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Hi Guys, Been awhile since I've been here. Hopefully someone can relate to this. I have a 1970 c.i. ford 6 cyl. Rebuilt recently. I bought it off of e-bay, sight unseen. I know, that was my first mistake. The water jacket in the block has a hair line crack, about 8 inches long, about 5 inches...

Hi Guys, I posted this earlier in the wrong spot. We have a new tiltmeter designed to use on the blade of a dozer or grader. It mounts with heavy magnets, and I have 2 left that read in percent, and one left in degrees. You may remember, we have asked TBN members for their input on some of our...

Hi Guys, I have not posted for awhile, but I do stop by sometimes to read up on what's going on. We now have a few new lighted tiltmeters, and, as in the past, I would like to have a few guys willing to test them. I will send a model#25 lighted to the first 4 guys to request one. Free of charge...

Hi Guys, It has been a long time since we posted. I do read TBN sometimes, But we have been busy and not had much time. We have developed a new inclinometer that is designed to attach with strong magnets to the blade of a dozer, or grader. We have a model that reads in percent, (model # 18PR)...

I am still working on the postal jeep with the built 302 Mustang engine. Runs Great. Got me to thinking. I know, that can be a dangerous thing!!! I know a blower on the intake of an engine can greatly increase horsepower. What if a small 12 volt high power fan was installed on top of carb...

Hi Guys, Well, I am much closer to putting the new V-8 in the old postal jeep. However, the altenator on the jeep has posts marked "B", "1" and "2". The mustang altenator is marked "B" "field" and "ground". Is "1" suppose to be "field" ??? If I remember right from years ago, this is correct...

Hi Fellas, I recently bought a "crate engine" to put in my 1976 postal jeep. The jeep is a little customized toy, but had a 258ci. 6 cylinder, automatic. Like Tim the tool man, it needs more power. The crate engine is a 302ci. V-8 out of a 90 mustang. C-4 automatic. Has stubby headers, aluminum...

Hi Guys, I bought a few acres of "scrap ground" ditches, creek, swamp, and alot of trees and underbrush. If I bought a bobcat, would it work well for scraping the ground to remove the brush and small trees??? I have a guy with a dozer coming to make a road into the place. Any help...

Hi Guys, I remember someone posting a web site onetime about where to see aerial photos of your property. I believe it was free. I would like to see an aerial of some property I am looking at renting. Any help TRULY appreciated. Thanks, Rick

Hi Guys, I know a few of you were going to Louisville farm show and had said you would stop by our booth. Well, as of last Friday, we had to cancel going. Seems my Doctor says I ain't going nowhere for 1-2 weeks. Had a heart cath friday. One artery plugged like a storm drain full of leaves...

Hi Guys, Just a reminder to anyone interested. The Lousiville Ky. Farm Show is Feb. 16-19. If you have never been, this is a HUGE show. Worth attending if possible. Hope to see some of you there. Rick

Hi Guys, Could not pass up this one. You know me Lets see, a tiltmeter made for tractors, vs a tiltmeter made for boats.Hmmm. Numbers painted for a quick recognition at a glance, or all white numbers. Rubber tube that can sag in high heat, thus possibly giving a false reading, vs a precision...

Hi Guys, I went to an auction that was selling out a motorcycle shop that went belly up last week. I bought 3 suzuki 4 wheelers. One was a quad sport 250 cc. 2004. Brand new. Other two are ozark 250cc quads. Auctioneer said they list for $3,800.00. I gave $2,200.00 ea. Good Price????? all were...

I,m looking at a Troy Built rider called the Pony. I believe it is about 12-14 h.p. I have had good experience with Troy Built Tillers. Anyone know who makes Troy Built Riders? Anyone had experience with the Rider they make? Good?Bad? I have had my Wards 12 h.p. for 20 yrs. She is on her last...

I bought a 1976 postal jeep for new toy. Plan to use around farm, as well as fun. Has original 232 c.i. 6 cyl. automatic. Sandblasted entire body and re-painted bright red with small yellow flames on hood. Undercoated, added passenger seat up front, and two small bench seats in rear. Tuned up...

Having only recently become involved in the handling of round bales, I would like to know if anyone makes a system for moving round bales with a 1/2 ton dodge Ram 1500 4x4. Would like something fairly inexpensive. I was thinking about something like a fork, with hydraulic jack, and self...

Hi Gang, Brenda and I are looking at 3 acres to build a new building on for the company. Brenda wants to keep her horse there also. There is an old house that is falling in on the property. It has the old hard asbestos siding on it. Can,t seem to get a knowledgeable answer from anyone about...

Hi Guys, Once again, I would like your opinions. I have developed a tiltmeter for use at night. It uses 2-led lights to light tube, and the numbers are a glow in the dark paint. 12 vdc. Wires are inside a harnessflex, flexible conduit, and it is attached to meter with a compression fitting. The...

Hi Guys, Brenda and I plan to rent a 35 acre farm where she currently boards her horse. The present renter is moving and we got first crack at the place. Plan to board 15 horses there. The present renter has agreed to leave his old Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor, along with a 5 yr. old brushog. The...

Hi Guys, Thought I might share info. on my new vehicle. Bought a 1950 Willys Jeep Wagon last Friday. Had to travel 250 miles one way to get her. Had to drag it on a flatbed (U-haul) with a winch. Brakes locked up. Previous owner swares she ran when parked 4 yrs. ago. Would not start. Bad gas...

Hi Guys, Do any of you guys have good solution for moles digging up the yard. I am the only one on my block watering the lawn, and it has been very dry. Seems every mole in the county has invaded my yard. Tried the poison peanuts. Nothing. Tried the traps. Tripped a few, but no moles. Cannot use...

HI GUYS, THE NEW DUAL AXIS METER IS READY. I SHIFTED THE SCALE UP 5 DEGREES, TILTED IT BACK 5 DEGREES, AND MADE THE NUMBERS LARGER AND X-10. I WAS ABLE TO DAMPEN THE PENDULUM SLIGHTLY ALSO. IT STILL SWINGS PRETTY FREELY, (MAYBE A LITTLE TO MUCH STILL), BUT WORKS WELL. AT FIRST, IT WILL ONLY BE...

COMMENTS FROM \"B\" OF R&B MFG. INC. Just a note from Brenda, the "B" of R&B Mfg. Inc. Just like to say thanks to all you fellas and gals on TBN. I appreciate all your support, comments, and willingness to test our tiltmeters. Also, thanks goes out to Muhammad. Your support has meant a great...

Ooops. Sorry - the picture didn't post. Here ya go! Thanks Rick

Hi Guys, Anyone out there know much about what a 49 chevy panel van might be worth? I was fishing on a private farm lake 2 wks. ago, and the farmer has one in great shape. Original condition. Except paint. It says chevrolet 200 on front fenders. 3/4 ton??? Farmer says he parked it there in "97"...

I have never directly bought any stock. However, I have recently found a web site called www.bidcow.com. They are claiming to be similar to e-bay, but much less costly, and much more customer oriented. Especially in security measures. There is a page on their site where you can buy "partnership"...

Hi Guys, I am working on a new product, but really need opinions from any and all who might use such a product. I have made a small galvanized steel feed silo for horse / livestock owners use. It holds 6- 50 pound bags of feed, has a hinged, lockable lid, a slide gate valve, stands about 5 ft...

HI GUYS, Rick here. Wanted to share some info. on air lines. My neighbor Larry ran a rigid air line from his compressor at the back of his garage, to the front. He rented a pipe threader and bought the pipe, fittings, and a regulator and in line oiler. He mounted the in line oiler first, then...

I RECENTLY DROVE TO LOUISVILLE KY., AND ON INTERSTATE 64 NEAR ASHVILLE INDIANA, THERE ARE ALLOT OF LITTLE COVES FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LAKE, NEAR THE HIGHWAY. IS THIS TRULY A LAKE, OR JUST ALLOT OF LITTLE PONDS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY??? I'M A BASS FISHERMAN FROM WAY BACK, AND THOSE...

Just a note to say thank you to all our customers, and FRIENDS!!!!! With your input, we have been able to design improved versions of our tiltmeters for tractors. And, I have made alot of new friends, and that is PRICELESS. I have also learned alot. If I EVER may be of service, Please let me...

Hi Guys, I would like your opinion of a new product we carry. I do not make the product. A friend of mine owns the patent. He believes there is a market for them for those of us who have the tractor in the garage, or a small out building. I put one in my garage, and I must admit, if I hit the...

We just registered for a booth at the Indiana/Illinois Farm Show scheduled for Dec. 11-12-13 in Indianapolis. Anyone out there going??? Hope to see some of you guys there!!!!! From the info. they faxed me, it is free show for public to attend. (booth space is not free). Rick Rick Hedgecock R&B...

Hi guys, Here's a few pictures of our new Tiltmeter mounting bracket. It allows for more mounting options and locations. Rick Tractor Mount 1 Tractor Mount 2 Tractor Mount 3 Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket (side view) Rick Hedgecock R&B Manufacturing http://www.tiltmeter.com (816)587-9814

Hi guys, Here's a few pictures of our new Tiltmeter mounting bracket. It allows for more mounting options and locations! Rick Tractor Mount 1 Tractor Mount 2 Tractor Mount 3 Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket (side view) Rick Hedgecock R&B Manufacturing http://www.tiltmeter.com...

Hi Guys, Rick here with R&B. Is anyone going to the International lawn and garden show in July at Louisville Ky? We have a booth and will be there. We will be unveiling a couple of new products there. One is a new style indicator that uses a totally new concept never before used. Should be ready...

Hi Guys, For those who want a small tiltmeter, (easier to mount due to size) but large numbers, (easy viewing) check out the what's new section of my web site. MODEL # 45. is smaller than # 25, but has a scale to 45 degrees. The TBN discount is available on this model also. $3.00 off if you...

Hi Guys, Thought I would pass along a few uses people have found for tiltmeters that I thought were interesting. Besides the obvious roll-over prevention, I have customers using them for landscaping, road building to insure proper run-off. One company uses them to install and level satelite...

Here is a picture of the R&B Manufacturing team. Rick on the left, Brenda on the right. Here is a link to the picture. http://www.tiltmeter.com/pic.jpg Rick Hedgecock R&B Manufacturing