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I wanted to stack my 854 ever since I restored it, so I did. Here are photos of this bad boy and some of the support bracket I made.

Something cool for your shop door if you guys wanna do it. How about a glass etched logo? Yeah I know, we changed the waiting area colors and haven't painted the door yet... I had a minute early this morning so I fired up the decal cutter. Not really, just a decal with etched glass vinyl, but it looks real.

Hot on the back of my diy tacho I made last year, I finally bought some cheap $10 parts from china and did a quick mod... Firstly a few stickers to cover the cheap white faces on the dials Which gave me these for bendy, shame I could get the tacho in black bezel... Might have to spray it....

Transmissions are like a box of chocolates, you just never know what is inside until you open one up. The world according to Stevasaurus.

All I have to throw are monkeys, but they are known to throw a few things as well!

There are collectors and then there are hoarders. Hoarders can't let things go. I knew a great older fellow I had the privilege to know and work with. A millionaire who would wear bibs and crap-kickers that enjoyed going to auctions and buying things. He had three Gravely Walk-Behinds and a bunch of attachments for them. They sat outside in the rain. Year after year. Season after season. I begged him to sell me just one so I could mow my steep side hills safely but the answer was always no. He just couldn't part with the stuff. None of it. It all rotted in the fence rows. Everything from an old Packard automobile to an old REO truck, farm tractors and farm implements, a neat old Autocar semi and a Mercedes sedan and bin after bin of stainless, brass and copper fixtures, appliances, tools, etc were sold as scrap by the family after his passing. Oh and those shows are heavily scripted. Still is neat to see what Americans have stashed away on their properties. I watched it last night. I'm sure the show's staff look at what collectors collect and if there is any fringe collectible that they can somehow drop some historical facts about. Look for more Garden Tractor "purchases" once or twice a season for IH, JD and Simplicity. Maybe a Sears also. MTV was a music channel! Comedy Central isn't funny anymore! National Geographic is all over the place and Godawful bad and the History Channel is now.................history!

It means that is life. Sandra likes the new one better and it was hers so... Gotta keep her happy. No Craig I'm not a flipper. Buying most of them and restoring them, mechanically fixing them, sandblasting, painting them and putting new decals etc, on them to keep them alive I think is the most honorable thing I can do in the name of the . I also warranty them. Also, in case everyone forgot, I had 1 horse about 5 months ago. I now have over 100 tractors and attachments and am in the middle of working on buying 25 more pieces this week alone. Picked up 5 last Sat with the opportunity to buy 15 more tractors plus attachments. That's 20 tractors alone in 1 day.

WHkid I think its great you want to work on a 30+ year old garden tractor and want to make it right but also want to make to personal. I to was asking myself that exact question when I picked up a '64 654 with the wrong motor, seat, and no hood. The more I studied the pics of the other guys tractors of the same model there were many differences and not all were factory options. My earliest memory as a kid was playing on my dads round fender craftsman tractor which had a steel seat, so when I saw the 654 had round fenders I just had to find a steel seat. and with the wrong motor and hood that needs some holes welded in its not going to be OEM ... but it WILL be MINE!! And the joy of knowing I have rescued a great tractor from the junk is a great feeling. Not to mention the memorys I hope to be making for my son. So good luck and have fun with your New WH tractor!! Dont forget the pics!!

Some of my babies are gone... I will miss them dearly but they are all going to fantastic homes, some of them I will get to see when I'm out and about. I haven't put them on the board because I want to cover my local area in red first and enjoy actually seeing my babies still working, and also being the one who works on them if they need it. 3 of them left so far this week and prospects for 3 more this week. The little 68 Lawn Ranger was Sandra's tractor that she's replacing with the 64 Lawn Ranger. The 68 we sold still had the dealer sticker on it and still had nubs on the original rear tires that said Wheel horse on them, the fronts just had the nubs wore off but looked new and said Wheel Horse also. That tractor hadn't been used hardly at all since new.

Here's how I installed the defroster in my new cab. Sent from my tractor seat.

Well, this is a tough one. Even being an Irish fan I have no issues with any of the Big 10 teams. I have forgiven Northwestern Steve , just don't let it happen again! With family in Wisconsin that gives them an edge in my heart. But I've always liked Ohio State too. Now, there's one thing I don't like about OSU and that would be their coach. Sorry OSU fans, ya gotta be a SEC hater living in Florida to fully understand. Now let's see here, Wisconsin is playing good and worthy of the title, Ohio State is playing good BUT they lost another quarterback. Wisconsin is a slight favorite but the only thing I know about football is Notre Dame. What to do, what to do......... I'm going with Ohio State! I think that they stand the best chance of knocking off Alabama IF they make it to the championship rounds. How's that Steve? I counted the words and found a longer way than Rob!

I will see you tomorrow Geno. Looking forward to meeting everyone, and sampling Blues cooking.

Rob...I have to say...I like how you are direct and to the point. I don't know if there was a longer way around picking this game. It really does look like a toss up. I think if Ohio St. can win by 7 to 14...they may get a shot at the National Championship. Brrly1...you don't really believe Bowling Green is going to beat NIU...do you?? NIU all the way here... I think you thought...awh...never mind....do not want to jinx these guys.

You sometimes need to make room and, knowing Geno from the forums, we can all be sure the old Horses went to good homes. Keep taps on the Stallions, in our old age we need love and carrots too!

O.S.U.

GO BUCKEYES

It has been a while since I could actually contribute to this thread....

Yes it is.

I sent the store an email yesterday asking if the tractor was still for sale. Still no response, we shall see. Hopefully it did not go to a scrap yard after the show was done filming.

Well Geno you've got some work to do on that little tractor and the first thing I would do would be to get rid of that monstrosity back rest. I'm sure you can find an original which was about a third that size. Working that many hours for that long, it's a wonder you aren't dead! I'll tell you what though you have the addiction bad, seems every day when I come to the forum you bought 4 or 5 more. I would have never thought there were that many down your way. You are on a pace to corner the market on Wheel Horses in another couple years, at least in the middle of the country. Actually I think you already have! With all those tractors you are still working 16 hrs. a day and 7 days a week man you better slow down because if you think 50 is tough wait till you hit 60. :laughing-rolling:

Is this the foot lever? The red piece, not the brown and black fuzzy thing.

I just saw this thread. I think you would be OK with the 2nd/3rd fork gear...pushing snow with a blade in 3rd gear at full throttle is when you may have that issue. Rebuild looks nice.

ready as we can be. And hungry too.

Thanks Ken and all. After being in this for 5 months I think that is what my mission has become. These tractors must be saved and the brand as it was should continue. I guess what I will become is not only a collector as over a dozen of them and many attachments are not for sale, but also an "old" Wheel Horse dealer complete with sales, service, and warranty. Thanks Ken for helping me see what my true mission is.

Don't forget to take some pictures so we can feel like we're hanging out with you. Sent from my tractor seat.

I think what you are doing is prettyl cool Geno and in fact a pretty good idea. Looks like you are the only Wheel Horse dealer still in business, with a warranty to boot!

Between $1.00 and $1000. Depends on a LOT of factors. Generally collectable or rare horses bring more money if they are in decent unrestored original condition. There are some guys on here that can restore a unit and driving it will be like new off the showroom floor, they will bring high $. If its a Rustoleum job generally it will bring less. The devil is in the details.

Gotta' keep the gals happy Geno. Nice replacement!

Me me me me me... and, are we there yet?

HO HO HO hang in there Mike you have many more shows you need to go too Brian

I have known people like that 85 year old seller. Won't make a reasonable deal, and will end up dying and leaving everything to be auctioned by his estate.

Martin......I couldn't help but notice the blue bin sitting on the floor in one of your pictures. Could you tell me what the name is on it please? My father owned a company for years that that produced and sold those bins under the name of "Linbin". His big competition at the time was Akro Mils. They are big catalog suppliers. My grandfather actually started Linvar in England where the bin and mounting system was designed. We moved into the states in the very early 80's for my father to start Linvar North America. The business was successful for many years until my father had a brain aneurism and the company was sold. I believe they are still running but not the capacity they once did. They put a ton of there product into Sikorski, etc back in the day. Anyway not to highjack the thread but I saw that blue bin and couldn't resist to ask. Your tractor is amazing and you do awesome work. the weights look fantastic!

This is a tough call. It will be played in a neutral enviorment, Indy. The sports casters are split on the picks. 50/50. Vegas has Wisconsin favored by 4. How do you pick a game like this? If Ohio State still had the "horse" that got them to this point, it is an easy pick..... Ohio State. But after last weeks loss, and now another new leader for the offence, it does not look favorable for OSU....Do I got with my head or my heart? Scarlet and Grey is what I bleed! My heart, although not always correct, will pick this one.... OSU! Rob

Wish I had both your skill and imagination. Great job.

Let me also thank you for the absolutely awesome videos you have regarding these transmissions. They are a valuable tool in understanding their inner workings . To be able while working on one to go and watch you doing it and explaining the process is not only a source of confidence boosting but a valuable education. I found your you tube page and bookmarked it so I can immediately have all videos on hand. They definitely should be placed all together somewhere in this forum for everyone to be able to access them on demand without much searching. Thank you very much Stevasaurus .

Not a critical transmission usage wise. However if you know of any available differential old type or new I would like to make it right. Brass bushings on it were worn down to absolutely nothing.

Not yet. Thank you for your reply. I went down to the shop to turn the heat up and I checked on the lever. You hit the nail on the head, offset in the lever is to the outside, with the pivot going to the rear of the tractor. Also the ajustment nut on the brake rod is just about to the end of threads, lot of ajustment there. Let the shop warm up a little and then go to work on the tractor.

Gene, cool. Me likey. Glenn

Yes Martin looking very good!! But that is some serious weight on that tractor! With all that weight and just ags how is your traction? Im assuming you don't plan to run chains? I looked into those suitcase weights from Depot but I am to cheap to spend the $250 on them . I started looking at making my own with a bracket to mount just like what you did. I am slightly concerned about tearing up my driveway though with the extra weight because I run chains? My driveway is flat so I very rarely lack traction but my neighbors approach is on a slight angle and I had trouble there and nearly got stuck. Jerseyhawg I have the ability and access to the proper material and equipment to make stuff like this so I would be willing to help you out but Martin can obviously have first crack at it. Martin I would be happy to work with you on the bracket also if its something your interested in, I do really like what you came up with.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh yeah!

One thing to consider on your 5010 rebuilds is the differential carrier is riding on bushings and not bearings. While the carrier spins freely when test fitting what needs to be considered is after years of rough riding is the possibility of the axle housings not being square to the side plates. That folks is my .

Ok, night reading / pondering. So if I get the led flasher unit that can also tie in to the regular bulbs in the front? I ordered a set of the rear bulls eye lights to. But, like you cant tell, I know absolutely zero on doing electric work. Also lager, that led light switch is the cats meow. Cool as can be and meets wheel horse fancy up standards. Imho Glenn before I forget, where did you get the "fancy" switch? Ty

Hey Cowboy. Working 16 hours a day 6 days a week for 32 years with no vacations and living modestly did it for me. I woke up when I turned 50... I do hate to see them go but I can't keep them all. It brings more tears like the 5 I bought last Sat and a C105 was already buried on a trailer fill of junk the guy was gonna sell for scrap and was way to much to dig out... I've got to keep my perspective right - I can't keep them all I but I can sure try to save them all!

It brings a tear to my eye. Did you make the new owners sign adoption papers with a repo provision?

I have to force myself to sell a Wheel Horse every so often to keep myself in balance with this hobby. It would be too easy for me to buy way more Wheel Horses than I would ever know what to do with.

Here is the link for flashers for LED's http://terminalsupplyco.com/Store/Search.aspx?search=LED%20flasher&qs=true Everyone loves upgrading their trucks and trailers to long lasting LED lights, but you can run into problems if your turn signal flasher isn't built to operate with them. The problem is that a standard mechanical flasher operates based on the electrical current flowing through it, and one of the benefits of LED lights is the reduced current required by them. The result is that you have less current running through your flasher, and that current is outside the flasher's prescribed parameters. This can cause the flasher to operate erratically, flashing too fast or too slow. What you need is an electronic flasher meant for use with LED lights. All of the flashers shown below are up to the task.

This is a You Tube video of the Lawn Ranger in action during the Polar Vortex snows in February 2014! http://youtu.be/KmA5txszbco?list=UU86fcdbU7QyIjmZSQTp8Obg

That is excellent news Kieth...God Speed.

I've been going through some medical issues myself lately. Have another procedure today. I am thrilled that you are doing better and I was wowed last night when I found out I won the weight. Take care. Mike

Very good Terry..... Also available on the 9N. Sort of a gimmic. Did it work? Well, yeah. Sort of. It did keep the large chaf out. But, the air cleaner did that anyway. It did look neat on a tractor. We had one on a 8N that we got at an auction. Never did hook it up, But it was still on the side of the hood when the new owner hauled it away.