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Hi guys, have some really nice weather here today so I decided to get a few of the horses out today. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. ~Jake from left to right. 55, early 56, early 58, 59, 59 with a 400 hood, 401, 702, b80, and c120

Hey a postage stamp yard is no reason Not to have a horse or 12 ! It literally takes me more time moving stuff than it does to mow! Less yard = bigger Garage & less time mowing = more time playing!

"A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to the 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'†My branch, the U. S. Coast Guard has for the official motto: " Semper Paratus" (Always Ready.) The Coast Guard's unofficial motto is "You have to go out, you don't have to come back." The history of the unofficial motto dates from the United States Life Saving Service and to the men who launched small boats to row out to attempt rescues. "A ship was stranded off Cape Hatteras on the Diamond Shoals and one of the lifesaving crew reported the fact that this ship had run ashore on the dangerous shoals. The old skipper gave the command to man the lifeboat and one of the men shouted out that we might make it out to the wreck but we would never make it back. The old skipper looked around and said, 'The Blue Book says we've got to go out and it doesn't say a damn thing about having to come back.'" Etheridge was not exaggerating. The Regulations of the Life-Saving Service of 1899, Article VI "Action at Wrecks," section 252, page 58, state that: "In attempting a rescue the keeper will select either the boat, breeches buoy, or life car, as in his judgment is best suited to effectively cope with the existing conditions. If the device first selected fails after such trial as satisfies him that no further attempt with it is feasible, he will resort to one of the others, and if that fails, then to the remaining one, and he will not desist from his efforts until by actual trial the impossibility of effecting a rescue is demonstrated. The statement of the keeper that he did not try to use the boat because the sea or surf was too heavy will not be accepted unless attempts to launch it were actually made and failed (underlining added), or unless the conformation of the coast--as bluffs, precipitous banks, etc.--is such as to unquestionable preclude the use of a boat." This section of the Regulations remained in force after the creation of the Coast Guard in 1915. The new Instructions for United States Coast Guard Stations, 1934 edition, copied Section 252 word for word as it appeared in 1899. [1934 Instructions for United States Coast Guard Stations, Paragraph 28, page 4]. A salute to the Coasties and other service men and women; and a sailor's prayer for those who lost their lives at sea.

I met with Charles today and we did the old swaparoo. I got a 633 and a 61 Burban and lots of "extra's" outta the deal, he got a C-161. The plans for the 633 are to try to find a coil for it, (hint hint) get her going and leave the tractor as it is as a worker, hauling fire wood and pushing snow as my main snow machine. From my own experience, the 633 will handle most of the snow that we get. Anything the 633 can't handle I'll have the 520 on stand by. The plans for the Burban are a custom job for my son Cole, nothing crazy, just custom enough. This will keep him off My 60 Suburban Custom. The Lauson won't be used, I have a nice lower hr. K91 Kohler that is going to take its place. I pulled the deck and motor off the Burban today and degreased the tractor. I'm going to do all fab work first and then take it all apart for rebuild and restore.

Sorry Jim, but I only had one and she is very happily married. I remember the good things my Father-in-Law did for me way back when I was younger. He was a good man, and I always appreciated the things he did for me. So I make it a point to do the same for my Son-in-Law. Besides, if I can get him addicted to Wheel Horses (like the rest of us here), then I'll have some help and good company working on them later on as my collection grows :wh:

Past and present.

Got any more single daughters? :ychain:

Nice haul, maybe the SIL will return the favor and get you a can of red paint for your horse trailer this X-mas.

Looks like today and tomorrow might just be all the indian summer we get this year. Unless you own a Techie too...then it's an indian summer all year long.

Thank you, racinfool is helping me out, appreciate it!

Hi guys, just found a beautiful 702! It is all original in fantastic shape! It came with a snowplow, grader blade, and a mower deck. I hooked the grader blade up tonight and ran it for about an hr, its one nice machine! I plan to leave this all original but she's still going to get worked. Here are some pictures of it. ~Jake

Re-storing a 67 model 857 and I am looking for an owners manual pdf file would be great if can help me smitty46933@indy.rr.com

Thanks Matt, Yeah that blue is enough to GAG a MAGGOT! but thats True ONAN Colors Glad I rescued that tank and gave it a Suitable life! ~Duke

She runs great! However she is getting a new muffler, I am not dealing with a loud obnoxious pepper pot! She is just dusty. I will clean her up and tune her up when I get back from school. Here you go sir:

Break one off on the other side.... Clean it really well and inspect it closely and you keep it and use it.... I have a few flywheels I would sell if you want one that's not broken..... But please please please make sure thier is no cracks or fractures before you reinstall the one you have.....

Looks like a Springfield. It would have a tag under a bolt on the seat spring that says 'Quick Manufacturing'. The fenders give it away Here's mine:

Love the classic lines that 633 has.

The engine serial number denotes 1984 and that particular spec number was used on the 1985 416-8 ~ which would be model number 31-16K801 Thanks Terry! That was my guess. Other than outdoor storage the past couple of years, owner says engine was serviced regularly. Other than a jump start, my spare battery is shot. Running great, at the stand still. I topped off the oil but, will change that along with the rear gear lube. So far, so good. 40 years ago, was introduced to WH. Been "dopey" since. However, I only have four so a minor "infection." Van, that would be military time, 0600 hours in the A of M. Once a Jarhead, always a Jarhead!

There's one on ebay. PM'd you the link.

Nice. And wheel weights too! More than enough to get him hooked!

Sorry Jim, but I only had one and she is very happily married. I remember the good things my Father-in-Law did for me way back when I was younger. He was a good man, and I always appreciated the things he did for me. So I make it a point to do the same for my Son-in-Law. Besides, if I can get him addicted to Wheel Horses (like the rest of us here), then I'll have some help and good company working on them later on as my collection grows Sorry Wheel-N-It, I am forever the comedian. A fine thing you did there. I have three sons-in-law. so I know how you think. If they make my girls happy, then they're all right in my book. Hmm, I DO have four horses.. Lucky for me, two of them rent and the other has a postage stamp yard, but they are ready when the kids are. :thumbs:

Sorry Jim, but I only had one and she is very happily married. I remember the good things my Father-in-Law did for me way back when I was younger. He was a good man, and I always appreciated the things he did for me. So I make it a point to do the same for my Son-in-Law. Besides, if I can get him addicted to Wheel Horses (like the rest of us here), then I'll have some help and good company working on them later on as my collection grows That's some good thinkin' right there.

Maybe not that one, but I'm thinking this one could be a good canidate.

Van, That's a very nice looking tractor. Looks like it has the newer Kohler Magnum engine on it too. I think that style sheet metal with the Wheelhorse decals and brighter red paint looks better than the later Toro Wheelhorse decals and darker Toro red paint. I have a rear discharge deck and like it, but it can make a mess of the rear end and wheels. However, you can trim on both sides and don't have to worry about tossing a rock against the house or car - and you can pull a sweeper while mowing. Good luck, Bill

Happy Veterans Day to all the Veterans both on the forum and off. I have had the opportunity to speak with many veterans over the past week and am grateful for their service. One day of recognition is clearly not enough, and you all should be recognized every day (and every post) for your service to our country. Thank you! And to our Allies, while I don't know if you have a national day of recognition, your service as an Allies to our armed forces are appreciated and we thank you as well. :USA:

Thanks for the heads up I corrected the sheet, well at least that shows I aint tryin to screw no one outta nothin! Now excuse me back to the O.R. Dance. :banana-linedance: :banana-linedance: :banana-linedance: :banana-linedance: Cheers ~Duke "GO BLUE"

Cutlas, give us a before and after pic of the WD40 bath method. I love WD40, and buy it buy the gallon.

Thanks, but I didn't really do anything the whole 8 years I was in. But what pisses me off, tomorrow schools have it off, but I have to work.

Nice tractor but that is a knarly trailer!

If you remember, Jaws was his character name in the Bond movies... seemed a fitting tribute for the Maidens new blower upgrades. They look like twins.

Bob, I only got four of today's games, not five. And now, back to the "over- rated" dance Go Blue!! -BK

Deer suck (on my vehicles & wallet) . . . please, everyone that still hunts, I beg of you to kill till your heart's content :thumbs2:

At least it wasnt an RJ With regards to insurance coverage - I asked my agent if I needed a rider for my tractors and she said no as long as they are collectibles and not regular use machines. Collectible tractors are covered under my homeowners as long as I could prove they existed (ie. pictures or carcass).

very nice tractor. i wish my farther in law bought me wheel horses.

I knew it! I thought that was you Joe.

I have been looking for a chance to use this...Shorts bought this for me at Scott's M&G.

Did you forget about last week's game already? They say that short term memory is the first thing to go. Do you remember what the second thing was? Uhh, err, ahem, sorry... It was your eyesight! Oh, I know what you're going to say... :music-rockout:

You rub the tractor down with fine (00) steel wool then wipe down with WD-40 or at least that is the way I did a couple of mine. Gives them that used but took care of look. By the way I like your tractor combo!

Packers don't whine...

The overall frame assembly looks like this. --- The original bagger bracket is still on the lawn tractor. 2 vertical bars are bolted to the inside of it and remain on the tractor. The horse shoe shapped lower frame, is hinged to the botton end of the 2 vertical bars. (pull the door hinge pins and the lower frame is off). The top cross pipe is made to drop into the original bagger frame, just like the original bagger hood did. I used side links from a set of snow chains, with a snow chain link clip on each end ( dog chain clips will also work), to connect from the pipe cross bar, to each end of the lower frame. Thye dog cage is also hinged to the ends of the frame, for dumping. The inside of the cage is lined with SEPERATE pieces of 1/4" mesh rat wire, so the cage will fold up flat. I fastened the rat wire with hog rings. One entire side of the cage became the door. Original shoot tube was cut off and 8" flex hose was used to reach heating duct pieces at the top of the cage. Also, I used .060" clear plastic, to cover the top and front side of the cage. It is held on with hooks, made form chain links. It keeps the dust and chaf, from coating me from behind. I already had these pics, but will take some of the details, if you want me to post them. ----- John

i thought about taking a few shots but the time never seemed right. well im out cleaning up the yard from the fall fallout with the c125 and cart and mulching the now dead garden with the 1277 and thought id add a shot. heres my c125 and cart im using today to do leaves duty. i could just drag the bags of leaves to the garden but what fun would that be. might post a couple more later on......

Here are some other pict of my Suburban 551. Thanks

74 C-120. Put this one at the bottom of the pile, as I had my '72' Raider 12 feature in the 2011 Calender. This one is nearly finished

You might be a Wheel Horse addict if when the wife asks you how many tractors you have and you honestly can't remember.

Finally got this one resolved. The primary issue was a pin-hole in the float. Once the carburator was off of the tractor, it became evident the fuel pump diaphram was in bad shape. It took a while to get a replacement. But after replacing the float, the valvel and seat, and the diaphram, the 10 HP Tecumseh runs like a top. Thanks to all for the help!

Original Vs Restore...since were taking a consensus. I like both, yes, a restore looks like every other tractor out there.....they all look great! On a restore, I wont go for 100% original...face it, there are some things they got wrong in 1960! I like it to look "period correct" . old iron reused in a slightly different way, is still preserved! I love a good original as well however... This is notr a good original! ROFL

Steve, I'll take the RJ with the electric start Clinton, I'll give ya twice what ya paid for it. I'll be up after work! I'll take an original RJ or Suburban that is in decent original condition over a restored one any day. Once it has been restored they often look like any other restored tractor out there, they all start to look the same. Patina is something that can't be duplicated so I'd pay more for that. Don't get me wrong, some original tractors are beyond the nice old patina stage and a full restore is really needed and I've fully restored a few RJ's in my day. I have seen some of the newer 3, 4 and 5 series tractors go for pretty good money in restored condition. I think some guys might be willing to pay more for something they are actually willing to do some work with. The trick is to find a decent tractor mechanically (for the right price) that only needs cosmetic work.

Craig, I don't like this subject! When I think about all the blood,sweat,tears, and the amount of dieting my wallet did during my horse's resto, and then I look at what its actually worth, it makes me want to cry. But that's OK, I love my ! Matt :flags-texas: