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My wife wanted to do my sons 4 month pictures, we came up with this idea, and let the rj35 get out in the sun and breath a little.

Having two Daughters it looks like girls keep flowing in our family. This is our oldest Grand Daughter HENNY She loves the Horses even if they don't have an engine on them, She even had her picture IN LAGC Mag She will have the pick of the Stable when I am gone. Many years have past, we have definitely had some good times. I guess these Horses have a good way of helping doing that.

Here's my three future wheel horse owners. Two are already hooked. The third, she might need to be convinced but I doubt it will be too difficult!

Just can't quite bring myself to call it a 'hood'...it's almost like we live in different countries..

These 2 guys been helpin me move some dirt. They both love tractors.

My wheel horse nuts!

Here they are i call them Thing 1 and Thing2

Here is a my daughter helping out on our wheel horses, she likes working on wiring

This one came to me last year and after a couple carb cleanings, a carb rebuild, all new fuel lines and filters and three different fuel pumps it still ran crummy....so I parked it all winter in disgust. But when I saw Stevasaurus's video @stevasaurus of a couple of his short frames running it motivated me to try again. First thing I did was reset the points after giving them a light sanding.....AND THE DAMN THING RAN GREAT!!! I can't believe I didn't mess with the points last year 🙄 ! This new development re-newed my interest and this weekend I gave the rims some attention. I love the patina so I won't be messing with the sheet metal. Pics of course.....first pic is when it came home. Mike.....

Awesome pictures! He is flipping the bird in first picture lol!

I found this youtube video online recently, on a 657. Interesting video, though some things aren't accurate or at least, not the proper way, especially the plowing the garden part, but without the proper experience and tutoring, it's easy to make mistakes when you attempt to do something for the first time. But, all in all, it's a good video. I, for one, enjoyed watching it. I thought you guys might also.

Well not totally done this fall / winter ill need to restore the deck. I rebuilt the tranny stripped and blasted it did some sheet metal work primed and painted it. I traded a fair-poor condition 312-8 for this. It didn't have the original K91 on it and i had a 5.5hp Honda GX160 laying around, it dropped right on with no clearance issues and it has the original push / pull throttle working with it. I had to make the header for it and it sounds pretty sweet lol. Ill post some pics of the other side too i have a pretty cool mini K&N on it. Ill be at the BIG show in June looking for more parts for it (We've had Wheel Horses since as far back as i can remember and my father took me last year for the first time and after thats when i traded for this was hooked! ). One question, how the heck can i paint the raised letters on the front without them looking like crap!? Thank you to oldredryder for the fenders and toolbox and Wildside for the lugs and belt.

I picked up a nice 310-8 this weekend from a guy up north of KC. He said you guys would know him by Wheel Horse Rick. He had the NOS tractors that he sold to Larry. Super nice guy, we had a nice chat. He told me this was a 1985 and it looks like its 5 years old instead of 32 to me. Very happy with it and it mows like a dream! He is some pics and you guys can tell me what you think. I think I will put some tail lights in place of the reflectors and I need to move the seat back cause I am a fatboy! Randy

And who wouldn't love a Horse?

Oldest grandson and 2nd oldest granddaughter.

Little episode tonight, which I am creatively calling..... Belt guard hack. Doing a silly thing like making the machine longer means having to stretch a few things, case in point the belt guard. No worries however for I had cunningly run the belt inside the seatbox. starting at at the back, having bolted the guard up to the engine, mark and cut the guard with enough 'lap' to secure it to the inside of the seatbox back leg. A few little cuts later and the transmission end bolts up, but it's not quite long enough so I had to fab up a piece about 75mm to reach the front seatbox leg, with a bit of filler I hope it won't be too noticeable. (note every farmers best friend, baling string). Using the string to trace the route of the new longer belt, showed that the guides would have to be moved. I drilled two pilot holes through the covers into the legs, and secured with a couple of self tapping bolts. Belt guard done....running out of things to do!

Some folks who have heard of "Wheel Horse" find one and stop by here to ask "What's it worth?" Some of those folks believe that everything that says "Wheel Horse" is collectible and therefore quite valuable. And while some are valuable I'd venture to say that many of our beloved "Wheel Horses" cost $300 or less (I KNOW most of mine did!)! "Dollar Value" is a tough topic, very variable and I think many of us value them more than their "Market Value" because they are worth more than their "Market Value" because often a $300 WH will outperform and outlast a brand new $3000 new "Box Store" tractor! Doesn't mean we can sell them for more, just that we know they are worth more, well, we know anyways. The really valuable WHs are the rare ones, that you never see! And then only to a select few collectors that can afford them. Many WHs are sought after because they are great values, maybe not great investments. That said, if you would like to know more about your Wheel Horse we would like to know more about it and you! Perhaps we are less interested in being appraisers but rather being kind souls trying to help other "soon to be afflicted!" Wheel Horse Lovers! My 2 1/2 cents. But if you want to know more then post some pics! A "like brand new" common WH does command a better price than a common used one! Oh my! Oh my goodness! I can't believe you said that! And here on this forum! This very forum!!! But I agree. Except you could have mentioned "Sears" (the older Sears Suburbans anyway. Not all Craftsman! But there are some darned good AYP/Craftsman as well!) Oh! And Ariens! Simplicity! Massey Ferguson! Gravely! And...

So, I found this for sale. What the heck is going on with this poor Horse?

going to try to trade my labor for the horse. he has 2 riders to get going

You most likely have a 1961 401 and it's carrying a 1960 version of the RMR-32 deck.

Excellent pictures. He should be holding a sign "BR-549" in either the 1st or 2nd pic.

+1 Couldn't agree more, Glenn is a definite asset to the hobby, and a top shelf person!

Duke, You and several others have me beat on the miles thing, but I think I win when it comes to numbers. See attached: There are 18 tractors there along with some choice attachments and other goodies. Duke, you know where this was taken!

Might be why.

Now that I have a pickup again, I started looking into ways to easily load tractor finds into the bed instead of having to drag a trailer around.I stumbled across this (http://www.toyloader.com/) and thought that looked like a good idea. But not worth $600. So I made my own. (Well, my dad ended up doing the welding and metal work. He enjoys it.) The steel ended up being free since my dad got drops from work, but if I had to by it, it probably would have been around $25 from a metal store that sells drops by the pound.The winch was $50, the battery was free from a junk mower, the box was $4, $10 for the connectors, $10 for the pins, $5 for the winch plate. So I spent around $80, but buying everything would put the cost around $140 or so. Haven't had a chance to test it yet.

stopped by a house to pick up a starter to rebuild for a guy and look over what guy owns to fix. and see this charger 12 sitting there in weeds. might try to wheel and deal to get it.not sure. number plate didnt come out too good on cell phone

I have been a member for about four months. I do not own or have ever owned a wheel horse, but that should be changing soon. This weekend I was at a thrift sale girlfriend made me go and I saw this wheel horse tiller for sale it was $150 bucks.On the tiller was a sign that said loaded and deck for 520H $200 or best offer. Long story short I grab my Gal and we headed to the location we're the Loader was and I took one look and said I will take it. Ended up buy it all, loader 40 inch bucket,all brackets,weight box , 42 inch recycler deck and ,tiller, and he gave me 2 never used ag tires on new or never used rims and some brackets for duel tires.Are you all sitting down ?I paid $300 for all of it. Best is that the tiller may have been used once and the loader a kwik way only for 2 to 3 hrs bucket has a few scratches in it. This was mounted on a 1990's 520H owner was keeping it and blower as his dedicated snowmachine I tried to buy it but no luck. So here are a few questions, 1. What is the best Tractor for the loader an 520H or are there others that my current brackets would allow me to attach it to another with out modifications like the 416H,I see one for sale with a 16hp engine. I would like the best possible tractor to take advantage of the loader. I have some project around the house like paver patio, maybe part of a paver drive way and others. 2. How good is the 42 inch recycler at mowing. And this deck when flipped over only has a few scratches on it. It also feels like the deck weights as much as my current tractor and deck combined a John Deere LA125. I am looking forward to finding a new to tractor and joining the Wheel Horse Community

Funny how some people just want to know what one is worth but don't realize how great this site is for finding out things about any that exist. This forum can get you through rebuilding fixing elect problems or what color you use to bring one back to life. You can get help on this forum to do anything you want to do to your . It is funny to me that someone would thank that no one knows anything when they need some information that pictures are needed to help with the question. This is the best site on the internet. This is my 2cents.

Need to Photoshop a wrench into his hand on this shot.

It would probably be easier to make a new pan than repair that damage. Jay

Thank you! and ill definitely try that! i Good idea! she is a better shot than me so she may have steadier hands than myself!

IMG_0631.MOV One of my daughters, when she wasn't paying attention, I suppose one day she will need something to cut her lawn with.

Then just... say a prayer.

There was a service bulletin that switched the recommended oil to 40wt. This was to help minimize the problem of the transmission locking up in two gears. Then they revised the shift rails sometime in 1964 by having a deeper neutral detent and using a 3/4" shift stop pin instead of an 11/16". That gave a mechanical stop that minimized the problem. They failed to switch the recommended oil back to a heavier weight for some time after that. You may want to use the 40wt. Better yet, if you're going to open it up you might want to find some later shift rails and the longer stop pin. The spring and balls are all the same.

Little up date here as it's starting to look more like a tractor. Having problems getting the hood fitted up, almost like the wrong hood. More on that later.... saving it for last! I need to quit wrangling other horses as they take time away from this. Let me know what you think of the engine colors contrast good or bad. I am just kinda winging it as I go. S/G is going to be black as well.

Yah there're easy to make in a pinch. you gonna open that tranny up Tigs?? who know what other monkey business was going on there. Why on earth somebody would booger up a tunnel like that!!

Yep, the Wheel Horses are hard to find out here. I found one from another member here that I contacted and he was cool enough to sell me one. Needs the motor and seat though. I will probably go with the predator as that seems the easiest and the cheapest route right now. My plan is to clean and paint it up first.....

bonehead engineering! Some people just shouldn't be allowed to handle tools.

If the gas tank on the tractor is good. You should be able to remove the Predator gas tank and run a new line from your original tank to the new engine. Other than that there should not be much to change or fab. You might need to run a new throttle cable. The Predator has two locations for mounting a throttle cable, just need to pick the one that best suits your application. Most new replacement engines are going to be over head valve engines with the same basic shape as the Predator.

I ordered a gas gap lens, pennants and spindle covers from Mr. Pettit. Can't say enough about the quality of what I received. We sure needed Mr. Pettit back in the "old days" for his decals, dash plates, etc. Glad he has made restorations easier with his products! Thank you Mr. Pettit!!!!

Made my rounds yesterday spraying the yards of family members. It is always enjoyable getting a thumbs up or a wave and a smile by those passing by. Jobs are always more fun on some of the old faithful machines!

Well it took a while, but here is my GT-14 with the mower deck attached. Thanks Paul! Unfortunately, the ground wire sort of crumbled. I'll need to do a bit of fixing for that, but then, I hope to fire up the PTO for the first time to let it roar.

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@Squonk Are you sure she throws stuff at you because of the loud mower ?

That's my Favorite look on a Wheel Horse Tractor.....Good red Patina with nicely painted rims.. You'll notice that when looking at my collection...

An electrician works on it and the first thing he attacks is fuel!

Talk about vague Texas.... with an answer like that your gonna be right, you a politician? And Horsefixer, you've go buckets on the brain, l reckon your a little jealous of that steel, having to wait on yours. Bit cruel really, such a weird build who would guess bonnet supports.. Even though the frame had been lengthened beyond the steering axle 230mm, the bonnet was still going to be to long. This was because when the driver sat back in the seat it went down and back some more. This picture is taken with the seat folded forward, but you can see I've clamped a pry bar to show the area that has to be open to allow the seat to move. consequently this is what I cut these steels for. Basically somewhere for the bonnet to latch down onto. The only slight problem was the engines dipstick, but l got lucky again and had just enough clearance. The bonnet has a slight curve so l shaped the top bar to match. Bonnet down showing the excess, marker pen inside on the top and outside on the sides. Cut made, now I have a stumpy new bonnet. I saved the offcut, to be used later, forward of the steering tower. Time for me cocoa...