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Don't recall ever seeing a view of any WHs from above ?, so I thought I'd catch one..............need to trim the Acer again!

​Someone born in 1972 is likely less than half way thru a 30 year mortgage and is getting ready to put 2 and 1/2 kids thru college. Probably a good time to buy that 40+ year old tractor and get the mid life crisis all tee'd up.

Some how, some way I ended up here. What the heck, going to add one that's only been seen on Junkies!

Spoiler Alert !! If you still believe in Santa Claus, you should stop reading now. Many have said that this is the model that "They should have made". It's built from what I consider the best features from several eras. I give you the 595-HD ... The chassis started out as a C-195: The 520 hood was just a LITTLE short to fit the chassis: The 20hp Onan had to be relocated to keep it centered under the hood louvers: The gear reduction steering had to be stretched a bit also: Stock width wheels? Not exactly... 52" Hi-Vac deck converted from a zero turn model: Size comparision vs a stock 520: It's got to be real... The book says so

All- I would like to invite all my Red Square friends to a meet and greet at my place on Saturday September 19th. I checked the local shows and the Kent show is 1 week after this on Sept. 25th & 26th and Zagary is after that. I plan on having the yard in decent shape (growing grass) by then. Hopefully we have enough time for everyone who wants to attend make arrangements to do so. More to come but please mark the date ! Note- new date is Sept. 19th...

Well, I needed to remove the dash plate but the steering wheel was in the way. It has been soaking with Blaster for 9 months. Still wont budge. Tried a puller with no luck. So I picked the whole tractor up by the steering wheel and tapped around the collar of the wheel .... nothing. Stuck a punch down the end of the shaft and tapped on that. Still nothing. Got out the BFH and after about 20 smacks with that it was off with only minor damage to the wheel. DONE!

I remember thinking much the same thing when I got my first angle grinder - why didn't I buy one of these years ago? A bad boy bigger one followed for cutting larger stuff and then a small air line powered one you can get into awkward places with. Don't skimp on eye protection (we've all been there I guess) - a sleepless night followed by a trip to local hospital casualty dept reinforces this point and just one bit of grit or steel is all it takes! Also, one tiny particle of steel burning as it flies through the air conatins very little energy, thousands hitting the same spot continuously can melt synthetic materials (like a sweater) or set fire to cotton (like jeans). Practice makes perfect when it comes to cutting good straight edges but we all have off days (wel I do) so on critical stuff like cutting sheet I cheat by clamping a length of flat bar to the sheet as a guide - works well. As has already been mentioned use the really thin cut off discs - you may have to shop round to get these, they don't do them in B&Q and let the disc cut at it's own speed - force it and you'll get through lots of discs. Enjoy!

Use good E track and logistic's straps. I have two strips on each trailer so I can tie down two rows or make a triangle when tieing down. My E track is bolted to the frame cross bars. I've used it to haul and tie down for 7 yrs never had a problem It holds a 1600lb minirod in place for me fine Jason leave the end open and you can clean it out with a pressure washer easily

Best way to test for a clogged gas cap vent is as soon as the engine starts to die, open the cap. If the engine keeps running, or starts right up again, you have found the problem.

I have cut lots with an angle grinder. Use the thinnest cutoff wheels you can find for fast cutting. To cut straight down you must ensure you hole the grinder level. To cut straight on a horozontal plane on a flat surface I find it best to make a shallow cut following the line then depending on the thickness being cut either make the final cut at this point or do more shallow cuts gradually going down through the material. With a good grinder and good wheels you can cut very thick metals. Cleat

I had the same issue last fall on my 2003 522xi with 285 hrs. Tested the switch with a continuity meter. It was not working correctly. kind of a spendy part because it wasn't used on many models, but it did the trick. All works now.

A 1965 magazine ad for Wheelhorse 7 hp tractor from the largest WheelHorse dealership in UK

My friend found me a parts tractor. He helped me drag it home and I looked at it closer. I drained the fuel tank and cleaned the carburetor and had it running in about an hour! Motor oil and trans fluid were clean and apparently had been changed not long before it got parked. It's definitely not going to be used for parts!

AAARRGG!! Steering wheels and axle hubs!

​400 in today's money Mike ?....... Just checked back to 1965 and the exchange rate in July 65 was 2.80 USD to the GBP, so the equivalent would be USD 742 at the time. To give it some perspective, when I first started working (1968) my take home earnings were UK£ 4.90 (£4.18s.0d), so I would have to have worked for about 26 months to buy one then !!!.

That would be about all I would keep...the rest of the bearings are really no problem to find and are not expensive.

I didn't know it John....so to the internet I ran and your right. It musta been hit pretty solidly to move it 10 feet! Mike.........

Yea there was not much response... Following this topic, thanks Jason @CasualObserver!

I have a 4.5" grinder that I made a dedicated cutoff tool out of. I always try to mark the material, make a shallow initial cut all the way across (if flat) and I move it back and forth slowly till it starts getting almost through. Once it goes through then I just keep it going. For pipe I use a hose clamp and tighten it down and make my mark along the edge of the clamp(remove it of course before cutting). I cut through the inner wall and then go around the whole thing. Solid steel I just work it from top to bottom till it is almost halfway through and if possible rotate it to finish. Be careful cutting things that have been welded and might have a little tension in it. I have had cuts close in on my disc and stop it. If this happens and damages the disc in anyway, trash it. I have had one come apart. Not pretty. Good luck. Mostly common sense and wear safety glasses and gloves.

I have welded whole chain links to the inside lower corners before and ratchet strap hooks fit right in them. Just got to get the right size chain. I just got a Big Tex trailer and it has tie downs welded to the lower side rails. Think its going to get the chain link treatment also.

The coupon listed in this thread has evidently expired. A new 20% off coupon (any one item) is available June 1st. Probably in store will not allow use on engine but online it appeared to work. I may grab one and retrofit my C161 as I have a spare electric clutch handy. I have a foot control kit I have been holding onto as i wanted a more reliability. My Briggs is attention needy. This engine, clutch and foot controlled hydro should be just the ticket:-)

The guys that want to work that tractor do have a point, it's all about a workin machine.... I would probaly work it as well..... in a 7/4 parade all decorated up in R/W&B pulling a wagon full of smiling kids throwing candy at other smiling kids, ok.....maybe a couple of round hoods in front and it back of it ..... me personally that is what having a show piece like that is all about. The tractor(s) and the smiles are priceless......

Good luck hunting Chip. I have a couple hundred yards of stone drive, the grader blade looks up to the task. I have the 10 hp Briggs but, putting a 16 hp Briggs (1-cylinder) from a Simplicity in the B-10. With so many rides in my barn, and grandsons, looks like we're dedicating each ride for separate chores; i.e.: wagon towin', mowin', grading, dethatching, whatever. We're workin' on a Pennsylvania Panzer at the same time, busy beavers we are.

chip61, nice trailer but, the heck with that! That Allis Chalmers is lookin' great. Currently I'm workin' on a '66 Allis Chalmers Bee 10. The mechanics are awesome.

Also, check if your coil is hot. (Not with your bare hand). During one of it's "spats", have tools handy and as soon as it shuts down, pull the spark plug and check your spark. Compare it to the spark you have when it's cold. No spark or a very weak spark can eliminate a fuel issue. Good spark and you can concentrate more on a fuel issue. If you replaced your plug with a Champion, consider looking for the Autolite equivalent. (I won't buy Champions anymore due to issues like you are having.

The ID tag says it's a Davis Hustler trailer, but it looks just like this Snowco trailer, so I'm guessing Davis re-badged it?? Here's a picture of an Allis Chalmers on a Snowco trailer Here's my trailer and Allis Chalmers I got from my parent's neighbors estate-sure looks like the same trailer to me. The neighbor bought the trailer new in 1970, and he used it to transport his ditch digger or this tractor. It's a great little trailer-very well built.

great pics the dually looks like an animal

Nice repair on the poor deck! I remove my decks yearly, clean 'n paint, sharpen blades. I usually drill plates, bolt in place, MIG stitch weld. Remove the hardware before paint, replace hardware with new and use plenty of Never-Seez. Under side of the decks get whatever Rustoleum paint color I have. Rustoleum Regal Red for the eye. Tape decals before paint or remove them and get new from Terry. Pic is before stitch welding.

I have a couple C-175's, both with blown engines, so I have been following your project....my local HF will not bring in an engine to their store...says I must order it on line. So, did you order on line and what was total cost?....did you have to pay for shipping>? 500 bucks sounds like alot of money to put on an ole WH but compared to 2K for a new "throwaway mtd" it sounds like a "no brainer"..... Does the engine have holes to mount a manual WH pto? Also my local HF told me that the HF store in Independence, MO has one on display (not for sale)...may have to make a trip and look at it!!

Hoping to go there some day.

With today's gas and hot weather the gas is vaporizing. My solution to this problem is an electric fuel pump with a off and on switch. When it wants to stall turn on the switch it works every time for me.

Those look like "Maryland Crabs."

Thanks for the photos Mike. I was there for my honeymoon in Nov 2006. As RedRanger stated I was surrounded by a bunch of noisy, rude would be an understatement. Quite honestly after living through 9/11 the Arizona memorial just didn't have the wow factor I had anticipated. The kids running around didn't help much either. We also took a tour of the Missouri. AWESOME! @ 6'8" I didn't even contemplate the Bowfin.

Thanks for sharing, Mike. I remember the first time I was there in uniform in 1972 (yes, the Coast Guard sails around the world.) I always make a point of visiting the Memorial and the Punch Bowl every time I am in our 50th state. I find it fitting that many of the survivors aboard the USS Arizona on that day make their last wish to be buried with their shipmates.

Very nice Brandon I'll be watching for comments on tie down points. I've debated e-track myself for my new trailer. My hangup is that I think I'll occasionally haul dirt, rock, compost or mulch on there. I'm not sure yet if I want to be bothered with having to cover the e-track on those few occurrences, versus the versatility of having rows of tie down points that allow you to pull the load straight down to the trailer eliminating a lot of chance of load shifting. I don't personally have concerns about the tie down strength, I think they're more than sufficient for garden tractors as long it is installed completely and properly.

Started out Friday afternoon with what I thought was a great display. Look what I found Saturday morning! Gotta love my neighbors.

Fixed mine with an in-line check valve. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221021780029?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks for posting Mike. I was there in 2011 and took it all in. Just amazing. Like mentioned, the Bowfin is interesting and if you have the time, get out to see the USS Missouri and the air museum on the island. Both are must see. Plan another 4-6 hours to take in both. Good to hear you had a respectful group of people with you. Wish I could say the same for our tour. We had a group of very distasteful Japanese tourists while on the memorial. I think the memorial might just be the most somber place I've ever visited.

Looks like I'll make it this yr.

Well I just got back from a 5 hour round trip!! Got the whole package for 500 bucks!! One tractor is pretty rough with over 3000 hours on the meter but the other is much better with just over 800 hours. The rd deck is rusty but really solid and seems to have everything in working order. The 48 has 2 holes in typical spot but other then that it's good. Plow is ok but the blade is kinda bent somehow? Also got a set of tire chains. Looking forward to start tinkering to see what I really got. I'm guessing I should have no problem getting 1 good 417 that I'll hopefully refurbish to a really nice machine. I really really like the look and style of these 417's. I intended to pick up a plow before next winter anyway and it never hurts to have extra decks. As u could imagine I'm really happy with this haul. Got a few pics of the loaded trailer and will add more as I go.

Here is a cold start of the Predator

I hate rough tractors chrome re dipping is pricey.

Here's mine taken a few years in the planning and 6 weeks to build

416-8 FEL & Hoe

Thanks guys ! Sorry for being scarce, but life has been getting in the way lol. Anyhow, figured I'd post this one up also. Any guesses what this one morphs into? It has big fluid filled tires... ,,,and double hydraulics like a C-195, and a foot operated DCL (from Doc) Electric PTO clutch on a Kohler K341 16hp. If you guessed that it's a C-160 HD, you are correct. Complete 520 chassis with gear reduction steering and a complete mid-1970's C-160 body.

Hey Eldon it's about time you crawled out from under that rock you have been hiding under the last few years Brian

Here's my 4x4 C-101

here's my RJ58 custom stainless Brian

Look up the 854x4. That's more what you're talking about.