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It's always a bad subject to many of us, but things can get away from us so quickly. We all have good intentions, we make a promise to ourselves that on that next project we will allow enough time to clean up while the project is finished or in progress. Then comes the HORDER FACTOR. I hate to throw something away cause I may need it some day. The problem is by the time I need it I can't find it! Good Intentions are just that Good Intentions! After retiring about a year ago I had good intentions of thinning down the herd in order to get things under control and in a more manageable state as the ponies crept out of the stable and in my shop, leaving me NO ROOM to work. After thinning down the herd from 24 down to 9 I was able to clear out my 24 X 50 Garage 1200 sq ft total which is 500 sq ft shop and 700 sq ft for vehicles, and I am happy to say I am down to only having 1 Tractor in it. My 91 520-H Snow Chucker w Tall chute. In my shop is my 55 Senior. The other 7 tractors are in the 12 X 25 300 sq ft stable. So now I have some room to move around the shop and have both my vehicles in the garage which make MJ Happy! And we all know happy wife = happy life! Cleaning the shop and having room is always a MAJOR PAIN if you can't move things around to keep clean. I helped solve this problem by hoisting up the SENIOR on the hydraulic lift table I had (yep decided to keep it) and it worked perfectly so I can move that Ole girl around. A thought came to mind hey why don't I put lockable wheel casters on all my other machines. So on a few machines I built base carts and set the machines on them. 2 sanders, Scroll Saw, Hydraulic Press, File Cabinet (for owners manuals) and welding table. All of these casters are polyurethane and rated at 125 lbs each totaling 500 lbs and nothing is near that heavy. Now I can move this equipment around to sweep clean and whatever I need to do.

I sure hope this isn't one our members truck.

He once parallel parked a train. He has marked his scent on 500 women. He is the most interesting dog in the world. I don't always drink, but when I do...I will hump anything.

Just came across some old photos. My dad had a C-175 twin automatic that gave me the appreciation for the brand and the C-175 in particular. Both my father an I enjoyed riding the tractor to mow the lawn. Here is a picture of me teaching my grandson how to drive the C-175. The tractor is around 1980 or 1981. The time of the photos is about 25 years ago. I have a low hour C-175 that matches the one my dad had. It had a small hole in the rear fender when I bought it and the fender has since been replaced with one without the hole. I have 2 other C-175s with Series II replacement engines I also have a C-175 eight speed. The C-175 model is one of my all time favorites.

Now that was mighty white of ya Mike! I was looking at it and this guy comes over,sits on it and stayed there for 2 hrs. He wouldn't let anyone look it over or sit on it either. He got what he deserved! I get it, he was pretending to be Dave Hester and you simply returned the favor. Yuuuuupppppp!

Now that was mighty white of ya Mike! I was looking at it and this guy comes over,sits on it and stayed there for 2 hrs. He wouldn't let anyone look it over or sit on it either. He got what he deserved!

Yes steve I have a lead on a 1056. And I couldn't gave said it better myself jason. It's about the thrill of the hunt like searching for a unicorn, sometimes you find them other times it's just a mule.

Found a package deal last night and was only after one piece. I didn't want it to get away so dad came to the rescue and made the trip for me. Since he has been retired, he looks forward to the next adventure and loves going on tractor related runs! This PTO will get cleaned up and mounted on a tractor to display. Haven't seen too many of them so we jumped on this one as quick as possible.

I had my wheel horses out on a sunny day. From right to left: 96-520H, 95-520H, 93-416H, 83 C175 and 82/83 C195. Edwroy

Hey big fella...buy a girl a drink?

Can't be showin plates when yer horse thievin

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That can't be the same shop as before......you are really good at that photoshop thing! :)

If people look like their dogs...I'm with the wrong guy.

I just spent an hour cleaning my workbench that has gone untouched since June. I managed to find the top of the bench in places!

The next time that kid gets into moms makeup drawer, I'm leaving...

How many of you guys taught your dog to get some seat time???

Boot is not gone but not far from it. I drained the water out and filled it to the top with ATF, I know that's not what belongs in there but it's what I had on hand. Will let that soak until I get a chance to dive into it further. I don't intend on doing a full restore on this one. Looking for a rusty / rat look, wrong parts will be installed but nothing that can't go back. Had to include a pic of my best triumph on this one, (getting the steering shaft out!)

Theres nuttin better than meeting crazy people that have normal addicting hobbies and are like minded, lol! Hope to make the next one. You guys in nc keep your eyes open for the plow day down here. Put them to work for the day and meet more crazy people around here. Its nice to more in the south rather than the mid west and north east all the time

I picked this up today. $50. No motor or PTO pulleys. The rest of it looks good. No decal for the model. Here's some pics. Here's another hint ............. 81-10K801

I had symptoms like that and it turned out to be a point gap problem. Try cleaning and adjusting the points to spec.

Then I guess it's okay if you lose the trailer.

But is it from your truck?

CLEAN UP ISLE 9!!!!!

I think this is an interesting question. After looking at some manuals, here is what I found. 1. the axle gears are not the same...GT-14 uses # 8053 axle gear...C-120 uses # 101889 2. the GT-14 uses the 10 pinion, limited slip differential...the axles are not the same length. I think the RH axle is 3/4" longer then the LH axle. 3. the C-120 uses the 8 pinion differential and the axles are the same length. Choices and speculation:: The axle gears may fit on any and all of your axles...if the spline is the same,(and it probably is) but you will have to use the axle gears that were in the C-120. I suspect the difference in the gears are the number and size of outer teeth, because they are engaging a different number and size pinion gear in the differential. It may be possible to take the whole differential and the 11/44 tooth gear and interchange both. There is a Service Bulletin showing what to do to get rid of a 10 pinion differential and put in an 8 pinion differential. You should be able to go the other way. This option would ensure your axles stick out the same distance. Jake, I went back and verified the axle lengths for the 10 pinion differential...one is 11 1/4" and other is 12".

Looks like Chola found auntie Consuela's makeup bag again

Springs do get old and lose some of their temper, "weakening; a reduction in their ability to work correctly". Snow Thrower Springs are expanded during use (in the unit down position, are 3-4" longer & stretched under tension) and when we lift the snow thrower, the Spring compresses, helping us lift the unit. A new fresh Spring may give us 200# of assistance, but after 30 years we may be getting only 50–100# assistance. Even an unused Spring will weaken very slightly over time, but annual use and rust are the main reasons. Many thinner regular Springs can be shortened (a couple of rings cut off, and one bent up for form a new hook), but these WH Springs are high-tempered and are a little brittle, shortening may be hard and dangerous. You might be able to make a new further forward hook-up system for your present Spring, but the better way is a new Spring, or installing/modifying a hydraulic lift-system as mentioned. For a Snow Blade, Springs may not be a good option, a hydraulic lift would be nicest, I have seem some very creative modifications. Lifting seems to work better while in reverse: having no snow in/on blade, and is your 'lift hole' position correct under the tractor (being more forward can make a huge difference)?

Wait a minute I thought hounds weren't supposed to like furry critters??

Come here often?

do you think I'm sexy

Hey big boy, looking for a good time?

What you lookin at Willis?

I know how you feel , bought RJ58 , RJ59 , 2-702s and a charger ten in the last two months!

Thanks so much for the pictures looks like ya'll had a great time.

'78 C-101

Well, at least you have an excuse for being forgetful....what with all that wacky weed growing around you. Welcome to the REDFACE club.

Took this from a 1955 Montgomery Ward catalog. At the time Midland and Simplicity supplied the walking 2-wheel tractors.

I couldn't get the battery to fit so I got a bunch of paper clips and jumpered it to a wall outlet!

I like your thinking on the subject Jason. Going to the shows, meeting the people, taking pictures and enjoying the great conversation is the best way to learn about what is out there. When you think about it...they are all rare in Oklahoma.

Nope. I think if one wants to know about what's rare and desirable, you have to learn to enjoy your hobby, pay your dues and learn about rare stuff the old fashioned way, through studying, reading and listening to what more knowledgeable people share, both on forums like this, and in personal conversations at shows/swaps. There's so much to be learned by getting out and talking about differences and nuances and personal experiences. So much to be learned first hand by seeing it on a tractor right in front of you. I don't think all of that stuff should be compiled in one simple place.... but I'm kind of an ass that way. I'm happy to share what I know, have learned and seen... I just don't think it belongs all in one list to be the be-all end-all of all things rare for Wheel Horse. If we just post a list of what's rare, those models become all about the money, and not about what they might mean to collectors and the evolution of the company. It makes it not about the tractors and having fun anymore. Just a humble opinion, and take it for what you paid for it. YMMV. (your mileage may vary.) Get more done, Have more fun!

@whfan74 I removed the folder lock. Looks like you're just missing the two guards. The one over the big pulley is just sheetmetal same as any other belt guard, the other one over the PTO shaft is a little thicker gauge metal more like a mower chute deflector.Had mine mounted and out to a couple shows this year.

Tobie says, " Sleeping on the dryer is just like sleeping on my Daddy's tummy. It vibrates rattles and is warm." "And the best part is, it doesn't get up to pee every 15 minutes."

Lmao

I think you problem is the weights on each wheel. You have increased the friction of the tire. Did you put turfs on or a ribbed tire? A ribbed tire (3-rib or 5-rib) will help with direction control. Raising the pressure to 20 psi is helpful. A larger steering wheel will also help. Even a 1" increase will be noticed.

Im gonna copy Racinbob this week (Plus he has the best Notre Dame Fonts!) .... My picks above

Thanks Dennis for answering, With the front end of the tractor jacked up I have finger tip steering (effortless). There is no interference in the steering system. I even replaced the drag links with heim joints. There are 27lb weights installed in each of the hubs of the front wheels to try to counter the side thrust of the angled plow. I believe these are contributing to the heavy steering but as these weights are in the hubs and not hanging on the frame, that should only affect the friction of the tire. There is nothing but the mule drive hanging off of the front.. I have 20lbs air pressure in new tubed tires (Carlisle) and this did help somewhat but the steering is still too heavy. I considered installing a 312-8 steering wheel but it is only 1" greater on the radius than the 414-8 wheel so while it would help, the increased leverage would be relatively minor. I have a well maintained Commando 800 with a plow and it is very easy to steer, even with a raised plow. Eric

I'll see if I can save then post them

Looks like a worker to me ,Id put it in one of my stalls any day!