Here's the current herd...

[ebinmaine 67,496]

All tucked away in the stable. Waiting for the next adventure.  

 

Near to far, left to right. 

Trina's 867 Pigpen. My '75 C160 Automatic. Her 657 Pony. Her 856 Military Tribute Tractor, Millie. My '74 C160 8 speed Cinnamon Horse.  

 

 

 

 

 

Feel free to post your own!!

 

 

 

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

All tucked away in the stable. Waiting for the next adventure.  

 

Near to far, left to right. 

Trina's 867 Pigpen. My '75 C160 Automatic. Her 657 Pony. Her 856 Military Tribute Tractor, Millie. My '74 C160 8 speed Cinnamon Horse.  

 

Feel free to post your own!!

 

So Trina own more Horses then you? 

 

Good to see some C's! 

[ebinmaine 67,496]

1 minute ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Trina own more Horses

More runners, yes. 

She has no more in project stage. 

I still have 2 more 1974 C160 Tecumseh engine tractors and the big wheel build. 

One of the Techie powered tractors runs. Needs to be mechanically gone through.  

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,557]

Nice!

 

Here’s mine…

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

50 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Here’s mine…

Making kids happy since... ?2015?

[SylvanLakeWH 25,557]

1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Making kids happy since... ?2015?

Well… the first “trailer” was a little tykes wagon… circa 2017… sorry no pic… but the first official car of the SL&WHN RR was Christmas 2018…

 

 

Humble beginnings… 

[Pullstart 62,871]

Here’s a few lineups of ours.  The Senior that Uncle Jim’ driving… it’ll come back home to MI some day, he just doesn’t know when 

[Pullstart 62,871]

2 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

SL&WHN RR was Christmas 2018…

and only the conductor has safety flip flops and ear muffs on 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,557]

3 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

and only the conductor has safety flip flops and ear muffs on 

 

Yup… Them East side little Michigan folk are way tougher then their Uncle Jim…!

 

 

 

[Achto 27,571]

The whole gang in one shot. Well, all the running members that were in my possession in Sept. any way. 

 

Edited November 27, 2021 by Achto

[ebinmaine 67,496]

6 minutes ago, Achto said:

whole gang

Dozen there Dan?

[Achto 27,571]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Dozen there Dan?

 

Yep, 11  and one McLean. Another  has joined the herd since the pic. Now at 12 turn key  and 2 more that need attention.

[D_Mac 8,618]

I'm down to just these 3. The 875 and the 1075. The 856 against the fence I haven't tried to get running yet. I also have a Case 224 that I guess dosnt count. The 875 has a plow mounted on it. Got to have some fun in the winter right???

[Lee1977 6,659]

Just got the 312-8 back together tonight.

[Retired Wrencher 5,455]

Mighty fine herd Eric. How old is the shelter. I bought one this year just wondering  how many years the cover will last.

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

9 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Mighty fine herd Eric. How old is the shelter. I bought one this year just wondering  how many years the cover will last.

You may want to look here: 

 

[ebinmaine 67,496]

23 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Mighty fine herd Eric. How old is the shelter. I bought one this year just wondering  how many years the cover will last.

Thanks Gary!

 

Lots of variables on the life of the covers.  

The smaller tan colored one was showing serious signs of sun damage after only one season of northern sun. That's why there's a tarp over it now. 

 

The larger grey "shed" where the truck is parked might last a little longer but it's important to note:

 

I bought that specific portable garage for it's FRAME. During my research on all portable garages I found none for less than $2000 with good cover life. 

I decided to focus on the structure. The framework of the one I purchased is a good width and height for my needs. 

 

I expect to buy a light tan colored tarp to cover the whole thing next year and every 3 years after. 

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,455]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

Thanks Gary!

 

Lots of variables on the life of the covers.  

The smaller tan colored one was showing serious signs of sun damage after only one season of northern sun. That's why there's a tarp over it now. 

 

The larger grey "shed" where the truck is parked might last a little longer but it's important to note:

 

I bought that specific portable garage for it's FRAME. During my research on all portable garages I found none for less than $2000 with good cover life. 

I decided to focus on the structure. The framework of the one I purchased is a good width and height for my needs. 

 

I expect to buy a light tan colored tarp to cover the whole thing next year and every 3 years after. 

 

Thanks Eric That is what I was thinking put a canvas cover on it in a year or so. It is only for garden supply's any way. For $2000 you could build a skid frame and cover with slab wood. My brother did that for his out side wood stove. Take 4' logs in one shot.

 

Edited November 27, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher

[ebinmaine 67,496]

3 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Thanks Eric That is what I was thinking put a canvas cover on it in a year or so. It is only for garden supply's any way. For $2000 you could build a skid frame and cover with slab wood. My brother did that for his out side wood stove. Take 4' logs in one shot.

 

Yessir.  

 

We can't get slabs up here but do have rough cut available. I can get a fair pile of rough lumber from the new Amish sawmill for 2Gs. 

[Achto 27,571]

26 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

can get a fair pile of rough lumber from the new Amish sawmill for 2Gs. 

 

One other option. If you have a good frame you could cover the out side with pole building sheet metal. Run the ribs horizontal instead of vertical, like they do with car ports. Never have to worry about it again, baring any storm damage. Probably be money ahead in the long run. 

[ebinmaine 67,496]

5 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

One other option. If you have a good frame you could cover the out side with pole building sheet metal. Run the ribs horizontal instead of vertical, like they do with car ports. Never have to worry about it again, baring any storm damage. Probably be money ahead in the long run. 

Absolutely agreed. 

That's another consideration I've had.  

And I work for a building materials supplier.....

[Achto 27,571]

8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

And I work for a building materials supplier

 

Oooo, any chance that you could start collecting cover sheets?? Install them and paint them after they are installed so they are all the same color. Could be a super low budget covering. I used to have a source for cover sheets, would get them for pennies on the dollar. 

[ebinmaine 67,496]

29 minutes ago, Achto said:

cover sheets

Those are tougher to get ahold of than I would have thought. 

Some builders do just as you suggested. 

Others use the cover sheet for corners and partial roof pieces. 

 

[rjg854 11,361]

Just to get this somewhat back on topic

[Gregor 4,846]

Not everything, but the herd anyway. 175, 125, 876, 656,141