KC9KAS 4,741 #1 Posted July 14, 2013 On Saturday, we were just ready to leave home for a 4 year old's birthday party when the phone rang.... The caller said he had been "yard-sale hopping" and saw a Wheel Horse for sale. The caller said he knew I was "into" Wheel Horses and wanted me to know about this one. I asked if it was a horizontal shaft engine and he said "yes" and the guy was asking $100 or OBO! Well this yard sale was an easy stop, as we were headed in the general direction. I looked at the Wheel Horse and an older fellow said it and a JD were both already sold...I almost cried, but a middle-schooler (that lived there) said they were both still for sale, and to "make him an offer". I looked another couple of minutes...the boy said it ran 2 years ago..."all it needs is fresh gas and a new battery"...Well, we have all heard that story! Anyway, I offered $80 and the boy studied for a couple of seconds and said, "deal". I had the truck, but no ramps, but the boy put a sold sign on it and I said I would return Sunday morning with my trailer. I woke up at 2 AM but thought that may be a little too early, so back to sleep....Woke again at 6:45 AM. I got dressed, hooked up the trailer and headed out for a 10 minute drive. Picked it up and was back home and had it in the garage before 8 AM. Actually, a battery charger and a spray bottle of gasoline and it fired right up...It will need a little carb cleaning, but that is minor. Well, enough babbling, so here are some photos....Oh, the 4th photo is a metal tag that was on the front axle and says, "Wheel Horse Prod. 6507" 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #2 Posted July 14, 2013 Lucky you! Even has hubcaps and a hl5 set!!!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #3 Posted July 14, 2013 $80 bucks? So what did you buy....the hub caps or the HL-5, cause you stole the rest! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted July 14, 2013 How about that! Even my wife noticed the hub-caps and the lights and thought it was a good deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #5 Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) thats a really good deal.. and it looks to be in good confd.. wow.. Edited July 14, 2013 by Knusern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #6 Posted July 14, 2013 Congrats! Very nice score on that one. Nice to have others looking out for ya! If you ever are interested in selling the lights......I know a buyer! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted July 14, 2013 Jeez...eighty bucks these days wouldn't even buy the mask you stole it with. Seems UR quite the rustler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buda 11 #8 Posted July 14, 2013 Very nice and those hub caps are cool....I will have to see if I can find a couple for my front tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,680 #9 Posted July 14, 2013 So I guess you knocked $20 off because of no starter belt guard! What shape is the hydro in, bet it works too, you lucky dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #11 Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) What? No deck?This what you were wearing at the time Edited July 15, 2013 by 546cowboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #13 Posted July 15, 2013 Amazing and a real collector's item besides. The 875 was the first automatic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #14 Posted July 15, 2013 I must say this Wheel Horse has peaked my interest more than any other one in a long time here. I'd like to see more of this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #15 Posted July 15, 2013 Great find, the 1965 model 875 is the first to have the hydro transmission (along with the 1075) and the HL-5 head lights have the hard to find "Bug Eye" lens ! Wild Bill Richmond, VA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #16 Posted July 15, 2013 THIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #17 Posted July 15, 2013 Great find , Are the hood decals oroginal ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #18 Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Cleaned up the carb and started to drive it this afternoon. The hydro is strong, and the steering is very tight. I put a 36" mower deck on it, borrowed a belt from another mower and mowed part of the lawn too. I think I have a very nice 875, and I am afraid the wife might want this....... Not sure why I have the dumb look on my face! Edited July 15, 2013 by KC9KAS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #19 Posted July 16, 2013 So... did you ever find out who the mysterious caller was? Did he look you up on the 'zed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #20 Posted July 16, 2013 So... did you ever find out who the mysterious caller was? Did he look you up on the 'zed? I knew the fellow that called me about the WH. I will have to buy him a beer the next time I see him at the local bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #21 Posted July 25, 2013 Is the "wheel horse " on the front grille original? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #22 Posted July 25, 2013 Is the "wheel horse " on the front grille original? No, it is some "stick-on" letters from a hardware store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #23 Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Not sure why I have the dumb look on my face!HMMMMM Mabye because the wife wants it?????? Btw very nice tractor!!!): Edited July 25, 2013 by Knusern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 209 #24 Posted July 27, 2013 well i guess i know where the belt guard i sold you is going now! nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #25 Posted July 27, 2013 KC9 very nice pick up enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
