Portage, Wisconsin - Garden Tractor Daze July 11-14, 2019

[19richie66 17,522]

I saw it. Looked like a great time. That v-twin rat looked interesting. Glad everyone made it home ok.

[WHX?? 49,152]

Me neither Dan ... It was a heck of a show. I never in my wildest dreams did I think there would be that  many  there.! If one didn't know any better one would have thought he was at the BS! 

Special thanks to the guys that hauled  their herds a great distance. Us locals know and appreciate the money you guys spent on fuel, lodging and food to make this show  great. This is why we will go great lengths to show our Wisconsin hospitality and make you feel welcome. Glad to know you made it home safe & sound. The other bunch that claims to be stealing from the Mafia not withstealing. ....... If we had any decency we would have gotten the RS group banner and a pic  taken. 

Many pics & smart @$$ comments to come ...

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Speeling

[PeacemakerJack 10,738]

That’s a good point Richie...I was only there the one day and was trying to get around and talk with a bunch of Square members.  I had intended on looking that over close and getting the scoop on it.  It sounded cool and he was blasting around on it all day Saturday.  Maybe one of the other members who was there for several days knows more about it...

[prondzy 3,881]

On 7/12/2019 at 8:22 PM, AMC RULES said:

  What are these two guys doing here? 

 

Filling out membership applications to join the Headless Horsemen .... Long live the HH!

[prondzy 3,881]

On 7/12/2019 at 8:22 PM, AMC RULES said:

  What are these two guys doing here? 

 

Filling out membership applications to join the Headless Horsemen .... Long live the HH!

[prondzy 3,881]

On 7/12/2019 at 8:22 PM, AMC RULES said:

  What are these two guys doing here? 

 

Filling out membership applications to join the Headless Horsemen .... Long live the HH!

[Achto 27,751]

I believe that some of you requested a few pictures. After loading, unloading, getting every thing put away, & getting the lawn mowed, I can finally sit down & share a "few" pictures.

 

Somebody had a new addition to their  family at the show. Nice RS.

 

 

Some of Barry's @Bear G custom rides.

 

 

I believe that this was the best of show winner.

 

The "Horse Barn" was a cooler place to relax and share some good conversation.

 

A pic of the 2 cylinder hot rod, @19richie66.

 

Even had an Air Horse at the show.

 

 

An excellent lever steer 

 

@pullstart's line up

 

A nice set up with reel mowers brought in by @joebob

 

 

Lowell's @wheelhorseman's RS with electric start.

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[prondzy 3,881]

Wow how did that triple post?

[WHX?? 49,152]

10 minutes ago, prondzy said:

Wow how did that triple post?

GT Mafia??? 

[prondzy 3,881]

1 minute ago, WHX24 said:

GT Mafia??? 

When i quoted amc i somehow triple posted

 

You would think they would delete it because of copyright 

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[Achto 27,751]

"And now page two." For those who may remember Paul Harvey.

 

snowmobile.

 

Lowell out for a cruise on the Farm Handy.

 

Rodney " Biscuit " giving the camera a wave. Lane @Lane Ranger must have been camera shy. he's in the back ground heading for the hills.

 

David @new2horses enjoying some conversation. It's always a good time siting down & talking with David.

 

Other brands & customs.

A well done scaled down IH.

 

A very nice Sears Collection.

 

I believe that these are National reel mowers.

 

Another IH custom.

 

Gotta like a nice looking Beaver.

 

An interesting Craftsman mower.

[WHX?? 49,152]

Ok here's what I or Cindy got.....sorry if I dup that were already posted but it was just that much fun! 

Cindy and I taking Bear's custom for tool. 

[Pullstart 63,090]

Mrs. Pullstart’s photos from the show... in no particular order...  What a fun time!  We have a bunch of video clips, I’d love to know how to stick them all together!  @dclarke thanks for taking the time to say hi, it was a pleasure to chat!  @Lane Ranger it was good to visit with you again, it’s always fun with you and Rodney around!

 

The little tiny narrow front Craftsman was built to run a table saw back in the day.  Tan at Allic Chalmers “Mini-B” had a flat heat Ford v8 powering the hydro pump!  I helped a guy (Marty?) get his new doodle bug hit and miss machine running so he asked me to take it’s first ride of the day!  It was such a cool piece!  Hot Wheels was able to give many smiles to some kids who pointed out the cool flame paint job.  I offered for about every young and enthused person to ride it and we were able to snap a pic of a little green and yellow guy loving his  ride!

[Achto 27,751]

A nice Patio collection.

 

Page Tractors

 

My friend Jason has added to the Moto Mower half of his collection.

 

One lonely Swisher at the show.

 

A new name brand to me, a Root mower.

 

I can't seem to remember the name of this little crawler.

 

A cool Statue of Liberty shift knob. Oddly this shot came up as photo 911 on my camera.

 

@Deadguy with Henry.

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[WHX?? 49,152]

Glad everyone enjoyed the Friday fish fry...

 

Dan pulling his pork Saturday nite... did I mention we eat good?!?

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[Stormin 9,981]

Thanks again for the photo's.  Lots of interesting machines I wouldn't see over here.

[19richie66 17,522]

Thanks all for the pictures. That little twin rod is cool. Thanks Dan @Achto

[953 nut 55,756]

        Very cool show, looks like perfect weather and you sure did eat well. Thanks for taking us along!           

[Pullstart 63,090]

So this $20 auction special Sears/Roper/Craftsman tractor here came with an automotive battery I needed for a core return and a “spare” engine.  The battery core was worth it in my mind.  With what gas was in the turpentine can gas jug, a jump from Norman and it was alive!  I even drove it around the camp site... until the gas jug fell out and it was spewing fuel all over!  I ended up letting it run out of fuel since it’s a magneto ignition and the wiring was cobbled to the point the key wouldn’t kill it.  The spare engine is a bone dry vertical shaft, so it’ll be stripped for any possible parts and junked.  After @wheelhorseman Lowell’s son Travis helped me finish field dressing it, we made room in the truck bed for important parts and we found a trash receptacle for some unwanted parts.  

 

I was thinking king last night, there’s a possibility that this engine finds it’s way into the Sears Suburban 12 that I drug home a few months ago.  A set of tires and it’ll be a ripper!

 

 

[Racinbob 11,205]

Great pictures everybody 

I was on the fence about going and I clearly screwed up by falling off on the wrong side. That ain't gonna happen next year. 

[dclarke 4,033]

This is definitely a great show! I got to meet several members for the first time and got to visit with several old friends. I really think that's the best part of show. I met Kevin and Mrs Pullstart, Bud Wilkins, Peacemaker Jack and Caleb, Darrell1 and his family and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few.  I even came home with another Ranger that'll belong to my granddaughter. What a great time, it's on my calendar for next year. 

[Pullstart 63,090]

Mrs. Pullstart pulled these off the Facebook page, I thought I’d share.  I think @Lane Ranger, Brett and maybe @Shynon are to blame?  Or credit?

 

 

[Pullstart 63,090]

Here are some snips of me taking a dive off the water skiis too!

 

 

[Tractorhead 9,064]

That looks than more as just a Pocket full of Fun.

 

Impressive Area and more impressive Pictures.

like the Tractors of BearG with the Pinstripes, they‘re very unique.

 

But im scared about every Scratch..

 

[Lane Ranger 10,992]

I have more than a few pictures from the Portage, Wisconsin "Garden Daze Show and Swap Meet".  Rodney Burger and I took a 24 foot trailer up with 8 tractors and lots of parts for sale.  Sold two tractors and lots of parts-mostyly onNFriday and Saturday.

 

We had a great time this was our second year at this great show Bret Esse and his volunteers put on.   We had over 230 Wheel Horse tractors here as it was the Tractor of the Year and a ton of the Red Square people brought them to show!

 

We arrived around 5 pm on Wednesday and departed about 5:30 PM on Saturday.