D-Days Ironhead

Of all the Bikes Ive admired, this one is the only one I would like to build a copy of. And someday will.

Brians 49

One of the best examples of a Bobber. I found this Bike in Southern Minnisota a year ago. I couldnt afford it, but I knew Brian was looking for a Panhead, and this one fit the bill. It has some leaks, but nothing that alittle TLC cant fix. This could be a leak proof bike real easy.

ElkCreek Farms Latest Internatinal Harvester Implement

We only have two Horses, but it cost about $300 a year to feed them over the winter.
So...I am slowly collecting Vintage IH (International Harvester) Haying Equipment.
My good Friend Rick donated a busted old New Idea Sickle Mower, which I have repaired to the point of needing a pitman bearing and PTO shaft. Should be set by spring. Thanksgiving Weekend I bought a 1943 IH 4 Bar Side Delivery Hay Rake in excellent condition for $100. What a steal. Its all there and in mint condition. Im still researching it, but Have found a pic of a restored example. Untill we have a baler purchased, the Mower and rake will be used to cut and rake the weeds in the horse pasture.
Once we get the Hay operation built up and running smoothly, we will begin looking for beef cattle. Enought to provide ourselves, My Mom and Dad, and Colleens Mom and Dad with beef for the year. Hoping to be able to have enough surplus hay to sell to clear the cost of feeding and processing. Once we get the baler, im confident we willbe able to recoop the cost of the haying equipment by selling the surplus hay the first year. I should be able to get 150 bales on the first cutting. that will cover the horses for the winter. At $3.00 a bale, the next 2 cuttings should pay for the equipment. Thats the plan any how, Im sure Ill learn alot, but thats what life is about.

Hodge Podge Panhead

I have been saving and hording bike parts for 22 years. I have had to sell off some here and there to pay a bill or two, but the best of the best I have managed to keep. And here is the collection coming together. There are harley Parts here from 1939 through 1976. Many I have had since 1987 in Kansas. Last year, I decided to start assembling the Hodge Podge of Parts into something that resembles a Bike.
Thankyou Brother Keith, for you skills and teaching me how to handle a Mill and a lathe. Thankyou Burgie for your garcious donation of parts, and all those who gave as well. Thankyou my Wife Colleen, for your patients and understanding.
And last but not least in any manner of the term, Thankyou Bob and Rick Nootenagle for your patients, help and direction up to this point and Im sure in the future.

These are just the mock-up pics, but Its all there.

Shovels Rule!

Heres my main ride. A 1981 FLH80 Classic, Bobber. Smoked a buck deer with it in 2005. Never dumped it, just bent the hell outta the front fender. Thats why it has a Honda chromie on the front. I like that alot. It did tweek a left front fork tube,so it will need replaced.
Never was too hooked on the paint job, but I didnt buy it on cosmetics. I bought it because it had all the possible upgrdes that could be done in a practical manner that I would have had to do myself. Dual Belt Drives, S&S super E, Andrews HB cam, Chrome through out. It had only 3200 miles on it when I bought it four years ago. It sports 21,500 miles on it now, and runs good, no oil leaks, starts 2nd or 3rd kick when cold. Everything works, signals, electric start, everything. I want to repaint it in the worst way, buteveryone who knows me would hang me. Seems it has grown on every one. The paint was done in Oklahoma. Uncle Mike says colors like this are pupular in the south. Bright.. Last year was a nightmere with this bike. Lots of clutch and belt issues, both primary and secondsay, electrical problems...I finally tinkered with everything and all is well. Had a great season on it.
It is capable of 125mph. Never ran it through the qtr mile or dyno'd it. Dont care.

Hi-Point Fire Arms

I joined the US Army in 1987. Served 3 years active duty as a Combat Medic. (+4 months active duty recall for Operation Desert Storm) I carried a Colt 1911 45.acp. Loved that thing even thought it was so worn out, the barrel was EGG-Shapped! No Shit. And I had to and did qualify with it.
So the 45acp is near and dear to my heart.
Im planning on getting a Hi-Point JHC45 soon. I bought 100rnds yesterday.
Barrel length: 4.5"

Overall length: 7.75"

Weight: 35 oz.

Frame: High-impact polymer

Finish: Black powder coat with polished sides

Capacity: 9-shot magazine

Sights: 3-dots, fully-adjustable rear sight

Welcome to my Blog

After visiting other blogs, and having several ideas about a blog of my own, Ive decided to start my own.
Have fun visiting and enjoy the page. As I learn more, I will be adding various features.
Stay Warm.
Kelly