Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 11:09 pm
Here's another good video. Even has some old Sno-Cat's
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Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:24 am
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 1:53 am
That's pretty neat, Smitty! Reminded me of some of the swamp buggy events of years gone by. Lots of the old swamp buggies were made from Model A's. These were in the days before the monster trucks and such but simply an old Ford with a modified suspension, lifting the the vehicle so that old worn out airplane tires with chains could propel them through the wet woods and swamps. Over the years the swamp buggy has become quite sophisticated just like the fancy snowmobiles have advanced way beyond their humble beginnings. It appears the half track systems on the Model T's were probably a factory made add on rather than a cobbled together add on.
Enjoyed watching the video!
Treefarmer
Enjoyed watching the video!
Treefarmer
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:58 pm
There’s one of those Model T snowbobiles in full working order on display at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, ME. I didn’t see it in operation but the museum claims everything there is fully functional except the mock-up of the plane the Wright brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. Amazing museum if you’re ever in the area.
Ken
Ken
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm
The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 12:19 am
Been there, done that c. 1994.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
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Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 1:32 am
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 2:39 am
Yep. Back in the '90s.philco wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 12:19 amBeen there, done that c. 1994.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
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Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 3:14 pm
Been there done that 2010. Also visited the corn palace on the same trip.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
20210514_125322.jpg
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 4:23 pm
Saw the sign for the Corn Palace.bighomer wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 3:14 pmBeen there done that 2010. Also visited the corn palace on the same trip.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
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Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 12:24 am
My youngest son Matthew finally got his Farmall tractor running at top speed.
https://youtu.be/dMKpydAbgsg
https://youtu.be/dMKpydAbgsg
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 1:05 am
Dug Wall Drug in 06 I believe was the year .OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
20210514_125322.jpg
It’s a neat place ,we may stop again this year if we go to meet friends in Rapid City this Summer .
Cool pic , brought back some memories. Do you know how long it’s been around ?
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 1:41 am
Nice ride Wade. If that’s your first zero turn, you’re gonna be kicking yourself for not getting one sooner. Good that you got it from the JD dealer and not from a big box store. Both are green but they’re not the same machines.
Ken
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 1:49 am
On their sign in the picture it says "Since 1931".Ripster wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 1:05 amDug Wall Drug in 06 I believe was the year .OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 11:53 pm The wife and I took a trip out to Rapid City last weekend to see family. We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug for the 5 cent coffee.
How many of you AAPKers have "Dug Wall Drug"?
20210514_125322.jpg
It’s a neat place ,we may stop again this year if we go to meet friends in Rapid City this Summer .
Cool pic , brought back some memories. Do you know how long it’s been around ?
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 1:58 am
Looks like he’s done a great job with it.dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 12:24 am My youngest son Matthew finally got his Farmall tractor running at top speed.
https://youtu.be/dMKpydAbgsg
Ken
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 5:02 am
This is my third zero turn. The first two were well used when I got them. This is my first brand new one.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 1:41 amNice ride Wade. If that’s your first zero turn, you’re gonna be kicking yourself for not getting one sooner. Good that you got it from the JD dealer and not from a big box store. Both are green but they’re not the same machines.
Ken
When it comes to mowers there’s two things I’m pretty adamant about. First is always buy from a dealer. Even if you get a mower at the big box store the dealer will be who you go to for warranty work any way. Plus if you have a relationship with the dealer they’ll take care of you. And from my experience it’s cheaper to buy from the dealer.
I built them out on John Deere’s website and knew what msrp was for the mower I wanted. I went in and they didn’t have the one I was looking for, but they had the next size up for $2k less than the one I was looking at!
Second, I always buy the commercial grade mower, not the homeowner grade sold at the big box stores. They’re more expensive up front, but will hold up better with fewer repairs over the life of the mower in my experience. Plus when you get ready to sell it in a few years it’ll still have some value. Also, since it’s a commercial mower from a dealer, if it’s down for repairs, they give me a loaner. Lowe’s wouldn’t do that on a residential mower!
If any of y’all are in the market for a mower, and you find one you like, you’d better jump. The John Deere dealer told me that if y0u order one today it’ll be a 6 month minimum before you get it. They’re that far behind.
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 2:55 pm
That's a nice old tractor, David. What year is it?dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 12:24 am My youngest son Matthew finally got his Farmall tractor running at top speed.
https://youtu.be/dMKpydAbgsg
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 3:40 pm
October 1951Unk wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 2:55 pmThat's a nice old tractor, David. What year is it?dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 12:24 am My youngest son Matthew finally got his Farmall tractor running at top speed.
https://youtu.be/dMKpydAbgsg
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 4:05 pm
That old Farmall is sounding real good!
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 4:46 pm
I totally agree with everything you said. I always buy the commercial grade mowers too, for the same reasons you stated. Even the low end commercial grade equipment is better built than the retail grade, and cost little if any more. One of the biggest differences in mowers is the mower deck. The commercial grade decks are thick, welded construction (like I see on the pictures of yours, typically with a lifetime warranty. The retail grade decks are thin, one piece stamped metal. The blade spindles are heavier duty. Just some typical dufferences that most people don’t even think about.Colonel26 wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 5:02 amThis is my third zero turn. The first two were well used when I got them. This is my first brand new one.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 1:41 am
Nice ride Wade. If that’s your first zero turn, you’re gonna be kicking yourself for not getting one sooner. Good that you got it from the JD dealer and not from a big box store. Both are green but they’re not the same machines.
Ken
When it comes to mowers there’s two things I’m pretty adamant about. First is always buy from a dealer. Even if you get a mower at the big box store the dealer will be who you go to for warranty work any way. Plus if you have a relationship with the dealer they’ll take care of you. And from my experience it’s cheaper to buy from the dealer.
I built them out on John Deere’s website and knew what msrp was for the mower I wanted. I went in and they didn’t have the one I was looking for, but they had the next size up for $2k less than the one I was looking at!
Second, I always buy the commercial grade mower, not the homeowner grade sold at the big box stores. They’re more expensive up front, but will hold up better with fewer repairs over the life of the mower in my experience. Plus when you get ready to sell it in a few years it’ll still have some value. Also, since it’s a commercial mower from a dealer, if it’s down for repairs, they give me a loaner. Lowe’s wouldn’t do that on a residential mower!
If any of y’all are in the market for a mower, and you find one you like, you’d better jump. The John Deere dealer told me that if y0u order one today it’ll be a 6 month minimum before you get it. They’re that far behind.
I buy all my equipment, including things like Stihl edgers, chain saws, weeders, from the local JD dealership or the local New Holland dealership. I know everyone there in both sales and service departments. They know me and take good care of me, can’t tell you how many times they’ve either fixed something free, told me how to fix it, or given me parts at no charge. Customer service is the hallmark of a good dealership, and something you won’t likely find at the big box stores.
Ken
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 7:37 pm
Absolutely right on all accounts. The better spindles are a big deal imo. The ones one mine, and the front forks, actually have alemites instead of the sealed bearings. I don’t know in actual performance how much a difference it makes, but I just hate a bearing you can’t grease.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 4:46 pmI totally agree with everything you said. I always buy the commercial grade mowers too, for the same reasons you stated. Even the low end commercial grade equipment is better built than the retail grade, and cost little if any more. One of the biggest differences in mowers is the mower deck. The commercial grade decks are thick, welded construction (like I see on the pictures of yours, typically with a lifetime warranty. The retail grade decks are thin, one piece stamped metal. The blade spindles are heavier duty. Just some typical dufferences that most people don’t even think about.Colonel26 wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 5:02 amThis is my third zero turn. The first two were well used when I got them. This is my first brand new one.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 1:41 am
Nice ride Wade. If that’s your first zero turn, you’re gonna be kicking yourself for not getting one sooner. Good that you got it from the JD dealer and not from a big box store. Both are green but they’re not the same machines.
Ken
When it comes to mowers there’s two things I’m pretty adamant about. First is always buy from a dealer. Even if you get a mower at the big box store the dealer will be who you go to for warranty work any way. Plus if you have a relationship with the dealer they’ll take care of you. And from my experience it’s cheaper to buy from the dealer.
I built them out on John Deere’s website and knew what msrp was for the mower I wanted. I went in and they didn’t have the one I was looking for, but they had the next size up for $2k less than the one I was looking at!
Second, I always buy the commercial grade mower, not the homeowner grade sold at the big box stores. They’re more expensive up front, but will hold up better with fewer repairs over the life of the mower in my experience. Plus when you get ready to sell it in a few years it’ll still have some value. Also, since it’s a commercial mower from a dealer, if it’s down for repairs, they give me a loaner. Lowe’s wouldn’t do that on a residential mower!
If any of y’all are in the market for a mower, and you find one you like, you’d better jump. The John Deere dealer told me that if y0u order one today it’ll be a 6 month minimum before you get it. They’re that far behind.
I buy all my equipment, including things like Stihl edgers, chain saws, weeders, from the local JD dealership or the local New Holland dealership. I know everyone there in both sales and service departments. They know me and take good care of me, can’t tell you how many times they’ve either fixed something free, told me how to fix it, or given me parts at no charge. Customer service is the hallmark of a good dealership, and something you won’t likely find at the big box stores.
Ken
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 8:26 pm
My brother and I took a trip to Philly yesterday to visit the USS Olympia, Commodore Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila during the Spanish American war. Classed as a protected cruiser. We were both disappointed that the engineering spaces were not open, both of us being snipes in the USN, but was worthwhile anyway. Only museum ship of this vintage, built in 1893, afloat in the US. Tour took about two hours. Would recommend taking a look if anyone finds themselves in Philly with some spare time. Open weekends only at this time.
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 8:35 pm
A few more shots of the interior.
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 8:54 pm
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 9:18 pm
David,
That is the Moshulu, a restaurant when its open. I'm not sure of its status these days.
That is the Moshulu, a restaurant when its open. I'm not sure of its status these days.