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So this was on the local CL. This was in the ad along with a decent 1054, a couple of CCs, and some other garden tractors. $500 each obo. And no, he didn't put in that it was running when parked, but for some reason, that phrase came to my mind as it seems that is the terminology used for every non-runner.

Decided to get a picture of all my beasts outside.

Took the tater's out today , lugging them around with the C-101 and the freebie wagon I picked up the other week , looks like I'll be selling a bushel...only need 2 for us over the winter . Nice potatoes this year.

Good one! How about this one I see in ads all the time? Engine runs good, Blah, blah, blah, missing carb, starter and battery

What's the problem? That should buff out.

This picture is my self s a child. would any one know of the year and model of the tractor and where I can buy one? Thanks in advance

My dads c121 with the hubcaps I bought a few weeks ago for $90.

This is unfortunate and I completely understand your anger. But...... let's look at the bigger picture for a second, if I may be so bold. First of all, I don't know the value of the bolts, but I suspect they aren't wallet busters. The issue is that you have been taken advantage of and have been lied to. Not a good way to feel. I think you need to confront him with the evidence and give him a chance to explain and apologize. There should be some punishment for his actions. Although since ive never had an employee, I'm not sure what your options would be. You said you just came from church. For my 2 cents worth, I think that is where you should be looking for your answer. Can you use this as a teaching opportunity? Can you demonstrate Christ's love to this man? Certainly, you have every right to be disappointed and angry,. But if this is his third year, you have some investment in him. The practical costs of getting a new employee trained and in place pale in comparison to the actual value of the head bolts. Does his loss if income, stress and unemployment compare to the value of the damage he has done? Only you can really answer that question. I know I am on a high horse here, but it seems that we, as a nation, are quick to judge and quick to dismiss people as a whole far too easily. None of us are perfect. In fact, I'm sure that my own failures and shortcomings are obvious and many. But, I am eternally grateful to the many people who have showed me grace and forgiveness and who have shown me the distinction between hating the sin and loving the sinner. Certainly, you hold all the power here. You have proof of what he did. I suppose it now becomes a philosophical question of what you do with the power. If you decide to fire him, so be it. You would be legally justified. If you cut him some slack, it could blow up in your face and you would ultimately have to fire him in the long run anyway. If he isn't taught by someone how to be a responsible employee, this cycle could continue forever or he could escalate and wind up in jail. After that, the likelihood of him ever being a good wage earner gets progressively smaller. If that happens, you and I will be paying for his food and lodging and perhaps his children's food and lodging for years to come. Sorry if I have offended or overstepped. Good luck.

Just need a working motor yet we have a few options just undecided which one

Imagine how good that one was on gas with no carb.

I hope the operator was wearing a helmet when he rolled that tractor!

Just to maintain political balance here. We want to be equal opportunity offenders.

Certainly not the last.

I'm thinking that that was not the first degree awarded to a "dummy"...

8-28-1938 Dummy Degree issued by the School of Speech of Northwestern University On this day in 1938: Edgar Bergen's wooden dummy partner, Charlie McCarthy accepted the Master of Innuendo and Snappy Comeback honorary degree from the School of Speech at Northwestern. This degree was the first-degree awarded to a dummy. This event was broadcast by Ralph Dennis radio on this day. Charlie McCarthy was inspired by an Irish newspaper boy that Edgar Bergen knew. Although they appeared in a number of short films, the comedy duo was more successful with their radio work. They first guest starred on Rudy Vallee's radio program in December 17, 1936. Their appearance was such a hit that a year after, they were given their own show.

ABSOLUTELY.... YES. YOU'RE FIRED !Once a thief, always a thief. You can fix ignorance with education.....you cannot fix a character flaw. You must wonder...'what other stuff has he stolen". Surely, if you trace his lineage, you'll find Clinton DNA....an inherent character flaw.

You mean... ran into, and then was parked.

It is a small dealer brochure in size, but very BIG with information on the 1965 Wheel Horse line up. Apologies for the quality of the photos, my computer scanner gave up the ghost... Wanted to share this information anyway. Note: just reposted "new" scans of the brochure after I got my scanner to work.

HHHHOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!

But I can only install the rears until I find new front wheels! Also moving to Tennessee Thursday-Sunday. I have to make a trip down-back up- and then down again... Not looking forward to the driving...

I'm about to hurl at the PC of ChorusGuy. Look...this guy is a thief and probably always has been. If he isn't FIRED immediately, that only teaches him that you (the owner) are a soft target. If he hasn't become a trusted employee in 3 years, there is no redemption for him. Political Correctness is destroying this country and here is a perfect example of it. No doubt, he'd deny the theft saying .".it wasn't me" , or offer up some lame excuse of why he stole the stuff...even showing the video will not dissuade a thief. In either case he will NOT take responsibility for his actions and by NOT firing him, is enabling him.

My snow cab worked great last year. I installed it and never had to get the tractor out!

Reminds me of the Monte Python quote: "...it's just a flesh wound...!!!"

Looks like lawn art to me.Where did the guy put the decimal on 500?

THANK-YOU GUYS,,,!! i REALLY MEAN TO HAVE MY HEART IN IT..... BUT,,,,IT CAN BE DIFFICULT WITH MY FOOT IN IT A TIMES.. SORRY FOR THE CAPS...........SEEEING ISNT GREAT TODAY....BUT,,,,I GETS BETTER... LLOLOLO AND YES BOB.............WOULD NOT MISS IT FOR NOTHING..... PALS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HOWARD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWARD !!! You made it one more year , hope all your 867's dreams come true. Hppy Brthdy ////....???$$$& Howeard 8S7 House ...! I had to write that one in Howards code so he could understand

I picked up this front mower deck carriage yesterday for $60. It needed casters in the front and so I made yolks and everything works good. I just have to make the middle mule drive and should be using it in a couple days. I figured for $60 I would take a chance.

Few of my pics, will try not to repeat others.

it is a homemade tractor ,but it was made from a popular science artcle that was printed in the early 50's it has ther parts described in the article ,that would probably be pretty hard to find these days

That auto museum is scary! I was trained in college with that stuff!

My dads suburban he picked up for $100. It didn't have the original motor. The guy said it needed transmission work but my dad fixed it by getting the shifter in the fork right and putting gear oil in it. Shifts perfect now. He then bought a Kohler k91 to stick on it. Now we need the part that the recoil grabs. Tell me what you think of this deal!!

Another round of golf..

Thought it was in park when I parked it ...

Does he have the Belt Gaurds?

Collector or hoarder?

I thought tractors stop jumping out of planes,,,long time ago.....

Dad and I have been chatting about upgrading our horse hauler. Today we picked up a used 8.5 x 24 trailer to fulfill our needs. This one has an awning and a winch installed in the inside. It needs a good scrubbing, but will be a beauty and fit our needs great. The old 7 x 17 will be for sale soon!

Oh what a sloppy mess Saturday morning....oh well weather was nice on Thursday & Friday. Was a lot of fun and so much to see and do. Definitely on my calendar for next year! How did you for get to remind me to remind you about the puller hub Lowell?!?! A few of my own pics Sorry about the thumb They had all these real cool museums scattered about the grounds this was the auto service How would you like to have to weld with this!

You don't fix electrical problems with hammers. Pull the starter off the tractor and make sure the mounting points are paint/rust free. While it's off, put it on your work bench and hook up a set of jumper cables to it to see if it runs. If not, take it apart and clean it up; check the brush connections. If that's above your confidence level, just replace the starter.

Nice lineup Dave! Theres 80hp sitting there 👍 ! Mike.....

IMO, if you have voltage to starter and nothing is happening at starter, its either you have insulated the starter from Ground with paint so it cant complete circuit of you have a bad starter.

EXACTLY! nothing to loose now. Bit size may be determined by how centered the hole is now. If the hole is off center, that may actually help as one side of the new hole will be closer to the threads when drilled which may allow it to be removed easier without damaging the threads. Probably not that big of a deal if they do get damaged a little bit. If necessary, they make a pipe dope that's oil resistant and doesn't really cure all the way and stays flexible. That will seal it and allow removal of the plug but you might have to re-apply it each time. Might be a good idea to attach a small magnet to a piece of wire or something to put up through the hole and collect any metal chips when your done. Of coarse that's the backyard mechanic way since splitting the case and cleaning it would be the correct and proper way to do it. Same goes for fixing the hole I guess too. BUT, give the laziest man the toughest job and he'll find the easiest way to do it!

Bring him in the office and ask one more time. Highly doubt he would confess now after denying it but... Show him the video and kindly wish him luck at his next job. It proves that you know what you're talking about and leaves absolutely no doubt about it. And if he is a good decent guy from the beginning, he should completely understand. If he doesn't understand, then you still made the correct decision. I'm with Jerry on how can he EVER be trusted again. Trust takes a lifetime to earn and only a second to loose. Every time someone misplaces something from now on, guess what you'll be thinking? That's also not fair to either of you. Consider it as doing him a big favor by teaching a life lesson and hope it helps him in the future. Keeping him around only hurts both of you. I do understand what chorusguy is getting at but teaching consequences for ones actions is a much better lesson in the long run IMO. You can still like him, help him, and all the rest of what a human being is but keeping him around is just enabling that kind of behavior. You must not pay too much if the guy has to jeopardize his job for a few bolts!

You paid waaaaay too much for it. I will give you the $100 for it so you don't feel bad. All kidding aside, I think you have a dandy little Wheel Horse for the money!

If you want, I can combine these scans into a pdf and add it to our Brochure area in the Manual's section.

You have to remove the recoil to use the cup as a rope starter. It is a backup if the recoil fails and would be removed prior to using the cup.

Looking through here might help you nail it down... resembles to me...the last year...'64 model 854. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/19-1955-to-1964/

BlackSmith shop Full time job keeping the motor running that powers the blacksmiths Threshing.....way cool

Welcome to the South. You'll love Tennessee. Stay safe.