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My leaf blower broke on me today so I went to the place I usually buy my equipment at and thought I'd share the history. The place is called Terpstras in Griffith Indiana. They are a toro dealer now, but been around since 1943. They were a wheel horse dealer since wheel horse started distribution. In the book Straight from the horses mouth, they name dealers and names of the people that competed in the 500 special race, and the owners father and this business is named in the book. Very nice people. They sold this RJ in 59 and got back on trade in in 63 and they restored it in the 90s. It's been in the same place ever since. I get all my tires for my WH's put on here, it's always nice to visit and talk about Wheel horses. The last picture is in the late 60s and the owners father had 4 wheel horses hooked together some how with rope and actually had a old horse cart behind them and used the wheel horses like real horses to pull the cart, all four at a time. Just figured I share this, pretty cool history.

http://conservativetribune.com/disabled-vet-tears-neighbor-did/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=PostUp&utm_campaign=ConservativeBrief&utm_content=2016-05-28 " Where do I begin? Something AMAZING happened today! As I was getting ready for my day, my husband appeared at the door with tears in his eyes holding our son. My heart sank and I thought someone we love took a trip to Heaven....He quickly assured me that no one had died, but someone had just given him a very expensive riding lawn mower! I don't know who they are, but they have been watching my 100% combat disabled husband push mow our entire yard once or twice a week, and thought this would help make more time for the important things in life!!! THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE!!! You don't know how much pain this is going to save him from!!! "

Looks like the old girl will be coming out of retirement . Had her out getting some sun today . Those AG's should aerate the lawn nicely This is how I spent my morning putting a new head gasket on the zero-turn . The moral of the story ? NEVER TRUST A TORQUE WRENCH !

My wife's shoulder surgery went very well and she is resting comfortably; will be able to come home in two or three days.

About the title of your post...I'm thinking you'll fit right in on this forum since it might appear to the casual observer that many of us are actually "dating" our WH's... And !!!

Well folks after work today I went and picked up my 875 and took some more photos as promised. Sometime in it's life it had the shaker can paint job so had to clean off the Model/Serial No. tag. Even with 4 bad tires , Shade Tree Mechanic added headlights, bad seat and all not to bad a shape. Everything is there.

Ask her real nice if she wants to go on a date to the yard for a mowing.

Now that right there is a problem.

Wow!! This is getting better all the time. My Shop Superintendent thinks he might have a front blade for me. Hope to get the tractor home this holiday weekend so I can get started on it. Hope all the forum members have a safe holiday weekend.

She didn't break her mind, just her shoulder. Saying "Yes Dear" is a natural reflex reaction for me!

This weekend is not about hot dogs and bbq but to remember and honor those who have sacrificed their lives for this country as well as nations and people around the world.. Our forum theme will change to our Patriotic theme for the remainder of the weekend and Memorial Day. You have the option to revert your theme back to the RedSquare theme by clicking the theme button at the bottom of each page. We are forever indebted to our lost hero's, and grateful for those who have served and continue to serve this and other great nations!

Well went in to buy a filter and some washers at a local business . As I'm at parts counter , behind me my wife is talking to a salesman. Next thing I know, I hear it will be there Saturday. It's a Simplicity Courier 25HP B&S 54" cut idiot proof homeowner special. Don't even need a wrench to change oil .So will see what this thing is capable of . I'll keep you posted.

Saw this on the wheel horse junkies page on fb and determined I needed a set... or two... or three. Any one have any info on them?

Want to thank u guys alot. I love these older tractors alot and am considering buying a 700 in very great shape I have my 312-8 now and another small one with no engine or mower deck. I have always loved older tracors that's for aure.

My baby brother just retired, he thanks all. US Army, Special Op's. This is a great day for all Americans.

I've learned a lot from this posting. I'm new too wheel horse. I picked up my first 1. 3 days ago. It was going to the junkyard. She's really rough but there's just something about her. I could not let her die.

Any idea which year it is?? Oh, and welcome to Red Square. It is impossible to get any real prices without some kind of pictures.

Well, we got lucky today, and no more jobs came in, so I managed to herd the welder out of the A/C and got the top finished!! The sewing machine babe will have her table cleared by 10AM tomorrow, so the next time you se this bad boy it will have a nice red tux!!!

Today @ IMS before Carb Day, Indy Freedom 100, and Pit Stop Competition.

Ok guys, this thread is worthless without !!!! Post up some stuff to inspire us all. I did see this homemade disc at a local tractor show, guy said it took him about 3 weeks to build it.

I have a chance to buy a Commando 800 with a flatbed trailer for $500. My concern is the capabilities of the Commando 800. I know this was considered an "economy" Wheel Horse. I am looking to add another horse for driveway grooming. The price is right to me but I think this horse is best suited for mowing duty only. The trailer I am unsure of what kind but could it possibly be a snowmobile trailer. Other factor is that it is a 2-1/2 hour drive each way to get it.

Some "Shade tree Mechanic" modification to the 875 hood.

Hi all, I'm adding some better pics of a plow I asked about earlier. Lots of help from you guys and I thank you all! This is NOS and I welcome any input on it as far as year, condition and opinion on its condition good or bad. You guys helped me out a lot on last posting and I hope new pics will help you determine year. Thank you!

I'm with AMC . I think that looks ! Looks like they actually thought it out , even has trim !

Today on Dr. Phil.... the men who love their tractors, and the tractors who won't date them....

I am beginning to think the bending backwards over the idler certainly had a lot to do with it. This belt feels totally different from the others, it is more "rubbery" and certainly more pliable. After what I have been through with this deck I do have another 6 on hand.

I made some years ago.

Journalists and luminaries once took part in a pre-Indy race of their own as they raced 33 lawn mowers around the 2.5-mile oval. Seriously, they really did... * http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/130073-indy-500-bizarre-ims-archive-photos-part-2?showall=&limitstart=1

Your model is 1-3745, and yes...it is a 1969. It is hard to read the 4 in the 3745, but it is there. Do you have a mower deck with it?? With a mower deck in good shape and it running good...I would say worth $500. Techumseh's can be expensive to fix now since they went over seas. Other wise, it is a great horse.

WOW !! That's amazing, great story thanks for sharing.

When in doubt... buy first, ask questions later.

My father bought a Commando 800 in 1972 with a 37" SD , clevis hitch on the rear so he could use the Brinly plow and disc he bought at the same time. He plowed and disc the garden every year and mowed about 3/4 acre until his death in 1991 when it came to me. I used it until about 2009 when the motor died.(It is still sitting under tarps waiting for some TLC so it can go back to working ) . We never had a problem with it . It was a real work horse. I would buy it if I were you.

Nothing wrong with that horse...as far as working it. That trailer, although it may not be a Wheel Horse, is worth $500. You can pull that horse on the trailer...drop the horse and then pull the trailer with the horse. BOOM-SHA-KA-LAK-A

We thank you all.

wait!!! you makin' fun of my work bench?

Thanks indeed to all who have served our great country! Be safe and enjoy the long weekend as we remember and reflect on their sacrifices and the spirit of the holiday...

To all whose served this fine country... ...thanks for your service.

A front trailer hitch made to fit in attach-a-matic (using old mule drive) ! A really neat attachment and works way better than a ball on the back of the tractor !

Showing off the versatility of a Wheel Horse. I never thought of using one for a work bench!

Here it is belly up, just the wheels aren't afixed to the axle.

That's great news Richard. I'm also glad to hear that you'll still make the show.

Very touching and a wonderful gesture.

Run, don't walk. That's a great deal. The Commando 800 is a tough little bugger just like it's bigger siblings. Here's one I restored years ago for my grandson and it's still going strong today. The rear wheels/tires are 22-7.50 12 from a 76 B-80 I converted to a C-160. Same goes for the seat set up. No problem clearing the mower deck (36" RD) KC9KAS

Welcome to the forum. Can't answer your questions but these manuals may help Garry

Well said Karl!

I want to enter the seat on my running 1267. It is definitely ugly and should receive bonus points for the patterned destruction that continues through the foam underneath as well as the selective preservation of the Wheel Horse logo. You will also find a tasteful display of the local flora both on the seat itself and below the shifter. This seat has served as late as this morning when I drove it to work. Have considered removing the covering but thinking the fiberglass pan just might be a problem as well. Scratch, scratch.

There's no reason you can't switch back and no down side to him using it either. It's a superior oil and I don't think it's overkill at all. The cost difference isn't all that much for no more than you use in a year.