Old Tankman

Maybe use both belts now, might mow twice as fast! 

Very nice. I have three lamps, was wondering what to do with 'em. Now I have wo....wo.....WORK (play!) to do.

What is the small lock box on the fender? Might "need" one of those too. 

On ‎3‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 2:57 AM, Stormin said:

Handy things those wacker's. I picked one up years ago.

Borrowed the whacker. Probably fie years ago, owner doesn't have a use for it.

His drives are now paved, lucky for my grandson! He wouldn't like my hand tamper! 

On ‎11‎/‎26‎/‎2016 at 5:05 PM, Stormin said:

Ever thought of buying a shipping container? 

Think of this often, great idea. A 20 footer would help but, being a Horse Hoarder a 40 foot container best.

Next time I'm thinking of adding a peaked roof, why not? Just for looks, make it look nice and, attic storage too.

I once used a 24 ft truck body, roll up rear door and a side door.

Put the truck box on railroad ties, built a ramp to drive Horses in 'n out. 

Great Horses! Enjoy watching your videos, excellent!

Great save! Thanks for posting.

Guess I'm a tractor nut.

2 hours ago, 4x4forks said:

Was thinking of putting a fertilizer spinner on the back but it is a bit  early in the year . 

 

Never too early to spin some fertilizer. Why not go for it, chore done! 

The weight tank needs two items:

1) Spray bar. and

2) Wheel powered pump!

Looks like a door stop. That's what we use ours for.

Appears to be a notched hand sickle.

Here's the Bobcat cleaned up some. Nice self-propelled mower.

Side of the road, $20. Runs great, guess I "needed" another mower.

21" self-propelled older mower. Cast aluminum deck.

3 hours ago, DougC said:

Might as well just give it to the handsome young man sitting in the new drivers seat now Art.   He looks like the newest owner to me.   

 

Grandsons are claiming all the rides but, they have to earn 'em. The roller worked but, drives needed a little more packing.

A friends Mom flipped his Work Horse on it's side 10 years ago.

Horse went to the dealer, repaired and a new 48" SD deck. Parked in his barn after repairs. Never used again.

Cleaning out his barn I offered, "I'll haul the tractor away 'No Charge."  Leon Redbone agreed.

After cleanup, a bit of paint,  added the Dial-A-Height, machine is excellent.

Didn't care for all gray, belt guards are now Rustoeum Regal Red. Coarse skateboard grip tape on the foot rests, new seat.

Never saw one. Interesting, the youngsters would love the "new" ride!

Found this old Mustang, running. Smaller guys like this ride on.

What model is this character proudly using? Both look familiar.

As soon as the weather warms a bit, the grandsons will be busy! Meet the boys.

On ‎2‎/‎26‎/‎2017 at 4:26 PM, Chris said:

Borrowing parts from white tractors to fix up red ones 

Red is for the blood we shed.

Horses need red. It's their breed, Stallions love red!

Wow! Really nice!

All you need now is one painted Wheel Horse red.

One of my first chores, after the rider is runnin', changing from wheel "bolts" to "lug nuts."

Although we have cast wheel weights, made some using discarded brake drums.

Weld bolts in the drums, then fill with concrete.

Nice Bolens! Great find.

Be sure to update any progress but, looks great as-is.

Had a couple tube frame Bolens years ago. I couldn't ever get over the cast steering column.

Retired, I sometimes drive a tractor trailer for a truck tire retread plant. Last operation, paint the tires.

http://www.millertire.com/products/tire-supplies/tire-paint/1-quart-black-tire-paint/

Your cleanup looks good!

Owned a few Cubs. Now only one, hydro. Grandsons like the automatics.

14 hours ago, howardman said:

Saw one of those at a small show over here in ireland last summer. the owners kids were driving it around ...its drives well. He was working in the states for a few years as a carpenter  and took it as part payment from an elderly woman he was doing work for. I have a picture of it on my phone ....meant to post it up .

Grandson and I saw a gentleman mowing his lawn with a Wheel Horse. We stopped to see his Stallion. Very nice older Horse.

He told us his shed was packed, asking, "Might you be interested in a Pennsylvania?"

One look and we drove it up ramps into our pickup truck. He had the original owners manual and sales receipts, we took those too.

Paint, belts, fluid changes, another project for Grandsons.

Was always a Kohler "junkie." Hard working older Kohlers keep on working.

My first Onan runs like a champ. The '90 520-8 with the swept axle is a go to Horse.