Beano 0 #1 Posted January 25, 2009 Hello all, I'm a new member. My name is James and i live in the UK (Eastbourne). My father has restored a couple of wheelhorse's and now i have the next project... The good bit is that it was free, one owner from new and came with two good decks and one for spares. The bad bit is the engine.... the cylinder head was already removed and the piston doesn't move when crank rotated. I have started the restoration and so far apart from a little bit of corrosion and plenty of dirt it doesn't look too bad. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TR_DIGGER 3 #2 Posted January 25, 2009 :thumbs: Welcome to the group James. You are going to get hooked on Horses if you havent already. You'll like that Horse, speciality the high/low trany. Keep us posted on your progress and dont forget :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #3 Posted January 25, 2009 :whistle: Looks like a great first project! sounds like you have a broken rod or crankshaft though. Easy enough to fix, just costly for the machine work. Good luck with this project! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #4 Posted January 25, 2009 welcome to red square That looks just like the project i just dragged home :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #6 Posted January 25, 2009 Welcome James - Nice to see you are restoring a Horse for the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #7 Posted January 25, 2009 :thumbs: Good to see you James-Glad you found us. I'm sure you will get as much pleasure as I do out of working on these Horses! Good Luck, and let us know how you are doing-AL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Iron 0 #8 Posted January 25, 2009 :whistle: Keep posting pitures!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Parnell 6 #9 Posted January 25, 2009 :thumbs: Looks like a great start on your project!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #10 Posted January 26, 2009 From one "new guy" to the other From this side of the water. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #11 Posted January 26, 2009 :whistle: James glad to see we are getting more members from your side of the Pond :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #12 Posted January 26, 2009 :thumbs: James.....glad you could join us. The dog's expression is priceless! Like "guess he is going to play with this instead of me"....sigh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #13 Posted January 26, 2009 James, just want to join the gang and say, ! Really glad you've joined us! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #14 Posted January 26, 2009 :whistle: James Good luck on your Restoration! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #15 Posted January 26, 2009 James, If you can could you find out more about the original owner, what dealer they bought the Wheel Horse from, why it was purchased and what they thought of the Wheel Horse???? It would be interesting to learn more about the Wheel Horses from the UK. Do you go to any of the caravans, events or shows involving old tractors? Wild Bill in Richmond, Va. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevinator 1 #16 Posted January 26, 2009 :whistle: Nice project and you're tearin in to it already. I like your style. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confused99 2 #17 Posted January 26, 2009 :thumbs: My first horse was a Raider 12. I still have it too and plan to be buried with it :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #18 Posted January 26, 2009 By Golly, Welcome to Red Square!!! Hope you enjoy!! See Ya Burly :horseplay: :horseplay: :horseplay: :horseplay: :horseplay: :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 827 #19 Posted January 26, 2009 :whistle: Your pup looks like he lost his best friend, or at least is not getting the attention he is used to. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beano 0 #20 Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome. The project is going well, i've primed the first few bits. I keep looking at the engine but thats as far as it's got!! Just hope it doesn't end up too expensive. There is a chance i may get the original paperwork, depends if she can find it. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #21 Posted January 27, 2009 James Nice Horse Make yourself at home! :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beano 0 #22 Posted January 28, 2009 One for the dog lovers. Anything with an engine and she will be on/in it. (even if the conrod is broken) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #23 Posted January 28, 2009 One for the dog lovers. Anything with an engine and she will be on/in it. (even if the conrod is broken) Now that's my kind of pup! I've got a Golden retriever who, if it has a motor, especially if it's running, has to check it out up close and personal! I have to be real careful around him when I'm mowing...... Duff :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
