tbone9 61 #1 Posted June 11, 2016 The Horse is finally home! Long story. This was my late fathers pride and joy. You see he passed away ten years ago. I wanted to haul her home but my Mom insisted my step Dad would use it ( yes she moved rather fast lol ) turns out he never did and it sat in the garage for five years until he pushed it out under the lean to where it would spend the next five years to rust and go to h$&@. Well he passed and now the Horse is where it belongs. I have fond memories of when I was a kid Dad rebuilt it a painted it up nice n pretty. This was his pride and joy, as he plowed all winter with it among other things. One early spring day it was time to pull the race car out of the snow bank to get ready for summer, as I backed up to it with the truck he said " get out of the way, I'll pull it out with the Wheel Horse," as he sawed back n forth on the hydrostatic shifter not to be proven be proven wrong as I said it couldn't be done he blew the transmission out of it lol. I also remember getting yelled at as a kid for popping wheelies with it. Good times. I really don't need another one but this one is kind of special. 30 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #2 Posted June 11, 2016 Glad you got it, and I`m sure he would be too.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted June 11, 2016 yes. it went to where it should have gone. to you. good story. good ending. thanks for sharing. Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #4 Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) I just love that style of wheel horse hood decal ..glad it's home. I'd say it's in great shape all considered! Edited June 11, 2016 by userj8670 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,874 #5 Posted June 11, 2016 Good job well done. Now you can enjoy it and pass it on to your kids. It will always be in the family. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,536 #6 Posted June 11, 2016 6 hours ago, tbone9 said: this one is kind of special. Extremely special, fond memories of Dad that can be passed on to your children, stories that might not otherwise be told. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #7 Posted June 11, 2016 Great memories of Dad and his Horse. Thanks for sharing. Keep that Horse in the family. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,845 #8 Posted June 11, 2016 Looks pretty nice considering it was outside for so long. And nice weights too! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #9 Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Glade you ended up with it , now that part of your dad will always be with you. Edited June 11, 2016 by elliot ness 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #10 Posted June 11, 2016 As the guys on American Pickers always say, it's the back story that can make a piece special, it's certainly does in this instance. Really pleased for you. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #11 Posted June 11, 2016 Good for You!!! back in good hands. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #12 Posted June 12, 2016 Its great that I finally ended up in the proper hands! I love the pinstripes, they really make it stand out!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #13 Posted June 12, 2016 Just noticed the pin striping....dig it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #14 Posted June 12, 2016 I'm sure you Pops is looking down with pride. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,880 #15 Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) I got most of my tractors after my dad passed. Didn't know if I would but when my step mom said come get them, I didn't hesitate. My 418A and 1056 "Ratitude" won't go anywhere. The rest I love too but those two are special. Edited June 12, 2016 by 19richie66 Phat phinger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #16 Posted June 12, 2016 Things seem to come to full circle. Looks like it should clean up nicely. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbone9 61 #17 Posted June 12, 2016 Thanks for all the kind words. I really appreciate it. Well after a good carb cleaning and change of oil and trans fluid n filter, some new battery cables, and a little cleaning it shined up pretty nice. I'm wondering what year this is, if memory serves me correct Dad swapped out the 10 horse for the 12. It looks identical to my charger 12 from 1970. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #18 Posted June 12, 2016 On 6/11/2016 at 7:00 AM, Tankman said: Keep that Horse in the family. Yessssss . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #19 Posted June 13, 2016 Few coats of wax and you will have a show quality shine ! Really love it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,561 #20 Posted June 13, 2016 Love the pinstriping! I'm glad for you that it shined up nice, glad to see it's running for ya! Dad must have replaced the trans after the race car incident? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,536 #21 Posted June 13, 2016 1969 Charger 12 according to the serial number. wheelhorseallyears.pdf That pin striping job looks very professional, did your Dad do them? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbone9 61 #22 Posted June 13, 2016 Thanks for the info. Yes Dad repainted it and the pin striping was all decals that he bought like that. All different patterns. I was quite young at the time but I do remember him putting all the decals on. Thanks again everyone for all the comments. I'm really enjoying this site and can see that I have lots to learn about all the different years and models Wheel Horse had to offer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #23 Posted June 13, 2016 Great story. Great pics. Great Horse! I really enjoy hearing the stories behind things, especially family heirlooms and . Doesn't get much better'n that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,700 #24 Posted June 13, 2016 Ya know thats something we don't see often here on our horses...pinstriping or ornate paint jobs or airbrushing ... just can't beat plain old patina RED I guess! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,874 #25 Posted August 4, 2023 Tbone9. Like you said it is where it belongs. Fix what needs to be done and enjoy it for as long you owned it. Enjoy the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
