Les Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Whilst others may post photos of junky saws, old snowblowers and misc other treasures, I am posting a photo of my favorite winter partner. 1967 Montgomery Ward model with original rear tires and chains. As far as I know it has the original crankcase oil. I have never changed it and I have owned it for approx 20yrs. I remember adding a qt a couple of years ago. I just plowed 8+ inches of snow from my 500' driveway. Later this evening I may go down to the Interstate and see if they need help. Click to Enlarge 53.86 KB Click to Enlarge 55.71 KB Click to Enlarge 35.99 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I just plowed 8+ inches of snow from my 500' driveway. Later this evening I may go down to the Interstate and see if they need help. Dat's funny. Very nice machine. Montgomery Ward = Gilson Tractor Company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspectorjoe Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Too bad it doesn't have a tricycle front end, Les. Something tells me you'd be a darn good square dancer. [utube] " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Way to go, Les! But I strongly suggest you change the oil before the engine seizes. After all, you wanna get ALL your money's worth out of it, don't ya? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hey Joe, If that vid is from within the past 6 or 7 years, we're among the spectators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspectorjoe Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think that was from 2008 or 2009, Bill. I envy you. It's got to be so much better being there. I want to see it in person but so far haven't managed to. I used to go to the Farm Show every year, but the past decade, it's been every other year at best. It's changed so much (not for the better) since I started going with my ag class back in the mid 70's. They had the square dancing today. I just watched the rerun on PCN. I couldn't imagine doing that in my wildest dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Whilst others may post photos of junky saws, old snowblowers and misc other treasures, I am posting a photo of my favorite winter partner. 1967 Montgomery Ward model with original rear tires and chains. As far as I know it has the original crankcase oil. I have never changed it and I have owned it for approx 20yrs. I remember adding a qt a couple of years ago. I just plowed 8+ inches of snow from my 500' driveway. Later this evening I may go down to the Interstate and see if they need help. Click to Enlarge 53.86 KB Click to Enlarge 55.71 KB Click to Enlarge 35.99 KB There you go! How many hoss is that little plow? I tell folks "get the hugest snowblower or plow you can afford'.. 5hp Snowblower is not enough up here John Dirks.. The street plow 'wall' is what you need to gauge your machine for.. I got 19" the other day... the 'wall' at the street (5-6 times) was over 3' high.. My little dinky 7HP Toro 'did it' but does not satisfy. This inspector is in the market for MacHuge this summer for next winter.. Gotta love the 'wall'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Les, That's an awesome tractor but you know those ag tires aren't original and my bet is you have a little candlelight and some chardonnay as part of the bi-annual oil changing and greasing ritual performed only after researching the best lubricants. I had the Gilson equivalent to that work horse and it was the most eager garden tractor I ever owned- it pulled my 1200# roller over spring time lawn that was so wet there was a wave of water urged out of the soil - it was an earthworm doomsday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Funny. While visiting the wifes family just a few miles north of you Les, the conversation with a retired teacher came up. He said he was sick of the snow and couldn't wait to move south. I asked him where he wanted to go? His reply was funny. "Doesn't matter. I'll throw a snowblower in the back of my truck and head south. First time someone asked me what it is, that's my new home town." LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I don't know anybody in my area that owns a snowblower or snow plow, and can't recall seeing any white stuff on the ground around my house this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 There you go! How many hoss is that little plow? I tell folks "get the hugest snowblower or plow you can afford'.. 5hp Snowblower is not enough up here John Dirks.. The street plow 'wall' is what you need to gauge your machine for.. I got 19" the other day... the 'wall' at the street (5-6 times) was over 3' high.. My little dinky 7HP Toro 'did it' but does not satisfy. This inspector is in the market for MacHuge this summer for next winter.. Gotta love the 'wall'.. My snow scraper is a piece of plywood screwed to an old garden hoe. But I have to play in the rain. []Now since you brought up the subject of more power for your snowblower, I've got to post this pic. If you ask me, it needs a bucket seat with a cupholder. Click to Enlarge 39.48 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 REAL snow blower power [utube] " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thats cool Les. I just got a free rider. It's a Statesman 11hp circa late 70's I believe. Runs and cuts good. I need a starter solonoid ( been bypassing with jumpers). No safety features at all. I love it. I wonder if I could find a blade for the front of it? I'll post a pic tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Tired and a bit loose but still on the job. People who know me understand I'll be cuttin with this thing for the next 10 years. Click to Enlarge 78.51 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Les, Drain the oil and put Mobil1 synthetic in there and forget about it. I swear on that stuff, seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 John, nice tractor. Do you know the top speed? Looks like Daniels in True Grit! It needs a proper name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 John, nice tractor. Do you know the top speed? Looks like Daniels in True Grit! It needs a proper name. Good point....a name....hmmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 John, nice tractor. Do you know the top speed? Looks like Daniels in True Grit! It needs a proper name. Good point....a name....hmmmmm.... JD -- Consider: "Blinky" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Ahern Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 My retired brother in Ft Myers uses a picture of my 8 hoss Ariens (1978) as a screen saver.[8D] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 John, nice tractor. Do you know the top speed? Looks like Jeff Daniels in True Grit! It needs a proper name. Good point....a name....hmmmmm.... JD -- Consider: "Blinky" Consider Moshe Dayan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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