Update......got TC and blower out to the Merritt house, uncrated and hooked up. All seems to be in good working order, no leaks, controls work, and spins in the right direction. Looks good to go !!
Ordered the Thomas U-1943 hyd sand spreader (about $2K) .....should be in about a month. Also replaced the turf tires with truck mud & snow tires.
Getting a mid-sized Delta cross-bed tool box for the back....will see how it works out for hand tools, tow strap, shovel, jumpers, fire extinguisher, chains, and the other misc "stuff" I want to have readily available.
Wil be traveling next 10 days or so.