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Here is a video of two families coming together to do some plowing. There were 5 John Deere two cylinder tractors, 2 Bs (one styled, one un-styled), 2 As, (again, one styled, one un-styled), and a 720 diesel. Several plows were involved, 2 bottoms and 3 bottom plows. There is something about the sound of a two cylinder JD working a field. Caution, video is about 15 minutes long, but if you like to see tractors plowing a field......

Here's my rather untidy workshop. Power tools in cupboard under the bench. Most hand tools, spanners etc in mobile tool chest. To the right on the first picture, out of view, is another bench with shelf for storage of fluids and boxes of parts. Ex hospital bed acts as lift and a mobile bench. Don't forget something to sit on while having a brew.

These showed up in my mail box last week, today one made its way onto the back window of my new truck . Long story short my GMC that I traded in had this same decal on the back window. I had no idea where a I bought it from and when I contacted @Vinylguy he said it wasn’t one of his but he could make me a few. No brainer...ordered a few! Looks great and it’s nice to put something on the truck to “make it mine”.

Hi all, So after pulling the axle out from underneath the neighbours trailer (we fixed it!!) i decided i could treat my self to my own trailer. I found this absolute beauty for a great price, it's a Saxon industries tipper, the sides all fold down and can be removed. we've put it to good use without fault, I would like to get some heavier duty tyres though, they seem to struggle a bit!! made to measure!! the ride on Atco mower fits perfectly! it must be quite old, everything is measured in imperial (i'm in the UK) 12CWT is 610KG so over half a ton, I don't think we are pulling the axle out from underneath this one anytime soon! all the best, Callum

Thought I would start a new thread because originally I was going to do a patina build but as I got into these two chargers there was a lot of welding repair needed to get it done. So I decided to strip the paint off of everything and start from the beginning. So here I go! By next step will be to get into the transmission and fix the parking brake part inside.

Yesterday afternoon roasted it at 325 degrees for 45 minutes then plunged it back into the ATF/Acetone mix. Acetone boiled pretty good . Left it to cool then put it out in the snow this morning. Set it up in a vice with some aluminum under the axle splines and wailed away with a sledge (Pic 1). Nada. Back into the press still nada. Left it under pressure in the press and got out the torch set. heated it in the press till I just about ran out of gas. Still under pressure grabbed a ball peen hammer and wailed away at the side of the hub then a small snap sound and it had moved . I was pulling so hard on the press handle i had bent it had to use a tire iron and hang on it but i moved. It fought all the way out. The heating set all the residual ATF on fire and it got smokey. Didn't particularly love the smell but to paraphrase LTC Kilgore (aka Robert Duvall) it smelled like VICTORY!!!!!

Shelving, shelving, shelving... You can have enough. While I am waiting for construction to begin on my new 18 x 20 pole shed/shop, I have half of my 24 x 24 garage filled with mostly stuff that will go into the new building. I built shelves along the sides (16" deep x 8' long x 8' tall), and shelves across the back that are 24" deep, and they are already filled. Already thinking that the new building should be twice as big. I can see where 12 x 14 is going to be a bit cramped. Here is one idea that I implemented for small parts and hardware storage. These parts drawers are joined back to back and sit on lazy susans. Twice the storage in half the space.

Another vote for peg board. keeps your most used tools right above you at the workbench. no fumbling through tool box drawers. Also at the end of the day you can tell what tools you misplaced...

Got the gas tank out and cleaned up some behind it. Turned out the ignition switch was bad. One of the large terminals is loose. I peeled it and the positive battery cables out and canned them. I'll poke around and see what I have in the parts pile. Also removed the awesome throttle handle. Sorry @JCM Jim ... Mounted the new coil and cleaned up the ignition wire. New spark plug in. Here's what I believe to be the original fuel shut off. It was bypassed many moons ago.

I've had several people request to see the yard and driveway we plow with the Cinnamon Horse and 867 (Pig Pen) Here's a couple videos of our upper yard. We also plow behind the house next to the shed where the chicken coop is. Last night we had 6 inches of light fluffy snow. Cinnamon is very heavy and handled it easily. Pig Pen does quite well but doesn't steer... Eventually we'll get some chain on her front tires. I really enjoy myself and Trina absolutely loves ❤️ plowing snow. @Lee1977 here's actual real live video proof that I did some of the work.

I found this TORO branded tractor trailer while Christmas shopping this past December and figured that since most of the other bigger true "Wheel Horse" haulers go for a mint and all my tractors are from the TORO era why not get it then modify to my liking with some decals... I haven't applied them yet but took a few pictures to show what they may end up looking like... I really prefer 1 set over the other but please feel free to voice an opinion, thanks Jeff.

This is IRV

OK EB I watched the video's and now I am certain. You need a snow thrower added to your collection. It snows for eight months out of the year in Maine.

I also just got done putting together this 12 horse that I went through to put on this charger 10.

Here you go @ebinmaine I found the perfect balance between living space and work space

Looks great! @Vinylguy made these up for me... Great job and I love the attention to detail.

I would consider some shelving and containers on wheels so as to move stuff nearer the work area.

Well, I am going to have to play "Top This". All 3 of these are like 10" to 11" square. That one looks great on your truck Mike.

For me a set of FLAMES is the way to go. OR, you could do one side with flames and one side without and then just turn the truck around depending on the mood you are in that day.

First real test. Five inches of wet snow this morning around Cleveland ... No chains - plenty of traction. Boys and their toys ! IMG_1840.MP4

I recently inherited an old newspaper from July 4th 1968 and decided to look through it and found this ad. Perhaps I should post this in the dealer list post? Mods please feel free to move it. Thank you. I bought my first Wheel Horse from this dealer in 1984.

By the way I'm also noticing On this charger 10 that I was under the impression that back in 1969 they were using a stick welder on these tractors. I just found evidence of a wire welder being used. And the guy that probably welded this one was a little new and that I was under the impression that back in 1969 they were using a stick welder on these tractors. I just found evidence of a wire welder being used. And the guy that probably welded this one was a little new!

The paint job on this one I'm planning on using my HVLP paint gun. I'm going to buy some international Harvester red from tractor supply and put Hardner in the paint to make it more durable. After then I will spray a clear lacquer and buff it out.

@ZXT @pfrederi @Stepney And the rest of you fine folks....

It's time. Picking up the new application for this one this week.

Just wire it to a battery. The trickle charger may not put out any charge if it doesn't sense a battery

Glad to see that you have the charger in the heated space and that you are starting to work through the various challenges—piece by piece. It will be fun to see this tractor brought back to life and usable once again. I “inherited” an old Cub several years back that the kids named “Davy Jones” because of its mossy/unsightly appearance. You’d think that there was no way it would ever function, yet with a thorough cleaning and a couple of parts changed and it was alive again! These old machines are so tough!

Eric looks like it is coming a long. I been there two many times with mother nature nesting. If you can save that muffler if it is original. Hard to find these. Did you save the cables just need to be cleaned up. I have a brand new switch if needed. I was holding on to it for dream of a Start/Gen tractor. Good luck and enjoy the project.

Come on up! Love to see you guys... Yeah... I had Trina gimme a hand pulling the tractor up out of the icebox workshop because winter finally showed up. We had to wait til now because the DEP had another test they needed to complete. You get ready to split that Super A in the spring and be sure to invite Trina. I'll show up too.

Both of those are really sharp trucks but that ‘78 shows visually why Ford took the truck market by storm at that time. Those body lines were super clean. Thanks for sharing!

Bigger???!!! Man, its a 6 room house! What more could you ask for? One for you, One for the Boss, Kitchen, 2 baths and a shed for the WH's... PERFECT...

Ok @ebinmaine I have a couple more options for you, a Truck Camper or Travel Trailer. First Truck Camper pic was at Katahdin area camping in Medway Me and the second was in Portage Lake ME. and the first Travel Trailer pic was in Jefferson NH and the second was in Charlton Ma.Had a lot of fun in both of those for many years when life was much simpler and a place I would love to get back to.

I had one just like this as a child and kept in near mint condition, but 15 years ago my son came along and we'll let's just say it didn't survive very well.

I got to have some fun last night with my 418-A with 42' plow attachment. Video is 10x speed since it was about 40 minutes of actual video. Camera was suction cupped to the top of the 42" snow blower w/ a tall chute attached to my 520-H. First time all year with some real accumulation, and first time pushing with the 418-A (last year I used my 312-8). This tractor is a beast and worked flawlessly, and having the plow on a hydro / automatic this year was awesome. Had some technical difficulties with the tractor lights towards the end, but got everything working just fine today. Wheel_Horse_418-A_with_42_inch_blade_snow_plowing_1-17-2020_at_10x_speed.mp4

I was able to get the tires mounted during the week. Yesterday was spent on wiring. Because connectors and water do not get along for long, not one connector or terminal was used to wire the trailer lights. All connections are soldiered and shrink wrapped, then covered with loom. Today consisted of a little wood working, nothing fancy other than a little router work to make depressions for the recessed tie downs. One thing that had concerned me with this build was staying with in DOT laws on width. I knew that it was going to be close after I put the fenders on. Either my figures were accurate or I got lucky because I came in 1" under maximum width . With this project done now I can get back to some Horse play. Here are some pics of the final product. Nothing left to do on the trailer now except for get a few scratches in it so that I'm not afraid to use it.

Replaced a seat bolt that went missing during the plowing spree yesterday... Found the round black spacer sitting on the fender pan but the bolt was long gone... I thought something was a bit “off” while plowing... my left “cheek” seemed lower ... and indeed it was!!! And before you ask, no there will not be any pics of my off kilter “seat”...!

great stuff eb your place is a little slice of paradise !

Oh and by the way @ebinmaine this is a 13 fin 12 horse

Just got these from Terry the other day for my new wagon that I'm repairing. He hit this one out of the ballpark for me and I am so happy with them!!

Helped some folks out of ditches yesterday on a road in Pontiac - the good ole fashion way... My little hand shovel and some "old guy" shoulder pushing... This morning my back felt like your truck did yesterday... I think a hose broke and lost a lot of fluid!!! I like your system better!

Have you cranked it yet to test for spark? No wiring needed jump directly to the starter motor from your battery

Sometimes a little rest will give new perspective on things. A wing cylinder line blew. It was able to shoot hydraulic fluid (auto trans fluid mixed in for color) completely over the truck. Easy peasey.

I had more weight on the back this year than usual ... I call it “the holidays”!

I was thinking about selling my car dollies awhile back. Looks like I will be keeping them a bit longer. Thanks for the replies

Had the same until I started adding Marvel Mystery oil to the fuel. I believe the added lubrication to the valve stems overcomes their reluctance to close 100% - 100% of the time. Garry

The 518-H was produced in 1988 & 1989 only. Manual says hand push only. Probably can be towed at slow speeds the same way or winched up onto a trailer. You will need to disengage to the trans either way. Pics are from my '89 520-H which should be the similar if not the same.

And here it is.....video is 10x speed. Took almost 40 minutes to clear the driveway. Video was taken last night. Pic is this morning. Wheel_Horse_418-A_with_42_inch_blade_snow_plowing_1-17-2020_at_10x_speed.mp4

I have a great repair shop in my own back yard. My fix for late model cars is to not own them.

lol some of our tonka trucks and dozers suffered a crushing death in our dirt pile