dells68 7,498 #1 Posted June 23, 2018 I just wanted to thank everyone who has given of their time over the last few days to vet Emory's new 633 up and running. It was running when we first found it, but had a faulty tilitson updraft carb. Within a little while of purchasing the tractor @oldredrider was busy helping us work on the tractor. He had decided to spend more time in the show this year instead of working on tractors. Well, that changed once he saw we needed help. He gave us quite a bit of his time the last two days to get the tractor up and going. Thank you so much friend! So many people stepped forward to help out the last two days, many of them from right here. Vendors, passers by, and many who I can't remember names came to Emory's aid, whether it was loaning us tools (thanks @pullstart), giving time, pulling a carb gasket from their own stock, or just moral support and advice. To all of you I say thank you! Two young men, 23 and 16, reaffirmed my faith that this hobby will continue for many years. They stepped up and gave Emory a spark plug from their own parts. Below is a pic of Emory riding his tractor after just getting it going. I think his smile says it all - THANK YOU FRIENDS! Your kindness and generosity really prove their is no better group of people than Wheel Horse folks! 11 13 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #2 Posted June 24, 2018 Great story! The WH community is a great one to be a part of! I’m so glad y’all had a great time! There is no doubt that Emory will remember this weekend for many years to come. Kudos to all involved! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #3 Posted June 24, 2018 Emory has been so proud of his new tractor! He rode it several times this morning and just ran back to the trailer when we got back to the hotel after supper. Best part is that after dislocating my shoulder for two days on a 6 1/4hp engine with no compression release, it now starts on the first pull!! I think I was as excited as he was when he got tkt ride in the cruise last night! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #4 Posted June 24, 2018 Had a great time meeting you and your family. Glad Emory enjoyed himself. Hope to see you guys again in the not so distant future. Have a safe trip home. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #5 Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks so much Richie. It was really nice meeting you and Karen. It's friends like you guys that we've made through our little red tractors that make this hobby so much fun. Folks who are down on our society only need to visit the show to be reminded what friends really are! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,133 #6 Posted June 24, 2018 9 hours ago, dells68 said: Folks who are down on our society only need to visit the show to be reminded what friends really are! No truer words. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,023 #7 Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 11:24 PM, dells68 said: I think his smile says it all It does! So glad you were able to get it going 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #8 Posted June 24, 2018 Hey Fish, thanks for taking the time to help me chase down tools. It was very nice meeting you and we hope to see you again next year. Emory is still bouncing! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,939 #9 Posted June 24, 2018 Maybe he can ride it around and catch us up some more lightening bugs! -pullstart Kevin 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #10 Posted June 24, 2018 Emory loved chasing lightning bugs with you @pullstart! He wanted you to know that one is still alive! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
