R4 at the auction

John from Fresno
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17 years 3 weeks ago #5168 by John from Fresno

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Did anyone happen to see how much the R4 at the auction brought?

John

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17 years 3 weeks ago #5171 by Dunefanatic

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It sold for $5k

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17 years 3 weeks ago #5174 by Willie

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We had it running on 3 cyl before dark

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17 years 3 weeks ago #5181 by 7upuller

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Willie,

You , Ponte and the gang were great warriors getting the R-4 Engine unstuck and to pop off in an hour or so. Way TOO Much Fun:D

Thanks to all who helped-Glen

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17 years 3 weeks ago #5184 by Cat Spotter

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Unloading for auction consignment late Friday afternoon:

Sunday morning after auction:

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17 years 3 weeks ago #5185 by R4catkid

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maybe my ears are broke (or my eyes) but did you really say 5k for a STUCK R4?.......hmm....wonder how much mines worth right now with the angle blade and ccu...lol. Anyway, looks nice and sounds nice that you got it started from stuck in an hour!....man, I need your guys help!!!....lol
good luck on getting the 4th cylinder fireing.
-R4catkid

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17 years 2 weeks ago #5217 by 7upuller

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With a Team of Ponte, Willie, The "Cat Night" gang and TractorDon working on a stuck engine, it didn't take long. We had to get it goin' or Willie would have my ass!

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17 years 2 weeks ago #5221 by TractorDon

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The R4, stole the show. It looked like a NASCAR pit crew

I have a video of the action if i can figure out how to get it up here. Don

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17 years 2 weeks ago #5242 by 7upuller

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The "Cat Night Gang" got the R-4 running on all four tonight.

It is truely a Gas. :rolleyes:

TractorDon, you would have been proud of us. Two stuck valves and now it's purring.

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17 years 2 weeks ago #5277 by TractorDon

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I knew you boys would have it running in short order:cool: Here are a few more pics of the crew and one of Willie's Kid. Don

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