linen beige 14 #101 Posted May 27, 2009 Well said Duff! As for the question of whether to assemble or leave crated. I feel that leaving them in their crates may hold interest, but feel that, given the current interest in restoring older WHs, now is perhaps the most opportune time to uncrate and assemble each one. However, I would not just take them out and put them together. I would video the process documentary style so the information gained could be shared again and again. Then I would put them on display. But the bottom line is these are Rick's tractors and he can do whatever he wants to do with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #102 Posted May 27, 2009 AS I have assembled and cleaned these NOS tractors that is as far as I will go for now ,I have no reason to believe that they all will run with gas and oil ,my NOS 68 raider 10 started right up after 40 years with no problems or adjustments needed,still has its original battery!,if you folks need any pictures or anything else please ask as I enjoy these ol wheelhorses and other folks that have the same bug.,thanks Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #103 Posted April 26, 2012 O.M.G. I cant believe your getting the tires dirty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #104 Posted April 26, 2012 ughhh where in the world rick do you find all these and to top it off i bet your getting a steal price on them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #105 Posted April 26, 2012 Uhhh..... last post was 3 years ago...... he doesn't even own most of these anymore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 13 #106 Posted April 26, 2012 I had a gentleman today tell me that he knows of some people that would pay upwards of $100,000.00 for all seven of these tractors. SELL !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO6 20 #107 Posted April 26, 2012 Can you say "old topic"? Very cool find, so what have you done with them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #108 Posted April 26, 2012 The bulk of these tractor went to auction several months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyhawkTL 19 #109 Posted April 26, 2012 The bulk of these tractor went to auction several months ago. Bob - all I need is a B100 like yours. I hope someone is telling you that you do nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsesaver98 18 #110 Posted April 26, 2012 sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet i wish i could find some stuff like that and do u plan on selling any :ychain: :bow-blue: :eek: :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #111 Posted April 26, 2012 I never saw this post before today and I am amazed with all those great finds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #112 Posted April 27, 2012 I know I'm beating a dead horse, but I'm still new around hear , and that was an amazing find! I glad this thread got pulled out of the moth balls! It's always cool to see a find like that, and truly amazing! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde 5 #113 Posted April 27, 2012 DAD is that you my long lost father! i will be over fri, to pickup my early inheritance!!!!!!!!!!! you are my hero congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #114 Posted April 27, 2012 as stated earlier most of these tractors got auctioned off,so they arnt together anymore,and some sold for reasonable prices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #115 Posted April 27, 2012 I got to meet Rick and bought the 1984 C-195 , and see a lot of his tractors! Great time in MO! This was all before "the auction" though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partsman 3 #116 Posted April 27, 2012 very very NICE!! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 13 #117 Posted April 27, 2012 There is a well known standing offer to ANYONE that they will pay $50,000.00 (yes, $50,000.00), (may be more now) to anyone that can find a brand new WWII Jeep IN A CRATE for some guy in the midwest. Think of how many $50,000.00's this very happy guy has sitting there !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mid60's 93 #118 Posted April 27, 2012 Well, I picked up the NOS Raider 8 with a NOS Grader blade and the NOS Commando 800 at the auction. I was thrilled to get these two. The first time I saw them they were still in crates at Ricks. They now reside in Warsaw MO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #119 Posted April 27, 2012 Is the gentleman that originally bought these tractors (rickv1957)doing okay? I am not being nosy or anything, but I just happened to go on his profile page and I saw that he has not made a post since March of 2011, over a year ago. Just wondering. Maybe something happened to him that I do not know about???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 628 #120 Posted April 27, 2012 Taylor There was a divorce and the aforementioned auction was a result of the divorce For what it is worth -- I think Rick has had some of his Ds out on Craigslist (KC MO) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #121 Posted April 27, 2012 Taylor There was a divorce and the aforementioned auction was a result of the divorce For what it is worth -- I think Rick has had some of his Ds out on Craigslist (KC MO) Okay, Thanks for letting me know! Like I said before, I was not trying to be nosy, I just wondered why he was not posting on RedSquare anymore and if maybe something had happened to him. It seemed strange that he was no longer posting, because it looks like he really liked his tractors, but now I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsec85 5 #122 Posted April 27, 2012 DAM DUDE !!! HOW MANY NOS TRACTORS YOU NEED . YOU REALLY GOTTA SHEAR THE WEALTH NICE FIND CONGRATS :grin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #123 Posted April 28, 2012 Is the gentleman that originally bought these tractors (rickv1957)doing okay? I am not being nosy or anything, but I just happened to go on his profile page and I saw that he has not made a post since March of 2011, over a year ago. Just wondering. Maybe something happened to him that I do not know about???? Rick V is doing better than ever,still luvin them tractors and oh still have several NOS models! :) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #124 Posted April 28, 2012 Glad you are doing well and still having the "love affair" with the horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #125 Posted April 28, 2012 Rick, Good to see you back on RS!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
