buckrancher 2,672 #1 Posted November 2, 2014 lost my senses awhile back and bought this wheel horse senior that needs help bad. It started when I called about an add on craigslist from a gentleman selling a wheel horse collection but there were no pictures or any tractors listed. when I called I asked what do you have for sale and he replied what are you looking for Sooo for the heck of it I said a wheel horse senior there was a moment of silence then he said I have one but I was not going to sell it . so we talked for awhile and found out we knew who each other was from the wheel horse show he was looking for some information I had so we traded e-mail address and hung up later I e-mailed him the information we was looking for and told him that if he ever decides to sell the senior to let me know. about two months went by and I received an e-mail from him wondering if I was still interested in buying the senior well one thing lead to another and a deal was made and now I have my work cut out for me too save this one this one will be a learning experience Brian 26 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #2 Posted November 2, 2014 Looking forward to seeing you bring it back to life brian! Very nice find! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #3 Posted November 2, 2014 I like it... I'm betting you make short work of this one Brian. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #4 Posted November 2, 2014 Maybe when you head up this way you can take some pics of mine for reference.... It will be pretty when you are done for sure !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,672 #5 Posted November 2, 2014 Maybe when you head up this way you can take some pics of mine for reference.... It will be pretty when you are done for sure !! Yes I will 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #6 Posted November 2, 2014 There is no doubt in my mind that it will be showroom shape when your done ! Mike............ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #7 Posted November 2, 2014 Looks good to me!! :bow-blue: Just wish I had one!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #8 Posted November 2, 2014 Great save! Keep all posted as you progress saving the senior Horsey! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #9 Posted November 2, 2014 So awesome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #10 Posted November 2, 2014 There is no doubt in my mind that it will be showroom shape when your done ! Mike............ I agree with that comment 100 percent. Looking forward to it Brian. Can you make "the big show?" Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #11 Posted November 2, 2014 Well worth the headaches and scraped knuckles getting her up & running Brian , I look forward to traveling another 2000 miles to look at the finished job , good luck with the project mate. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #12 Posted November 2, 2014 not my favourite tractor but i can appreciate the appeal and rarity that people like, nice haul. this resto will turn out nice if you ask me. james 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #13 Posted November 2, 2014 He sold it to the right guy, it'll be better than new shortly. I'll be following along on this one too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #14 Posted November 2, 2014 When it's done there will be some "re-arrangin" goin on down in T-Burg! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #15 Posted November 2, 2014 about time you started a tread on the senior you gave me a teaser about it earlier at Windsor show eric j 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #16 Posted November 2, 2014 Looks like you'll need some fiberglass body work for the hood. It doesn't matter what the condition, that's a Senior and in your hands, it's a save! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,863 #17 Posted November 2, 2014 Brian, I have never seen one of your projects fail to meet my expectations. If there is something that you can't find, you make it. No doubt this Senior will have the marks of your genius all over it. We have not had a "buckrancher" restoration thread going for a while, so I look forward to this one. Keep the camera handy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #18 Posted November 2, 2014 This Senior is in the most capable of hands for its restoration. Its current condition is beyond keeping the original "patina" so I'm sure this one is going to get a full restoration. In your hands it will be the nicest restored Senior out there that is for sure! I'm with Bob, the quality of your work never disappoints... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #19 Posted November 2, 2014 It looks a little rough now but I'm betting that will change before long. I've seen some of your work in other restorations and I can't wait to see this one when it's done. Keep us informed on your progress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Keys 57 #20 Posted November 2, 2014 I love that tractor and the "Wheel Horse Hauler" in the background!!! Good luck, I am sure it will look GREAT!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #21 Posted November 2, 2014 are we going to see a stainless senior ? eric j 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,672 #22 Posted November 2, 2014 Looks like you'll need some fiberglass body work for the hood. It doesn't matter what the condition, that's a Senior and in your hands, it's a save! there's one of the new things too learn I have never repaired fiberglass before can anyone suggest some good reading on the subject Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #23 Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) How hot would that be? With an NOS Wisconsin too. Might want to PM VinsRJ for help with that fiberglass repair. Edited November 2, 2014 by AMC RULES 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #24 Posted November 2, 2014 nice find Brian, thats the condition i want to be able to find one, that way i won't feel bad about the originality of it when rebuilding. you could use that one as a pattern, make all of it again out of new material and send that one my way....... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,672 #25 Posted November 2, 2014 are we going to see a stainless senior ? eric j If I did that it would require a home equity loan to buy the metal Brian 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
