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My new shed landed today! 10x20 in Sage Green, two double doors and two lofts. Will easily hold 6 tractors with room to walk around them, maybe more if I jam em in.

Congrats! A D series loader hoe is a very capable machine!

Not to hi jack the shed thread but I worked at a Chevy dealership in 1980. Our warranty clerk bought a brand new Citation. It developed a transmission leak and he took it to our "sister " dealership 8 miles away because he said they had better mechanics. He got it back and one of the guys went out before lunch and poured about a pint of transmission fluid under the car.

Not actually @stevasaurus but rather Harold's Garage, a former Sinclair Service Station, which was added to the National Reregister of Historic Places.

Some brake cleaner on a rag & a little scrubbing might remove enough paint to see the serial number.

The starting price is exactly that, a start. Do you want it as a project and like spending time and money to achieve a feeling of satisfaction for a job well done? By the time you replace the missing parts and get it running you may have been ahead of the game to buy a finished round-hood.

So this is what the old lady was haranguing me about on the honey do. Finish the steel on it. Reminding her that some of you stretch a project out much longer didn't help... didn't mention names EB ... Have to do the soffits & facia yet but all the steel is done. Managed to retain all my fingers in the process ...

When is your wife going to claim it as the "She Shed" ?

I hope you'll be comfortable out there.

I ended up getting the AC B-110 out today to tow the 14-8 up the hill to my shop. I didn't have much time after getting the boat cleaned up and covered for outdoor storage in October - won't be able to get it in for shrink wrapping until November, and using the AC tractor to move the dock sections into the winter storage spot. The no move problem on the 14-8 looks like it might be more than a missing key and set screw, as the input shaft did not appear to turn while I was pushing the tractor while it was in gear. Strange thing is, there was not any unusual noise from the transmission before it quit running. The shifter seems to go into all the gears without any problems. OOPS. I have not checked to see if the high/low shifter is between gears. Got to remember to check the simple stuff first! I'll leave ya'all with a pleasant image. Shot it off the deck tonight just after sunset: Edit: Got to quote one of the political candidates - "Sometimes I can be a knucklehead". I went out to the Horse shed tonight and found that the hi/low shift lever was indeed between gears. Must have bumped it when I got off of the tractor to start taking the dock out of the lake. Didn't think of that cause, since I had not used low range on my way to the lake. Knowledge for me, a tidbit of wisdom for the rest of you - check ALL of the simple things first.

Sorry haven’t had a chance to work on this for the past few weeks. Back to back tractor pulls just about every Friday and weekend. Day 14 (But really over the course of a week and a half) : Been working on the fenders for a few days. Decided to put Metal ones on it since I hate the plastic ones. The fenders needed ALOT off sanding, filler, primer. But is now almost there, should be fully painted by the end of the weekend. I made myself a goal of getting it at least running by Sunday of next week. Doesn’t have to be driving but I wanna hear it live again.

I would put something down on the floor to keep from leaving stains if you get a leaker or park a Harley in there. @rjg854 has a rug/carpet down in his shed and makes it pretty nice.

Poor little guy looks lonely... Nice to see plywood construction instead of strandboard or some other "mystery material". Barn Doors opening outward instead of rollup doors give more storage space. - unless you get a foot or more snow and can't get in. Access ramps fixed or removable???

I'm on the motorcycle.

I use black tape to cover all the useless tire pressure warning lights on my truck. I adjust my tire pressure (20-70 PSI) for the load and driving condition. Don't need a light to tell me when I have a flat tire.

I worked with a very volatile personality guy back in the 1980's. He was exceptionally proud of his new H-D. Someone (me!) had to drain a gearbox earlier that day and dispose of the oil. Seems that someone dribbled a bit on the trans side cover that left a puddle on the ground below the bike. We would sometimes eat lunch out at the loading dock - the bike owner "Vinnie" always did.... So I asked him "Yo, Vinnie... I thought you said you bike did not leak?" He saw the puddle & went nuts....I went out after he went in to make the Service appointment with the H-D Dealer and cleaned it all up.... What Leak???

Insulation no….but once the zoning inspection happens I’ll be trenching and installing power/lights. All my tractor wrenching happens in the garage so this isnt a workshop.

Ramps are attached…but I’m still capable of operating a shovel if need be. My plow tractor will be poised in the third bay of my garage ready to take on any snow so in theory I won’t need to dig a machine outa the shed.

Now that the steel is done you will kick up a rock if you ever have to mow that green stuff on the ground that looks like grass!

I will. Maybe this would help? 1) Horse Newbie

Hello gentlemen!!! I recently bought a d180 with loader and backhoe. Im looking for serial number.. there is a plate under the steering wheel but its been pajnted over and i can make it out. Can y'all tell me another location and was this tractor pruchased originally with these attachments and any info would be greatly appreciated... Thanks fellow Wheel Horse enthusiasts !!! !! !!!

Happy Birthday @RandyLittrell,we are all glad you were born.

Today, I had a dentist appointment so I got some 90wt gear oil while I was in town. After I went to Norm the neighborhood small engine guy and got some shift knobs for the new tractor as the gearshift one was missing. To finish off the day when I got home I drained the tapioca colored diff oil and with the assistance of my nephew Austin and filled it up. Maintenance and parts replacement today, no pics. No indicator lights whatsoever on the old 308, no gauges either. The 312 is a different story.

As it is now leaf collection time, I thought I'd try the 520 LXI and quiet collector..... The first problem is that the collector is driven from the mower deck so the only way to collect leaves with it, is to mow them and hoover them up as a side effect. The second problem is that I was operating in the dark and the tractor has a lamp on the dashboard to warn you that the cutters are running. IT IS TOO DARN BRIGHT!! Why on earth do I need a dazzling light on the dashboard to tell me something I already know? I couldn't see where I was going! It has to go, or be significantly dimmed like the nav system in the car when the headlights are on. Whilst I'm grumbling about this dashboard mounted search light, I find the red reverse warning lamp rather entertaining too. It illuminates when I'm going backwards....but oddly enough I'm also looking backwards at this time so I don't get to experience the pleasure of seeing this lamp illuminate. Health and safety madness I fear. Having said all that, it did a reasonable job on the leaves on my granite sett drive, very much assisted by the 520LXI's very good headlights and fantastic turning circle.

For $13 ish plus shipping you can just make one out of aluminum for less than $20 https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/aluminum/0-063-thick-x-0-125-hole-x-0-1875-stagger-aluminum-perforated-sheet-3003-h14-round-hole/pid/13494

Niiiiice!! My mom still has leftover carpet and vinyl from the business. If you're interested I'll what she has.

Very Nice, Any plans for electrical or interior insulation/finish out.

Nice!!!

There were just ten people in a 200 seat auditorium! How can they justify that? But people can sit home in front of a huge tv and watch up to date movies, it's not the treat or occasion it used to be. I did enjoy it but would I pay £15.00 to watch a film that I could wait to see at home? Maybe not. But Mrs. W insisted we go so I just had to lol.

I'll be making hay as well, Amish said to throw the clippings over the fence for the cows.

Watched the sun rise.....first time in 10 days. May be able to mow this afternoon.

No lost fingers so far, keep up the good job.

Nice looking shed, good job.

Caption this...

Tanks guys for the info. It is all back together.

The axle holes get worn. You can ream them with a tapered bridge reamer from 3/4” to 1”. Then put a brass bushing in them. This can be done by hand with axle in a vice and reamer turned by a cordless drill. The slight angle of the spindle hole will be close enough for these slow speed tractors. While your at it check the axle center pivot pin and hole. These can also be reamed and bushed.

Checked the dipstick against another from a 1991 8 speed. Same length. Then I did as 953nut suggested and checked with a wire and found that there was about an inch of oil on it after touching bottom. The oil was a little cloudy so I got the front end well up off the ground and drained the trans. Replaced the plug and put 2 qts. of diesel in and went through all the gears and ranges with the rear end jacked up and over cardboard starting in low range and ending in 3rd hi. Started to notice a very slight seep at axle seals once in hi range. By the time I got to 3rd hi it was a pretty steady drip. I’m gonna let it sit for a while the run it again before draining and replacing the seals. Hoping the hubs will cooperate. There was a noticeable metallic sound coming from either the input or the idler. I’m hoping idler but won’t have time to get back to that for better than a week. The sound seemed a little too hi pitched to be coming from the input shaft bearing. Maybe I’m just letting my hopes influence my judgement. Hope not.

I have said for a long time my 701 will be my last, and that I want it to be as close as “correct” as I can make it. Me get be why it’s in a pile of parts right now. But I see a lot of machines (such as some flavor of a 65-67) that make me want to make my shop into a mess for weeks…

I was told that the hood and grill off the homemade tractor I had was off a Bonanza.

And the screen shot is for ??? Rick?? Oh your looking for a screen shot of your flywheel screen?? Have you posted a ad in wanted?

Looks like Dino to me , where is his follower AKA @squonk ?

Yes, great forecast after 10 days of rain. Still not sure the track will be dry enough for the pullers. I needed the 4X4 just to get my trailer in my spot.

Looks like you may have good weather too.

The tractor is a WH 1960/61 Suburban 400 or 401. The Hood is a 61 Suburban 551. It is missing the belt guard $60-$80 and exhaust shield $40. Reproduction ones of these can be found but a bit pricey. Looks like it has the gas tank and rear slot hitch, which are missing sometimes. The steering wheel is the correct one and while it may have cracks in the black plastic coating, these can be repaired. The seat is the correct one. It's encouraging that there's not an extra large washer with bubble gum welding as the center of these seats can crack. That's an interesting engine. Most replacement engine require the hood to be cut, but that one fits under there nicely., I'd be tempted to keep it due to its uniqueness. The correct engine would be a Kohler K91 or a Tecumseh H55 It looks like the 3-piece transmission has a rubber boot over the shifter hole. That's a good sign. Water enters these transmissions through the shifter hole when the boot is missing or in bad condition. These tractors use the belt guard to guide belt slack to the engine pulley when you step on the clutch. With belt guard missing there a chance gear grinding was happening when they shifted gears. Used gears can be found, as this transmission used the same gears as the 2 pc 3 speed transmission. Another item to look at closely is the front wheels. The 58/59 RJ and 60/61 Suburban used a front rim that had a longer spindle through them. These rims are getting hard to find due to the originals usually being filled with calcium chloride for weight, which rusted them out. I have repaired some of these "holey" rims with JB Weld and fiberglass cloth. What is seen of the hood looks to be in good condition, but there is one slight suspicious area. The lower inside area of the hood shows some light colored spots. this could be rust through holes, or just leaves, trash etc. Newer style rims can be used by putting a spacer (shaft collar or stack of washers) between the rim and spindle base. Anyone recognize that engine, it really intrigues me! Good luck at the Auction.

Have a great day!

Pics Red?? I use regular paint thinner. Just be careful.

yup, youtubeing helps a lot

So, upon further inspection, The left rear side of the frame is pushed in a little (1/4"-3/8") so I do belive there has been some collision or other impact. I definitely need a new fan for the transmission, a new Drive belt wouldn't hurt either. I understrand that this is a 35 year old machine. That means lots of things need attention. Belts, maybe a few pulleys, some wiring as the headlights don't work. fluids, tires the basic old age woes of this sort of thing .... I decided to pull the transmission so I can take it to to my friend's place where he has a large press to get the left rerar wheel off as I will be purchasing new tires. I prefer to have things in workable order so when I need to take a wheel off for whatever reason, it is not a major, miserable, monumental event... So while I have it off, I will be rebuilding it. I have a very significantly steep driveway & I need a machine that is in good to peak condition ready to go, not 1 that just barley makes it. more tomorrow I'm tired n my hair hurts

Once I Re/Assembled that is what I did Pete.

Is the C-165 a roller? Much easier to swap engines than unlike hydros.