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Sorry to hear this. With 20 years in the insurance industry I can tell you that most insurance companies treat modular homes differently than stick built homes, two different insurance policies. The construction methods and materials are different in each. The cost to replace is somewhat different. I'd assume they'd take care of you as the type of policy that was issued is not your fault. Sounds like your agent messed up. Glad to hear that everyone is ok and that you had insurance. Although I've never personally had a home fire, I fully understand what you are going through and dealing with. I've been through it many times with my customers. I've been on site before the fire was out and every time afterwards. The smell and taste are terrible...hangs with you for days. The timeframe to get back to normal seems to take for ever, but it will come. I hope your insurance company takes care of you like they should. I would not wish a home fire on my worst enemy or even my ex-wife. Although she would actually deserve it.

I want to thank my good friends Jeff (fireman) and Vin (Vins RJ) for stopping over an helping me get this 57' running that I got at the big show two years ago. We replaced the engine that was in it with a good running K91 that I bought there the same year. Both were sitting on the shelf for the past two years. IMG_2971.MOV Click on video at bottom. IMG_2970.MOV

Hi, my name is Dick Schmidt and I go by 953 nut, mainly because I'm nuts about 953s. This year my wife gave me a cool Wheel Horse Umbrella. I have one grand daughter, here she is at her first birthday party. and here we are ten years later. I purchased my first Wheel Horse 953 in 2002, already had a 1055. This past summer I per purchased a 953 project to be picked up at the "Big Show", but spinal surgery prevented me from going. Wheel-N-It (Van) and James came to my rescue and brought it to North Carolina so I could retrieve it after some recuperation. Thanks guys. and this is my membership card to the "Titanium Troopers Club"

Thought I would show my snowblower wing extensions I made. Helps keep tractor going straight and not getting sucked in.

What size clothes do you wear???? Reason for asking ... I don't have cash to send, but I am a big guy, and I have a lot of 2X, 3X and 4X clothes, not fancy, some near new, that I could afford to send if they have a value to you.

Yep! Very grippy.. Mike.........

I got my one of my sheds cleaned out this weekend and snuggled my RS-83 Senior in to it for the winter! No time to get it running yet, bummer! Now the weather has changed for the worse, it is 19 degrees out there now! Wahoo! Now bring on the snow!

I been wanting sum cheap transportation and was able to buy this little beauty it is a 1981 Chevy luv the man that lived behind me bought it in 1981 with 6,000 miles on it and it was his everyday driver till he passed away it has 138,000 on it now and runs good i plan on driving it to work for a while till i can get my wife's car fixed or find her a new one. Sorry about the poor pic

From left to right, my son, my grandson, and me.

My 1960 Suburban as I found it. This poor girl was in bad shape, nothing moved and calcium chloride had ate the front rims. A big win was getting the steering apart. Decided to make this a rat project, didn't realize how hard it would be for me to clean parts up so they would work and not paint them.

We have a section here on RedSquare that is titled RedSquare Member Pictures It seems like it's been a long time since it has been updated. We have many new members, and lots of members who just haven't posted their "mugs". If you have not posted a picture of yourself, why not? It's always nice to be able to put a face to a name. Here is the link to the section: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/35-redsquare-member-pictures/?page=1

I'm thinkin the PO worked in a fab shop where he had access to the stuff to make the deck clip. Can you imagine an deck that would never rust?.....make mine a 60 incher! Also the job he did on the hood had to be a pro welder. Personally I wouldn't put a drop of paint on unless necessary. ..way too much character the way it is, but then again I've been brainwashed by others here. Certainly a one of a kind and very cool horse.

Really? What about the 550 ( 5 HP - Electric Start - 1960 ) and 551 ( 5 HP- Electric Start- 1961 )

...or speed nuts, Toro #107069.

This has been a great post, we can all learn a lot trying to sort out the model number and year of the . It is so cool that a third generation family member will continue to love the same horse. I wouldn't worry about the hood being another year, you know the history of your horse and that is a lot more than moist of us can lay claim to.

It's only 3 bolts, or a c clip for the front, to remove them. Remove them and take them in the house. You should be able to knock them out in a couple nights while watching the news. Throw a tarp down on the floor and go to it! I'd go with the correct 701 decals.

One thing to keep in mind about those attachment lists. They just show the part # used for that year and nothing about forward compatibility. Virtually all attachments for quite a few later years will hook right up to your tractor. Personally, I would prefer a 1964 or later snow blade. Along with the 701 I hauled to the big show I also took a BD-4271. It definitely has a cool factor but isn't nearly as stout as the later years.

That link I gave you to the manuals also has the attachment interchangeability with it. Check out the implement picture gallery (just below the Euro Section) to see pictures of all the attachments. BTW, I think I read where you want to paint the wheel rims white...they were painted Linen Beige from the factory. These are close matches. I think I am sharing your excitement!! Very Cool. Wheel Horse Linen - Duplicolor Wimbledon White (paint code: T205) (Autoparts stores) - Valspar anti-rust Gloss almond (Paint code: 21935) - Sherwin Williams - Controls Rust - Antique White (paint code 140-2486) - Rustoleum gloss Ivory (paint code: 249110) - PPG Wheel Horse Linen Beige DAR 8799

Hi Guys!! Back at work on the Monday after vacation for the Holidays. Mike, should I make sure that there are two pulleys on for it it run optimally? Steve, I will check on the plugs for the transmission as soon as I can and keep you informed. I'll see if the guys recall when they were working on it as well. I was looking around on the forum and realized that I also have the original trailer with the tractor! I kept seeing the 4-wheel wagon so I didn't think anything about the "wagon" we have. Now I realized it is known as a trailer. Can't tell you how many of us have had rides as kids in that over the years. It is at my parents camp so I'll have to take a trip out to check it out! Pictures will come! I am also thinking that I might like to have a snow plow for it. Do you know if there is a specific part # or model for the plow that I need to be looking for? I am just having a blast getting reacquainted with my Horse and learning so much! I did order a seat cover that would have gone on the '61. You guys are fantastic! I will make sure to keep pictures coming! Connie

This may be the bearing https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/parts/107124/ Notice the tractors listed that used it. Don't have time to check it out right now. One of the HD kits Garry

The dual pulleys were to make up for a lack of ACR (Auto Compression Release) on the 1961 7hp Kohlers. In 1962 they came with ACR and a single belt/pullet sufficed. Mike.......

So sorry to see this. Best of luck dealing with the Insurance Co.

Depends on how much tearing down or taping up you want to do. Nothing looks worse than things being painted that aren`t supposed to be. Like tires, wires, fuel lines etc.

I do know I am the third person in the family to have the tractor. My Grandfather purchased it new. I don't have knowledge of any changes that were made by my Grandfather and Father. The hood is now clear. I started driving this tractor when I was about 9. It's a few years older than I am. I am just so happy to have it and have had the work done to get it running again. I know my husband knew it would make me happy, but I don't think he even realized just how happy. I want to work on getting the rims painted in white and I ordered a seat cushion in the red and white. I cant thank you all enough for sharing your knowledge with me and helping to guide me.

I too am going to wait on your comment

IDEAS: 1) remove the belt and run each spindle with an electric drill at full speed (with socket to fit top nut). They should NOT bind at all. 2) Test action of the SPRING TENSIONER and the IDLEY PULLEY. if the spring is TOO LOOSE, belt will drag and burn. 3) Dirt / debris accumulated under the pulleys? ? ? ? 4) A low-quality belt will not withstand the 'back-bending' that an OEM belt is designed for.

Well, I'm titanium ranger but not broke back, so titanium ranger sounds good to me

I like Titanium Rangers but I could be a member no Titanium , just cement.

My shop is so cluttered with stuff , I have to back out the door so I can look for something. I could build a 40 x 40 ft building and fill it up the day it was completed.

You won't be able to hurt the transmission (unless you exceed 100 HP) I think it is a cool idea to go with something a bit different, diesel would be a good choice! Keep us posted.

Actually, the 701 came with a solid front hood, but I think we have talked before that when someone needed to replace a hood they got the slotted one...who knows, maybe that last of the 701s came with that hood...it would not surprise me. That's my story and I am sticking to it. I would go with the 701 decal on the belt guard and keep the ones on the hood. Regal, why don't you and your hubby join all of us at the Big Show in June...Ardentsville near Gettysburg??? Check the show pictures. It is an all Wheel Horse show...probably about a 1000 of these Red Guys...you would find a snow blade there, if you do not find one sooner. Bring something to take an extra horse home...your hubby will catch the fever sooner or later.

Oh my goodness! I've been through a fire and it is the PITs! 1986 and I still have bad memories! I am so sorry! I sold insurance for a decade and as Red Ranger commented, fires are handled a bit differently for modulars. Take care of yourself and your family but try to have the time and patience to be proactive, I don't mean argumentative, but participate and make sure you understand, even when it's a bit overwhelming. Some of the figures are subjective so you might want to do some homework too. Keep trying to remember what you lost and add to the list. Lousy event! Lousiest timing! But keep remembering what you didn't lose and be thankful for them!

I kinda like the idea of the 701 decals too. But, do you have the indentation in the side of the hood for the square decals? I can't tell for sure. I wouldn't worry about the hood being wrong. Truth be known, there's far fewer true 'originals' out there than most want to think. Going by the original parts manuals is the best way to know what was original but even then, it's not 100%.. With over 50 years of service, repairs, and part swapping there's some items that really can't be proven to be truly original. You could keep an eye out for the right hood but in the meantime you have a dandy 'era correct' tractor on your hands.

The winter duty tractors had their normal maintenance this year. I even spent some time going over things AFTER procrastinating to have everything in working order so I didn't have to do anything when it gets cold. Well so much for that! We got a couple inches of snow, ice and a little rain mixed in last week but I wasn't worried. BUT, then found out quickly where the weak spots were on my equipment. First thing to go wrong was the belt shredded on the 2 stage blower. No big deal since I had a spare. After changing the belt, 30 seconds later the chain from the gear box to the shaft came off. ( this could've also been the cause for the belt shredding) The master link's clip must have came off because that's where it let go. No big deal I thought because the little 654 plow tractor was ready to go. At least that's what I thought until the battery died trying to start it. Engine starts right up within a few revolutions WHEN IT"S WARM OUT so I thought nothing about the battery condition. Turns out that battery is crap in the cold. So then I used a jump box to get her going and less then 2 minutes later, the spring for the lift handle button broke. So now it was a PITA because I had to hold the weight of the plow when needed, not to mention there's quite a bit of extra weight added on it. No big deal I thought since it wouldn't take too long to get it done anyway and then while pushing a heavy pile, it spun a rear tire off the rim bead. Tire must've had a slow leak and I didn't notice it was flat since these little tractors don't have enough weight to flatten the bottom of a 4 ply tire. Oh well, I'll just use the walk behind blower. Less then 2 minutes of using that, the cable for the auger engage handle broke! Did a quick temp fix with some wire just so I could finish up. Needless to say I must've looked like a monkey screwing a football out there! Kind of funny now but it wasn't while it was happening! Anyway, I had to spend the day out in the cold getting all my crap together even though we had spring like temps until last week. New #40 chain and new Kevlar belt for the 2 stage. Resurfaced the PTO bell and clutch plate while I was at it too. Sealed the beads on both rear tires, replaced the broken lift handle spring and a new battery for the 654. Ordered a new auger control cable for the Toro walk behind.

Probably have better luck on checking your local Craigslist ads.

Welcome to the group. So glad you decided to become a supporter, too. It is amazing the knowledge within this forum. I think it is great that you have your original tractor from childhood. That is so rare these days. If you want to change the decals, look in the vendor section for vinylguy. You tractor looks great. That trailer is a pretty rare item, as most have rusted away by now.

Well most of you guys prolly knows that my wife is a Jeweler and she makes a lot of real nice stuff to customer's.. and sometimes to me lol.. Here is what i got for Xmas in 2014. Over there you prolly call it "sterling silver" (925s) buckle that i have used alot. And in 2015 she gave me this.. Gold horse head as a pendant whit a black diamond in the center of the wheel with a gold necklace to

Thanks Mike!! Thanks Dino! Yep she does Craig.. i will do my very best to keep her.. lol Hey Neil.. well i can do some trading whit you.. one Rj for the Wife?? lol Thanks Jim.. yes she is talented she has been a jeweler for 16 years now Thats True!!!

Not here in Ct. Your mileage restrictions are placed on you by the insurance company if you go for classic/specialty car insurance. At least that's how it is with my Corvette. If I had bought regular car insurance I would have no restrictions. Mike..........

So that's how Skonk got painted!

I recently bought a 702 that I'm transplanting an 8hp into. I've named it 852. 802 would also work since WH didn't use the x5x until 1963. Then again, the Kohler 8HP wasn't introduced until 1963 either. I just thought that 852 looks and sounds better than 802. On another note....I might be able to explain your extended hood. The 8HP uses a wider air filter than the 7HP does and the hood will not fit with the 8hp filter. They might have extended the hood instead of installing a 7HP filter. The 4-7HP air filter is more narrow by almost an inch.

Finally got back to this again......................been juggling 2 projects and one is wife mandated, I'm sure you know that's NOT the tractor! Pulled all the tins off and really found more crud than grass build up. The valley of the engine was just filthy. Here are some pics of what I found. Cleaned up: And current progress as of tonight. Engine is all bolted back in with new foam between firewall and engine shroud. I found the crankcase vent hose cracked in numerous places at the barbed fitting, so I have that ordered, along with a new air filter, fuel filter, and gasket between the air cleaner and carb. Might as well fill the flat rate box!

Nice modification work and thanks for sharing it.

Sorry for your loss of all your belongings. At least you still have your family and pets.

So sorry for your loss especially during the holidays. God bless and so happy no one was hurt, I am constantly reminded we get one chance at this life.

They probably just figured two belts were better. It only happened one year. The front axle is correct. I think you're right. A 701 with a later hood. No harm really. I was a kid in the early 60's but the Wheel Horse bug already had me. So many items were changed out over the years that it's impossible to know what was truly factory. Also, Wheel Horse was well known for using up parts and muddying up things more. Parts on these machines are so interchangeable over many, many years that Johnny Cash specials are very common. You've got a great little tractor there and about as correct as you'll find.

Adapt and over-come!

WARNING! WARNING! DANGER! DANGER! WILL ROBINSON! ( Young guys might not get this one! )

Thought you guys might get a chuckle and add some wise crack comments! Thanks

It's got to be a 702...I get goosebumps when I see one.