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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!

I've always wanted a pressure washer and figured that the attachamatic on the front of the horse would make a great mounting point. I've been collecting parts for a few weeks and finally got a chance to put this together. Here is a shot of the mock-up with the pulley attached to the pump. The pump is 4.0 gpm at 4000 psi and the pulley size puts the engine rpms at 3000. I had an old mule drive that I had used the shaft and pulleys for another project. I added a few pieces of tubing and angle to mount the pump and a fancy "patented" tensioner. I removed the original tensioning screw and added a hook in the rear that locks the whole assembly rigidly to the attachamatic. It works. Now its all disassembled for some paint. It takes about 3 min to install and put on the belt.

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

I can't wait to attend the Wheel Horse show in June, PA! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice score.

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

I was negotiating with a guy for a couple of months before the show and of course he shows up right at the beginning of the Crackle Fest.

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

And by the way...

Mike -- you have toooo much time on your hands

Gave me a good idea Steve! I wonder if Mrs. Bo will finance this operation so she can keep an eye on you. Can you please ask her if she will donate your laptop for the cause?

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.

Prayers coming your way from me and Mrs. Firpo.

Sushi at it's finest.

EVERY ONE IS WATCHING YOU STEVE.

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

Almost done. Just the deck and decals to do yet.

Well ...... Let's just say that when I get to the show nobody back home is watching what I buy or how many stogies I smoke....

Are you implying isn't the "real" world?

If the support is wallowed out (a lot of PO owners never grease that spot) you can either try to bush it, or just simply replace the support. The steering shaft can be shimmed to take up the slack there. On one of my tractors that had this problem I used a 3/4" locking collar in place of the cotter pin on the end. I found that I could tighten the shaft better.

If you don't want to go to Oklahoma, I have one here in Arkansas. Other attachments too!

Put the 416 to good use the past few days. Really is nice to have a tractor to do all these tasks. Did end up getting stuck on a big clod and a soft spot when I was about done. Good times!

I totally understood as well.

After driving it around a while I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for the heads up guys

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!

Never say never..... We all know there'll be some brand new member on here soon bragging about his NEW trans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is what I like to use...