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I had the herd outside today to do some cleaning and first start's of the yr. in preparation for the Big Show... Even shot a quick video... http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums/x201/flyinaceman/20150610_180322_zpsxej6u5gn.mp4

Hooked up today to start reloading the trailer.

Someone from RS has offered to take this - Thank everyone for the comments and looking. Denny This little Suburban needs a home. I have had this for 15 plus years and had planned to restore it but I just have more than I can handle. Its time for someone else to restore it to its former glory. I was given this free so I'm giving it free to anyone who comes to pick it up (Brainerd, Minnesota). It comes with a 32" deck. The engine is a Clinton. Everything is original as far as I can tell but the seat is different from any that I have seen as it is solid without holes. Denny (612) 764-2543

Always nice to see someone "pay it forward"

I finally get to do this! Leaving the previous owner: Heading down the intercoastal:

Mine was an ironic start. While visiting my sister-in-laws horse rescue ranch in Tennessee, I discovered a horse in need of rescue. Not the equine kind, but the Wheel Horse kind. So what did I find, a 1958 Ride-Away Jr., RJ-58, of course. The first pic's what she looked like the day I brought her home. The second is the carcass VinsRJ sold me for some of the parts I needed ... ... and the last two are what she became.

Some time ago, a year actually, I aquired a C-121 of The Showman. Not in to bad a condition and ran well, but with a popped seal on the right hand drive shaft. Soon fix that methinks and then it can be second string to the C-125. Yes! Right! As soon as the wheel was off the ground, it could be seen why the seal had popped out. There was a play in the outer needle roller bearing. Actually it was a needle roller without the needles. So this happened. Off came the trans' to have a look. On splitting the trans' I found this. And these. Needle rollers I could get, but the main roller bearings are now obsolete. Any about are like hens teeth. A bit of thinking and metric bearings were sourced. Slightly bigger on O.D and I.D. A local machine shop opened out the casings for me, and I knocked up some sleeves on the lathe. All this took some time, so as I had a pilé of bits, I decided in my wisdom to tidy things up a bit. First chassis. After the trans' was back together. Then the fun started. Painting! Not my favourite thing. But I persevered through the winter. Why black I've been asked several times. Simple really. I'd quite a lot of black enamel paint. Bit by bit things started to come together. The track rods on the C-125 were well past their sell by date. So I put the 121's on the and made these ones. Eventually 12 months later the C-121 looks like this. Apologies for the rather condensed version. A more detailed thread can be found on our sister site, Myoldmachine.com.

You lasted 2 years without joining? I'm also a new member and I had to join within a month then had to become a supporter quick. This site, the members, with unmeasurable knowledge and skill and the management team are bar none the best.

Evening from the UK. Just wanted to share a photo of my recently acquired 32" sickle being the implement section. I hung it under my RJ today (see Euro section) to see how it fitted, a bit snug but does fit. Pedal & spacers are present. Something else to restore. Regards, Philip

we had our UK meeting last weekend and after a few beers we decided to see who was the daddy ​http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7PV3UYBUdM

I'm waiting for Craig to post a pic of the "Magic Shed" with wheels sticking out to resemble an enclosed trailer.

It doesn't haul a lot of tractors, but it'll be a great place to sleep

Someone could " learn " from this!

Ok, now you're just rubbing it in.... a beautiful F450 and a trailer to drool over....

No, I'm quite sure. She'll always be...the Mrs Rules.

Evening all, Having acquired the front blade over the weekend i thought i'd share a few photos of it complete; for now. The rear plough is the one that the previous owner used with the RJ & appears to be a Barford Atom item; minus it's disc which may still appear. The RJ will probably go to a couple of shows this year before restoration although sods law it will snow when it's in bits & won't get a chance to use it clearing snow. When the blade arrived home my 5 year old boy was chuffed to bits. His 2 year old sister joined in with the happy jumping, not really understanding why. Regards, Philip

Yes Mike, I was real pleased with the DVD and seeing it when new. The Deck (same as the L/Ranger 5-2322) is the original. Modified to fit the Tractor at the Assembly Plant in Belgium. Euro models were adapted to use up the old versions unsold in the U.S. Belgium also used up all the old Short Frame Hood Decals from the Named Models. This Raider 12, being one of the new (ish) range of Long Frames had the front Tach-a-Matic mount, but not used. Also the rear pivot Frame holes for the 'T' bar Lift, near the Transmission were undrilled. It had the Belt Tensioner unit fitted where the rear bolt fits in the Mid Mount Bracket on the R/hand side. See next pic- Here's another blurry Screen Shot of it in 1982 (best view I could get) where is was used for Stump pulling !. It is now looking a bit of a sorry state with no Deck or Lift Lever and the rear light is damaged and obviously used for general labouring/towing before being laid up around 1988 - And just a reminder of what it now look's like and the only change is the use of the U.S version of the Long Frame Hood Decals (Ed Mayhews) and Stainless Button Head Screws on the Grass Screen-

51chevy, I really like your suburban rat rod. For some reason, these Wheel Horse Suburbans really look sharp as hot rod versions. Another one that caught my eye at the Big Show was this purple Suburban... I apologize for not remembering who owns this one, but I'm leaning towards painting the sheet metal on mine in candy apple red. Wonder what Cecil and Elmer Pond thought of their old horses being turned into hot rod tractors. Does anyone know???

As seen here, opposite Dave's "Wildfire"... which were both featured in Wild Bill's first annual, 2014 Crackle fest.

Well lemme start by introducing myself. I live in Indianapolis IN and I work in aviation building interiors for private airplanes. I'm 29 and I think my love for Wheel Horse's started way back when I was very young. I spent every summer at my grandparents house and one thing that has always been a great memory to me is Grandpa's tractor. He always owned a Wheel Horse from when I can remember. I remember many days after riding on his knee mowing the yard we would stop for lunch and you'd be sure to find me sitting on the tractor eating mine. I would do anything I could to ride on the tractor with him, who can resist such a cute face :). Many times me and my older brother would sneak down to the barn just to try and start it with out Grandpa knowing about it. We would wash and wax the tractor any chance we could get. I'm sure he was appreciative of that since it kept his Horse clean and kept him from having to do it! We would ride around in the cart hooked up to it until he kicked us out! So many great childhood and teenage year memories were made with Grandpa and his tractor. He sold his Wheel horse in about 2007/08 and got a zero turn. He couldn't swing his leg over the shifter and steering wheel anymore. This is me and him on what I think is his old C-120. Here is my older brother on the same tractor Here's me eating lunch as usual on his last Wheel Horse. The same model I picked up , a 312-8 Me (in the red hoodie) and my Cousin riding on Grandpas lap on his C-120 My mom is driving in this picture. She thinks its around 1975-1976. Not sure of the model tractor. Heres me and all the cousins getting pulled in the cart with his 312-8 One last one, me on his lap, my brother on the bar and my cousin in the cart. Grandpa passed away in 2010 and life kinda went on for me just enjoying those memories. Until recently. Me and my wife moved into a house in October of 2014. We got a decent amount of snow her in Indy and there was no way I could shovel our driveway. So I decided I could just smash it all down with my truck. That worked kinda until I got the car stuck in the driveway on my way to work one morning. After about 20-30 min I was able to get out and once I was at work I text my wife and told her we are either getting a new car, a snow blower or a tractor with a plow. Well, she wasnt going for the car and a good snow blower will run you $450-650 so I opted to find a tractor with a plow. I knew it had to be a Wheel Horse since I knew how reliable and versatile they are. I also have a soft spot for them since I have so many good memories with one. To Craigslist I went and until two weeks ago I couldn't find a good deal. I found this 1990 312-8. I came with a snow blower a 42" deck, wheel weights, chains, and all the original owners manuals. Tractor ran great and started right up when I went to look at it. By no means is this thing pristine though, but it had everything I needed and it was all in working order. Here she is on all her glory. Only paid $450 for everything. I will upload many more tomorrow, but for now I have to go, the wife is requesting my presence! Hope you guys enjoy and hopefully this turns out as nice as I hope it will!

Well, it's official....I have a tractor problem. Really don't need any, but low and behold I just keep finding these darn things and I just hate for them to sit in the barn and go to waste. I tell the wife that "I am going to look at it" and she says, "you mean buy it". "So why do you need the trailer if your just looking and why do you have the cash envelope from the bank if your just looking"? I reply, "well honey, I would hate to drive all the way there and decide I would want it and then have to drive back and get it....that would wastful and would be bad for the ozone and the polar bears if I had to make an unnecessary return trip". So I load up my traveling crew (2 golden retrievers and a bullmastiff) and off we go for an 1:15 min trip to "look at it". So I pull in, and she says, "I see you have "looked" another tractor onto your trailer". This little horse has had a quick sanding and a bad rattle can spray job. It lost its decals and I need some help identifying it. Thought this group could help a fellow member out. Owner said he thought it was kinda rare, but has had it as a backup for the last 5 years. Thad (thankful for an understanding or tolerant wife, in Ohio)

Paid a visit again to the first home of my Raider 12 down in Billingshurst Sussex today to meet up with the Daughter and Son-In-Law of the Lady I bought the Tractor from back in 2008. The Lady (no longer with us) fortunately she was able to see pictures of how it looked after I got it cleaned up and working. It looked like this after it laid derelict for at least 18 years - Most you know what it looks like now, but to digress. Today, I was given a DVD that has been compiled from old Super 8 film they had found in the Attic when preparing to move out which told the story of their Home they had made and the Smallholding (Miniature Farm) over the years between 1969- 2005. To my surprise, there is some footage of the Day the Raider 12 was delivered in 1972 and is shown being driven cutting the grass. Quality is not good and I had to take a screen shot from it- You may notice the Deck is the 2 Blade shaft drive type...... What they never mentioned was that they also had a little Lawn Ranger earlier back in 1969 and is seen in this screen shot also from Super 8 footage- And I didn't know this type of Ranger had the bright plated Lift Lever !. It was also a very pleasant first warm day of the year for me as well

For what it's worth, your pedal on the right should not be connected to the transmission. These tractors are a single clutch/brake pedal until sometime in the 70s. The right side pedals (many different shapes) were for attachment controls. The one you have mounted appears to be the dozer blade pedal and should have a bit that hangs below the bottom of the 3/4" shaft with a hole to connect the chain that pulls the pin on the front blade so you can index it (swing left of right angle). The top outside corners of the blade should have two little holes and there would be a rope connected with little s-hooks. I don't have a good picture of the pedal on that side (mine is put away somewhere), but here is a picture showing how the rope for angling the blade should be connected. The little chain (which you have) should be threaded through that little hole in the mounting bracket and connect to the right side pedal. When you push the pedal, it pulls the index pin on the blade, then you pull on one side of the rope to angle the blade and release the pedal to lock the blade back in. Additionaly, for what it's worth... there are also different right side pedals for the CBR-32 (which you have also) and the 1960 version of the RMR-32 mower deck.

Not much more to say than "AWESOME!!!"

Yeah, I think Duane has set the bar way tooo high Karl. I'm embarrassed to put my puny F-150 and 15 ft. trailer up here.

Denny, thats mighty nice of you. If I could talk the mrs into moving there it would be in my truck right now. If I had a truck. Lol Glenn

if you are not familiar with welding you should look into a night class on beginning welding ...maybe some local tech school in your area offers a class? i'm not a big fan of flux core , but if done properly it can give ok results.the 110 volts limits what you can do , but i think most decks are of thinner material so you may be able to get it done after you have educated yourself on welding and tried a few machines you will be able to decide what welder is best for you. my advice is buy the biggest one you can afford. and don't by that cheap crap...buy a name brand that has factory backing and you can get parts and service for one of my mig welders will run on 110 or 220 volts, it is twice the welder on 220. it is fine on 110 doing up 3/16" material. my tig is 220 and that is what i use on most critical things

Just had the same problem with my new to me C-175.I pried the round rubber part out of the dipstick and very gently touched the raised portion to my grinder wheel.Put it back in the dipstick and now it fits all the way into the tube .

​Very nice!!

It's the wife's mower otherwise it wouldn't be in my shop but when she helps me it cuts mowing time down by 2 hours

But he certainly wasn't the only guy thinking it.

Steve, somehow I knew you'd be the guy to say it!

its something to think of but it will probably be quite a cost but it will be a option i could let you know on. ive seen a full rebuild kit that seems alright from the us james

Just thought I would share a few pictures of fishing on the Big Lake. The first one is looking east from Waukegan Harbor. A very hazy sunrise. Looking back toward Waukegan, abut 3 to 4 miles out in 45' of water. Fishing poles are set. We caught 11 cohos today...these are about 2 to 3 pound first year fish. The good eaters. They will be 4 to 6 lbs in another month. This cooler is 5 feet long. What a nice day.

The subject of oil is super deep. To summerize, API Service SA thru SN (which is what we are currently on) is used in gasoline engines. API Service CA thu CJ-4 is used in Commercial engine (Diesel) Using gasoline oils in diesel is very harmful to the engine. However using diesel oils in a gasoline engine is almost always a huge benfit as long as there is no emmission system installed. Diesel oils are formulated much better as the engines have more somplex systems that cause shearing of oil, extreme acid production, soot, and in some cases more blowby gasses that need dealt with. Our kohlers weak point is the flat tappet to cam surfaces. Being you can rebuild a kohler about 3 times, you really need the cam to last that long. That is about 6000 to 7500 hours. The tallest part of the cam;s eccentric lobe will begin to wear and get to point that performance decreases. Diesel oils are your friend in small engines. A little zince additive will not hurt either. Just avoid the all in one miracle in a bottle additives. Tons of reading avail at: www.bobistheoilguy.com

Nice patina on that ol' girl... I like it too.

​Nice tractor! Also I like those wheel weights in the front.

Pic of my first

c160 is my favorite too, you`ll love it!

Nice!

way too many 210 tires 21 batteries Brian

​Thanks Callum. We have a couple more possible options for high speed testing that are worth looking into. But no rush for the high speed stuff, best take my time and get WN operating good to start with. Evening guys, today's "to do" list looked something like this.... Find out why the fuel tap is leaking.. Fill diff with oil. Finish the wiring, it's about 90% done. Finish the prop shaft.. About 50% done. Bleed the brakes again to get the last of the air out. Warm the engine up and change the oil. Set the front end up. Get WN off the bench.. Go for a test drive Well, I didn't quite make the test drive deadline today, but getting very close.. Due to a measuring problem I had to make another sleeve to join the 2 parts of the prop shaft together... For once I can say the measuring cock up wasn't down to me but measuring calipers.. Nigel will vouch for that as well! Getting the engine running again was fun.. The spark at the plugs which was there yesterday had vanished today!! After lot's of searching and ing I traced the problem down to the run/stop switch which had decided that the run position just wasn't an option any more! So sorting those two problems kinda killed any chance of a test drive today But there's always tomorrow The amended "To do" list.. Find out why the fuel tap is leaking.. Fill diff with oil. Finish the wiring, it's about 90% done. Finish the prop shaft.. About 50% 90% done. It just needs welding and fitting. Bleed the brakes again to get the last of the air out. Warm the engine up and change the oil. Set the front end up. Get WN off the bench.. Go for a test drive With WN off the bench it only seemed fair that I rolled her outside for a few photos.. For me... This one really hits the spot

I like those big Kohler singles.Lots of power to do almost anything.That 16 horse won't even notice it has a 36 in deck on it.Have fun with your new toy.

Is it just me or has every Wheel Horse collector owned or still owns a 310-8? Just curious, I have my $250 310-8 although it wasn't my first horse.

​ ​Good job driving that Wheel Horse Kevin, I would like to watch you at a tractor pull,if I was a bit closer than Idaho. Good luck,Idaho Jim

MY FIRST WAS A 1959 RJ MY FATHER NEW. MY FIRST I BOUGHT NEW IS A 1975 B80.

I feel a chainsaw accident takes precedence. After all , the hat was named after our famous Dino and his tree trimming exploits!

By the time you buy the deck, bagger and blower you would easily be at or over $3300 though.