hummod 0 #1 Posted February 25, 2009 Hello everyone, My name is Larry and my user name is hummod. I am from Sayre, PA and have visited this forum in the past and thought it was time to join. I have owned a Wheel Horse tractor for three years, a 414 Hydro (imagine that) and have started buying a few more since last summer as a hobby. I am up to five now with two donor tractors making seven total. I also have seven decks, three front snow/dirt blades, and one snow blower. My main interest is in the 300,400,500 series but I hope to get at least one older one sometime in the future. I currently own a 414-8 that I converted back to an eight speed, a 312-8, a 416-8, a 518h and a 520h. I hope to get to know everyone here and I do plan to go to the Wheel Horse show for the first time this year. I hope to be able to use this forum as a resource for information as well as maybe add some of my experiences to the mix. I do have a few questions but I will wait for another time out of the introductions section. Thanks for a great forum and a chance to participate in it. Larry (hummod) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #2 Posted February 25, 2009 Hi, Larry, and ! Glad to have you with us! I'm a 300-series enthusiast, so it will be nice to bounce ideas back and forth. When you get a chance, ! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #3 Posted February 25, 2009 :thumbs: Larry! Lotsa fun around here, and knowledge it still amazes me. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hummod 0 #4 Posted February 25, 2009 I wish I had some photos to share. I may have to wait until spring to get them out of storage. The boat blocks them in the Garage except for the 518 that I use to clear the driveway. I am spending time now perfecting my mig welding skills on rusted mower decks. Larry (Hummod) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,850 #5 Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome aboard Larry. We love pictures on here so feel free to add pics to your posts. We also have a Tractor gallery where we are trying to get pics of all years/models. For picture posting help check out this link; http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1071 Again, glad to have ya here. Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #6 Posted February 25, 2009 Larry welcome to RedSquare! Glad you found us & the introduction area. PS...I'm okay with a picture of the boat....I have a few pics of mine in the "non tractor related" area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hummod 0 #7 Posted February 25, 2009 The boat is a Sea Ray that we bought new last year. It probably won't see the water until May. I hope to at least get it out of the way of the tractors before then. None of these tractors are very photogenic right now but I do need some pre- restoration shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,432 #8 Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome Larry, glad that you found us. I don't think that I've seen a 414-Hydro, looking forward to the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hummod 0 #9 Posted February 25, 2009 I don't believe hat there ever was a 414h. A friend of mine wanted to make a 518-8 and bought a 414-8 as a transmission donor. He then put the hydro on the 414. I have since converted it back to a 414-8. I still have the low hours 518 hydo taking up space in the garage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,539 #10 Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome, Larry. I'm glad to have you on board here. As it's been mentioned, we like pictures (yeah, even us dial up guys - gives us time to go make a sandwich). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #11 Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome! Always nice to see a lurker become a poster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #12 Posted February 25, 2009 :thumbs: Larry I was a "lurker" too, Took me a bit to get the hang of this. Now I have to learn another site. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #13 Posted February 26, 2009 :thumbs: . This site is great. Learn lots, and laugh lots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iicap 1 #14 Posted March 1, 2009 :thumbs: Larry. Nice horses. You say not very photogenic, I don't agree. If i get to post my one and only worker they'll prob start a new section on the ugliest old horses still out there doing it , again welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hummod 0 #15 Posted March 1, 2009 After taking the pictures I noticed that they do look better than they really are if you were up close. I notice the same thing when I look at Craigs List or eBay photos. I have never walked away from ones I have gone and looked at though. I refer to them as "Diamonds in the rough". Larry (hummod) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iicap 1 #16 Posted March 1, 2009 I like your analogy of "Diamonds in the rough", guess i can classify mine as an "Old Chunk of Coal" :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
