Hitch wagon I built for my father

[truckinbutch]

Built this hitch wagon for my Dad to use with his draft horses . Kramer 5th wheel running gear I remanned to rubber tires and built box and hand forged all the ironwork .

 

[MEinWV]

Very nice work! She's a beaut! Id like to see it all hooked up and ready to roll.

 

[Kiwijohn]

Awesome work with the wood and the iron!
Would love to see a pic with the motive power attached.
How many horsepower?

 

[diggemall]

Impressive work !

We'd all like to see a shot with the team !

Diggem'

 

[truckinbutch]

This is Dad driving his last team ,a pair of Suffolks that we raised ant trained , hauling 4 generations of the family with me on the back .

 

[River Rat]

That's really neat...impressive workmanship. I love that last pic with the team hooked up, looks likes a family fun ride.

RR

 

[truckinbutch]

That's really neat...impressive workmanship. I love that last pic with the team hooked up, looks likes a family fun ride.

RR

It was a grand day . WV Draft Horse and Mule Association spring ride on our farm and surrounding area 4 years ago . We had 14 wagons and 30 or so outriders . Daddy was the 'stud duck' at the head of the train with his brand new wagon . He 's 82 now and sold what he says is his last team this past year although he is still feeding 50 head of cattle every day .
Thanks all for the posts .

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Butch, Have you been hanging out with my Hubby? Awesome thing you did for your Dad!

 

[truckinbutch]

Butch, Have you been hanging out with my Hubby? Awesome thing you did for your Dad!

Not to put a name and a face to him . Been treated mighty well by folks from your part of the country during my traveling years .
Jim

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Butch, Have you been hanging out with my Hubby? Awesome thing you did for your Dad!

Not to put a name and a face to him . Been treated mighty well by folks from your part of the country during my traveling years .
Jim

Jim, Most folks in this neck of the wood are just plain good country Folk, I'd be dissapointed to hear otherwise. Did you work construction up here, pipeline? You and the Hubby would get along fabulously with your building talents.

 

[truckinbutch]

Long haul trucker .

 

[Mental Granny]

That wagon is a beauty and I love it even more all hooked up to the team! Looks like some kinda great family fun, what I wouldn't do to have a picnic out in that!

 

[truckinbutch]

That wagon is a beauty and I love it even more all hooked up to the team! Looks like some kinda great family fun, what I wouldn't do to have a picnic out in that!

What goes round comes round ....Old Dog done bought you a ticket on that ride . Just give me a little notice before you wish to cash in your ticket .
Jim

 

[Mental Granny]

 

[truckinbutch]

Thom told me you are good people .Good enough for me . There's a place for you on that wagon anytime you get here.

 

[Mental Granny]

OH! Thank-you! And Thom Thank-you too! Wow I need to find out how to get there!

 

[rmptr]

That's neato, Butch!