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Today was the first Cumbria Classic for two years. Held at Dalemain House, near Penrith Cumbria. UK. Eldest grandson, his wife and great grandson are over from Cyprus for a couple of weeks. Liam persuaded me to go, as I'd not been for a number of years. So the four off us had an afternoon there. There were 419 entries plus club displays totalling a further 206 entries. There was cars, motorcycles, 4x4s, vans, military plus campers and caravans along with trade stands etc. To much to photograph, but below is a selection. Land Rover based Tomcat. 3.9 V8. Morris 1000 Traveler. I had a 1966 model that I dropped a 1500 Wolseley engine in. Morris 1000 convertible. SWMBOs ream car. And she can keep on dreaming. This would do me if I could afford the fuel. Just the steering wheel is on the wrong side. I haven't seen one of these for years. Austin Champ with Rolls Royce engine as standard. Will go backwards as fast as it will go forwards. This Standard Vanguard pickup is the only one I have ever seen. Me want! Ford Anglia. Had one with a Cortina GT 1600 stage 2 tuned engine. Shocked quite a few at the traffic light GP. Another I once owned. Triumph Vitesse with 1600 straight 6. That's all folks.

Too hot out to work on anything. Coincidence? ……..It only took me 5 hours and 02 minutes to get this far still a ways to go.

… finally had one of my RJ’s dug out . Anything is progress if it moves around here .

New shoes on the 418-A

Busy weekend mounting new tires on restored wheels for the 418-A. This will be used for dirt and snow plowing. Unfortunately, the ags are too big when the mower deck is on so had to switch back to the turfs. Love the V61 fronts. Also needed to change a leaking axle seal on the right so made the recommended hub removal tool. Work like a charm.

My yard art machine…wife put solar Christmas type lights on it last December and I kinda like em so they have never come off! Need to restring the ones on the front tire. Photo eye controlled so they come on at dark each night

I recently picked up the very same cover. I love it. Kinda pricey for the material in it but there's nothing like something that is designed for a specific purpose and does it well. Yes, it does. We had a 12 hour outage a couple weeks ago. Being the first use of it I was watching it carefully but there were no issues. The entire front lifts up making refueling a snap. Money well spent for the peace of mind.

So as someone who has lived with these thing all of my 67 years especially in the last 15 years, the one thing I can tell you for sure, take none of them lightly. Yes the news media and the weather media may hype them up some, but listen to them. If you live close to the ocean or gulf 40 miles or less then pay close attention to the wind speed, and less than 5 miles from the coast the title surge also if you live inland pay attention to the wind speed and rain fall, even a cat 1 hurricane can ruin your day or week or month. Not trying to scare anyone but after going through may tropical storms some cat 1 and 2 and 3 and possibly a small cat 4 depending on where you actually live, none are something to take lightly. So if you prepare for the worst and if not much happens you are FAR BETTER OFF than if you did nothing and the damn thing came up your front door, been there done both.

Looks like we dodged a bullet, as the storm center went to the east of us. The center went between Montauk point and Block Island. We have received a decent amount of rain and wind but so far so good. It appears that to the west of me they are receiving substantially more rain and less wind. I got a few calls with the fire department, wires down etc, but luckily nothing major. Stephanie Abrams from The Weather Channel was out in Montauk, I did want to go see her 😜

Just noticed we’re on page 502. I love my 502!

It's a forum I usually use for Lawn Boys. I tried to direct him here. Honest I did.

The 953/1045 have a three speed transmission, stamped steel rear fenders that are a welded unit and the hood is attached with bolts. The GT-14 has a Sundstrand hydromantic transaxle, rear fenders that are made up of multiple pieces and the hood is hinged with a latch at the front. 953 GT-14

Mods you can take down after tomorrow! Was not sure where to put it ?I am ready! It is a tent for a generator. Can be used in rain and snow. Maybe try it out tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the picks.

I finally replaced the rotten Frankenstein deck on my Dixie horse tractor. Scored a nice solid 42 side discharge. only has one little pin hole, which is a major improvement over the last one.

You guys are forgetting. Tropical storms have a mind of their own. They will turn, speed up slow down and even stop. This storm turned a bit east. It could of went west and went straight through NYC. The news stations get their info from the National Hurricane center. Yes they might dramatize it a bit. But would you rather have them say nothing will happen and then you get blasted? Be thankful we have a warning. Some countries are lucky to even have electricity BEFORE the storm hits.

Try living in a hospital for four months . I have some horror stories . I was a lucky one and had a private room due to my loud snoring . When I had a issue I just called patient relations and made my complaint. Skip past the nurse manager and floor manager. They sure got their act together real quick just mentioning patient relations . I also had a very good doctor that was always behind, even waited 5hrs for my appointment . When I finally got to see him he explained that his previous patient wanted to commit suicide . I totally understand why he was so late . I always made my appointments 3 and 6 months in advance. He’d always give you all his time that you needed just like the patient before me . My new doctor is very punctual and you better be there on time and he wants you out so the next person doesn’t have to wait . I’ll tell you I’d take my first doctor even with the waiting because he wanted to know and understand what my needs were .

True, legit Pennsylvania barn find. Been in the same family it's whole life. Purchased from his uncle(original owner)when he was 9 years old. Tucked away in the barn ever since. Uncle worked it, has 750ish hours on the meter. Young man did a fine job of preserving it for me. Wanted one I could work without feeling guilty about it. Oh! Did I say, that 20hp Kohler purrs like a kitten? So easy to see... we love it already. 👍👍

Yep, I'm still doing it! This true barn find jumped in my truck today, and it purrs like a kitten! 1 of only 200 produced. '86 Wheel-Horse model 420-LSE. Limited Special Edition.

It would seem, you guys never heard of Duct Tape ???

I inherited my moms 416h with the mower deck, bagger and snow blower. I have really no use for it because my lawn takes a little over 30 minutes to push mow. I was curious of the value for this machine everything together. I am looking to sell it to someone that will actually put it to some use. The only thing I know it can use is a new battery. Oh it also has wheel weights currently installed. Can send pics if someone is interested. I was surprised when I came across the Red Square site, I had no idea these machines had this level of following. khoeper1@gmail.com

A 10 pinion maybe less strong as a 8 pinion, but would still prefer that limited slip over a fully locked diff.

By the way... TJ... if Steve says it, then he is 99.9% right. He has been around these tractors for a while... knows them... and won't steer you wrong! I follow him around a lot and learn... LOL Don

Thanks nORM !! I always love seeing all the different things available on that side of the pond.

Now THAT'S a fishing boat !

For the almighty dollar. Heard the city news early this morning, telling Long Island residents to get your gas and empty the shelves now.

Get it out of that portable garage before it get's wrecked!

Go to our gallery section and you can pull up images of the 953, the 1054 and the GT-14. Here is one of a '71 GT-14:

Buy it and we’ll help you figure out what it is when you get it 🏡

Sorry I can't help with your question but it's good to see you back. Unless I've just missed it but I haven't seen you in a while.

You best go out back and get it, wouldn't want your Horses getting on CL and buying more companions

The front weight.

Got my bike bell on my 857. And if they don't get out of the way there is a Harbor Fright Bad Boy air horn under the seat!

If you go out side naked when the eye passes over, good fortune will befall you!

Good to hear Don. Yesterday they forecasted it was suppose to hit us directly in western ct. we got rain that is it. Now I can dump out the 140 gallons of water and out camper away. They forecasted 5-20 days with no power

Maxwell-8 is correct...nothing wrong with pulling with a 10 pinion LS. Another option is to replace that 10 pinion with an 8 pinion differential. Might have to change out the mushroom gear also. I seem to remember you need the 2-piece mushroom gear for that. There is a Service Manual for changing over from 10 to 8 pinions. Now is when you want some experienced pullers to join in here.

So, what I am seeing here... is you would have to buy a #5091 transmission separately, TJ, and lock it, then keep your stock trans for a spare. I would like to do that same with mine... but I don't have the ready $$$ to shell out for another trans... I spend too much $ on engines... Don

The 10 pinion LS differential has 10 pinions that "float" in the differential. They are not on a post and can't be turned over to try to lock. They are the same on both ends, and I think trying to weld them would be messy, and may not even work. Remember, he did not want to hurt the trans. No, the 4 or 8 pinion is the only way to go. I know this subject has been talked about before. Maybe do a search in the Puller Section. Pullers are the only reason to do this to a trans. The #5086 is a 4 pinion with 1" axles and has the hi/low range like an 8 speed. Puller's prefer the 8 pinion with 1 1/8" axles...#5091. The 416 8 would have basically the same transmission as a #5091. The #110995 has 8 pinions with 1 1/8" axles also. I think the difference between the #5091 and the #110995 is Wheel Horse vs TORO numbers.

I agree. I have also never even thought about doing that. I might have to follow along on this one.

For best traction on workers add weight in this order. 1. filled tires 2. wheel weights 3. tractor mounted weights IMO, most axle bearing failure is due to poor or no lubrication and/or impact loading like ramming a frozen snow bank with a plow or yanking a stump with a slack chain. Increasing the load on a bearing from 300 lbs to 500 lbs has little affect on the life of a bearing that is designed to carry a 2000lb axial load

For the good and knowledgeable folks on this site to give you an estimated value, they will need pictures to evaluate condition. The amount of engine hours and your location will also play a role. And yes there are a bunch of us who love these little red tractors! Good luck!

You are correct and should be the first choice. Adding weight behind or in front of the tractor can add leverage if needed. The wheel bearings on these tractors are rated much higher than the tractor weight and can take quite a bit of punishment, there are few reports of failure.

No doubt about it, that is a 1961 701. Incorrect dash, but otherwise beautiful.

You'll be fine Don! I'm mustering all my hurricane-fu to push him to the East. Latest forecast from NHC seems to show it's working. In any case, be safe my friend! Bring the patio set inside! Looks like we're in the 30-40 MPH zone here at the Joisey Shaw.

These are Cub Cadet mufflers and are in $40-50 range all over the bay. They are really nice, easy to mount with the inlet on the side and have a good sound - and they look pretty good too!!

First time using the box blade with the 312! Went pretty well overall. Jack and I helped out the grandparents place leveling a small corner where a pool used to be. They will be laying sod later when the temps cool a little. But it was fun putting the tractors to work. Forgot to do a before and after pic...so these are just some random pics throughout the job... Jacks Montgomery Ward lawn tractor we saved a while back has been a great cart hauler for jobs like this when two tractors are needed. We had fun working the tractors together! We removed about 10 cart loads of dirt/sand! A good day in the books!

She’s a beauty.