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Hi. I'm new to the forums. I own a D160 with 48" snowblower, 48" mower deck, 52" tiller and lawn sprayer. Recently my wife decided to build me a snow cab. (Yes, you read it right - my wife) I thought I'd share a couple of pictures here. She made the frame out of wood, which makes it very light and easily installed using only 4 bolts.

I'll post a few I took. Some may be duplicates though.

A couple of mine here...

I purchased this WH aerator last weekend and just finished restoring it. I plan on using it on my yard next year.

Run the old girl empty, enjoy the seat time, and before you know it you'll be shooting fish in an empty bucket

All that stuff never happens in the Mid-West...it seems like it always happens out east. All of our kids are Campbells' kids....bright shinny faces and rosy cheeks...homework done...rooms cleaned...and asking, "do you need any help with anything Dad" ??

I will have a trailer load of WH's for sale at the Wapakenetta flea market, tractor show on Nov. 8th. My buddies are selling them for me, I won't be there in person. Some of the tractors for sale are, 603 Special, 500 Special, 857, 552 w/1962 snow plow, a 1966 snow thrower and maybe a snow blade or 2 also. I may have an old RJ 58 for sale too and possibly one other tractor, not sure what it will be yet. These tractors are in descent shape and most will need restoration or repairs. Anybody looking for this stuff, feel free to contact me or show up at the show. Thank You...KJ

"Spirit of 76" C-160, 73 12 8 speed "Ezra", 64 704 'Reddi" , 59 RJ "Redball Jet" and why not, 77 Power King "Elvis"

Here is a couple of my tractors, My gt14 Senior with our little overnight camper RJ 35 being guarded by my little west highland terroir Skye , who is blind Raider 10 being driven by grand daughters

I agree, home would be nice, especially since that stupid tomahawk chant wouldn't be as loud. We get so tired of that. It should be a great game as long as the turnovers that have plagued the Irish lately come to an end. The weather is going to be absolutely perfect so that can't be used as an excuse. GO IRISH!!!!!!!!

And I'm betting all the time the kids were adding oil & pull stating ,the other hand was texing all their little buddies on suggestions on how to fix it. HERE'S YOUR SIGN...

Remember the BIG GAME this week is ND vs. FSU!!!!! GO IRISH!!!! Only 5 teams left undefeated and this one has the makings of being a true fight to the finish! To bad this game is not beig played as a home game for the Irish. Something to ponder... If Ol Miss and Mississippit State win out the rest of the season, they potentially could be 1-2 ranked and still have no loses. They would then play each other again in the play-offs or possibly, dependig on how the play-offs are structured, they could see each other in the Championship game....... Rob

An people always say, "Boys will be boys", but I was totally afraid of my dad and was to scared to pull a stunt like that!

Yup, I guess it won't be you two!!!! Lol!!!! Dream on, Dreamers!!!!

I found this one just over the Hudson river in NY. I am the 3rd owner of this the first was 90 when he sold it with a tear in his eye. So I was told. I took it down to the frame cleaned and buffed it out it is what u see today. Oh the deck is just as nice. Enjoy the Ride and taking pride in what u ride. Gary. this was benefit car show last year at work. A 657 that under a porch and forgotten for 25 years all cleaned up. this was my second 1057 that had I hated to sell it. the engine was rock solid but not a looker.

Here are my two a B80 and 418A (the 418 is waiting on a few more engine parts)

My mini stable of 3 horses...854... 416-8...522xi Glenn

Only two for me, an 854, I restored 2 years ago, and an RJ 58. Just got it this summer and am beginning a restore on it. I also have a snow plow for the 854 and small dump cart.

I opened up the carb from the Commando 8 engine today and found this in it. Man, this stuff gets around..

Can't imagine flying nowadays...let alone a cruise ship.

Dittos on that. If one more case unrelated to the Duncan one shows up, I don't think the government will have any other choice but to put a ban on travel from West Africa. I'm flying to Orlando on Monday and you better believe that I am more than just a tad concerned.

I've thought of doing this too....but it might consist of only me out in my shed drinking beer and talking to myself...so, basically I have a meet and greet almost every night

Some of you may have been following my latest 4x4, inspired by Bob Rock and a few others. It's taken a while, but today I finally fastened the tin work on and borrowed my sons C-121 hood - (sorry Ewan), its still also still 4x2 for the pics and video - I needed the tin work in place before I finished the idler and 4WD select/difflock. Seat is almost the right height, just the housing to tidy up and springs to add. and the obligatory video

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I just came into two Wheel Horse Tractors today (barn find) and I have no idea what year they are. The elderly lady that I bout them from said they are both 1985 models but I just don't know. Please note, I JUST NOW signed up here today..........but I want to learn about these tractors and may need help getting them running. I also came into some extra items like a wheel plow, two like new extra plow blades, and two wheel horse lawn sweepers. Anyway, here are the Photos of the two mowers I need to know what year / model they are.

just an fyi and most wouldn't care about this, but the seat pan also would need replacing with a workhorse pan if you want it all 'workhorse'..... that pan is a 3,4,500 series pan, the workhorses didn't have the lip along the rear bottom edge.....

Update. The gas is not out. I have been fishing in there for a while now. No luck. If you see the link Jack posted. The tank is a weird shape. Look in the fill hole. Very shallow there. And drops off on all sides. Plus can't feel a darn thing in there. Taking a fishing break. Oh. The cap does not float. It's a heavy. Thick plastic. Sunk like a stone. Edit: mike. Using the spring claw thing. That's my fish pole. Glenn

First talk with a couple of others in your area and then set a DATE and PLACE to meet. A date when you feel most can meet with the least conflicts, and a place to works best for most (with close parking, and something to see, like a shop or tractors). Keep the first meet & greet real simple, allow people to bring their tractors if they want, and parts to sell, if they want, but then that requires more room and more parking area. Start advertising on this site early, specific date and directions, and keep us all posted on it's progress. Most Meet & Greets start out real small, maybe only half-dozen people and at one persons places to see their tractors, then each year they grow from there. Just takes one person to start the idea. But remember, "You Can't Please Everyone All The Time". After each Meet & Greet, you receive suggestions and ideas to consider, don't try and do too much yourself or you'll burn out. For a local Meet & Greet, a few hours is plenty, Food & drinks are extra work and cost, let people know to to bring their own, or if over a lunch, direct everyone to a local food place if near, or if like 1:00 to 5:00, food should not be expected. Toilets can be a problem but must be considered. If you charge fees, (even for food) then insurance becomes a factor. Keep them very simple, but just start. Only takes one person.

I would say forget the cap. It probably will do no harm in the tank and it would be a bit of a project to unfasten and lift the rear fender to remove the tank to shake the cap out. The tank is a very weird shape and there may be no way to get it out without removing the tank. A new tank by the way is only $658.23 from parts tree dot com. I have removed one and if you have some time it is not all that bad. Plan on a few hours to do it. See the service manual for the procedure to unfasten and lift the rear fender. To remove the rear fender they recommend a two man lift up and off the tractor. All you need to do is unfasten the fender and prop it up so you can get to the tank. Working on the Xis is more like working on a small car than working on the traditional Wheel Horse. Here is a diagram from parts tree if the link works. You can also go to parts tree and enter Toro Consumer model 73520. http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mn=73542%2C+520xi+Garden+Tractor%2C+1999+%28SN+9900001-9999999%29&dn=3321-940-_9400029-00024

Many thanks Ethan for the location. I will go look tomorrow in day light and then post them here. The remaining pics I have...enjoy! Eck

Did some cleaning and sanding on the frame and trans today and put on a coat of Sunset red paint. It was an all day project but worth it.

Well....I have to thank my local dealer here; they gave me the heads up on it because I think the former owner called his local dealer to get an idea of value be for listing for sale. His dealer called mine for an idea of value because they know each other and I dont think too many of these were sold...then my dealer called me and said "hey, I know of a 520 with loader for sale....." So, long story short...it kind of fell in my lap..wasn't really looking for one but the price was fair and the owner had everything for all attachments. After using it to unload I can say it certainly isnt as capable as bigger machines (i have run many skidsteers and mid size tractors, loaders, etc) but it should be great for mulch next year and some other little tasks I have im mind....snow will be fun too if I need to stack this year. This tractor is definitely getting the "Matt's foot control" kit I have on the shelf. So far, im thrilled...I will clean it up and service it tomorrow then start posting questions.....like: 1. Anyone ever add a filter for the loader? 2. Anyone convert twin stick loader control to joystick? The current configuration reminds me of the 1960's case construction king we had for a yard machine at my old job! Anyway...thanks for comments and stay tuned!

I adjusted the linkage and things smoothed out considerably! It's ready to blow snow! Happy with the new horse. Cleaned up nice. Put Paul's bracket on and a little paint where it was needed. I'll post pics of the wheel weights tomorrow. Primed and waiting for paint. 65 lbs each and the hubcaps cleaned up very nice...both will end up on classifides. Not a fan of the hubcap.

WOW! Must have been some awesome doughnut wrestling at Brrly's house!

I have been lucky as this hasn't happened to me. I try to avoid texts. Sometimes you can tell a lot about the seller by the sound of their voice.I can tell a shady dealer a mile away.I wouldn't have driven anywhere until I talked to the guy right before leaving.

Robbed the Dash off of the 414 and gave it some reinforcing in the weak area. Gonna go with the flange bearing trick learned here to support the steering shaft.

I all I know... you need to talk to my brother Craig, he is the master at Fastenal shipping... he has moved so many tractors, of all sizes, with them.... he has all of the ins and outs and has never had an issue. If you play games with them like under measuring the size or half as(s) the pallet then you will run into issues. There should be no issues with moving an RJ...

Would love to come AJ but I think you're a tad too far away. We'll be having our usual group, daughter, son in law and granddaughter. Plenty of good eats and....refreshments. My wife is going to make some frozen mudslides too. I just looked over the schedule. There's several top 25 matchups. Some really good games. Yet another shake up in the rankings this week. Then there's tomorrow. Talladega with three of the 'top' contenders in basically must win situations. Should be wild. Fun weekend!

I didn't take many photographs but here's a few.

If you have a trusted local garage/mechanic, ask them if their tire supplier also carries lawn & garden tires. I bought my Deestone ags on Ebay for 110 dollars that included shipping and my state sales tax. If you want, put a "wanted" ad on Craigslist within a comfortable driving distance around your home. I have found good used tires with the rims to go with them very cheap this way. This time of year is great because many are trying to clear out their sheds and garages from the material things purchased over the summer before the snow flies.

I took my dad to the ER the other day with a age related illness. The nurse asked if he had traveled out of the country lately. Living in a small town,I just never considered ebola to be a concern here.I am close to St Louis so I guess its a very good possibility.It must be scary for health care workers now. This is not a political statement,I believe all flights from that area should be banned.This is too dangerous to learn lessons the hard way. By the way,my father is fine and back home.

This is worthy of another bump. I really like standard colors but a couple of these are really eye catching.

Ahh yes...Cusat's Cafe in Hazleton Pa! Peppers and eggs with hot Italian sausage and Italian bread toast! My mouth now waters!!! Lol! :-)

As I've learned in the last year at work, shielding against electromagnetic radiation is a pretty tough nut to crack. Even on our systems that are engineered to keep the waves out, it's tough to get a good seal without a lot of testing and fussing around. You can try to squirrel things away in aluminum foil or in a metal box, but any little error in the structure is just going to create a slit antenna that lets the radiation in thus potentially frying your component inside. If you really think this is something you want to prepare for, you really ought to create a special EMP model with a manual start diesel engine. I guess the 512D might be the ultimate factory EMP special, but they didn't sell them here in the US. A diesel engine might be capable of burning a wider range of fuels and would have no electrical system to be corrupted by errant currents induced by an EMP. There isn't much to an old engine, but I'd guess that the windings of wire in the coil or magneto might suck up EMP energy and cook something. Despite their simplicity, even the oldest and simplest engines would be vulnerable. I think the big problem with being prepared is that you're sure to draw a crowd of unprepared folks to your place. if they know you're living large compared to them, they're sure to come knocking. You can't shoot them all either, someday they'll surprise you on their terms. I related a story to Duke once about the 520H he converted into his snow chucker, I can repeat it here since it seems appropriate: I responded to a CL ad for a fairly priced 520H and I was wanting one at the time. The price was right and we agreed on a meeting time at the seller's place. The directions he gave me were very thorough and ended with "turn down the dirt road..." Anyway, I found my way out there - trailer in tow - and proceded down the dirt lane through a grove of trees. In a clearing was a nice little farmhouse, a couple barns, a huge garden, and a bunch of goats wandering about. Not a soul in sight. I spied the 520H sitting over on the edge of the garden, so drove over there to prepare for loading it. When I put the car in park, I looked out my window and standing right on the other side of the glass was the owner. i have no idea where he was hiding because moments before he wasn't anywhere to be seen. This was a completely open field with at least 200' of clear radius in all directions. It was like he came out of the sand. And, he was accompanied by his big dog. I opened the door and we greeted each other. Nice guy. As we exhanged cash and loaded the tractor we talked about the tractor, gardens, goats and goat milk, watermelons, the Cardinals, etc. You know how guys are, takes only minutes to become like old friends. i told him what a nice place he had and how I was envious of his location. That's when the conversation got more serious. He told me that he had enough of living in the city so moved out there for more room. He and his family could live as they liked and nobody bothered them. Sounded great to me. Then he got real close to me, took a careful look around, and told me in a hushed voice that "if the XXXX ever goes down, you're welcome to come out here with us...". It was nice to know. But I was instructed to bring things with me other than money if I came. Apparently he had quite the arsenal stashed away in the house, barn, etc. Plus extra stuff hidden and buried in the woods in case he ever had to retake his place after being driven out. He also had two years' worth of food canned in mason jars. Two YEARS. Plus the goats. In addition to the property I was on, he also has another place somewhere to the south that was a 3 day walk away. He knew it was 3 days, because he's walked it before. And, evidently, a person can carry 3 days of rations on their person if necessary. I found all of this fascinating. He had no need for a tractor to live out his plan. But he also has a head start on things compared to pretty much everybody else I have ever met. I can't say I was completely comfortable out there n the middle of nowhere alone with this guy, but I didn't feel unsafe either. Seemed like a perfectly smart, sane, normal guy with some rather impressive prepping habits. You meet the most interesting people on a Wheel Horse... Steve

I doubt that Jason, you probably messed something up trying to be a mechanic just like you dropped that 702 on top of its hood unloading it from your truck. I cut my Dads 1 acre yard with that tractor at least 4 times and it never ran like a pile of crap. If there was JB weld in that carb it wasn't something I did. If you got something to say to someone you better say it... And if your mad I changed my mind about selling it to you then that's too bad. I ain't know one's delivery *****.

Tim, I happen to be that neighbor! Im only 29 but I continue to carry on that genuine hard working american attitude. Hard to find around these parts... AMC, already have the primer and paint for that ol' rusty sob. Its old, but was given to me. I believe its over 30 years old.

And with the hood finished up and mounted. I still have to find an upper dash. I got a couple of local contacts last evening and hope something pans out.

Wow, that looks really nice!

Hey guys, I am stealing an idea from another post on another forum. Hope they don't come after me. There was a complaint of hard to steer on the Case and Ingersoll tractors, especially after installing a FEL. Some solved it by adding a needle bearing on the steering spindles where they meet the axle. I ordered 2 sets from McMaster-Car, total cost $21.75. Nothing beats a try but a failure. Might have to grind a few hundreds off the top of the axle to make room, but that can't hurt anything. This might be a better fix than the reduction steering and a lot easier to accomplish. Cheaper too.