What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[Shynon 7,459]

Put a donor transmission on the 1045, at least now it's not a boat anchor. 

[D_Mac 8,619]

Well all I did was start it up and drive it up and down the street. I still can't believe how nice it runs and drives given its history. 

[WHX?? 48,828]

Looks like it's gonna need a seat Tom.  I know a guy that's got a dandy and same patina to boot.

Edited October 16, 2022 by WHX??

[ebinmaine 67,566]

Went n done some drivin around today. 

Started out in beautiful Hiram Maine. 

Headed across NH and VT to Bennington.  

Left turn into Massachusetts. Hung a right over into NY State.  

Stopped off at @Herder Adam's place. Picked up a 1974 C160 Tecumsehorse and some other treasures including a 6 speed for another of Trina's tractors. 

Got some delicious cookies from Mrs. Herder.  

 

 

 

 

South to @Handy Don's home for a meal and meet his family. 

We picked up Trina's next project. 

 

A 1045.  

 

Hanging out in CT for the night. 

On to W Warwick RI tomorrow morning to meet @ri702bill. Then home.....

 

 

 

 

 

[Darb1964 1,043]

29 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Went n done some drivin around today. 

Started out in beautiful Hiram Maine. 

Headed across NH and VT to Bennington.  

Left turn into Massachusetts. Hung a right over into NY State.  

Stopped off at @Herder Adam's place. Picked up a 1974 C160 Tecumsehorse and some other treasures including a 6 speed for another of Trina's tractors. 

Got some delicious cookies from Mrs. Herder.  

 

 

 

 

South to @Handy Don's home for a meal and meet his family. 

We picked up Trina's next project. 

 

A 1045.  

 

Hanging out in CT for the night. 

On to W Warwick RI tomorrow morning to meet @ri702bill. Then home.....

 

 

 

 

 

Nice hall, you were within a half hour or so from my place. 

[Darb1964 1,043]

[ebinmaine 67,566]

11 minutes ago, Darb1964 said:

Nice hall, you were within a half hour or so from my place. 

Next time we'll stop by.  🤠

[Darb1964 1,043]

I can't believe what this C-81 is capable of. Friday morning my wife informed me she didn't go around the barn to feed the chickens because she could hear a bear or something back there. It was dark and her flash light wasn't good. She went to work, so when it got light I went to feed them. Well this boulder was the bear, all the rain must have loosened up the bank and this bad boy fell out. My L-3010 Kubota couldn't fit in there so I fired up the C. I got it in the bucket but so heavy even with two hundred pounds of counter weight and my two hundred pounds, the back tires were off the ground. I put some down pressure on the bucket and was able to drag it out enough too get the bucket behind it and drag it out where I could get it with the3010. I picked the C-81 up last year and just tuned it up and changed the fluids, runs like a top. Gets me into tight places and just gets it done. I bought it for a worker and that's an understatement.

[Darb1964 1,043]

15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Next time we'll stop by.  🤠

Yes, somehow I posted this before I typed my adventure. 

[Heatingman 971]

6 hours ago, Heatingman said:

Picked up the neighbors Murray rider and lawn sweep. Had to tow it over with the B-80.

 

Also tested out the lawn sweep on some leaves. Not perfect, but super fun to use. Works well enough for me.

 

Also discovered my keys are scratching up my paint. Not a big deal, kind of a bummer though. So Im probably gonna put some diamond plate there and do the same on the other side to balance it out.  

Prototype key guard.

 

 

[TonyToro 1,049]

10 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Went n done some drivin around today. 

Started out in beautiful Hiram Maine. 

Headed across NH and VT to Bennington.  

Left turn into Massachusetts. Hung a right over into NY State.  

Stopped off at @Herder Adam's place. Picked up a 1974 C160 Tecumsehorse and some other treasures including a 6 speed for another of Trina's tractors. 

Got some delicious cookies from Mrs. Herder.  

 

 

 

 

South to @Handy Don's home for a meal and meet his family. 

We picked up Trina's next project. 

 

A 1045.  

 

Hanging out in CT for the night. 

On to W Warwick RI tomorrow morning to meet @ri702bill. Then home.....

 

 

 

 

 

Stop off at my house! I’ll fill your trailer! 😂

[peter lena 8,633]

@Heatingman   have these on all my keys ,https://www.amazon.com/Orecla-Premium-Straps-Holders-Badges/dp/B08224WFY6/ref=asc_df_B08224WFY6?tag=bingshoppinga-289109839160&psc=1  picture is only for reference , use some braided fishing line , clip it to my throttle lever , never loose a key or scratch anything . don't ask me why I  use this , pete 

[davem1111 2,030]

2 hours ago, Snoopy11 said:

I know what you mean. We are surrounded by trees here... and mowing leaves has been difficult with all the dust. When I mow, it literally looks like a desert dust storm.

AND I come into the house looking like I was spray painted with tan spray paint from head to toe from the dust... which I'm sure you can imagine makes the female lady women have healthy thoughts towards me...

[...]

Don

 

[this is twice now that I've typed a message and forgot to click "Submit".  I think this is still funny though. This happened again yesterday, because of all the "hitchhikers" and burrs I picked up in the field. It's going to take a long time to pick all those off my clothes.  )

 

I am often required to undress on the back porch and proceed directly to the shower. At least my wife is kind and brings me a towel to wrap around me so I'm not coming in buck naked.  If it were just her, I wouldn't mind, but our son would probably have nightmares.

[Ed Kennell 38,202]

1 hour ago, davem1111 said:

 

I am often required to undress on the back porch

 

In my case,   I am ALWAYS required to undress in the attached garage.    

[Snoopy11 5,714]

4 hours ago, davem1111 said:

buck naked

@SylvanLakeWH...

 

Undressing outside could resort in... PTSD to bigfoot... you do know that, don't you Dave???

 

 

Don

[davem1111 2,030]

1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said:

@SylvanLakeWH...

 

Undressing outside could resort in... PTSD to bigfoot... you do know that, don't you Dave???

 

 

Don

 

 

Ut oh, hadn't thought of that.  I haven't *seen* any bigfoots around here, but I think that's how it usually works - they see you but you don't see them. 

 

BTW, I have a sticker that says "Bigfoot doesn't believe in YOU either!"  

[EB-80/8inPA 1,653]

6 hours ago, davem1111 said:

I am often required to undress on the back porch and proceed directly to the shower.

Ever hear of a Pittsburgh Potty?

[johnnymag3 2,520]

18 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Hung a right over into NY State

You drove right on by my place Eric........Dang.....  

[davem1111 2,030]

2 hours ago, EB-80/8inPA said:

Ever hear of a Pittsburgh Potty?

 

Never heard it called that, but I've seen setups like that several times.  Growing up on a horse farm, we always had a shower stall in the basement (but no toilet) to clean up after working on the farm before entering the living areas of the house. Washer and dryer were right next to the shower, which was convenient.

 

We don't have a basement here, so I can't set something like that up now. But we do still have an outhouse, which I use on a regular basis. That doesn't help with the dirty clothes but it helps in other VERY significant ways... 

Edited October 16, 2022 by davem1111

[Snoopy11 5,714]

3 minutes ago, davem1111 said:

we do still have an outhouse, which I use on a regular basis

To......... shower...???

 

 

Don

[davem1111 2,030]

3 hours ago, Snoopy11 said:

To......... shower...???

 

 

Don

 

Er......  I have no words.... other than..... no!  

[Heatingman 971]

Through on the decals, and attached my “key guards” for the fenders

 

Think over all it turned out decent. Wish the paint was a little more durable though. Could be its just not fully cured, but its been weeks now. Is what it is. 
 

Working on that International Cub I picked up mid summer. Considering having that powder coated, cause Its getting colder, and to be honest the sandblasting was miserable work. 
 

So mainly Im gonna have that done, then see how much to powder coat. If the price is right, and it turns out well, I might just have the B-80 tins powder coated if the paint does not hold up well enough. 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,566]

6 hours ago, Heatingman said:

Wish the paint was a little more durable though. Could be its just not fully cured, but its been weeks now

What did you use for paint?

How long exactly has it been?

Any hardener?

 

[Heatingman 971]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

What did you use for paint?

How long exactly has it been?

Any hardener?

 

Rustoleum Implement IH red, over Rustoleum Implement Red Oxide primer.

 

The frame parts, Rustoleum oil based from a pour can, over Rustoleum Implement red Oxide Primer.

 

The tins its been 2 and 1/2 weeks. 
 

The frame parts, some has been painted for well over a month. 

 

I did use Hardener. And maybe thats the problem. Couldn’t say. 

[ebinmaine 67,566]

35 minutes ago, Heatingman said:

Rustoleum Implement IH red, over Rustoleum Implement Red Oxide primer.

 

The frame parts, Rustoleum oil based from a pour can, over Rustoleum Implement red Oxide Primer.

 

The tins its been 2 and 1/2 weeks. 
 

The frame parts, some has been painted for well over a month. 

 

I did use Hardener. And maybe thats the problem. Couldn’t say. 

 

 

Can't comment specifically on that paint type. 

I know when we use Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint it takes a full 2 months or more to anywhere near cure.