Recent content by blackrams

I am looking for an old "junk" fifth wheel camper trailer for a specific purpose built trailer project. Needs to be a 24 to 30 foot version. Would also prefer to keep the distance to less than 200 miles of travel from Frankfort, KY if possible. Frame rot and neglected bearings would...

My wife and I are both originally from Kansas, the Sunflower State. We both grew up with these plants growing in the wild and saw them in beautiful fields of huge flowers. They were a sight to behold. We both like them so much that every year we will till up some soil and grow some of...

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a thread about sand blasting, admitted then that I knew very little about the subject. The vendor did such an excellent job, I thought I'd share my experience. Took one of my goosenecks to (near) Nashville, TN to have it blasted and painted.* *Thanks to a friend...

Yep, looks like fun but, there ain't no way I'm going out there. Found out that I'm allergic to those four letter words. SNOW and COLD are both four letter words ya know. Longest sled ride EVER, super fast too. Sled riding Montana mountains 213 - YouTube But, it does look like a lot of...

Just as the title asks, I'm hoping to discover the recipe for a good "Used Oil" furnace for my shop. Have looked at the commercially produced versions, simply put, out of my financial reach. Have looked at some 55 gallon barrel versions, they don't last and I don't want to set my shop on fire...

Getting ready to have one of my gooseneck trailers sandblasted and painted. Had a tough time getting anyone that would sandblast and paint the top and the BOTTOM of my all metal low boy trailer. Quotes were all over the place but, no one would even try to lift or tip the trailer to do the...

Would like to know more about my Ford 1210's history. I bought the tractor new back in 1988, still have the original receipt that does have the tractor's serial number but, I'd like to know what year, month, date of manufacture is and any other information that I can come up with. I've tried...

Hello, Fairly new to this forum. I have a question for all you innovative gents. I'm adding an air horn to my Ford 1210. Mounting and powering it aren't an issue but, the question is, how does one go about altering the pitch or tone of the horn? I already have the horn but would like a lower...

would know where to find a Ford 768 loader? There seems to be two versions, a 768a and a 768b. I assume the difference is what tractor they go on but according to a spec sheet I read, either one would fit on my Ford 1210 tractor. So, just in case anyone happens to know where to locate one...

If'n you do, I'd like to know. Maybe we can share some information about these wonderful beasts... Rams Frankfort, KY

Yep, got a picture and message from my daughter this morning, it's snowing in Hattiesburg....... She (jokingly) asked if I'd bring the snow plow down from KY. Told her I'd be happy to but, I charge for time in transit. :cool2:

I have a Ford 1210 4wd hydrostatic tractor that I'm mounting a 702a blade on. Bought the blade used but barely used. The blade came with both up and down hydraulic cylinders and one for rotating the blade but, did not come with the spool valve. Now, my problem is, I was not aware that some...

Another newbie question. Currently mounting a front blade on my tractor. During the process, I realized that putting the joy sticks (dual spool valve) on the right side of the tractor would mean putting it farther to the nose than I wanted it. The reason is, if on the right side, it's almost...

I have an idea to build a stationary motorcycle lift in my shop. Yeah, it can and will be used for other things. Thought I'd run it by those who may have some experience with such things. First, this lift will have it's base set into concrete deep into the soil inside my shop. The intent...

Anyone ever built one? Seriously considering doing this. Have access to a lot of used engine oil and used transmission fluid. Seems a shame for me to be out in my shop cold and let the local waste truck hall this energy/heat producer off to the recycler. Anyone on here ever built one...