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A few years ago I traveled to Ky and bought #423 of 425 60th anniversary with less than 10 hour. I drive it a few times a year and it still has less then 15 hour on it. Its in museum condition - maybe it should be in one instead of my garage in IL

I have looked for years and finally found a pedal tractor on ebay. It came with the correct sheet of new decals. I just finished painting and reassemble. It looks good. It was built by AMF in Olney IL. I grew up near there.

With some drooling to boot ... Took a little drive to the driftless area today to see Kurt @608KEB. It's a large area in south western Wisconsin that was left unscated by the ice age and sure is beautiful country. He sure is lucky to live there. Valleys and hills galore much like eastern PA. I used to ride there a lot, very nice roads and scenery that won't quit. There's a tavern there that has the best Sunday chicken dinner ... maybe we do a chicken run sometime Kurt you get out the Fat Boy!. Anyway I digress ... picked up a nice set of implements for a price I care not to mention... Sorry @Dan 312-8 ... Bonus I got to look see over the rest of his fine fine harem and he let me take pics... ... Enjoy. Now it's no big secret I am not a huge LSE fan @c-series don or any tractor I can't run a furrow with or stick in the dirt in any fashion but I may have to make an offer he can refuse on this one. He's had it posted here before but fer sure worth a second look. All his horses are in very very well kept shape.

I just bought #32. it has 1300 hours and is in very rough shape with an SS (super stupid) emblem on the hood. It will not start and run. it will fire for a few seconds with starter fluid. it has all the chrome and a 48 inch deck with a hole in it. #32 George F Schleicher now owned by Norman D in Rockton IL

June 4, 1896, in the shed behind his home on Bagley Avenue in Detroit, Henry Ford unveils the “Quadricycle,” the first automobile he ever designed or drove. Ford was working as the chief engineer for the main plant of the Edison Illuminating Company when he began working on the Quadricycle. On call at all hours to ensure that Detroit had electrical service 24 hours a day, Ford was able to use his flexible working schedule to experiment with his pet project—building a horseless carriage with a gasoline-powered engine.

I was at Wheelhorse when marketing did this. They did complete the Baja desert race with a STOCK 520-H. It had 3 options from the catalog. 1 dual tires, 2 cleated tires, and 3 aux fuel tank. I restored a 1991 520-H which came with the original baked, cooked sticker on the hood. since I planned on using it I put the replacement sticker on the seat. A body shop painted the hood and fender. Its a sharp tractor I still use

Cleaning out drawers in shop today and came across a couple of papers that I've kept for more than 50 years. The first is the bill of sale for the El Camino when I bought it new in 1971. I was suppose to be practicing walking and seating for my high school graduation but dad and I were at the Chevrolet dealership. $3,688.00 brand new. Still have it and drove it a couple of days ago. Apparently, dad had to sign the loan for me. The second picture are from a Sedan Deliveries Unlimited club that I joined in the mid 1970's. Sure was a simpler time when a fellow awaited for the monthly (or bi-monthly) periodicals of his favorite club. I've still got the little round window sticker on the wing window in the delivery from the club. The club dissolved many years ago. The third picture is from the Sedan Deliveries National Meet in St. Paul Minnesota. My delivery (lower right) was one of the cars that was pictured in the monthly mail out that I mentioned under picture #2. Considering that delivery was rebuilt and made running in a small shop whose floor was sidewalk pieces removed when the city replaced them and laid together like a puzzle to make a floor that made a creeper useless. Paul and I were just out of high school, had no/little experience in restoring vehicles but young and dumb we jumped into it with both feet. We sandblasted the delivery using sand we sifted through a screen wire from the local lumber yard. It was my first road trip outside of my state of Missouri. I took about every tool I owned and the only issue that I recall was loose starter. The Montgomery & Wards engine overhaul kit is still holding together. I was probably 23 years old. Now that I am a grandpa, I can only imagine the worry of mom and dad as I struck out in basically and untested vehicle and more than likely no contact with them until I returned back home. Going to a far of city with only a paper map. My, how things have changed!

Henry's Quadracycle had no brakes and was able to go 20 MPH. Ford and the rest of the automotive industry has come a long ways in 130 years. When I was a kid driving $ 50.00 clunkers if a car or truck had 100K on the odometer it was destone for the scrap heap, now 300K is very common. Heard the other day that the average age of cars on the road in the US is about fifteen years old. My wife's car is eighteen years new and she won't even consider replacing it, my truck is seventeen years young and I feel the same.

Reminds me of my favorite Bible verse: He who is without oil may cast the first rod. Lubrications 3:16

Hey guys, I wanted to start a topic for this 682 cub cadet. It’s been a blast to work on and build for a buddy of mine. I got it in 2023 from someone who their dad passed away and they inherited the 6. They sold it to me for 250$ with a non running tractor, a deck, and snow blower. We sold the snow blower the same year and set the tractor aside for 3 years almost to the date saying we will get to it sometime. This buddy of mine came to stay with us for a couple days early this year. He said he needed a reliable lawn mower that would last. Dad and I looked at each other and we knew exactly what tractor he needed…you guessed it the 682. I didn’t have much time because I was in school but in between the things I had going on I was able to work on the 6.I did the well know steps to a restoration, I striped it to the frame, I started sanding the sheet metal for later, etc. I worked on the frame and wheels to get it to be a roller and that is where I am today. I am excited to see where this thing ends up and all the things along the way. Fingers crossed I should be able to start sheet metal soon.

That’s not a rubber hose if I’m looking at what you are asking about. It’s part of the PTO clutch assembly.

That loop is metal. It pulls the PTO clutch together to engage the mower deck. Real nice looking tractor !!

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Wow @WHX?? @608KEB those are some mighty fine looking Wheel Horses! Everything nice and clean, my kinda guy!!! Is that LSE really for sale? Not that I could buy it, as that would definitely land me in divorce court! How many hours are on it? Too little to be stickin it in the dirt Jim! I’d like to see some pictures of that area of the country too! Also, please remove those items from the seat😂on the LSE

I know I can but one like that I wouldn't EB. Anyone have a LSE with ags? We got to yakin about C-160s and a bucket lister of mine but i did not mention you got the market cornered...

I think that cable routing looks pretty good. Attaching a trickle charger and still being able to close the hood is nice. Also, WHEN that 9 pin connector starts acting up- the main battery cables won't be in your way. And grounding on an engine lug is actually a good idea. The 520 series tractors have more wiring than all of the rest of the classic models. There isn't a clean and neat version that I've seen. The absence of wire nuts, scotch locks, or electrical tape is a good thing.

What is the matter with you ... the manual says before every use... heck there might even be pictures in the manual! Gonna have to have a day of the week where everyone checks their oil ... like oil check Saturday and if there are no pics it didn't happen. Sure does seem to be a rash of snapped rods lately.

I use Mobil 1 High Milage 10w40 in my well worn C160 hydro

That's great - thanks for the link, that'll come in handy. The last digits of the serial # is a 6. The tractor has an interesting story. My dad specialized in restoring John Deere 950's as a hobby. He knew I needed a small garden tractor and he found the C160 along the side of the road worse for wear. I found these old photos of when he started working on it for me. Between him and the family friend they fixed this up so nice for me. I think they knew that these machines last a lifetime if cared for properly and what a great gift it has been. Dad passed from glioblastoma in 2019 and this Wheel Horse always gives me a smile when I think of the work he put into it for me.

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Somewhere a vintage truck is missing its clearance lights, I love the look.

I’ve owned/driven Toyotas, Chevys, Dodges, RAMs, GMCs, Nissans, Plymouths, Hyundai’s and Kia’s (and probably some other brands) …but never have I owned a Ford. Closest I had was a 1976 Mercury Capri with a v6 and a 4 speed manual. Very quick car! Funny enough I’m researching the mid/size trucks right now and the 2026 Ranger is very appealing.

turned out it was the cylinder leaking. I believe it was wheel horse parts and service the rebuilt the cylinder for me. now it stays up for a few days. thanks ken

I bought aftermarket wheels for RD deck, $7 a piece, and I installed zerks . Slightly narrower than original but color is right.

That’s a bummer man. I took a different approach. Kids are grown and if I croak, she’s covered. After 50 years without a bike and TCB, it was time to dial it back in. Best part? They fire right up every time, which is more than I can say for these confounded Wheel Horses! I do love them but they can be a real pain in the butt.

Yeah, definitely it’s the same idea as our Wheel Horses just two less wheels. It’s a bit sentimental in my case too. I have pictures of myself and my three brothers riding around in a cart behind it with our father at least 40 years ago.

I haven’t decided what I want to do with it yet, but I’m leaning toward keeping it. There is two on eBay though, an unrestored one is at 200.00 another one that is fixed up and partially restored is 950.00.

That’s probably going to be my plan for the time being. I love old to see old stuff all original with patina. I have a ‘79 Toyota pickup that I left alone as far as body work and paint. Every so often I scrub it down with CLR then I rub it down with boiled linseed oil. Takes a couple days for the oil to cure out but it looks really nice and preserves it well.

Hopefully get a ride in before summers end ... snap a few ... absolutely gorgeous.

He said he had it listed here for 3k Don then dropped it to 28 with no bites other than El Crapo nosing around. I told him I take that to the BS 35 all day. #143 400 & some change hours I think. Youda never known the hours the way he has it cleaned up. No name plate ... what was your Idea for one @Achto??? Worth the big D court I think ...

Striper season is open on the Chesapeake bay.

Some nice rigs there! Oh yes you can!!!

I don't care what is technically correct on the muffler mount. Mine go outside the hood where they won't trap all that heat.

Decided to use my C160 before I am too old to enjoy it. You might understand how we scrimp and save and keep the nice things nice. Well this one is a automagical transmission and my wife finds them easy . The side lever makes it even easier. I have another C160-8 as well but my primary worker is a nice 314. i used to be able to easily post pictures on here but the ads populate so quickly that I cannot even use the cell phone for access. The only way to post pictures is to download them from a non cell phone camera to the laptop and then post them. Hardly anyone uses a plain old camera anymore as we just are too lazy I guess..I should take a good long look at the baker's dozen of machines and place them where they do some good.

Today as it was 80 degrees outside it was wash day. The other two were just dusty, The 312 was the dirtiest and got the full treatment. A pressure wash, Armor All and tire cleaner and it looked almost new.😁 I even fixed a big chip I got in on the 312 a few weeks ago when I backed it into the winch on my ATV. A small brush and a small can of paint and it disappeared. If you ever change out stickers or have extra save them. When I chipped the paint it also messed up the sticker. I had an old one that was the same color and design so a small piece of that and its much less noticeable. I also gave the muffler on the C-141 a touch up as the high heat paint was coming off where the exhaust turned and went up the pipe. It’s been a productive day.

If that is the worst oops you make this year, you are in terrific shape!

I am sure some of you collectors have your share of WH literature and wondering what your thoughts are on the Baja Tough decal on the hood just forward of the louvers. On page 2 of the 91 Brochure which I have a pic of on here although not sure if it is legible what their reasoning was for placing that on top of the hood and the write up on the test drive in the Baja Peninsula. In the pic it looks like someone mixed up a little dirt and water in a bucket and tossed it at the tractor. Did they do this because the Model changed slightly from the 88 and 89 and maybe the 90 was not selling to their expectations and tried to push the 91 or something else. Also, if any members have original 91's does yours have this decal, just wondering if they all have this or not. The 91 brochure does not show a decal on it. Thanks

Need a service manual?

You have to take into account the weather. It's Nado season !

Your next adventure Kevin! Driving a tractor back and forth to the show. Better leave soon!

No problem, I will get some photos of my battery cable routing as soon as I get home. As far as the unknown rubber hose, here is a pic of it circled in blue. On my tractor, it appears to be going to nothing on either end.

Welcome to the Forum! Just to help out, how about taking and posting a couple of pictures of what you’re looking at? Best are JPEG (HEIC, the default iPhone format, won’t work).

I have used a piece of inch and a quarter Schedule 80 PVC pipe to tap on driving the seals into the housing with a 1 1/8" axle.

For less than ten bucks you can save your self a lot of work. https://www.ebay.com/itm/387663699009?_skw=garden+tractor+ignition+switch+pigtail&itmmeta=01KT96NMHBN9AGSJD2BNR8Y3HR&hash=item5a428e9c41:g:JoIAAOSwFexnSXIO&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xB7dv9Pw%2F3UTMMyXdo549kKSOJC%2BkZzMXRHpMSRWPhE3uFzHZ4GlRzpJcaNnqDwfh0cGWPi5cYWQPVf17rsgb8TFmgLA7y%2Bg8I5x2B7FaGj%2BkB563Um3yi8LbDfwmFv9D7uFoKqTkjzNKQeQWZRaqAplpjyKrNIbEcSO6SCEy4UX%2B5fezQnMrsS19oN9kQ3j77UTMOK6DlB04m6YaJdJ6Rxj9yYLqg9wjUmGLpB8saPHCVezGwFeI%2Fy0VSONfULPN0mFkYnZLaTDTds9ZKQpYZKHMclcGU0IlrOgn2bQwqy8Rs9wecDEaxYarpiPBRdsEw%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_DI1qbSZw

Eric if you become a supporter of this site, you can post all the pictures you want. It’s only 20 bucks a year cheap price for the pleasure that you get. Good luck with your project and enjoy the ride when it’s done.

yeah, by the looks of the rub marks on the top it is a tight fit to slide it off. I see a master link on the chain might be the other option??

Supposed to be GOOD VIBRFATIONS, not bad.

@sqrlgtr I don't have much choice here in Poland, I had only 1 original (pretty new) and another one was worn out so a few months earlier I temporarily put even cheaper wheel,but now that red one fits perfectly.

Pulled the K-181 off my C-81 (snapped connecting rod) this evening. Once on the bench I drained the oil…not much there That last pic shows how much came out.

My neighbor finally broke out his slot hitch plow and busted through the pack layer - then followed up with the tiller. Here is my new (to me) C-160 Auto leveling things out. A little later, we decided to get the herds together for a group photo. You can tell they're all workers.