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Last weekend I picked up my 11th Wheel Horse tractor in less than four years. This one is a real nice 1967 model 857 with a rear discharge mower deck that I bought from Bob Maynard. I seem to be getting pretty good at sneaking these horses into PA from nearby states without getting caught by the authorities. Anyway, I can not thank Bob enough for taking the time to get this 857 in running order before I arrived to pick it up. Just another testament to the awesome Wheel Horse collectors we have here at RedSquare.

I was going to post some funny food service stuff but it's probably pretty "run of the mill" hospital foods stories. The food isn't bad really, just not always exactly what you ordered. They like to surprise you sometimes to keep it lively. Sometimes it's late, and once I had to reorder because it never showed up. But I try to keep in mind how many people they have to feed and you can hear in the background how fast the orders are coming in by the ringing phones. Add to that they have check my sugar before meals and give me insulin if over a certain level. Then you have to tell them when the tray arrives and wait for the shot. Result = not so warm food. There were some complaints the other day the Nurse Assistant told me and things are better. I have enjoyed all of your humor and look forward to more. Just don't get into one of these places to find it. No tree climbing. Also looking forward to the NCAA thread getting active again today. Kentucky, West Virginia, Notre Dame and Witchita State are all here in Cleveland at the Q for tonight's games. I don't have a dog in this hunt so I'm going out on a limb here and rooting for RacinBobs Notre Dame Fighting Irish to make the final four out of Cleveland.. I know that green and gold face paint is getting itchy by now. LOL :)

OK, I think I have some photos of the 520 H. It needs cleaned up and fluids changed, but that is minor! Also got a nice "lightly" used push blade and tire chains. The deck is a "recycle" mulching deck with the mulching apparatus off right now.

It's a little itchy Jim but this leprechaun outfit is killing me. Dang....these shoes are pointy. Go IRISH!!!!!!

Hey Jim...I heard that the Cleveland Browns volunteer in the food service department, at that hospital, during the off season. They mostly answer that phones and take orders...just like on the field. The ones that answer with a high voice are on the Defense. Go ND

Did he say hard hat?

It seems like every year during the winter months I find the best wheel horse tractors models you possible can find and buy. You would think summertime more would be available for sale because of the warm months. Nope not me the best I ever find where during the nasty hard cold winter months. First one was a Wheel horse 520hc pretty rare tractor in my neck of the woods. It was the day before are big buffalo lake effect snow of 7 feet! Late November. Great score with 60 inch deck. Second one Wheel horse 520 with 389 hours that came in December also with 60 inch deck. I spend 3 hours digging this one out the price was right!! Trust me.... Third one was the cadillac the Wheel Horse 420lse came in January and I think it was -2 outside and I was the craziest guy at the car wash trying to get the road salt of it before I parked it on my garage. Awesome score never thought I would find one. Espically I thought a buddy was joking with me on this model but turn out to be the real thing!! also a 2 stage snowblower came with it. The 4th one not to rare but a cool find for me a 309 safari wheel horse snowmobile came out of Pennsylvania in early January as me and my friend went down he broke my passenger side window so we had to drive back with rain and wind going through the window lol. It's all good we made it back safe.... So I hate to day I'm going to miss this Winter 2014-2015 of rare finds for me for my collection. Also of course Ill never forget a November lake effect snowstorm of 7 feet of snow! still haven't seen any pics of my wheel horse snow team in any tractor magazine yet lol....... Thanks Shawn

Thats a perfect machine for riding around a show! Mike........

You got a pretty good deal. The HY-2 lift unit can go for $200 easy. Hope you enjoy it...I love mine.

Wisconsin!!!!

These had to be scanned so they aren't too good but I always like pics of cheerleaders and the leprechaun. You can see why I chose to stand beside the cheerleader of my choice. Notre Dame/Navy game 1991

That was a nice tractor. I would have kept it, but with too many irons in the fire right now, I had to let it go. Glad you like it Dave.

Decals went on very easy. Very happy how they came out.

Well... its worth $500! There is no book on these tractors, we can only offer vague guesses based on our experiences and usually requires some pictures. If its one you will love and get to enjoy, its priceless! I can tell you that not many people on here get into the hobby for collectible resale value, so just don't worry about it. Work it, cruise on it, whatever you do and enjoy it. That is the most important!

Very nice! I'm jealous.

That is an awesome tractor. If Bob had gotten that last year, it would have been mine!

The food here varies. The food in the cafeteria here is pretty good. It's the reason I became a patient. When my son was born 26 yrs. ago they served my wife a burger that had "Property of the Chicago Black Hawks" written on it.

This is for RacinBob...and Koen...

I would leave it original paint and patina if it still has the original look the trans are pretty easy to work on just a little heavy to move at first the motor will need the bore checked but there is lots or posts that can walk you through a rebuild this is the 857 I've been working on over the winter for my daughter built the engine on a stool in my kitchen over the cold nights I think you can do this no problem lots of help here if you get stuck on something

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-RED-Camper-Trailer-RV-Light-6-LED-2-x-4-surface-mount-Clearance-marker-/301524542855?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4634436587&vxp=mtr should work size wise

nice shed, but how come this is dutch style, haven't seen many in that style over here

I did as the bulletin prescribed on my 704 and replaced my tie rods with custom spherical rod ends. Drives like a new car without the cheap plastic smell!

Thought you all would like to see a factory wheel horse mounted Bachtold mower. Tractor and mower came from the original farm. Even got a paper on setup / using the mower! Tractor is a 875 wheel o matic. There isn't much info I can find on these. If someone would like to share what they know about this attachment that would be awesome.

the bigger trailer you buy the more you can haul. the more you can haul the more you can buy. the more you buy the bigger garage you need. the bigger garage the bigger the property you have to have. the bigger the property you have the more tractors you need. the more tractors you have the bigger the trailer you need. oh man it is a vicious circle we enter when buying a trailer. be careful

We are going to pick up a new 18' "car hauler" on Saturday. We will be pulling it to the big show in June....Oh, some Wheel Horses will be in-tow too!

Engine oil and filter change. Tranny fluid and filter change and clean any grass build up off the hydro. Air filter and fuel filter. Grease the steering and front axle zerks. !!! Most important!!!! Take the time to strip the engine tins and clean any and all crud from the motor especially the cooling fins!!! Mike...........

It isn't worth anything without pics

If you gave 500 bucks for it, that is what it is worth to you

Roundhouse hit it on the head. I have scene same scenario Oil Filter base gasket is usually the first culprit or dipstick tube lower seal fix them clean it blow it out your good to go

Mike, this year you just might want to close that deal before Wild Bill gets his hands on the microphone... just sayin'

there ya go

The big projects here this year are: Another metal building in the back yard.30 feet by 30 feet with 12 foot high walls and two 10 foot by 10 foot roll-up doors.Also got an 11,000 watt Generac generator scheduled for delivery tomorrow.I'm sick and tired of the power outages here.Power was off for a while just last night.I'll be doing all the site prep work for the building.Work crew comes with the building and erects it.I'll be doing all the prep work for the generator.Electrician friend of mine will be doing the tie-in work to the main box.Should keep me busy for a while.

I forgot to add, it was a mighty fine winter for haulin for me as well. I only hauled one, but it was a Doozy...

There are 2 types of roll pins and often see them misnamed. A split roll pin is a single roll of spring steel. A spiral roll pin is multiple turns of a lighter gauge of spring steel. Look at the end of them to determine the type. The ones that are doubled up for added strength are the split pins. Garry

Prayers coming your way from me and Mrs. Firpo.

Dang critters! They cause us all so many problems . Mike..........

Why would they have used a 7/8 bolt? Good luck finding that in a hardware store.

I know you do and I remember the story you told me about it. Do not feel bad I just mentioned it here to clue everyone else in on the awesome horse hunter you are. The reason I was interested mainly was because it was sitting there wasting away so now that you have it we can both be happy. You took care of me before and im sure you will again.

Trust me paul I feel bad on that 520h but she was weird about selling it. I just hate to see it waste away. So I pulled some charmed and photos on what I due. If you ever need anything Ill take care of you. Thanks shawn

Send me a PM...I know where you can buy a couple WH plows in OK.....probably cost ya some big green back tho!

I'd like to see video of that thing working. Very cool.

, Good luck with your WH purchase.

I think thingy is a universal language Ian, no worries on this side of the pond!

Wow, great buy on the loader and set up! I also want to emphasize how important it is to keep a low center of gravity!

Its a no name 12hp wheel horse It would be a 73 I think

I'd leave it as is also but maybe a nice chrome pipe instead of that Dodge Cummins monster! And you "Crackle Fest" guys, do you know how hard it is to negotiate a tractor sale with all that racket?

Actually there was a Commando 800 Hydro too. My "High Horse" started out as a Commando 800 but the only parts left are the sheet metal. I think it looks really good the way it is and I wouldn't change it.

... and 39 cents, deal breaker right there.