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Love driving these things.. My 1964 854 and my 1965 875.

Felt like hi 70's today,,,, opened the shed,,,,2 started and the winter worker....So,,,,3 out of five got a pic.... and to the R&D department...special notice of the last minute winter headlamps////brighter than i thought ,,,,i know....I KNOW,,,,you would think i have another favorite or something......,,,,just noticed,,,,,,#3 needs a battery and its hood back on....hidden in the back...

As usual, the snow here in Tennessee didn't stay long. Now the task of reworking the driveway is underway. While the official "company" line is that I am attempting to grade the gravels back onto the road after this winter's snow removal, actually I just enjoy riding around making the gravels roll. And I had to take the Wheelhorse down the County road for spin.

These pics were taken about 1998. That's my 1977 B-80 with me and my daughter who is 18 now. I've used this tractor for all my mowing, snow pushing, and yard work for 23 years now.

Picked up this Raider 14 a few months ago, after debating for a couple of months i decided to restore the old girl. Pulled it in the shop,started a list of what i need and want to do, then pulled the tired old kohler and got it up to Paul's (oldredrider) over the weekend for a rebuild. Lane had the nos dash plates picked up one of them. Picked up some smaller items I'm going to need so we are off and rolling…slowly... This will be a slow build but will keep it updated with pics as progress continues…... i will have plenty of questions as i go along…..

2-22-1732 George Washington is born On this day in 1732, George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the second son from the second marriage of a colonial plantation owner. An initially loyal British subject, Washington eventually led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became known as the father of the United States. Washington rose to eminence on his own merit. His first job at age 17 was as a surveyor in the Shenandoah Valley. In 1752, he joined the British army and served as a lieutenant in the French and Indian War. When the war ended, Washington left the army and returned home to Virginia to manage Mount Vernon, the plantation he had recently inherited upon the death of his older brother. He married a wealthy widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, in 1759. Although the couple had no children, Washington adopted Martha’s son and daughter from her previous marriage. While in Virginia, Washington served in the colonial House of Burgesses and, like many of his compatriots, grew increasingly frustrated with the British government. He soon joined his co-revolutionaries in the Continental Congress. In 1775, the Continental Congress unanimously chose Washington to command the new Continental Army. In addition to advocating civilian control over the military, Washington possessed that intangible quality of a born leader and had earned a reputation for coolness under fire and as a strict disciplinarian during the French and Indian campaign. In that war, he dodged bullets, had horses shot out from under him and was even taken prisoner by the French. Part of his success in the Revolutionary War was due to his shrewd use of what was then considered the ungentlemanly, but effective, tactic of guerrilla warfare, in which stealthy hit-and-run attacks foiled British armies used to close-formation battle-line warfare. Although Washington led almost as many losing battles as he won, his successes at Trenton, Princeton and Yorktown proved pivotal for the Continental Army and the emerging nation. In 1789, in part because of the leadership skills he displayed during the war, the Continental Congress elected Washington as the first American president. George Washington’s legacy has endured a long process of untangling myth from fact. The famous cherry tree incident never occurred, nor did Washington have wooden teeth, though he did have only one tooth by the time he became president and wore a series of dentures made from metal and cow or hippopotamus bone.

The belt for the mower and tiller go on the inner groove, and a belt for a snowthrower, generator, Lawn Vac, and pump for a loader go on the outer groove.

Done deal!

One of our members in the vendor section sells the plastic sheathed cable. Mine slips through very easily.

I agree with squonk on the dry graphite lube. The problem with using lithium grease is it attracts dirt and ends up doing more harm than good. I often thought about greasing my lift cable but after seeing what grease mixed with dirt and sand will do to parts over along period of time made me change my mind.

#38 is reserved for you. Make plans for the show. Best time ever guaranteed.

I took that 4th transmission casing out of the E-tank today. This is the one that Lanes RJ will end up with. I love the E-tank!! The rust was gone from the shift rails and they are freed up. They turn, I got the 2 fork gears out, and they shift like they are supposed to. Wiped down the inside and outside of the case and sprayed some brake cleaner on the reverse idler and the shift rails. A little warm weather, some paint preparation and I can put this transmission together.

Had an ex that did that to a k341 once ...notice how I said ex.... Don't fret... We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster. might need some help from this dude tho.... Heck Ed .... Send all the parts and a 12 pak ......

I would use spray graphite if anything.

OK then here is a koozie front and back

I'm no ace mechanic. I'm lucky to have the same dealer twenty mins. away that I bought mine from 30 yrs. ago. It sound like you have a sweet tractor. If it's what you like, by all means spend some money and get her fixed. I swear, I'll never give mine up. I spent $2400 for mine new and another $2200. in repairs since '86. Does this tractor look like a beat up pile of metal? This Wheel Horse has out lasted everything in my neighborhood 5 or 6 to one.

Playing with some ideas for a few fun items. Which design is more desireable or offer a suggestion if you like.

Thinking about buying this 857.Everything works on it.There is a little lever that is down by my right leg when i sit on it,can anyone tell me what that does? Thanks

That's a nice looking 875 and wow the seat looks great! I would keep the patina probably would paint the wheels if they don't clean up good.

A few he says.

Planning ahead Sparky Trying to bring some cool affordable stuff for all our Wheel Horse a Holics

I hate to tell you this, but being a 1964 horse, and the fact that you have it off the horse already...I would drain out the gunk and open it up and really clean it out. Depending on how bad that oil is and the possibility that you could have sediment in the bottom and now you have stirred it up...opening is the best thing to do. With the trans on the horse, you would drain it...put in 2 quarts of diesel fuel and run it in the different gears for about 1/2 hour...drain and maybe do that again...and then add the 90 wt oil. Open the drain plug and drain the oil. See if you get any gloppy sediment out...that will tell you if you really should open it. Maybe a picture of the old oil so we can see. Check out this thread to see what I am talking about. Regardless, drain it and put in 2 quarts of diesel and shake it around and drain...it will make opening the trans mush cleaner. I have videos and we can walk you through doing the job if you want....it is not hard to do or expensive...but it can be messy. I can help there also.

Count me in. I will send you a picture as soon as I am able to get my 701 out of the shed.

Not to bad for the first Month. We have 35 confirmed Red Square Support members attending the BIG SHOW so far. If you are a support member who is attending, post a picture and you will be added. Thanks again for your support.

This is our 4th season this year, the first was open fires around turkey fryer pots and that year it had a smoky taste to it. But it was a good flavor! The past 2 seasons we used this same method with the oil barrel, but the barrel was on it's side. there was a lot of heat loss from the round sides and it was low to the ground and a back breaker. And another claim to the words "nut roaster!" My buddy I and came up with the name "Man-tucket Maple Syrup" because that's the only way to save the jewels from roasting temps for so long. This batch was pretty dark and we let it go pretty thick too, trying to get my oldest to like it more than Aunt Jemima's from the store but it didn't help. We've never really gotten a light amber, but not usually this dark either.

You wish will come true with a supporter membership!

You should be able to Jason... by purchasing a supporter pkg. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/category/1-redsquare-support/

Am I on the way??? Can I go with??? Please please pretty please...... I will bring the wifes 401k.......

Try 'n pick up another Horse while you play work on your D. Makes sense to us forum members. Two (or more) is always better best. All said sad but, always sorry to hear 'bout dewdew on anyone's Horsey.

Seems so long ago, but then, that was only 150 years before my Great Grandad Clayton Lee was born. I was 3 or 4 when this pic was taken.

Bring your camera Jason, take us with you.

I'm so busy at the show running around at the show I hardly get to sit except for the bus stop!

I mentioned in an earlier post that I was having an issue keeping the front end of my Suburban on the ground. I don't really want to fill the front tires with fluid like the factory did so I decided to try lowering the front end instead. I'm happy with how my drop spindles turned out. It was a lot more time consuming than I expected. Then again I took my time in hopes to get them right the first time. The factory used a snap ring to hold the wheel on, I choose to use a bolt in the end of the axle like the later models used. I was going to just use a bolt for the king pin but I didn't like the way it looked, so I made the king pins out of left over stock from making my axles. I had to through some wheels on to check out the stance. Even if the drop axles don't help keep the front end on the ground, the lower front hot rod look was worth the work. Definite cool factor!

Don't tell Red Green that.

Sweden and Norway have a relationship like siblings. We love eatch other, but make fun of each other too. Like US vs Canadians.

The way I see it we are all trying to do our daily chores and depend on equipment made as far back as the 60's. Your D is probably a 70's vintage machine making it close to 40 years old. I don't know your budget....but I feel that a second machine (Wheel Horse of course) is a necessity because stuff happens and sometimes even our favorite brand of tractor craps out (like yours has). I have two machines set up for winter duty, my primary plow tractor and a backup. Get yourself a 300 or 400 series machine...much newer than your D series and it should be way more dependable. Then you can get the D straightened out while mowing with the spare tractor. Mike.....

My favorite old photo is of my brother David and I in 1961 on our dad's first Wheel Horse tractor -a 1958 RJ ! And Thanks Neil for posting the old photos from the Humprey's Wheel Horse store in Greencastle, Indiana. I know Phil Humphrey and actaully went with him to the Portland, Indiana Tri-State Engine Association swap meet this past Fall. The are still in business as Humprey's Outdoor Power ( http://www.humphreysoutdoorpower.com/ ). I buy my Wheel Horse/Toro parts there that I can still get! They are celebrating there 50th Anninversary this year! This is another Vintage Photo from 1962 with my brother David, sisters Cindy and Connie and me on our dad's 1958 Wheel Horse Tractor! We later had a Covered Wagon we pulled with this horse but I can not find photos of that setup !

Hey Don,,,,,,in responce to your Question.......yes all 857"s.......i have 5 -857's and a very odd 401,,,, Im telling you all this in confidence,,,knowing you can keep a lid on what i consider normal hobby habits,,,, All this started about 4-5 years ago...an addition to a shed....and by the pics..you see my garage,,, I dont believe i am habitual,,,a pack rat....a hoarder....nor am i compulsive.... Everyone that i talk to in these halls tell me............this is normal....nothing is wrong.... If that were the case,,,,,,then why WHY !!!!!! does is have an effect on some people,,,when June gets closer..... I cant believe it is somthing in the water......HOWEVER !!!!! Others believe P I E is a side effect....Or is it really an acronym ???? Will we ever know........

I am not going to make a Squonk type comment on your light bar since you are a Virginia Gentlemen but it looks like it needs a little more engineering. I love the herd.

When you get it home you will need this manual.

Roll pin punches arrived today! Gonna put them in my glass case!

Any Dry Lubricant would work I would think. I used to use Liquid wrench Teflon spray for internals on fire arms. Here is a pic of another brand that would essentially lub but not attract and cause issues.

Thanks for the pics Craig. I was starting to wonder if there was going to be a second egg. Can't wait to see those little fellows hatch.

Oh CANADA........

Mike, just post the picture here that you would like on your banner. Terry will then post the image of your banner. The show is in the South Mt Fairgrounds....Where the Adams Co apple harvest is held. 20 mile west of you on rt 234. I'm looking for the link for the 2016 WHCC show. http://www.wheelhorsecc.com/ Here ya go Mike

We`ll be on the look out for horse rustlers in Pa. May have to have a linchin`....

They look great! And I agree... To me it very relaxing to cruise around on the old garden tractors.. While some ppl fish, drink beer, or even just sit on the couch to relax... I ride my tractors lol. Glad to know I'm not the only one!

LOL. Do you think I didn’t tried that out? I’m not Swedish, I’m Norwegian

I have pinned this topic so as to gain easy access to add more pics as the time goes on . i love to see the oldies

Well I figured out the value of a snow blower to me. $450. I got a really nice tall chute blower on Thursday. Many thanks to TheRoundHousernr for sending me a link for a very clean unit for sale near him. Here are a few photos. I got it mounted today, slowly working around a giant mud mess in my shed. Some day I'm going to build a garage, but for now, I'm celebrating a new blower. Of course it's 50-degrees today, but I know we'll get more snow some day and this baby is going to chuck it as far as I want! Thanks everyone for the input and for steering me away from that other unit. This unit is so clean there are only a couple places where the paint has worn off due to use. The skid plates still have paint on the bottom! I do have a couple questions but I'll start a new thread for specific questions about this blower. Again, thanks to all the great input.