NEW REAR TIRES & A PM 2010 RAFFLE TRACTOR

[stevasaurus 22,771]

This is the Big Show 2010 Raffle Tractor.  I really have not used it much through the years, but it has always been a great runner.  It has the front and rear hitch on it and I have used it to move my boat and my horse trailer around.  I took it to a bunch of shows the year after I won it, and even took it back to the Big Show at least once.  Anyway, @Racinbob came here a few weeks ago.  He picked up a C-121 that belonged to Jana and a homemade trailer.  He also dropped of like a "Face Cord" of oak and cherry for me.  Well, the old rear wheels on that horse blew out trying to get that trailer full of wood back by my wood pile.  We made it, but the tires were toast.  Went to my favorite Carisle store in town, bought 2 new tires, painted the rims, greased the fittings, changed the oil in the K-241-S and the rear end.  It all needed to be done, and I am now looking forward to Winter.

  The horse with the over spray dull white.  I never did like this paint job.

 

With the front hitch that @shorts made for me. 

 

Remember this guy from the UK on the B-100 ?  Neil

 

This is the trailer load of Oak...toung heavy.    I know the feeling.  

 

OK...picks of the new tires and painted hubs.  23/850-12/2 Carlisle Turf Saver.

 

 

 

 

 

So, I went ahead and painted, greased and cleaned up the front wheels also.  Restolium Almond...brush painted...thinned with Minerial Spirits according to label on can.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,352]

Looks fantastic! 

[953 nut 55,394]

24 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

Big Show 2010 Raffle Tractor.  greased the fittings, changed the oil in the K-241-S and the rear end.  It all needed to be done,

              So your service interval is once every thirteen years,                                Sounds about right I guess.             

[rmaynard 15,535]

I remember that day that you won the raffle like it was yesterday. Need to see you back at the show again in 2025 with the B-100, all cleaned up. The tractor that is.

[squonk 41,171]

What kind of tunes were you listening too as the paint was drying? 

[Handy Don 12,281]

I always love the first few days of a new pair of shoes!

[JCM 9,215]

9 hours ago, squonk said:

What kind of tunes were you listening too as the paint was drying? 

Most likely Pink Floyd, Comfortably Numb.  

[Pullstart 62,945]

It looks much better Dino!  Most the raffle tractors today are nice and restored and beautiful.  I don’t think I ever noticed your rattle can wheels (not even masked off) before!  I found a set of 4.8-8 wheels and tires on 4 bolt hub pattern in the barn and tossed them on the Steve-Oh-Two the other night.  With a little PM, tightening up loose stuff and greasing up tight stuff, it feels like brand new at the helm.  My only question, is do all four wheels deserve a new coat of paint?

 

 

[rjg854 11,393]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

My only question, is do all four wheels deserve a new coat of paint?

That always makes a huge difference in appearance.      

[stevasaurus 22,771]

Thanks guys!!  I was listening to Def Leppard's "Greatest Hits"..."Pour a Little Sugar on Me".    

@squonk, funny you should mention the paint drying video, that snow blade is going to end up on this horse this Winter for leaf and snow duty.  How about a little Steppenwolf??  

"Magic Carpet Ride"