I don’t deserve it….

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,319]

…. but this was given to me today. 
  It’s a B-80 with the 8 speed tranny!! She runs perfect and all the gears work. Even has headlights. 
  My neighbor and friend @Docwheelhorse comes driving down my driveway with it and says “Merry Christmas ..it’s yours now”!

  Long story short, he is trying to get all his nice machines into indoor storage. This B-80 was stored inside but he has a new 416 that he wants inside and so the B lost its spot. But he couldn’t bear to leave it outside in the elements, and he knows all mine live inside so I now have it. 
  Last pic is in my shed. 
  

 

 

 

 

 

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Oh, and @Retired Wrencher .. you might recognize this one 

[Blasterdad 2,692]

Wow, what an original beauty! I love the ag's & tri ribs on her!

Just proves how tight our  communuty is.

You now have another blessing to count & a truly selfless jesture indeed !!! 

 

[squonk 41,137]

That would make a nice show cruiser with that little 8 horse!

[D_Mac 8,619]

I think my neighbors and friends need to step their game up.

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16 minutes ago, squonk said:

That would make a nice show cruiser with that little 8 horse!

  It’ll definitely make it to shows. With the huge muffler it has a nice low tone exhaust sound. Perfect for crowds! 
  But, it might see a bit of work like hauling firewood tomorrow 
 

[wallfish 17,009]

You're right. You DON'T deserve it!

Tony must've still been dizzy from the spiked eggnog or sumtin. 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

@Sparky... you know it was really Doc's wife's idea... right....

 

Don

[WHX?? 48,827]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

My neighbor and friend @Docwheelhorse comes driving down my driveway with it 

You need anymore neighbors!?!?

[Snoopy11 5,714]

1 minute ago, WHX?? said:

You need anymore neighbors!?!?

I'll set up a tent!!!

 

Don

[ebinmaine 67,562]

I'd say you DO deserve it Mike. Couldn't happen to a better person.  

 

Doc, well done. VERY cool.  

 

 

Hey Mike what's the muffler that's on there?

You mentioned low tone and I'm always looking for that.   

 

 

 

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6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Hey Mike what's the muffler that's on there?

You mentioned low tone and I'm always looking for that.   

 

I’ll snap a pic tomorrow for ya. I think it’s the full size muffler like is used on the single cylinder black hoods. On the little 8’s it really “muffles” 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,596]

[Docwheelhorse 2,660]

1 hour ago, Sparky said:

I’ll snap a pic tomorrow for ya. I think it’s the full size muffler like is used on the single cylinder black hoods. On the little 8’s it really “muffles” 

The B80s came from factory with the big can muffler... this muffler came off a C81... it was minty and baffles are perfect. It sounds very nice even at full roar. Original "big can" muffler was shot and has gone to iron pile. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

Congrats @Sparky!  @Docwheelhorse I have a crappy neighbor.  I think you should move in there… and you know… I have a pretty good sized barn… you know…. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,463]

15 hours ago, Sparky said:

Oh, and @Retired Wrencher .. you might recognize this one 

I do Mike. Was always a nice ride. Miss it every day. You cannot beat Tony for neighbor and a good friend.

Edited December 27, 2022 by Retired Wrencher

[WHX?? 48,827]

11 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I have a crappy neighbor. 

I do too... fortunately he lives on the other side of a very large pond...

[WHX?? 48,827]

15 hours ago, Blasterdad said:

love the ag's & tri ribs on her!

Upon further review... I'll second that! 

Are those Dees on the front? They look beefy. 

[Ed Kennell 38,200]

12 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I have a crappy neighbor.

My neighbors take all their excess tractors to the auction were I have to buy them.     

[peter lena 8,632]

@Sparky   I  too  have a wheel horse from @Docwheelhorse  bought years ago  ,  this is it , now , that paint to me is screaming for some life , very easy to do , my 3 horses have this  rust resistant shine , also went over every  functional detail on it , instant starter , no smoke , runs like bear , pete

 

[EB-80/8inPA 1,651]

I really need to find a better neighborhood and friends.

[rmaynard 15,506]

I have room for one more. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

19 minutes ago, rmaynard said:

I have room for one more. 

Hey!  The line starts back there!

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@ebinmaine

  The muffler pics. You can see the unused tab that would have been attached to something on a shaker plate mounted motor like the black hoods of the 78-70 C series. 

 

@WHX??

  Those fronts are Deestone 4.00-8’s mounted on deep rims so they are a bit bulbous.

[Handy Don 12,233]

8 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Hey!  The line starts back there!

WAY back there, from what I’m reading!