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With the rain, and the fact that I was busy all the time, I didn't get many pictures. Thanks to my grandson Mason for being my right-hand man at the show. And thanks to everyone who came by to help make this one of the most successful selling shows for me in 13 years.

This kid… she really lucked out this Big Show. Not only did Jeremy @p38js cut her a screaming deal on his awesome 875 project, he gave her this GT14 basket case project! Yes, there are the components for a 3 point lift. Yes, there are hard to find ag tires. Yes, there is a GT14 air cleaner snorkel. Yes, I have a TON of extra parts to put a GT14 together! Yes, the hood has the hinge kit that none of mine ever had . Yes, there is @19richie66’s old Skittles transmission! Any thoughts on what’s up with it Richie? Anything to know about? Like the 875 project, this may take a while. I’m thrilled and honored that one of my kids was chosen to carry the torch for these tractors!

Getting ready to leave Thursday am. C81 Referb Nice Crowd even with the rain Some stuff Waiting to see Bill, raining cats and dogs, TJ is excited. Made it to Bill and took a selfy. I really liked this machine. Come on Pap let me drive. And he did. Ice Cream Social.....Yes and I had some root-beer in the cooler mine was a float. Ice Cream, phone and show TJ loves the movies so Flash and Batman showed up Thursday night.

I did not take as many as normal as I did not venture out from under the canopy as much as normal! But here are 102 pictures! IMG_4552.MOV

I have been working on this Raider 10 /12- Service engine is now. since early spring. It has been a head scratcher many times. Had a good friend here do the original carb for me. { will chime in if he likes to.} Because I do not do small parts anymore. Always dropping them. But know it is a good worker. Hope you enjoy the Vid. HDV_0009.MP4

Today was my last day of vacation so I took the opportunity to install the 520 wheels with Carlisle AG's that I bought from Scott at the Big Show, and put them on the 1991 312-8 that I bought new in April 1991. Over the years I have upgraded the tractor with a M14 Kohler, 8" front wheels and tires, an high back seat from Northern Tool, and a rear lift for tiller use. Jay made a stainless steel muffler heat shield, and the rear wheel weights you see here are from my Grandfather's Simplicity two wheel walk behind garden tractor that he bought new back in the 1950's. I hope you like what I did today and what I've done to the tractor so far. Also one more pic of the 753 (next to my 2500HD Silverado) that I bought from John's Dad (Paul) last year. I enjoy seeing that little 753 next to my lifted truck with 20" wheels LOL

And who could not enjoy this masterpiece by @BOB ELLISON! This rode on the bed in the camper on the way home!

@OldWorkHorse Steve and his other half Ariel stopped by tonight to do some tractuh stuff swapping. He brought me the rye in another thread, a frame with a 6 speed attached, and a huge Bolens plow. The rye is for Bear 🐻. The 6 speed is for BBT. They left with a pile of tools given to me by a family friend, a pile of Wheelhorse parts, a tractor, and a belly full of delicious BBT made tortellini soup. Sweet.

Doesn't take long to mess up a 2 foot square area!

There goes the clean floor in the shop.

More 3 point stuff, and the electric clutch…. Yes, I’m still trying to get stuff put away on Tuesday afternoon since my Sunday morning arrival home!

Idler pulley swap on the B-80 happened tonight… much quieter. Why didn’t I snap a pic with the new pulley on Thanks Brian (K&B Horse Parts) @76c12091520h

She had a caring, sharing teacher.... besides, SOMEBODY'S got to keep the First Aid kit restocked.....!!

This might take a while to complete, but it’s good to get an idea of where we are going with it. Jeremy told us that one of the rear Carlisle Tru Power tires was leaking down slowly. We broke it down and bead sealed both lips. It’s set at 15 psi and we’ll check back in a while on that. We got to thinking and planning, while putting stuff away. Swept front axle with gear reduction steering, 10” rear wheels and hubs up front, and these 23x11-10 Dunlops from a Kawasaki Mule. When assembling the hubs for the spindles, we should be able to determine an appropriate backspacing if you will, for the track width front to rear. I also wonder if the air cleaner housing can be sectioned narrower and stuffed under the hood. We will measure the air cleaner assembly, set a block atop the carb, and attempt to shut the hood. Even if it needs to be used to help mount a snorkel, so be it.

We all have a direction it’s just some of our line zig zag more than others

From a 1938 Montgomery Ward catalog. Not the same size but probably replaced wooden spoke wheels. The 3/4 hp model has tiller steering.

Thanks for the pics, Lane.

It's been 2 days... ain't you done with the rebuild yet?

Yeah me too. I'm also impressed he HAS a direction!!

A couple more cool bits…. I like the key chain. The Jim Kemp stack was planned to find a second for the dual exhaust.

You must be blessed then Ed, that it happened the way it did. Better than tooling down the highway and have them go.

These are my big show finds. The wheels, tires, and seat will go on my 876.

Decals arrived.

My knees were so shot from driving, I did not get around too much. We did get a few people pictures from those that stopped in to say Hi. Me and Turd...Brian (buckrancher)...Randy (rjg854) Mrs Rules...Mike (Squonk) Mike...Jim (Elcamino) In the middle...Craig (AMC Rules) James (JRBlanke) Brian and his wife Jo...Randy seated Paul (Pfrederie) Wild Bill in red shirt Squonk...Joette...MikesRJ and his Malamute Me and Mike (Sparky) Sparkys son Brad Sparky...Tony (DocWheelHorse)...Pullstart Me...Pullstart...Sparky MikesRJ...Howard...rjg854 Redbird Lane Ranger Thankyou for the corrections guys...I think it is mostly correct now.

I'll just say from a purist standpoint......but i will add ...

Mine looks more like you gave a toddler a crayon and a blank wall... Then coffee.

I’m intrigued with the direction you are going in

"Economical - uses 1 gallon of gas per hour".... UNLIKE an Onan !!!

Someone was throwing these out for free. Any idea what they came off of? Obviously the tires are shot but the pair will look good in the yard Thanks!

Pull out one of the back side bolts...if nothing comes out, poke a small screw driver in the hole.

🐻 Glad I was able to help you Gary!!

WOW!!! Lane, you captured the whole Big Show!!!

Shouldn’t have any issues. Honestly it is almost the same hydro as a D series and they ran 20hp through those plus way more weight of the tractor itself. Should make for a nice cruiser.

me? Specs? Naw. I know Jeremy did tons of research and practically the same hydro was used in C160s of the next era. I don’t really think this’ll ever get much work, maybe tow a cart or putz around at shows…

Don't forget that all us children like pictures!

If you have a regular tab style hitch you can just grab a bolt with an eyelet or use a clevis pin, either with a hairpin through the bottom or with a locking bar around it. Lots of things will work.

Thanks everyone. I'm going to prime/paint the inside, do some touch up on the outside and go on vacation. When I get back tubes and the new meats will be installed. Bon voyage!

The factory worries about how the out side of the rim will look. The customer will rarely ever see the inside of the rim. The outside of the rim is always painted nice with ample thickness of paint. The inside of the rim barely gets much more than over spray.

Definitely my favorite buy from the big show. spent some time waxing it tonight.

But please, whatever you do, don't call him late for supper. That boy loves to eat!!!

A few duplicates from my other post but what the heck…

Here is that picture of Rylee and Mrs. Roadapples.

Installed AG's all the way around on the 753 I bought from Paul Dicken at The Big Show 2022 I've had the rear wheels and Carlisle's for several years (bought them at the big show), the front wheels and matching Carlisle's I bought Thursday at the Big show from a guy named Randy. Thank you Randy if you read this. Next upgrade will be a stack and a flippy cap. Not sure if I want to do wheel weights or not. This is just a ride around tractor.

AWESOME 👍👍👍👍👍

@rmaynard lucky you ! have grandkids myself , learned that detailing in anything you tell them , is key , do not count on them getting it , function, reason , detailing how things work , back and forth , draws them in . regular conversation gets better , interest is established , explain this is the era you grew up in , and how it was done . no sarcasium , just matter of fact , they will come back to you , knowing you are the real deal . grampa , pete

^^^ This! I have not had my hands in a uni-drive gear box yet. That's TBA But IMO anything you can put in it that will liberate the rust will also get the rust in suspension and get it into the sensitive bearing surfaces, maybe attack the seals. I can't imagine a more simple and wonderful gear box. Unless you need parts, disassemble and cleanup the guts is probably a 1 weekend job. I expect you will find something(s) that is(are) supposed to slide inhibited by solidified goo on the shaft. If that goo can be dissolved by flushing, it will go everywhere. Murphy's law says it will hang out in the bearings. @stevasaurus has given us awesome documentation or the 3 speed and 4 speed Uni's. These gearboxes are very simple, and the two versions are close enough that you will want to see both threads on rebuild. @Achto I like the Lucas stuff too. You know it will dissolve into the oil and play nicely. I used Permatex red colored assemble lube last time, just because they only had a gallon jug of Lucas available at the nearby store. It worked fine too, but not as thick and sticky

I like to put a coat of POR15 on the inside of rims that are getting tubed. especially if they are going to be loaded.

After being "missing in action" for over a week. Prepping for the show, the show, and putting everything away, I thought it may be a good idea to treat Mrs. K to lunch. The spot I chose was Lee's Landing in Port Deposit, Md. This is on the back waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Probably the best tray full of steamed seafood ever, and only $30. You can see Lee's Landing in this photo. Just to the left of the gap in the row of white buildings across the river. Exactly where I fish for stripers.

Put one on of Lowell's hitches on one of the E-141s.

Rylee brought her boyfriend Henry this year. He’s pretty much hooked! To tractors and to her, I think…. Young love We’ll start out with them tugging her new 875. Here’s the link to Jeremy’s build on that.  It’s a project indeed, but has an awesome start! Like her dad, she’s a sucker for a big fat tire, and he made an offer for ownership she couldn’t refuse. We’ll touch on that soon. @Handy Don built an awesome front attach flail mower. It has tons of lift capability and potential for future attachments as well.