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Once again it is time to start thinking seriously about the WHCC Big Show. Every year I try to bring something for our forum support members who are attending the show as a thank you for your continued support of our forum. This year I have decided to do custom photo vinyl banners for your shops. If you are going to the show please post here and upload your favorite tractor photo or email it to me so I can set up your banner to print. I will be taking orders through May 31st and will have your banner waiting for you at the show. Not sure what I will be bringing for the drawing this year but as last year we will enter you in the drawing when you pick up your banner. Looking forward to seeing you all again this year. the banners are 12 x 30 inch. perfect size for any shop and you can not beat FREE!! Thank You all again for your Support and friendship. Terry & Lola Dennis This of course is not my tractor pictured on this sample. Make sure your image is large enough to print well.

Well, I decided on the top left. Decal is installed along with the model and serial number tags on all 520's and the blower. Terry sure does make great decals. My 10 year old daughter Bailey has been playing with my Dad's old Lionel train set tucked in with the Wheel Horses (sorry about the green tractor). Cleat

Hey guys I have a 1977 C-81 I got from my Grandpa when he pasts away. I am slowly restoring it and im using it for snow plowing and mowing in the summer. He had some chains for the rear tires but they seem much to big so I ran to Fleet Farm and got some spring to tighten them up. They still do not seem right so im wondering where I can get the correct chains? Im also looking for a new steering wheel as this one is cracked, im looking for all the original stickers so I can re-paint then put the correct stickers on. And I need the chain the hooks the mower deck to the handle that raises and lowers the deck. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Ill make a list below and throw up a picture of her. Im sure I will be looking for more parts in the future that I will add. Thanks Parts Needed: Correct Tire Chains New Steering Wheel Original Stickers Chain That Attaches The Mower Deck To The Handle.

Hello from Ontario Canada. Just joined today and really enjoy this site.I'm loving all the info and pictures of the best tractors ever built [Wheelhorse of course] I own a 1964/604 restored,a1964 lawn ranger, and a 1971 800 special. I will post pictures when I figure out why it won't let me lol. I have wanted to get to the show in Arendtsville in June and was wondering if anyone knows the proper address so I can punch it in GPS. someone told me it was in Biglersville? any info would be great. Thanks

Just joined the forum. I have a GT 14 I've owned for about 35 years and have managed to keep it running and mowing, with generally minor issues. Its a 1969 Model 1-7441. From time to time, I have some problems or glitches that occur that sometimes need input and info from others more experienced with Wheel Horses than I am. I hope to learn here. I have a question I'll be posting shortly. Regards, Steve * Please review my introductory topic. GT 14 rear wheel hub

You can always connect to one or two links from the end to effectively tighten the chains. Deck lift chain you can get at any hardware store. Do you also need the trunnion and eye bolt ? Eye bolt can also be easily sourced. Chain simply bolts to lift arm. Stickers come from here http://www.redoyourhorse.com/ Cleat

Thank you Terry. Can you use this one.

Here are a couple. I know it sounds silly, but pushing snow with my son's suburban has got me wanting a bigger, heavier horse of my own. Brings back memories of riding a charger v8 with my grandfather. Plus my mom bought the Burban for my son and we lost her in October and I really don't want to tear it up!

I wanted to get something done today...way too nice out. I was just going to watch the E-Tank do it's thing, but as usual, something needed to get done so I just don't waste the day. Cleaning up the axles with the 4" grinder with a wire wheel was the answer. I needed to do this so I could see if I was going to have to turn the axles around. Here is the before...one with a flash. The flash catches more defects. They actually clean up very nice. The 2 on the right are the worst...they were in the RJ from Iowa. The one with all the rust, goop and water in it.

Well I just want to thank all you wheel horse guys out there that helped me. I got the 520 purrrrring like a happy kitty !! It did not have that log jet tube in it. Someone was in there and did not apparently put it back in! No wonder it ran like it did. No more hunting and running like it had a bullet shot through it ! Thanks for the photos Martin that tipped me off on it.

The day and the life of RJ nuts....

I wonder if he clean up the shop before he took the photo. Wood floor , gas heat and the place is clean. I can't even see my floor or workbench. I know they are where they should be , because of all the stuff piled up.

Here is the tally so far. 16 support members going to the Big Show. Shooting for 50 support members this year. Also if for any reason you can not come please let me know by May31st. I am also working on some items to raffle off again this year so remember your number. We will have a wooden nickel with your number on it and when you pick up your banner we will put your nickel in the drawing pot so pick up your banner as early as possible after you arrive to be included in all the drawings. prizes and drawing times will be posted here when we figure it all out. If you are planning to go to the big show and are not yet a supporting member of the forum this would be a great time to consider becoming one.

I found two of them at a local bearing and welding shop. Fit perfectly and blowing snow today!

Your hub has shown willingness to move so that's a positive. The one I am restoring, detailed in GT 14 Restomod thread, was rust welded and I broke 3 or 4 pullers. My resolution was similar to DaveOman's but with added muscle of a 10 or 12 ton hub hydraulic puller I got off amazon. Around 100 bucks if I recall. Also, if you have a spare hub you can use it as shown previously. Here are partial pics of my event which caused a 2 plus week delay in my restoration process, much aggregation and way more blood and sweat than one would think possible until you actually tear one of these old beasts apart. I have one I would send you but it's buried in winter storage. If your still in need this spring remind me and I will send you one.

As I offered in the Yahoo Group...but I don't know if you read it or not: This is your pic and I edited it with some notes. Release or remove the jam nut(s) #4 in this pic. Wrench the #1 bolt until it stops. By 1/2 turn increments, wrench the bolt(s) #3 also tight, and UNIFORMLY to preclude cracking either hub. After you progressively and UNIFORMLY tighten the perimeter (four or five) bolts #3, whack the center hub-puller bolt with a dead-blow hammer...with some violence apparent. Repeat the process until the hub is broken loose. When it breaks loose, use the #1 bolt to slowly pull it off of the axle shaft.

I wish I could give three "likes", one for each of those 520's! Mine all work just fine, but it will be a long time before they get rebuilt like those.

That looks great. The wife will love it hanging on the wall over our bed.

Well, That should pose no problem for me.................Everything takes me a little longer to get done. I have some significant back problems that limit driving to short duration only......at best.......PA is just WAY TOO FAR ! Wish I could go though!!! I was previously more of an engine collector, however over the last few years I have taken more of an interest in tractors...........Easier to move them around.......Turn a key and go.... and you can drive them around at shows. So far.... I have the pieces in primer at my friends shop....maybe later this week I can start shooting the red topcoat. I also have a couple pics of the steering wheel and seat...the gentleman I bought it from said he thought they were not correct, but now after looking at others photos. maybe they are right............regardless that's whats going on it though......close enough!!!! I will be reading up on taking the tranny down correctly Thanks for the info!!

I too have a GT-14, mine has a front end loader and is a real work saver. Lots of folks on here to help with answers, also you can use the search function and you probably will find a thread with answers already there,.

Welcome aboard fellow GT-14 aficionado! Glad to add another to the ranks!

I like the Military Insignia!

Wow, what a nice offer this is! Thanks Terry. Unfortunately I don't have any good pics of any of my tractors but hopefully this will work

Are you going to the Big Show in June?? This project I am doing could be done end of this month (Feb)...weather permitting. That's what I meant by "in a hurry".

It is possible that Lane and I will have an extra bull gear differential for you. Are you in a hurry? When you get yours apart, post some pictures of that and the other gears. Right now I am working on a transmission trilogy and not positive what is spare yet. If you want to follow along on this, here is the link. I am thinking we will be able to help you out.

I'm going out this Saturday to pick it up. The guy who is selling it is really nice and even said that if I get there an it's not what I expect, that I don't have to feel obligated to take it. I feel pretty good about the purchase. I'll send you some pics late Saturday night or Sunday morning after I wake up from a coma induced from all the driving. Aldon, I'll be passing through the Roanoke/Christiansburg area on my way. You don't have a good front blade that you'd like to part with really reasonable do you? OOPS never mind, I thought I saw on your profile that you were close to me here in VA, but I see NY on your avitar.

Thanks for the axle photos Steve. Looking good! Yes that RJ tractor also had four bad wheels too. Not one worth saving after removing the tires. I have a another complete set to use on the rebuild. Glad to see that we have two very good set of axles and like you indicate the Iowa ones can be repurposed by drilling a hole on the opposite end! Here a a few picks from today as I took the RJ apart. I took the frame, hood and seat pan to the sandblaster today. The gas tank was rusty and had a rust hole but I have a new one for replacement. The steering wheel and shaft were removed. Steering wheel was shot and I have a new steering wheel (One of the Cub Cadet 11/16 th splined ones) being drilled out and a roll pin hole being added to the steering wheel hub at my local machine shop. The steering block off the RJ also needed the roll pin pieces on each end removed. The original roll pin had rusted off the steering shaft.! Here are a few photos of the latest work. The frame after sandblasting will need a new left support bar welded to the hood support-original was broken off. Gas tank supports seem ok but new hood bolts/studs are going to be needed after sandblasting. I may also just have hood worked on at local body shop. Final picture is of the pallet with the Wheel Horse parts ready for sandblasting.

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If he can't I can ... on my way with the horse hauler!!! OHHH you mean the picture Ed....... my bad...

Thanks Steve. This image is just too small to use. Do you have a larger image file?

You can certainly be proud of that job. That is some beautiful work.

I like it on the left as well. Yes, the blower was completely overhauled last summer with all stainless hardware. I like nyloc nuts as nothing comes loose. The tractors are mainly stainless hardware as well. Cleat

You do realize now when you're out getting seat time you are goin to be watching the ground for those missing ones!!! I usually find my missing horse hardware when going down to get the mail...

Those 4 little bolts could end your wheel horse fun in a real hurry. lol I want to know the numbers on how many wifes killed there husband since 2004! Not to but I found a bolt laying in the garage two weeks ago or so. Once I replaced the other two hanging on with new bolts , I went to throw them on my scrap bolt pile and went HEY! that looks familiar. Sure enough the bolt I found was one of the missing bolts but never put 2 and 2 together... Oh well. I dont feel as crazy now about overlooking missing bolts last year. So those suckers fell out recently! Oh well , the story has a good ending atleast.

I'm showing my age but growing up in Chicago we used to be treated to visits from the "Scissors Grinder." The cart was red and green, and he would pass through our neighborhood about twice a year sharpening knives, scissors, axes, etc. We could always tell he was coming as his cart had a gong with a distinctive sound pattern. If it was summer, the group of kids would follow along to our "play boundary." Those were the days of corner stores, milk man, vegetable man, rag man, junk man with his horse, and beat cops.

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Hope this works Steve. Great photo by the way

I've got a 1/2" drive socket and a roll pin punch that escaped me last week in the garage while working on my new transmission trilogy. I have kind of looked, but it seems they know where to hide. I don't know that we want to know how many wives have killed their "owners" and you would have to qualify the statement to be "really dead" or "mostly dead". I fall into the mostly dead category.

PLEASE USE MY PHOTO. I HAVE BEEN LAID UP , BUT PLAN TO BE AT THE BIG SHOW. MAYBE NO TRACTOR BUT I HAVE A RIDE. THANKS FOR EVERY THING YOU DO. RUSS

So far, I have two applications for it. I also have a moldboard plow if I need to cut furrows. The first is a trash can toter that I use for the yard waste can instead of needing to pull it. I can also move the waste and recycling cans with it. It will be handy when I have a house that has a 500 foot driveway. The second is for my scrape blade. I intended to use this up against garage drifts when using the snowthrower. But without a rear camera , it is awkward to see through the cab. I have used it for scraping ice on a driveway left from the snowthrower. Actually a steel edge plow would do the same but that would mean getting another tractor out.

Due to this thread I talked myself out of buying another big tractor, I couldn't justify it, I'm healthy, strong, and energetic. There is nothing that I need a FEL or another large tractor for that my small tractors can't do. That said, I am rewarding myself with a D-200 or other big GT, I deserve it for coming to my senses and not letting my wife talk me into an expenditure I don't need, lol

Welcome to Red Square! Great Horse! Youngest Grandson loves Horses 'specially with the "truck looking" muffler. Be sure to update your post. Love to see restoration progress.

Hello All, wonder how many of you may have experienced similar situations.... I watched my Fathers Texaco station / repair shop close down in 1989 after 76 years in the same spot... my Father owned a small piece and ran it but the owner never paid the taxes and used the money to gamble. The F.B.I showed up one day and told my father and the employees to take what was there's and leave... I watched my Uncles Sunoco station / repair shop close down after 48+ years in 2010... he built it new in 1962 with a $50k loan from his uncle. Town it was in ended up taking it in imminent domain to widen road for tractor trailer traffic---but then they never did it and site is now a grass field. I watched my Great Uncles auto body shop close down in 2012 after he died and my 2nd cousin (his son) ran it straight into the ground and couldn't pay the mortgage he had taken against it. Then comes today.... I received a call from the owner of the boat shop I have hung around since I was 8 or 9 years old (35 years) , he says the shop is closing on May 1st and he needs help buttoning things up. I did work for this guy for several years full time and had to leave to get a full time gig with benefits from the State fixing computers. A big step up $$$ wise but many, many steps down in enjoyment and the respect I received from this man. I went down to help and feared he was going to tell me he is going to be dead soon. Its not that bad but he told me he has COPD and can't breath or do anything anymore and just has to quit, he smoked for 30+ years maybe more and it finally got him. He simply quit too late about 5 years ago (he will be 70 in May) So.... today we backed a dual axle hydraulic dump trailer into the shop and I was instructed to toss everything into it off the shelves.... Wiseco forged pistons in boxes, numerous good used parts, gear sets, flywheels, propellers on and on and on. We then hauled it to the scrap yard and found out there was 7000 lbs worth of mixed aluminum, steel and Stainless.... he was given $632 in cash and we proceeded to the pit, he got out and pushed the button on the trailer and his last words where---"a whole life worth of parts and work " as it crashed into the spot. I along with several other friends and his current mechanics tried to get him not to do it but he wouldn't have it any other way and none of us where willing to touch any of it out of respect. He did give everybody in the shop something that they wanted (I ended up with a 1966 steel crank small journal 327 that I have been looking at for years) Plus he is building me the Volvo Penta duo-prop outdrive I wanted to put on my boat. I fear its worse then he is telling us... and I hope its not, its not a good feeling to watch as the history of your family and life slowly takes a turn in a bad way as time matches on. Enjoy what you have while you have it. Someday you won't...... Tony

I was thinking the same thing Mike! Ya might see me out there this June, we have an Antique Outboard meet at the Barber St. boat ramp in Windsor... Not sure if that is in your area of patrol but if so stop on by! Congrats Tony! Its good to know they have a quality guy out there on the water keeping an eyes on things, keeping the peace and assisting those in need...

started doing just that back in 2009 works great brian

Lunch at Costco - $1.50 each; gas - variable depending on WH location; Another WH in the stable - Priceless...

Hi everyone. I have a great update for ya. After almost a year since my Physics experiment ( to see how fast a 230# pound man can fall from 10 feet and what the results would be)? I went to see the surgeon last week. The doctor said that I am 95% percent healed (tendons re-attached to the bone). Therefore, I can start some more aggressive weight work. I have to go back to see him at the end of March. If he feels confident that if I were to slip and grab something like the grab handle on a truck and hold my weight with my right arm? He will allow me to go back to driving ready mix again. At that time it will be over a year. I guess he wasn't kidding when he said it would probably take that long. I have been doing some light duty work when the company can find something for me to do. I am excited to get back. I am starting out with 7lbs. on the weight machine. Funny, that is less than a gallon of milk. After 10 reps. of each of the 8 different exercises I have to do? It feels like 700lbs. It will come. Pat

I'm the original owner and I've never left it out in the rain. But it has seen a few flakes.