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Just picked up this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair with a 4 speed.

Well my local dealer came thru again! Great guys. They showed this tractor to me 2 weeks ago and asked if I was interested. It was really hard to start and pretty dirty but there wasn't any rust on it. I said "sure am interested" but I have no way to get it to my house. They said see what you can do. Two weeks go by and I stopped by early this morning to pick up some other parts. I mentioned that I had no luck in getting a trailer. They said we will just have one of the guys throw it on a trailer and he can follow you home. Pay us when you get the cash. We shot some starter fluid in the carb and by some miracle she fired right up! A 1993 520-H with a 48" deck followed me home today. Some faded paint, lots of crud and dried dirt BUT underneath is a rust free awesome hunk of tractor! Hour meter stopped at 658 hrs so I am not really sure what the hours are. New oil filter, tranny filter, fuel filter, air filter are all in store for tomorrow as is a wash. The Onan sounds awesome and doesn't burn oil. I put fresh gas in her and cut a third of my yard with her this evening and the hydro is strong, the motion control lever doesn't need any adjusting and the cut was great. Support your local dealer!

Picked it up today, F450 4x4 440hp and 860 lb-ft torque First new vehicle we've ever bought

You can try squirting some fuel directly into the carb and see if it starts up. Keep the squirt bottle ready and if it starts, keep squirting fuel into it to see if you can keep it running. If you can keep it running by squirting fuel into the carb, then I would THOROUGHLY clean that carb. If the problem persist after that, just buy a $40-$50 replacement carb of ebay. If it doesn't start by doing this, there is something deeper than just a fuel delivery issue.

​If anyone runs into the issue of "not enough room to bring something home", they can leave it just up the road at my house! I'll safeguard them until next year! We need a little more "Grey" at the show. what I'm bringing

Greetings from the beautiful Finger Lakes Region in New York State. Through the years I've read and been educated, enjoyed the visual builds, and fondly looked at all the tractors this site has produced. I finally joined this community of Wheel Horse tractor enthusiasts because it was time to do so. In 1986, I brought a used 1974 C-100 tractor from a local WH dealer. When he was alive he told me the important thing to do was change the oil and grease the tractor. This gentleman passed away a few years ago and I can remember some of his conversations about this tractor. Another thing he told me was to never use a water hose to wash the tractor down but always use air pressure to blow it off. The only time I used water was to wash underneath the mower deck. But when I did I always remembered what he said. His company tag is fading away on the seat pan. This tractor isn't much to look but she mows a heck of a yard. My father-in-law passed away 3 years ago and I asked my mother-in-law if I could have his 1967 607 WH and she gave the tractor to me. He bought this brand new from the dealer I mentioned above in 1967.The tractor sat at least 5 years under a tarp before I took ownership of it. I changed the plug, points, condenser, oil and rebuild the carburetor. I found a dead mouse in the cooling fins, man did that thing stink. She slowly came to life and with every improvement I would say,"How I'm doing Fred?" and in my mind I picture him grinning. My wife enjoyed these comments because she's my second in command or my gopher. Somewhere along the line, the engine was replaced with a 8hp Tecumseh engine. I just wanted to share a little personal history about these two Wheel Horses with other people who find a small bit of enjoyment that these machines bring into our daily lives. Kelsey

Yeah I know, that ain't work!

​They do now Craig!

Well nuts! It just couldn't be that simple. My mind is thinking possibly the coil. I've seen them act up when they start getting warm.

The reason I asked if it was a pull start, is because I had one...and I got tired of pulling the rope. I would take my 857 and put the 2 tractors face to face...lining up the engine pulleys. Figure eight a long fan belt between those pulleys and when pushed apart the running engine will turn over the Tecky...saving your arm. Do you know which kind of carb you have on your engine. Walbro or Tollotson??

Sounds like a plugged vent in the gas cap. Loosen the cap and see if that fixes it.

Cents all I have is a rice burner Tundra with the 4.7 I Force and a 2 place trailer all I can bring besides goodies is the 704 & The RJ and trailer If I had a diesel I could bring Skonk!

​Sounds like you need a bigger trailer Steve ! Opps forgot you have a duramax ,

Ok the big day has come, out for some pics.

My birthday was in march, but I am willing to still accept this. The last Superbird ever built. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/could-plymouth-superbird-ebay-last-ever-built-154442172.html

This was my 65 Turbo Corvair. It went pretty good too.

Looks like normal wear and tear. The rear AGs are a bonus. The deck looks complete and straight all the guards and such. Cuts good to, strong eaton, and fluids just done to,,,,a bonus. Glenn

I sure do like that one Mike!

​I think Duane would drag your current truck, the old one and your old Tahoe chained together to the show and back with that beast! That's one SWEET ride Duane! ​I think my van would have dragged big Whitey..

What does your fuel filter look like and how much fuel is in the tank. My 704 Vacuum fuel pump is weak. With a paper fuel filter it has running problems. If I put one of those red Briggs & Stratton screen filters on and keep the tank over half full, problem seems to go away.

A 7478 would be Napa 5L840W or TSC 5/8" X 84"

When all else fails check the manufacturer's site. That is interesting. Hopefully they haven't changed the tire to be the size of Deestone ags, which run small; and they don't balloon out when mounted.. You might also consider replacing the lugbolts with 7/16"-20 x 1-1/2" Grade 5 bolts and lugnuts. It makes it much easier to mount tires.

7................oh wait, you meant a part number for the coil. Here's the Kohler numbers 4151921S, 231281S, 231281, 4151921A There might be others as well.

Hello James, just a thought, I had two different motor , 1- B&S and one Kohler act just the same, and it was the key on the crank shaft where the fly wheel is at and both keys were bent sooo slightly, but a new key in both and presto running fine.

I bought NAPA's best pads several years ago when the truck/rotors had 75,000 miles (new tires too). The rotors were turned at that time. At 165,000 mile (85,000 mile) the rotors and pads were replaced (tires again too). I will be tickled pink if it makes it to 240,000 before it needs brakes again. I get most of my automotive products from NAPA

That's how that one is designed to work Glen but maybe something is wrong with it that we can't see.

You should be ok with the high end stuff

​ Pretty darn sure a minivan would do the job... Lol

​Randy, You're bringing the Commando! don't make me come down there and load it for you!

If you have to do it over, try Case-IH 2150 red. It's a little pricey ($9.95 for a rattle can), but it's the closest thing to VRS that I have found.

Turning out very nice mike, and pretty impressive for a spray can!

I hope to see your raider there, you can always keep it in the building as others said and even if it does get dirty It can't be too big of a deal to clean it up again. I would love to see it in person. If all goes well I will have this one with me.

looks like 7478

No need all tractors have there own history .

after seeing some of the tractors, some of you are bringing, maybe I should just leave my Commando at home

You can bet... Maynard's bringing the helmet.

Thanks everyone I found the tow valve but it was very stuck. Fortunately I got my starter replaced while sitting in the field so I was able to drive it back to the barn. I'll have to work on getting the tow valve to turn in case k break down again.

For the 2015 Annual Wheel Horse Show I will be instructing a class on safe operating of Wheel Horses for kids 15 years and younger and upon completion the child will receive a red wrist band to show there knowledge . Yeah yeah I know what your thinking ..... just who's gonna teach Wild Bill about driving a Wheel Horse safely ??? What I would like to do is have the kids bring their Wheel Horse to class at the Wheel Horse Show and I will give their tractor a safety inspection, teach the kid about their tractor, show them how to do pretrip inspection (walk around) before operating their tractor and have them drive their tractor through a small obstacle course( uh and no the Cruise Night will not be the obstacle course ...... I was thinking that might be the final exam!). I would like to get all the kids involved with this class to make sure they have a fun and safe time operating their Wheel Horse at home and at the Wheel Horse Show. I believe teaching kids how to spot trouble or handle a emergency situation only pays dividends in their lives. Now those of you who know me have already figured out that Wild Bill has fun involved in this some how ..... just come join in and see ! Wild Bill

Im bringing this.....

​That means two things.... The bed will not rust on ours and the trans on ours should hold up.

​I think Duane would drag your current truck, the old one and your old Tahoe chained together to the show and back with that beast! That's one SWEET ride Duane!

Bring the 300 series...you don't want to ruin the "new old stockness" of the Raider. Can you imagine how much dust will be all over the Raider and of course a couple thousand fingerprints....I wouldn't take the Raider if I was only able to take one machine. Mike.........

You kidding me it was full before I built it.

Sweet, Would be a REAL calendar shot if there was somethin bikini clad in it! Lets just not it be you Ken! I will suggest to SI swimsuit to do a shoot at your place.

If it breaks down on the way Ford better get there quick cause I won't be a happy camper.

If you need some obstacles, I know a few guys who qualify!

Great idea Bill. I know most kids that drive their tractors around the show think they can drive better then we old folks...and they probably can. But a little bit of Wild Bill Wisdom can't hurt a thing. Can't wait to see you there.

I am a machinist by trade.I make all my axle out of 4140 pre hard turn ground and polished.I have never broken one that I've made for any of my pulling tractors.It it expensive but worth it.I think the last I bought was a little over a dollar an inch for 1" dia. I did make an axle one for a simplicity puller out of Stanless Steel I don't remember the alloy but I had over $250 in the material.It was 2 1/2 dia.

Pricy inner tubes! You might try Miller Tire (http://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/).