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Take a few days off and look what happens! Ok, what happened here, let's see..... On the onset, this may look like the topic suggests "Moral Decline" but that's not what I am seeing. Of course I haven't looked at the topic(s) in question, that will come next and maybe I'll have to play tricks with this post to reflect a differing opinion. But back to my point. I've been here a long time, not as long as a couple of you, but pretty long none the less. From the early days, I've seen bickering which led to people either being banned (for a short time or permanent) or the members deciding that they needed to leave on their own. I've seen things move from this forum to others, and become personal attacks, even about me all across the internet. It has happened in the past, it happens currently and it WILL happen in the future. It's not Moral Decline though, it's human nature. I suspect that since the dawn of time, these issues have occurred, long before forums, and will continue to happen long after. So is that what's happened here? Nope. It's not. What's happened here is this.... The natural course of human events took place. Someone got their feathers ruffled, and a tiff began. Now I still have to find those posts, but suffice it to say I can almost guess at the content already. BUT the reaction TO that reaction... is this thread! This one I have read, and I see everyone lending their positive views on this, justifying the opinions of others by hitting the like button, and of course complimenting the moderators for their efforts in keeping the peace (thank you it is well appreciated). With every altercation like this, we move forward just a little bit more. Sure it may seem like a step back, but it's really 2 steps forward. I'm grateful that we have a member base (regular posters and those who broke their silence to chime in on this topic) who care so much about all of you as well as the forum which we share! Maybe it's a Christmas / Holiday thing, but thank you all for contributing the positive emotions and supporting and enforcing the etiquette which we have become accustom to. This will happen again, and we'll take that step back, but we'll take another 2 forward! Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays / Good Day (for those who don't celebrate)

I had a bit of spare time one day and a few tiles left over and came up with this tile mosaic

We had about 5" yesterday, and another 5 last nite It did ok but I could really use some extra weight in the rear the adjuster lever is rigged but worked And I lost a chain link on the lift . I'm thinking of going with a solid link for the lift

Love my 1045 picked this up at the "Big Show" last year

I've got these crazy chairs I painted..... Never got to it yet but I want to paint a logo on this UDS too

I found a little time to dismount all the rims and clean them up some. Lots of No. 7 polish... I think they are gonna be just fine...

Just a short video plowing snow at work during Winter Storm Damon Lots of ice falling with the snow. Really hard to shoot video while having gloves on and all the shifting and plow adjustments. This video is dedicated to Craig, Brian, Steve, and Jim D. Also special thanks to my wife and her amazing Chile and Brownies!

And here's some more good news. Only 196 days until the 2015 Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show.

The sooner the better. It always helps with my seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

made some more progress today with priming the panels, tomorrow i have quite a bit of time to strip some parts and start priming, Sunday as-well will be a good day for work. james

You know Pacer... we're going to need some picts of that tongue ritual thingy you've been doing.

I'd say we did.

As has already been said, the 1045 was a model that was made for only about 3 months in mid to late '64 to use up parts of the old round hoods. They have the old rounded rear fenders and the newer "square hood" introduced for the '65 models. 1045 tractors also have a special hood, tank stand and drive pulley guard that are unique to this model. So, if you buy a 1045, make sure it is mostly complete even if it is in rough shape. Also, the front tires are a special tread and size that are unique to the 1045, so it is a bonus if the tractor still has them. There is some debate about what the "4" in the 1045 stands for. Some say it represents 1964 since Wheel Horse was already making a 1054 tractor. I believe the "4" stands for a special model, since there was also a 1046 made in 1966, so to me the "5" in 1045 stands for 1965 (early model). All Wheel Horse catalogs also list the 1045 as a 1965 model. Here is a picture of mine, which I bought from a forum member a year ago. I really enjoy my 1045 even though it's "retired" and I don't mow with it. Even though it is a short frame tractor like my 854, it feels much more substantial with the bigger wheels and bigger, taller hood. The 1045 is one of my most favorite of Wheel Horses. Please let me know if you have any additional questions about the 1045.

Here's one of the 'ol crusty, rusty seat pan that came on my Commando... decided, got nothing to lose, so I hand painted it with the WH logo.

Yup they fill the fank and I have fun working!

First, i think Craig gets the credit for the Dupont Rain Dance finish! The tractor was a looker when I got it. We are required to help with snow removal at work. Well after my recent medical issue my shoveling days are over. So I brought Sqonk to work as part of all the other tools I have there.The hospital campus is about 15 acres with lot's of nook and crannies. Perfect for a garden tractor. We have a truck, 2 Kubota utes with plows and a loader tractor. I can cover more ground riding than walking with a shovel too. SAVE A COWBOY,RIDE A HORSE!!!!!!!

I've been making little stainless steel wheel horse plates and a Kohler picture frame

Only 10 days left till the days start getting longer again! Just thought I would put up some really good news to brighten everyone's day! Here's the ticker -

I could not leave well enough alone. I added a flash controller (bought it from Squonk at the big show) and wired it into the 520. It will have the snow thrower on it so I figure with all the noise, the flashing tail lights will get some attention. the flasher has 10 modes and I didn't show it, but the controller flashes too! not sure if the video will work. let me know if you cannot see the video. using old Photobucket. That's my daughter with the colorful commentary! http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l581/varosd/th_IMG_0617_zpss5yzqxu2.mp4

Whoa whoa whoa... Not everyone in MI likes snow! As long as it stays in your area you can have as much as you want. Just none here please.

Wish we had some snow to push....I'm growing impatient!

You're killing me squonk!! I can't wait til we get some snow here! That looks fun as can be! Great sounding Good looking too! :-P

When can we start the countdown clock!!??!!

WHEN A MAN IS RIGHT, HE IS RIGHT AND THIS MAN IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

Walked out the back door yesterday morning and saw something cool. Thought you guys may have some cool stuff to share this Winter too.

Can't wait!! It's already dark when I get home from work right now...

A tremendous amount of insight Karl, and very nicely put.

I figured since I have a few horses just laying around I might as well use one this christmas so here are a few photos.

Neil, that is the work of a true artist!

Blond moment #1: A blonde cop stops blonde motorist and asks for her driving license. The Motorist scuffles around in her purse and can't find it. She says to the cop, "I must have left it at home officer." The cop says, "Well, do you have any kind of identification?" The motorist scuffles around in her purse again, and finds a pocket mirror. She looks at it and says to the cop, "All I have is this picture of myself." The cop says, "Let me see it, then." So the blonde motorist gives the mirror to the blonde cop, who looks at it, and replies, "Well, if I had known you were a police officer, I wouldn't have even pulled you over. You can go now." Now you went and done it. I am a blond and a retired police officer. My feelings are really hurt. You are a Stereotyper.

This is a keyring for my 227-5 keys, its art as it just hangs and looks pretty. made by be by laser cutting some wood and then casting metal into the mould i made, it looks fairly accurate and i love it. here was the inspiration james

Anyone who's been on this forum for more then a few years knows that we have seen waves of these issues. It comes and goes but seems to be greater when winter time hits and there's less to do. I for one have been known to have an issue here and there but always get reeled back in. For the most part this forum has had harmony. Then we've had members come along who don't offer anything "POSITIVE or HELPFUL" to the site and use it for there own personal gain or just cause problems. We love helping those who aren't tractor savvy or have a specific issue that they're just not versed in. We have a vast array of talent here that have worked on tractors for years or has specific knowledge wether it be electrical, mechanical, body, paint etc. Most of us have paid our dues one way or another. I guess when someone comes along who doesn't really help or have a need, and just wants to "show boat" or "make money", I know it gets my gall up. There are members here that don't have a ton of post but a lot of those posts have really helped people or gave out great tractor related information. Then there are members who have thousands of posts with nothing really helpful or technical but have tractor related content and that's fine too. But the "LOOK AT ME" or the "ALWAYS FOR SALE" posts I just can't take. Probably the same reason I closed my Facebook account. I don't know what the answer is and I really don't think there is one. I guess it will be up the Mods and Admins to police the forum and decide when enough's enough. Probably could use some "Sargent at Arms" Mods who sole job it is to look for these type of issues and stop them before it gets to far. Just my $0.02

I don't sell or trade everything that comes my way. There are some things that are near and dear...

It works dammit. not sure if the video will work. let me know if you cannot see the video. using old Photobucket. That's my daughter with the colorful commentary! http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l581/varosd/th_IMG_0617_zpss5yzqxu2.mp4

Here are 3 PDFs. I have included Motion Industries catalog numbers and the size of the bearings in each attachment. If you click on this link, it will bring up Motion Industries web site...type in their catalog number for the bearing or seal that you are looking for. It will give dimensions, a picture and an approximate price. You can also order online. Most of these bearings are also available from your TORO dealer and NAPA. Hope this helps... https://www.motionindustries.com/motion3/jsp/mii/productCatalogSearch.jsp The 1st PDF is the WH # 5003 and 5010 RJ and 3 piece suburban transmissions. The 2nd PDF is the 3 and 4 speeds...WH # 5007, 5025, 5046, 5048, 5049, and 5053 transmissions. The 3rd PDF is the 6 and 8 speeds...WH # 5086, 5073, 5091, 103907, 103916, and 103918 transmissions. 1. UNI DRIVE TRANS 1.pdf 2. UNI DRIVE TRANS 2.pdf 3. UNI DRIVE TRANS 3.pdf Bearings and seals for a #5058 bevel gear transmission. differential carriage bearing (2) WH #1533 From Lowell outer axle bearing (2) WH #1526...KOYO #B-1816 outer axle seals (2) WH #1213...SKF #11050 mushroom gear rh WH#1532...KOYO #M-16121 mushroom gear lh WH#1530....KOYO #B-1612 seal brakeshaft WH#1232.....SKF #9815 cluster gear shaft bearing (2) WH#1529.....KOYO #M-12121 input shaft WH#1508 (1)...KOYO #B-1212 input shaft seal WH#1303....SKF #7410 spline shaft bearing WH#1531...KOYO M-10121 case gasket...#3912 Here ya go...KOYO is the same Torrington numbers. 5/8" input shaft seal 103916 transmission WH # 100442 = Timken 340387 = very similar to original seal. (SKF/CR 6105)

lost my senses awhile back and bought this wheel horse senior that needs help bad. It started when I called about an add on craigslist from a gentleman selling a wheel horse collection but there were no pictures or any tractors listed. when I called I asked what do you have for sale and he replied what are you looking for Sooo for the heck of it I said a wheel horse senior there was a moment of silence then he said I have one but I was not going to sell it . so we talked for awhile and found out we knew who each other was from the wheel horse show he was looking for some information I had so we traded e-mail address and hung up later I e-mailed him the information we was looking for and told him that if he ever decides to sell the senior to let me know. about two months went by and I received an e-mail from him wondering if I was still interested in buying the senior well one thing lead to another and a deal was made and now I have my work cut out for me too save this one this one will be a learning experience Brian

C'mon give us the scoop, what was it?

thanks, our weather is ok at this time of the year, February is when we get our most freezes and snow so i was ok, some days are to cold but i pick the 'warmer days' james don't worry its priming time today. will get an update later today james

And he's Italian.

We have some artists amongst us!!!!! Very cool stuff guys. Keep it coming! I really don't have any custom wheelhorse stuff other then my 856. Awesome stuff you guys have created!

My horses all run well but look poorly. I have nowhere near the patience necessary to do good body work. More power to you!!! ( You do contract work???)

thank you mate, it sure will be beautiful, it will take a while but the more work you put in the better results, so i don't mind thats why i put so much work in to just those two panels james

I did manage to put the wheel weights on my 314 -8 for added traction. I may end up putting on the rubber tire chains too before it's all over this winter!

WH customized by me... hangs down in the basement.

That is great Terry. I hear ya there not doing much outside myself either. I did pickup this toy not sure if I told you about it when we were out.

Told the guys at the coffee shop I had a rough job ahead of me today. I told them I had to put a rear-end into a recliner today!

what was left of the hole was opened up to a larger hole and a patch welded in ground and blended then a new 5/8" hole was drilled Brian

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Alrighty! Got the tractor home and did some more work to it. I changed the transmission and engine oil, installed the wheel weights and tire chains, removed the mower and installed the snowblower (which is like new), and installed Matt's foot pedal hydro. I won't be fixing the one rear light being out but it is a ground issue, after using a jumper it worked but I don't want to take the tins off again until spring when I do the valve adjustment and carbon cleaning. I noticed a problem with the brakes when I was taking it off the back of the truck, there was no return tension which made it hard to get it in gear and I found the return spring was missing so I grabbed one at the local Toro dealer and that is working correctly now. I also installed a battery tender Jr and the foot rest covers. It's pretty much done for now. There was a small issue with the foot pedal but Matt was quick to reply and we figured out the problem quickly. Anyway it looks and runs great. If someone could help me real quick, the 48" deck shell I got is like new but it doesn't have blades/rollers/wheel/belt. I started looking into it and it seems as though it's from the 60's or 70s and I've seen it on Charger and GT 14 models using google image search. It's very solid, almost new except for the paint being worn and some surface rust. Would this fit on the 520 or should I just sell it to someone restoring an older tractor? Thanks! And here's some updated pictures of the 520.