What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[kpinnc 12,001]

3 hours ago, adsm08 said:

Brian, your office looks like more fun than my office.

 

Truer words have not been spoken... 

[Monstrosity 1,127]

Got done a little early at work today got to burn in some brackets for the tank quickly, need to tweek just a bit and she be straight! Also made the bracket for the compressor from an old c series seat pan that will mount to the front still need to fab that up but for today i quickly wanted to get the majority of the welding done be fore 5pm.

[c-series don 8,687]

Got the sheet metal painted yesterday for my C-175 restoration.After much preparation we were finally ready to paint. We have a little thing worked out, he sprays, I sand!! He will not paint until the primer is sanded perfectly, so I sand and sand! I think on the hood alone I sanded over two hours. I really have to thank my brother for this, without him this restoration would not turn out the way it’s going to. We (by that I mean he!) will paint the black on the hood next weekend. I’d like to use gloss, he wants semi gloss, but the proper color is satin. I’ll probably go with his recommendation. By the way this is Rustoleum Sunrise Red which he hates spraying but I can’t really afford to go with a two stage PPG paint. I’d love to but it’s EXPENSIVE. Anyway I’m super happy with the results! 

Edited May 26 by c-series don

[Racinbob 11,049]

Several weeks ago I had a friend with a small excavator dig down on the south side of our basement. I had him go all the way to the footer so I could check things out. I didn't think the issue was that far down but I wanted to take advantage of the excavator while it was here. The problem if water. It's not bad per say but any water intrusion isn't good. When we first moved in I was pretty sure it stemmed from the only window down there. Apparently it was an afterthought done after the basement walls were done. The previous (and original) owner said it was an egress window. Nope. Meets none of the requirements for a code egress window. He tried to put the window in after the fact and did a s%&t job. You can see why I thought it was the culprit. You can see the before and after of what I did in 2020. Keep in mind these are I.C.E. Block walls. Similar to ICF wall but some differences. Steel structure walls encapsulated with polystyrene. I had to find and order a custom sized well and cover. The fix didn't work. So here we are, digging again. Weather was a real issue in getting on this after it was dug. I needed 2 days of dry. I finally got it. Grayshield Acrylic Foundation coating as a 'primer' then Tarco BG700 60 mil membrane. IT'S BACKFILL TIME!!

 

At this point I feel really good that it's truly fixed but I can't be certain for a while. In any case I'm having a blast pushing the dirt. I've got it about 1/2 way right now and it gives me a place to stand as I coat and cover the top half. I have a weight box with about 100# of rock on the back in the winter. Knowing how aggressive the rubber 'chains' are in the dirt I decided to remove it to take it a bit easier (that's not a comment I make often when I refer to these tractors) and it's doing just fine. 

 

[JCM 9,130]

Nice day here in Maine to bring out 6 tractors to soak up some sun. Then take the old pickup for a ride and run through the gears. Have a great weekend all.

[ebinmaine 67,415]

1 hour ago, JCM said:

Nice day here in Maine to bring out 6 tractors to soak up some sun. Then take the old pickup for a ride and run through the gears. Have a great weekend all.

 

 

Excellent pics Jim! 

[ML3 1,197]

Having cookout later w/family. Decided to pull a few tractors out as part of Memorial Day display w/flags. 

Edited May 26 by ML3

[rjg854 11,359]

7 hours ago, JCM said:

Nice day here in Maine to bring out 6 tractors to soak up some sun. Then take the old pickup for a ride and run through the gears. Have a great weekend all.

They soaked up all the sun, and now all that's left is shade 

[davem1111 2,030]

These pictures were taken Friday. I was cycling them through the garage for blade sharpening, greasing, and some other minor maintenance, and thought I'd line them up to get some sun and fresh air.... 

The GT-1848 at right and the 416-H at far left are still wearing the "prototype" 3-D printed bezels that were done in white or silver... hopefully the daughter's BF will find some time soon to print me some more black ones.  He just started a new job earlier this year and is quite busy - I wish he had just sold me the 3-D printer. May need to buy one myself.  The "517-H" Frankentractor doesn't even have the headlights installed yet. I still have a set of NOS OEM bezels squirreled away that I'll probably put on that one - it's looking pretty nice. Drives great with the swept front axle, steering reduction, and the motion pedal I fabbed for it.

 

I do still have a non-running B-100 out behind the barn but all the tires are flat and I didn't feel like dragging it out to join the others.

 

Have a Great Memorial Day, all! Remember those who sacrificed all. 

 

Edited May 27 by davem1111

[whtractors24 3,116]

Getting show ready for Pennsylvania. 

[peter lena 8,608]

@Ed Kennell  regular  aeritator  towing ,both  single and double  has really helped out my lawn , between the rain , and soil spiking , the color is much better , and related worm / bird action , verifies  its life . the clay base , in my lawn , can get , very hard / dry . spiking regularly , make it much softer , for growth . just back out of the shed , ball hitch from seat , i,m  spiking , pete 

[Wheelhorse#1 1,657]

Pulled out the gang to clean them up a bit and Changed the oil in one.

Since I had them out figured I would clime the 

Electrical pole and get a Birds Eye pic…lol

JK 😝 

 

Looking forward to the big show coming up ! 

[c-series don 8,687]

Got one side panel, foot rest, fender pan and the seat mounted up today. New double bulb taillights as well. I’m getting closer! New drive belt should be in today, then I can install that and put the right side panel and foot rest on. Sorry the pictures are cloudy, I need a new phone case!! 

Edited May 29 by c-series don

[cleat 5,922]

Looks better than new.

Great job!

 

[ebinmaine 67,415]

10 minutes ago, cleat said:

Looks better than new.

Great job!

 

 

@c-series don

 

[Monstrosity 1,127]

4 hours ago, c-series don said:

Got one side panel, foot rest, fender pan and the seat mounted up today. New double bulb taillights as well. I’m getting closer! New drive belt should be in today, then I can install that and put the right side panel and foot rest on. Sorry the pictures are cloudy, I need a new phone case!! 

Putting in the work 💪 🙌  nice don!!!

[Pullstart 62,834]

On 5/21/2024 at 2:19 PM, Handy Don said:

Every time you post about this I’m reminded of my Dad’s stern direction never to take the lawn tractor near the pond. Guess who ended up submerging it?

Surprising to me, the local small engine guy was able to resurrect it for several more years of service.

My kid’s boyfriend just got a full time job at the local property management company.  Hardscapes, rocks, mowing, etc.  his first time mowing for them yesterday, he buried a zero turn next to a pond.  He told the 19 year old manager on the job he hadn’t mowed before and got off easy 

[Handy Don 12,210]

1 minute ago, Pullstart said:

buried a zero turn next to a pond

Stuck in the soft ground? 

Yep, z-turns are easy (and fun) once you know how but there is a definite learning curve!

 

I realized when teaching my children to drive that there is NOTHING intuitive about it. It is ALL learned behaviors.

Why does the steering wheel turn the way it does? Why does pressing one pedal make it go and another pedal make it stop? And why is the go on the right and the stop on the left--and what’s with this clutch thing? Why does the turn signal lever go down for left and up for right (and hey, it turns itself off!)? And on and on...

It is all practice and muscle memory BUT then also a lot of conscious thinking to be aware of what’s going on OUTSIDE the vehicle.

I can brag a bit that all three of them thought I was a good teacher.

 

Descending from soapbox...

[Pullstart 62,834]

Bahh, he knew better.   It just one more swipe a little closer?  Stuck.

[Easton Rich 254]

7 hours ago, c-series don said:

Got one side panel, foot rest, fender pan and the seat mounted up today. New double bulb taillights as well. I’m getting closer! New drive belt should be in today, then I can install that and put the right side panel and foot rest on. Sorry the pictures are cloudy, I need a new phone case!! 

That girl poster will never come down 

[WHX?? 48,814]

23 minutes ago, Easton Rich said:

That girl poster will never come down 

Not on my watch anyway...we think he has a Farah Fawcett one too...

Stainless hardware Don? 

[kpinnc 12,001]

9 hours ago, c-series don said:

Sorry the pictures are cloudy, I need a new phone case!

 

I thought it was my tears of joy ... That thing is beautiful! 

[953 nut 55,180]

7 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Bahh, he knew better.   It just one more swipe a little closer?  Stuck.

             Sort'a like go'n too deep in the field with bus.              

[c-series don 8,687]

7 hours ago, Easton Rich said:

That girl poster will never come down 

You are correct! That was the first thing that I hung up in my garage. When I first hung it up my wife said “ oh no you don’t” I said yes I do ! I told her that she doesn’t understand, this woman hung in my bedroom when I was a teenager. I had a relationship with her, a hands on relationship. 👋🤣At that point she probably called me a jerk or something and went back in the house. 
 

 

6 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Not on my watch anyway...we think he has a Farah Fawcett one too...

Stainless hardware Don? 

 No I don’t have Farrah, but I do want one. However I do have Heather Thomas, and yes I had a relationship with her too when she hung in my room as a teenager. 😜🤣

 And yes of course, stainless steel hardware! 

[D_Mac 8,607]

8 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Not on my watch anyway...we think he has a Farah Fawcett one too...

Stainless hardware Don? 

 

1 hour ago, c-series don said:

You are correct! That was the first thing that I hung up in my garage. When I first hung it up my wife said “ oh no you don’t” I said yes I do ! I told her that she doesn’t understand, this woman hung in my bedroom when I was a teenager. I had a relationship with her, a hands on relationship. 👋🤣At that point she probably called me a jerk or something and went back in the house. 
 

 

 No I don’t have Farrah, but I do want one. However I do have Heather Thomas, and yes I had a relationship with her too when she hung in my room as a teenager. 😜🤣

 And yes of course, stainless steel hardware! 

 

I thought everyone still has their Farrah poster. Mine still hangs proudly.