THE A@@ front hood decal template for the 300 400 and 500 series tractors, brrly1 for driving across three states to bring me a tiller decal to scan. That's when I realized most of you are truly Horse-a-Holics. To My Illinois buddies also. Martin whose dedication to detail and never ending research has helped me improve many items. To Sarge who sent me his charger dash so I could develop an acceptable chrome dash decal. Stevasaurus for always finding the best places to dine at the Big Show. And thank you to the countless other members that have shared knowledge with me on this journey. Our first Big show appearance was in 2013 and it was awesome to see all the tractors there with fresh paint and decals. It is truly a blessing to be able to provide that finishing touch to so many beautiful restorations. As I have heard so many times, without decals they would just be red tractors. and that my friends is how the C-101 EIGHT SPEED and RedSquare changed my life. “Knowledge should be shared†that is exactly what RedSquare is and has always been about. So in the true spirit of RS and the Wheel horse family I am happy to share my knowledge as so many of you have shared with me. Good luck MJ and enjoy. Go Hawkeyes!!! Sorry Duke

My wife has been busy making some tee shirts for the family. We are going to wear these when we drive in the parade in a couple of weeks. We will have 9 drivers and a couple of kids all decked out in Wheel Horse attire.

You might not want any Ohio state decals that come out of THAT shop!

MJ has been needing something she can do at home that doesn't require any exertion something that will keep her mind busy, Possibly where she can make a couple coins along the way. I did a lot of research and during this research I found a great respect for our friend Terry Dennis "VINYL GUY" I now have a good understanding what this man does, and all the work and knowledge it takes to do the fine art that he produces our decals with. I made an Investment in some equipment and set her up a small vinyl shop in the Ole M Den down in the Basement. She will be cutting simplistic Decals and we will be doing a lot of glass carving and etching along with sublimation of T Shirts and Coffee Mugs. don't know where this will lead but she is a very creative individual. Anyway here is some pictures of her new shop. You guys that know me know if I do something I'm gonna try and do it right and set her up within my budget and best of my ability, After all she has put up with my hair brained Ideas for 32 years so its the least I can do! Anyways I wish her luck and hope she does well at it. P.S there will be a lot more pictures coming home from my office at work! Thanks ~Duke

I'm a firm believer of filled tires for winter duty. The extra traction and momentum filled tires provide are the cats bee-hind. I had a pair of old but very healthly Silvertowns laying around and decided they should go on Ezra for snow blower duty this winter. I got the RV freeze on sale at TSC for $3.00 a gal and needed 11 gallons for the 23 x 8.50 x 12's. Borrowed a pump from work and started fillin. Tires and wheels weighed 27 lbs. each empty and now weigh 71 lbs. each. Took about 10 min a tire. I'll be adding 50 lb. WH weights and reinforced chains to these also.

Innovations have been coming fast and furious here at Wheel Horse Plaza! I hope to be able to bring Ezra to a plow day someday. It needed to have the lift cable put in it. The factory set up has been discontinued so lets use what we can get our hands on. I had installed a cable I made up with Lowes components but I wanted something better. A cable for a 520 is still avail. so that's what I went with. Note: I did this exact same change on my C-160 Auto. but I want a gear tranny tractor for plowing. Neither one of these tractors have the provision for a rock shaft either. The Parts: Toro # 108145 short clevis and a Toro 108144 cable. These are pricey. Cost me $63 bucks but like I said I wanted something better and sometimes you just have to pay. Also included is a $3.00 piece of brake line for the conduit and a 5/16" NC thread yoke end from McMaster -Carr. I have 4 tractor suppliers near me and 3 of them don't know what a yoke end is and the other one had a drawer for it but it hasn't been refilled for 2 years I used a slot hitch but I think a clevis hitch will work the same. I was using an 8' WH plow but now with the beefier cable I'm more confident to use my 10" Brinly The cable is too short to work so I welded on a 5/16 bolt for an extension and cut the head off new cable won't fit in the existing conduit so the 3/8 brake line is needed. the openings in it need to be deburred before using Seat and trim were removed. I wedged the rear panel up after unbolting from the trans. slid out the old conduit and slid in the new. After sliding the cable in and attaching to the slot hitch I measured the extension bolt and cut it to length needed. Yoke installed in the up position Now in the down position. Rear view. Plow in up position. Plow in down position

This is my first, and probably, only restoration. I couldn't have done it without the help of you good folks, and I thank you for all the help and advice. Thanks especially to Steve, Gene and Zane, and there are many others whose names escape my memory right now. This is my first attempt at posting pictures also, so I hope they are there. Thanks

Picked up on Friday. Looks like it's pretty much all there. Gave it a good cleaning, but still have more work to do. Cleaning the carb and will hopefully have it running soon. Just wanted to show some picks to you guys. Thanks

I know, It's not a horse, but I kinda like the MTD...It has some character and it is all there. Craftsman snow blower is cool also. Anyone have any interest or info on their age and value ?

Well i have not posted pict of the load of implements i got erly this summer.. but i got some really nice but rusty stuff... i got this winch that has been on a 1054 and it is bought as a wheel horse implement on this side of the pond.. not sure it you guys have something like this on your side of the pond.. when ill got it it was rusty etc etc since it had been sitting in the woods for about 10 years.. covered whit some steel/roof.. i have had it apart and went thru all bearings and chains in it, And i have fab up a new bracket so it now fits on the quickattach.. and gave it a new coat of paint.. so here you have some pict of it.. Time to get some paint on it So im almost done whit it.. just need to fab up a belt pulley on it since that one was gone when ill got it.. and some small more parts to paint and it is ready to be used!!! Lars

Best of luck in this new venture MJ. Nice job setting her up Bob! Well, we're waiting.. Hmm, maybe some Ohio State decals

When I see anything "restored" or original, the first thing I look for are the decals. I used to have a book somewhere with all the automotive engine decals from years past. Always cool to look at. Duke might have to sprinkle some "Magic Cakes" around the basement and work some VOODOO! but MJ will do fine. I'm looking forward to next year all ready and gonna seek out that Italian restaurant that Steve goes too!

I put Rim Guard in my tires. Payed $3.00 per gallon. 11 lbs per gallon. It is beet juice, molasses, and sugar, Good to -35. I used tubes, which I sucked the air out first and filled pretty much to the top. I got about 6.5 gallons in each tire. They are heavy....and did much grunting to get them mounted. I would like to get inside and outside weights also, if I can find some.

I picked this commando 8 up today its not much to look at but runs good no smoke the belt guard and rear fender has been powder coated I believe it was a project that didn't get finished

II found this picture on the internet. Looks like a neat project. Cleat

Nick, next time, try the heat gun method first. Terry (vinyl guy) showed me how to do it way back when and i won't use any other way now. makes them very easy to get off in one piece and almost never any cleanup afterwards. just need to get the right amount of heat there before peeling them off. too little and the adhesive will separate from the decal and be left on the part. and you know what problems that causes.......

if you heat the underside of the part the decal is on and then just peel them off, the adhesive will come with it. i use a heat gun and rarely does any adhesive stay on there. even decals that have been there for 40+ years will come off easy this way if they are mostly intact......

Both bullet proof 's there. Best to just play it safe and bring them both home... but, I especially like the pkg deal behind door #2.

I had an MTD Fifteen Hundred last year. It was green when I got it ... then it caught the red from the horses!

The non stop advertisements that hang up my computer caused me to drop the P/bucket like a hot potato. Once you become a supporter...you don't need them anymore because the forum supporter status allows you to upload picts straight from you computers picture file into your posts here. No more hassles...also, like the Squonk says...Youtube is definitely the easiest way to upload videos into your post here too. Have you seen them? Karl has some great supporter pkgs available here...http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/

All kidding aside, I am thinking about making a set of studded tires..... They would not go on until I knew the ground was frozen solid, then I'd put them on. I think they would do great. I ran studded tires on my 3 wheeler, when I had 1, during winters. I waited until I knew the ground was frozen, and then I'd slap them on. What a difference they made. Ice, snow, did not matter; they got traction, in anything you threw at them during winter. The only down side was, you had to inspect the tires, every couple days, to make sure none were almost ready to come out. I made that mistake ONCE> Sheet metal screw hit me in the back of the neck, and lodged there. I had no idea what happened. About 10 minutes later my buddy cut me off and said you are bleeding... Sur enough, we found the lodged sheet metal screw in the back of my neck.... We made sure to inspect regularly after that. But I don't think that a garden tractor can spin the tires as fast as a 3 wheeler would so I don't think I am going to have to worry about that. Rob

Bob, I can just see the smile on MJ's face. That has to be worth it right there. The best of luck to you guys. BTW...the office looks great.

Rick, tillers can go for as much as $250 to $350 in good shape...sold separately. I think JimD is pretty much spot on with what he posted. I don't know if that deck on the commando will work on a "C" series. You could check one of the accessory charts in the manuals section. The horses appear to be in pretty nice shape. I think around $1000 for the works would be a fair to good price if the horses run good.

What my opinion is worth... .02 I'll raise you a nickel!

AMC RULES, on 31 Aug 2014 - 7:10 PM, said: Craig you can bet that will be in the works. But from what I hear she cant sell T shirts at the Big Show.. Duke The Tee Shirts are their main source of revenue to cover expenses for the show. their are a ton of other desirable items for that venue. the first year I gave away about 35 personalized coffee mugs to the RS members who pre-ordered them and I had at least a couple hundred people asking if I had any more Mugs to sell. The sublimated mugs are much cooler than a decal on a cup. I am sending you a design to put a picture of our Golden Retriever Buddy with his Red square Wheel horse Bandanna. Lola will love it. Hoping to be her first RS Mug Customer.

Happy to send you my HAWKEYE logo Duke.

Craig you can bet that will be in the works. But from what I hear she cant sell T shirts at the Big Show.. I guess Denise and Dave Brown found that one out. Thanks Bob yeah, She is part of Team Duke.. She supports me why I don't know so it was time to make her feel good. Never seen her smile so much in a Long while. Thanks You wouldn't believe Some of the ND stuff we have made!!! Remember I'm close to enemy territory here and that stuff sells! See you guys Saturday at 7:00 under the lights! Thanks Neil might have to make you and Carolyn something for your WH memorabilia cabinet. Will pass all this along to MJ. Terry that was a neat story, And listen.... I really appreciate the help and support and I enjoyed the phone conversation and files you sent me yesterday! It's people like you that make this hobby what it is you are TOP SHELF and a classy person not bad for a HAWK EYE FAN! More Later

Good luck with your new adventure, MJ..... You'll do well.

Paul, What will it take for Ole Duke to get some Pickles? WTF Guess my Relish and Juice ain't good NO MORE guess I will hafta start Bribing with Vinyl or glass! ~Duke

Here are some more.

Per chance are you a Wolverine fan?? Looks great Duke. Best of luck to your wife.

Man...you go full bore doncha??? Pretty impressive.....from what I know about you from the forum you will make out fine.....MJ also....you seem to be a great team....

Geno! That is going to be amazing! Sorry so late to the party.. I can't wait to see this thing![emoji2]

That was the beginnings of the black-hood series. It was the only black-hood with a fiberglass hood and it still used the older style 1978-79 dash. Mike......

Parts prices from Toro are absolutely ridiculous

My '91, '94 and '96 Onan P220's all run at 3600 RPM. I've never seen any manual that recommended any other speed.

Oh Steve! Check out that Maryland game again. Something don't look right.

Ever notice how everything just looks better when it's wearing red?

a 2009 post of this one, but no replies for some reason... and it seems locked? either way, it's awesome!

ed, i had one of those Craftsman blowers a couple years ago!!! never did get any time to work on it, got it from my boss (who i got all my other color tractors from) and ended up giving it back. looked like it could do some damage.......

TECKY T- SHIRTS!

Looks pretty cool Ed , but too much of that and I'll have to come for your Wheel Horse man card...

You can "attach" the old deck to the newer tractor but you would have no way to drive the deck.The front hitch on the Commando and C series are the same dimensions. I can put my mid grader on my 704 and C-160 with no changes

Yeah but, I bet you could sell them on ... then deliver them at the big show.

No tubes.The tires have sat on a rack for 2 years and didn't lose any air so I figure the beads and stem were good. If I develop a seepage ,I'll pump it out and put in a tube. The RV freeze has corrosion inhibitors to protect the rims.I have had it in 2 other tractors for 2 years now with no issues I don't fill them completely either.The rolling motion of the fluid in the wheel gives an extra push when you start to bog down. I like the RV stuff. Non toxic, pumps easy and if I ever need to get rid of it I'll just give it to my neighbor for his camper.

Hopefully some new t-shirts too. Good luck to the both of you on your new venture.

All this depends on the surface you have ...if it is the first time it goes smoothly without chains with good tires i really like sparkys tires looks to be a fighter in snow.. .. if you have hard snow / ice surface so there is no doubtthat chains work best ..Never tried rubber chains, but i dont belive in them when it comes to ice surfaces but on snow they will work ..... I know well what I talking about When it comes to this ..I live after all in Norway here is what ill use ..

Scot just sent me the artwork. The Horse head square is 4' X 4'. The Wheel Horse writing is 4' wide also. The pic is how it will be placed on the floor of the trailer. It will be made from 1/4" steel and painted in sections before being put on the trailer. The trailer bed will be routed first so that the logo sits flush with the bed. I added color to one, the white area in the pic will actually be the Ivory color for the wheels.

Folks, my Panzer T70ES is in the voting process for September tractor of the month on GtTalk.com. Same as here, my user ID is 'grnlark'. Any additional votes would be greatly appreciated! http://gardentractortalk.com/forums/topic/37895-vote-for-featured-tractor-september-2014/

I was actually thinking of having my machinist friend take some off the bottom of the steering gear .100 or so, so it meshes in the fan gear deeper. Does this sound like it would work?