Big Show Raffle Tractor

[Ed Kennell 38,579]

A  neighbor called and asked if I wanted a WH tractor.     This Raider 10 is what I found behind his garage.

 

 

I offered to fix it up and sell it for him, but  He said he didn't want paid for it...he just wanted it gone.

I told him about the Big Show and suggested we donate  it to the WHCC for a raffle .

So, I contacted the WHCC and they have agreed to accept it for the raffle.

I have been working on it and got it running pretty well.  It starts one turn and runs with no smoke.   It does need some choke and searches at low speed. 

I will continue working on the carb. It runs great at WOT.

I have had the deck apart.  The tensioner pulley and slide were frozen.   They have been replaced.  The spindles bearings feel OK, although the deck is pretty loud and has a rust thru spot.

It does run in all gears and mows well.

Got the lights and even the cigar lighter to work.

It is all original paint and tires.  I had to patch a tube in one tire.  They have some cracking but all have good tread and now hold air. 

I painted the wheels.

The tins are really good and straight  with only  minor rusting.

I did some rust removing and cleaning.

 

Here's what she looks like today.

 

 

If the Corona doesn't cancel me or the Big Show, we will be there.

 

  You could win a Raider 10.

 

 

 

[Pullstart 63,054]

I’ll surely get me a couple handfuls of them tickets Ed!  What a beaut and good on you for donating it along with your colleague!

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,088]

Model 1-6041 with serial number 599994?

 

Garry

[SylvanLakeWH 25,847]

Very generous of you!

 

Looks great!

 

[wallfish 17,075]

Nice going Ed. She looks great.

Suppose you wanna get a poker game go'in now,  with those marked cards

[Pullstart 63,054]

4 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Nice going Ed. She looks great.

Suppose you wanna get a poker game go'in now,  with those marked cards

 

Maybe magic tricks?

[WHNJ701 4,165]

I really like that idea of the cards for the rims, I have a few old pizza boxes with cut out circles for painting rims.  I will have to try that

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,398]

Real nice transformation!

  It’s nice to get a sneak preview of a raffle tractor...thanks 

[troutbum70 857]

What a great raffle tractor and really like your idea with cards, very nifty idea.

[AMC RULES 37,134]

CANCEL THE BIG SHOW!

Now that's just crazy talk. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,502]

10 hours ago, wallfish said:

Nice going Ed. She looks great.

Suppose you wanna get a poker game go'in now,  with those marked cards

Only you John.  with those marked cards   LOL.

[rjg854 11,451]

Lookin' good Ed 

[Ed Kennell 38,579]

13 hours ago, gwest_ca said:

Model 1-6041 with serial number 599994?

 

Garry

Right on as usual Garry.

 

                                                         Tractor

 

                                                                             Tecumseh

 

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[Ed Kennell 38,579]

12 hours ago, wallfish said:

Nice going Ed. She looks great.

Suppose you wanna get a poker game go'in now,  with those marked cards

Thanks John.

Not poker,   I play double deck  pinochle a couple times a week so we  wear out a deck every month.  

So I have plenty for masking WH tires.

[Ed Kennell 38,579]

12 hours ago, jabelman said:

I really like that idea of the cards for the rims, I have a few old pizza boxes with cut out circles for painting rims.  I will have to try that

Yeah, I find the cards are much easier to fit between the tire and rim than cardboard cereal boxes or newspaper or masking tape.

 

[Ed Kennell 38,579]

12 hours ago, Sparky said:

Real nice transformation!

  It’s nice to get a sneak preview of a raffle tractor...thanks 

Thanks Mike.      Hopefully  early advertising will generate more interest from and create  more  support for  WHCC .

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

That is a very nice thing!! Good going.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,088]

Thanks for posting the ID plates.

Often get asked where they are located and don't know for sure so started adding the photos to the information pages for each model.

Their location moved around over the years.

 

Garry

[Cvans 1,009]

Painting the wheels made a huge difference and it looks much better. 

The playing card trick on the wheels is a good one. Thanks for posting it. 

[RandyLittrell 3,885]

@Ed Kennell   You're the best!!

 

 

 

Randy

[Ed Kennell 38,579]

I drove the Raider to my neighbor to show him his cleaned up tractor.     He was pleased to know you guys appreciated his donation.

 

                                                        Terry Strayer and his Raider 10

 

 

 

 

Edited March 14, 2020 by Ed Kennell

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,340]

Did you say the cigar lighter works

[Pullstart 63,054]

2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

I drove the Raider to my neighbor to show him his cleaned up tractor.     He was pleased to know you guys appreciated his donation.

 

                                                        Terry Strayer and his Raider 10

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome stuff, Ed!  Mr. Terry, you’re a gentleman and a scholar!

[roadapples 6,983]

Have it's twin brother here. 68 Raider 10. Only mine has no spark 

[troutbum70 857]

You are blessed to have such a great neighbor and because of that relationship, the WH group benefits greatly.