gregbesia 11 #1 Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Hi. I'm new on this site , but already love the place. A couple of weeks ago I saw a for sale post in the classified section. I was going to work out of state for a few days , but the older gentleman selling it was nice enough to wait for me. I got the tractor, wheel weights,chains, snow plow and 37 inch deck with it. So far I only spent couple of hours wiping everything down and riding around the yard with it , but I like it. tracror is 1988 with 1100 hours. There is rust on a drive belt cover and wheels , and I'm not sure how to tackle that. Edited November 1, 2015 by gregbesia 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted November 1, 2015 when it comes to the wheels i wash them with SOS pads it works well for removing the rust. you have a great model horse to start with the 12HP magnum is a great motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregbesia 11 #3 Posted November 1, 2015 thanks slammer, will try sos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #4 Posted November 1, 2015 Welcome to RedSquare...and in my opinion, your best bet would be to sand them down and repaint, but if you didn't want to do that, there are several products out there that will remove rust...You ccould try the coca cola and aluminum foil trick...it does work to an extent.Do a google or youtube search, lots to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregbesia 11 #5 Posted November 1, 2015 thanks Brian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,708 #6 Posted November 1, 2015 She looks real nice....some sanding and a couple rattle cans of Rustoleum on the wheels and belt guard will really pick her up. to 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #7 Posted November 1, 2015 Welcome to the Forum!!! You have a good tractor there. Very versatile. I would pull the guard and foot rests and prep and paint them myself. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #8 Posted November 1, 2015 Looks good. Very nice first tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #9 Posted November 1, 2015 Great pictures and Welcome to Red Square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted November 1, 2015 toGood find there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregbesia 11 #11 Posted November 1, 2015 thanks all for a warm welcome. where do I get spray paint ? is it something something I can pick up from big box store and if so , what color for the red and wheels, or do I have to go with WH parts for paint? what have you guys used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,723 #12 Posted November 1, 2015 Should be able to get paint and sandpaper at any big box or hardware store. Any good paint as long as it's red, off white for the wheels. There are some good recommendations on other threads here. Look in restorations I believe. Welcome to Red Square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregbesia 11 #13 Posted November 1, 2015 ok, thanks whx5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,104 #14 Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Welcome!You will find rather quickly that these guys know everything about WH's and are more than generous with their time and knowledge...Great group and a great forum... Edited November 1, 2015 by SylvanLakeWH 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,708 #15 Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Rustoleum Regal Red and Krylon Ivory is what I use. About $3 a can at Home Depot. Edited November 1, 2015 by ekennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #16 Posted November 1, 2015 Nice Tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #18 Posted November 1, 2015 I agree, pretty nice for a first tractor. If you are looking for replacement abrasive pads for the footrests, try Koffler Sales-really inexpensive, way less than big box stores. Your original wheel color is silver, so you might not want to use the ivory-personal preference. As Jim suggested, check in Restorations. 12HP is a good engine, economical to run and will do just about everything you will need. I have 1100 hours on my C141 and other than the "Kohler knock" it runs very nicely. welcome to Red Square! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregbesia 11 #19 Posted November 1, 2015 doc, where do I look for the new abrasive pads, web? yea, I think I will stay with the silver for the wheels. thanks everybody 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #20 Posted November 1, 2015 8 speed's are awesome Nice tractor & welcome to Red Square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #21 Posted November 1, 2015 You'll find that if you spend any time with them at all they will reproduce! Just warning you... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #22 Posted November 1, 2015 Greg, welcome to red square, nice 1st ride. Cant wait to see the 2nd.Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregbesia 11 #23 Posted November 1, 2015 Dennis and Glenn just dont tell my wife what happens when people spend too much time on this site 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #24 Posted November 2, 2015 It's not just red tractors you have to worry about! We raise Labradors and I've notice that two dogs the same color can produce different colored pups! I don't fully understand it but my partner does... Same thing has happened with the tractors here! There's several different colored tractors now and while I've not seen a yellow or green one so far I would not be at all surprised!When new ones start showing up try to keep your tractors separated as best you can! I've avoided it so far but I've seen some strange crossbreeds online! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 845 #25 Posted November 2, 2015 You might be ok until you get another one. Then you are in trouble. They reproduce. Have you heard of rabbits.Marvin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
