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Had the opportunity today to buy out another closed Wheel Horse dealership about 45 minutes away. Lots of good stuff, good mix of discontinued parts, lots of Kohler. Long day but should be worth it. Enjoy the photos boys.

Started this 3 bottom plow for the Big Dog.

I have been going through a lot of old pictures from tractor shows, Wheel Horse redos, and places my brother and I visited ! I came across this old posting on our Ralph Family facebook page. I may have shared some of this before but 12 years ago i received a telephone call at home from someone wanting to use a photo of our 1054 Wheel Horse garden tractors that was posted on Facebook! Here is the posting from 2014 and some pictures: We made the American Pickers show (2014) with the photo of the four Wheel Horse 1054 tractors! The credits at the end of this "Grudge Match" episode listed me on the rolling screen! I clipped a few pics from the American Pickers "Grudge Match" episode tonight. They had a couple Wheel Horse tractors at "Doug's" place in Iowa. Frank did finally by a 633 Wheel Horse for $400. Doug was initially asking $600 for it, but he did not budge from the $400 figure he told Frank he needed. The research assistance from American Pickers had asked me to release two photos of Wheel Horse tractors earlier this year. They used the photo of the four Wheel Horse 1054 tractors that we still own. I assumed they were going to buy a Wheel Horse but was never told what was going to happen and tonight I now know they finally bought a Wheel Horse tractor. I like what they did and I was pleased to see that they mentioned we have Wheel Horse tractor meets! ***** Tom Bartlett had the RJ photo ( oops its a Suburban) and We had the 1054 photo! Our “pay”. Was acknowledgment in the credits at the end of the program . We did have to sign releases though they were very thorough!

On my 520 the gas cap and hydro dipstick are underneath the seat. The seat doesn’t flop forward enough to stay up. Got tired of finding something to prop it with. I already have some rubber stops with 5/16s thread. After scrounging around a little I found a short piece of 5/16s all-thread, a matching rod end, and coupling nut. After drilling a hole I bolted on the assembly. Raise the seat and it falls into a vertical position, or push it to the back where it won’t move. Flip it forward when lowering the seat and it rests next to the seat bracket. Much better.

While searching something else I came across this old thread from 2011. This is both a sad and interesting thread from the past. Gary Pond, Cecil's son, was part of it. Sure wish he stayed hanging around, but I get it. Many of the members that posted on it were a big part of this forum back in the day. It's very nostalgic to see some of those names and remember those early days of RS. This thread may have been hosted on the old Forumer site before Karl made this place permanent. I can't remember what year that was but thank you Karl ( @nylyon) for saving it if it was. The Forumer site owned ALL of the content before Karl made it ours. That's a whole story just on it's own and interesting RS history. Plenty of those old threads back in the day had tons of interesting subjects and very knowledgeable people the providing that info so it's sad to see they either passed or simply moved on. If you happen come across any interesting threads from the past or know of one please post them.

My neighbor bought a C-121 Automatic that had previously been used as a mule at an airport. The hood has several warning stickers regarding safety checks when hooking to the plane. It has been fitted with some massive rear wheel hubs! At first, I thought they were repair hubs, but once removed the axles are in perfect condition. Anyone seen hubs like these before?

I will be sending you a new serial number decal on Monday Nice cart!

Not really a "done to" but got my RS 20th anniversary banner hung up after moving a bunch of other stuff around.

Today I bought two planters for the Mrs. After unloading them into my wagon I thought it might be picture worthy so I snapped one while on their way to their destination.

A few pictures of stuff I thought interesting

I was able to get it removed with the 3/16 bit and some pressure. Then replacing the screw was easy and it’s back driving again. Thanks for everyone’s help

Rebuilt the mule drive for the 520H today. Lirrle paint, 2 new pulleys and new belt ready to be put back in use.

Well, it's red now! Inside will get black bed liner. Terry put the decal in the mail this morning. Sulky's next on the list.

Painted some WH rear wheel weights and some JD front weights red today.

I had no intention of becoming a Wheel Horse enthusiast. I just wanted a strong garden tractor to be able to maneuver my stone trailer around my yard. And I remembered my neighbor's Wheel Horse tractors from my youth. Of course, once I acquired an old Wheel Horse, I immediately needed information to make it whole again and perform to my needs. I have decent mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn but lacked a quality source of information. Once I found Red Square, I was flooded with said information and an abundance of support for all of my questions. That (and my OCD) is what converted me into an enthusiast. A few of the locals hit me up for tips and knowledge now. Pretty wild. The information that is archived on this site, along with the willingness of its members to participate in problem solving, is amazing! As a bonus, just the sharing of members' enjoyment of everyday "Wheel Horsing" makes this sight a delightful place to visit!

Heres plow setup on my RJ. The handle on right side is what angles the blade after the right pedal is depressed to release the pin. Working this summer on blasting & painting plow to make it look as nice as the tractor

Update to this early dozer setup. Have it all cleaned up and painted for showings.

Swapped out tires/rims on the 520. Don’t know why but the original deep offset rims were not on this unit. The previous owner had spacers between the rims and hubs. I replaced the Sears 23x10.50-12 tires/rims with a set of 24x12-12 tires/rims. Also Sears, don’t recall how I got them. Since these rims were not offset enough I installed a 1” spacer on each hub. The tires just barely cleared the mower deck enough to install without removing the deck first. picture #4 is with one of each size. If I push snow with this tractor tis winterI may have to swap back in order to install a set of chains.

Axle just about done - well the hard bit both drive flanges, knuckles and drive shafts in. first offering - its the same track and pivot point as the suburban axle at 16" between centres. what it might look like

This morning

Here’s a few of my herd, I’ve collected and sold them for the past few years, very early 78’ C-141 A, 76’ B-80, 71’ Bronco 14, 73’ No name 14, I actually have two but the other one is a Frankenstein. And I’ve owned an 800, 416-H, and a charger and a few others which have been parted out sadly or sold. I started this whole thing with my c-141 given to me by one of my dads friends, back in 2022, since then I’ve been through over 12 different garden tractors and now I’m sitting at 5 trying to keep them and take them to shows. Thanks

Doing an 8 speed gear oil change..easier to just remove the trans right

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I got no worries with you I don't think you handle a grinder like some others we know! Deal ... but as @19richie66 would say ... put the grinder down and slowly step away.. Someone is gonna get this tractor for dang near the four letter word but gonna have to pass a interview ... and sign extensive documents drawn up in lawyer language. @Achto has got a lathe we'll make some some day. All back and operating as should and on the splash pad ... some belt stopping issues yet and jumps out of third gear occasionally but like that when I sold it. I'll get right on that. Still needs a new voltmeter. I put a digital one on as I found out Techies like to over charge a battery . I know not original but with one the charge can be controlled by running the bug eyes to keep the voltage below battery cook limits or removing a diode.

Wait till he works on his first truck

Nothing free about the internet…if you have it and plan to use it you must be willing to give up xx hours a day of your time aimlessly scrolling thru information and videos that you have no need for Biggest time gobbler ever!!!

After work pics….

Over the last few days.... replaced the coil, regulator and condensor on my 416-H. I hadn't realized that it had a "non-standard" coil on it, and the coil was overheating after 10-15 minutes and the engine would die. So far, it runs great now. Had to "customize" some spark plug cables because (again, didn't realize) the old coil had screw-in cable ends. Used what I had lying around Then, when I took it for a test drive, after about 50 feet of mowing there was a horrendous noise from the deck and it stopped cutting. Turns out the baffle decided to come loose on one end and "engage" with the mower blade.... got some welding to do now. Luckily I have 2 other working 48" SD decks and 3 running tractors. I pulled the 312-A into the garage and jacked it up - I think it's time for some deep cleaning and re-painting. Not a full restore, but I want it to look nice enough to put the chrome hubcaps and belt cover on. [Edit to add]: Oh, and I was swapping the rear wheels on those 2 tractors mentioned, and noticed that the hydro filter was getting rusty on the 416, hence realized it was overdue for a hydro oil and filter change, hence ordered some new filters. I already have an oil filter, new spark plugs, and fuel filter for the GT-1848. Need to get that maintenance done soon. Mowed the trails around the fields with the GT-1848. Have some more yard mowing to get done later today.

Picked up a GT-1848 last year for cheap at auction as she didn't run...Turns out those B&S engines actually require fuel mixture to run. After going over the flue system she worked great. The hydro engagement lever shook around and rattled a lot. Part of problem was drive belt was missing a couple chunks...but even with a new belt lots more rattle and noise than my 418A. My older Sustrands also rattle and I have replaced the wave washers with not much improvement. (Use a small bungee cord on one to quiet it down) So why is the 418 quiet but not the GT same system right??? Wrong...WH made a change in the later hydros and added an anti rattle spring instead of using wave washers. Looked at the spring on my 418 and went to my box of springs found one that was actually for some WH snow blower that looked close. Shortened and bent the end loops put it on the GT and voila quieter. As the other Sunstrands come in for maintenance going to fix them up as well. First diagram GT 2nd 418 note #29 WH part 107938 First pic 418 2nd GT

I started off looking for help changing a starter on my 312-8 and ended up re building re wiring and re powering a roller C-141 auto. I agree with @Bar Nuthin the very accessible info that is archived is one thing and a very vast thing. The members camaraderie and willingness to assist in any way they can to solve problems is the other. If there is a question, there is 99.9 times out of 100 probability there is an answer here or someone helps get you to it. The old posts are part of it I learn something new every time I’m here.

Thanks John for the post. I went thru the beginning twice. It was deferent then. Tractors were every where with lots of good meaningful posts. I guess we come a long way from how you posted pictures in photo bucket. I am glade we do not do that any more. It is well worth the $20 a year to easily post of our tractors. So many attachments and all the manuals you’ll ever need all in one spot. I would say one of the best run forums on the web.

The site is now in it's 20th year. I joined in 2007 and was maybe member 30 (I don't quite remember). At one point it was the Karl and Mike show, since they were the only two active members for a while. I believe a guy named Chris started the site before Karl took over.

Decided that painting these wheel weights was worth the effort. Now I just need to pull the front wheels and get rid of that bright white that somebody painted them with. UPDATE:

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Made the 4 hour trip back to my birthplace to attend a family reunion. Back in one of the hollers surrounded by the Appalachian Mts.

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Haven't done it yet but these might go on the 161 with the FEL to improve the strain on steering components. Crappy, dirty looking rims with wheelbarrow tires came on an off-brand cart I acquired somehow. Bushings and zerk fittings and when I stripped the junk tires and knocked the bushings out, they were really nice looking 4" x 8 rims with potential. Hit them with some degreaser and ordered some decent bearings and a pair of 4 ply Deestone tri-ribs.

Time for an update. Getting to the point of installing the painted parts as the humidity is not the best for outdoor priming and painting.

The Flea Market Express!

I piddled with it a little bit this afternoon, I had acetone, charcoal lighter fluid, goof off, and actual paint stripper, the heavy gel kind, goof off and lighter fluid just barely cleaned the dirt off, acetone turned the rag a little bit pink, the stripper worked, but kinda touchy easy to go too far. I think a mix of acetone thinned stripper and maybe a fine pad or steel wool would be the answer, but it would require some time and detailed attention to it, and then it's still an old crusted crunchy faded out sticker, and then seeing you guys pictures using new stickers on some old paint doesn't look bad at all. I think l'll plan on new decals for the hood

You sir, are an outstanding asset to our community!!! BTW - it's 39117

Wasn't sure whether to put this in the Sulky thread or the wagon thread. Only three items left to finish up, and my wife's ride for the Tri-State Antique Engine & Tractor Show & Flea Market will be ready to roll! Padded seat cover for the sulky Apply bedliner to the inside of the wagon Apply the Wheel Horse decal.

This evening

I haven't tried it YET but next best thing would be removing old decal and get some new ones from @Vinylguy on here.