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Yes just one, some kind of touring bike. I have an Electra Glide and a Softail Chopper now. Add those two bikes to all the other stuff and I'm turning wrenches, charging batteries, washing and waxing and greasing, and inflating the tire on something all the time. Trust me I'm not complaining. God has been very good to me. But it will be a good feeling when I'm a SemiRetiredWrencher like our friend who started this thread I went ahead and added some pics. My two bikes, me and my road dog Jay who changes Harley's more than most of us change underwear, and something to give everyone a little laugh before bedtime tonight.

I don't know if anybody else has been noticing this, but a new trend has been taking place. Seems to be a lot of post by people who are down sizing. This included myself also. The fevered pitch of buying everything we can get are hands on is slowing down. I have even notice that a lot of the regulars on here don't post near as much or even at all anymore. Are interest changing, maybe just trying to dodge life's pitfalls has something to do with it, or maybe even age and health concerns. Iam just saying as a long time member here I have noticed a change going on. Not saying Wheel Horse interest is going away, just seems to be changing.

This will be my last build. As you can se up to this point it is a lot of work doing it this way But the end result is very nice looking tractor. I hope you enjoy the video.

Went on our annual August trip to Bedford PA to visit family and ran across this " Endless Tread Tractor " at a flea market/ yard sale on Sunday. Did not have a way to bring it home and I got " the stare " as I jumped out of the truck yelling " never seen any thing like that before" . Got home and hit the net. It was build in Cumberland , Md. in the 50's .Weights 150 lbs and expertly balanced ( not even close). Found the information on " The Vintage Garden Tractor Page " . The unit I saw has a B &S engine . Hope you can see the pictures below.

9-2-1969 First ATM opens for business On this day in 1969, America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) makes its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. ATMs went on to revolutionize the banking industry, eliminating the need to visit a bank to conduct basic financial transactions. By the 1980s, these money machines had become widely popular and handled many of the functions previously performed by human tellers, such as check deposits and money transfers between accounts. Today, ATMs are as indispensable to most people as cell phones and e-mail. Several inventors worked on early versions of a cash-dispensing machine, but Don Wetzel, an executive at Docutel, a Dallas company that developed automated baggage-handling equipment, is generally credited as coming up with the idea for the modern ATM. Wetzel reportedly conceived of the concept while waiting on line at a bank. The ATM that debuted in New York in 1969 was only able to give out cash, but in 1971, an ATM that could handle multiple functions, including providing customers’ account balances, was introduced. ATMs eventually expanded beyond the confines of banks and today can be found everywhere from gas stations to convenience stores to cruise ships. There is even an ATM at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Non-banks lease the machines (so-called “off premise” ATMs) or own them outright. Today there are well over 1 million ATMs around the world, with a new one added approximately every five minutes. It’s estimated that more than 170 Americans over the age of 18 had an ATM card in 2005 and used it six to eight times a month. Not surprisingly, ATMs get their busiest workouts on Fridays. In the 1990s, banks began charging fees to use ATMs, a profitable move for them and an annoying one for consumers. Consumers were also faced with an increase in ATM crimes and scams. Robbers preyed on people using money machines in poorly lit or otherwise unsafe locations, and criminals also devised ways to steal customers’ PINs (personal identification numbers), even setting up fake money machines to capture the information. In response, city and state governments passed legislation such as New York’s ATM Safety Act in 1996, which required banks to install such things as surveillance cameras, reflective mirrors and locked entryways for their ATMs.

Well guys I'm all packed up and the wheel horse cart, C-81 and suburban are stuffed in the box truck, ranger and 753 will be coming down Sunday on my second trip down. Oo and my kids + niece were spending there last days together for awhile so they posed with the tractors for a good bye picture!

Steve, tell me more about the 500, never heard of that model.

Thanks, I realised I haven't done an update for a while. the three point will lift 200lbs, or easily push down to lift the rear end... Here's a few more pics of the power steering pump.

The Toro "Doodlebug" or "Golf Course" tractors first hit the market in 1931. They marketed them heavily to golf courses The first Series included an A and a B model. Later Series II, Series III and so on included a number of models with different wheel\length\bed configurations: "Bullet", "Husky", "Master" "General" and "Park Patrol" The early 30's Toro's used Toro wheels and chassis with a Ford engine and a GMC rear end. That strategy of mixing and matching of parts in the early years definitely caused confusion years later in people thinking that these machines were homemade Doodlebugs and not factory units. Here are some pics of a '31

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Well I'm a brand new wheel horse fan (don't even own one yet) but it's not just wheel horse or lagt in general. I'm a younger guy (34) and have noticed more and more that people my age don't get restorations. We live in a disposable society the idea of restoration is WORK to some people. Why spend $1000 and 1000 hours on something that's 50 years old when I can buy a "better" one brand new....it's just today's geberation. I hope by getting into the hobby with my girls I can instill in them a love for things like this.

Have a great trip and be safe.

Hi All, I have only been a member for a short time but I have been enjoying it immensely. I am retired and have my own lawn mowing service and help out with my sons' tree service when he needs a hand. So, we have a lot of equipment around that always needs some sort of attention, maintenance, repair whatever. Anyway, my WH is a 314-8 that was my fathers', it has been mine for 10 years or so. I also have my Dad's early 70's Sears ST-16 which my son and I want to restore. After reading the post about the perceived shift in interest in WH tractors, I get it. But in my case, it is a shift to the tractors as I am ready for something easier to work on and tinker with. Commercial mowers, stump grinders, brush clippers and dump trucks with Diesel engines are just too damn heavy. The neat thing is, my son is also very interested in garden tractors as a hobby. Most of his equipment is older iron which he prefers as we do most of the upkeep ourselves. The little tracs are a nice diversion and we enjoy them. I check this forum everyday for the latest 'news', keep it coming. PS: I am looking for a dozer blade with frame for a 98 314-8 (in good shape). Anyone in upstate NY know of one in that are?

MalMac As you are one of the senior members here you seen the changes threw the years times change people change But I do think this site will never die. I HOPE. It is like on F/Book a lot of times I only like something with no comment. I can remember in the early days not posting anything because not sure what to say because of having no knowledge. But you where blessed with living it every day with your family business Just my.

Good video and restoration. I understand about the "don't need" state of mind. I have seven running Wheel Horses, a running Cub Cadet, and two running Simplicity's. That alone is not bad, but it's alot when all those LAGT's are added to the other stuff in my life I have to keep running. My goal with all this stuff is for my Son to take it over and leave me one Wheel Horse, one Simplicity, one Harley, and a pickup truck. Then if I feel the need for another tractor, I can borrow one from him.

Hey guys... Tonight was the night. I opened the fuel valve, sprayed a couple shots of starter fluid into the air intake, and turned the key. It fired right up. A couple more shots of starter fluid and it was running on its own. Pulled the throttle in and out a few times and it responded perfectly. I pushed the hydro lever into reverse to test the trans and I got nothing. Moved it forward and got nothin. I was just about to get upset that it wasn't working when I thought I better check the parking brake. Yep, it was engaged. What relief. Now to complete the final assembly and the finishing touches/touch ups.

Very cool! Please do keep us posted and don't forget the pictures. Don't fret over us picking on Steve. We all respect and love him and he's a wealth of information. But most of us jump at the chance of getting a shot in when we see the opportunity.

I was wondering that too but I figured I'd let somebody else mention it. Oh Steve.........I think you're busted.

Just had a peanut butter sandwich for a snack, and it hasn't helped me with the loader pump problem, but that's a whole different issue...although it did remove some grease and grime from my hands that ordinary hand soap did not.

It sounds like you have a 37" deck designed for a 300 series with 6" front wheels. That deck is why they put the 6" wheels on them. You have 8" fronts. Post a picture and we can confirm that. Any 36", 42" or 48" from 1973 on will fit I just fount a picture of the deck I'm talking about. Is this what you deck looks like?

I agree with many of you about changing lives and downsizing. I currently have 4 machines and am working on a restore of a C125-simply because I enjoy bringing tractors back to "close" to their original condition. Do I need 5 tractors-NO, can I possibly use 5 tractors-NO. For me, the ideal number is three, which leaves me a problem as I cannot bear to let one go. I love my xi, and it is the only one with a loader. I like my 416H because of the Onan and because it is a hydro. My C141 is my favorite because it is like my first WH which I sold 20 years ago. So that just leaves the 314-8 which has low hours and is in perfect condition except for two scratches and the C125 which is a work in progress. In 10 years I will be 75 and I will not need these machines, plus, every attachment will be too heavy for me to lift anyway. One by one, they will be sold. When I was younger, I did not have the time or money to invest in this hobby. Now I do and I hope to continue to have fun. One thing I have learned as have many of you: the only thing constant in life is change. You can embrace change or resist it, but it will not go away. Cheers!

There is a new Wheel Horser on the way!

I agree that retail is high at Grainger. It's better if you have an account set up but, as a distributor, it was typically 50-60% less. Now that they only show one price in their catalog they may be doing things differently. Along the same line I just found out something on Fastenal. I wanted to buy some more full dogpoint setscrews for shifters. They showed them costing $1.31 each online plus shipping. I went their store in Daytona and they were .96 each. Jim, there were two fraud charges on the card. One for something like $3.00 to some charity. That was probably a test. The other one was over $300.00 for computer software from Alibaba. There's really no way of knowing how they got the card number. I don't know what signals the credit card company enabling them to catch a fraudulent charge so quickly but I'm glad they do.

Briggs and Stratton Model 23 Spec #203010 Serial #76597 It is a 9hp. The other numbers are valve clearances i believe.

The transmission is a Wheel Horse #5010. It was used on the 1960 and 1961 suburbans. The 1960 400, 500 and 550 and the 1961 401. The plow is from the same years, but will work on anything with a slot hitch. That trans may be in good shape. It does not look like it has been sitting outside. Pull the shifter and you can "kind of" get a look inside. See if you can turn the input pulley...counter-clockwise...and shift into the gears. If you want to drain it, back out one of the bottom back side-plate bolts...no drain plug on these.

Getting back to your first post Bob, what was the "suspicious activity" that was noticed on the card or how did the frauds get to charge on the card? I know a lot of us here use plastic to buy horse parts and what not so maybe we can avoid your hassles. I'd have to agree with you Mike being a bona fide contractor I have open accounts with them all but Grainger, while they have excellent customer service, is a little high particularly when I have to retail their products. I do pay less from Grainger or Johnstone than institutions or manufacturers do. Buddy works at Mercury Marine and they use Grainger a lot and pay way more for the same product as I do. When I log into my Grainger account the prices are different from what's in the catalog. I do appreciate the fact that Grainger knows I have to retail at brick & mortar prices. Kinda the same thing with Fastenal and if I do find a good priced product they kill me on shipping/delivery. I have never had to order from McMaster but I should look into it to see if they have contractor/wholesale pricing and offer open accounts as they do have nice hard to find stuff.

No joke , peanut butter can get you out of a lot stickie situations , and it's environmental friendly .

Van Nice post and Thanks. At our age I say let the kids take over. We had fun with it. I still enjoy it though. Brushing all those nuts and bolts is a great time killer.

At a shop I used to work at we had a contract with grainger, several times we needed something same day and they actually sent someone with the items.....but there is no beating mcmaster Carr for selection.

An 1 7/8" ball will work for a 2" coupler safely for low speed maneuvers and you can get a smaller shank. I move my 18' car hauler around my place with no issues.

My friends mean to say more.....but they type kinna slow....... We wish you both all the best.....my 4th grand child will be here about a week before christmas..... Anything on the right side of the map ,,should you need it.....just call,,,,we dont use storks anymore..... We have come of age....we have flip phones !!!!! with LARGE TYPE,,,,,,,,oN ANOTHER NOTE.....Hope the hub is behaving....Mine is still not on !!!! In any event...........stay safe.....keep smiling......and the best of luck with the BEST News we can ever hear..... Pals..and some,Grand Parents !!!!!! Howard 857 Horse. in Va

Love the Deep Purple in the back round.

Thanks for the video!

Nice tractor and video.

Here is one moore

Check the vender section. Wheelhorseman1000 has them on his site.

I’m sure a lot of you folks deal with McMaster Carr. They have tons of cool stuff. Early last week I was going through some old threads looking for information on a 5714 PTO spring for my 500 Special. If my aging gray matter serves me right I believe it was Buckrancher that mentioned a 9433K111 was a great replacement. I went ahead and ordered them. They come in a three pack. I did this on Tuesday and later that day got an email that they shipped. Outstanding! So, Wednesday morning I go to Ace Hardware and pick up a few things. Oh, oh…..my card was declined at checkout. I paid in cash and went home and called the card company. They saw suspicious activity and locked the card until they talked to us. A hassle but I love the way they keep tabs on things. Sure enough, there were two charges totaling over $300 that were fraudulent. Card gets cut up. The same thing happened to me less than two months ago. They stopped those two as well as the McMaster charge. I immediately called McMasters customer service and told them what happened and a new card was on the way. They said yes, the card was declined but they had already shipped out the springs. Odd that they shipped before running the card but that’s some sort of speedy service. I assured them that I would call back as soon as the new card arrives and get them paid and they were fine with that. Thursday morning a super duper express stops by with the new card. I call McMaster and get things settled. Later that day UPS drops off a box. Wow! Only two days to get my springs. I open it up to find a packing slip…………that’s it………just a packing slip………..no springs. So, I call them again. I got the same guy that I talked to when I first called them. He laughed and said they must have had a premonition that the card was going to be declined. They immediately sent out a replacement order and I’ll have them Tuesday. I just thought I’d share that with you. A bit of a hassle and embarrassment standing at the Ace register but all ends well. Outstanding service from McMaster Carr as well as the credit card company. Oh yea, I'll let you know how the springs work out.

Evening folks, About a month ago I was lucky enough to find a well used but well maintained 1986 414-8 that came only with the dozer blade. Kids and I had a blast using the old girl to put some new gravel down in the driveway and was simply planning on plowing with it mostly. However, a friend of mine found out about us getting the 414 and gave me a 42 inch recycler deck and a mule drive that he had laying around. He used these 20+ years go before switching to a side discharge on a 312-8. Long story short I brought the setup home and did my best in mounting it. However, the mower drive belt seems too long. The belts are old and should be replaced, but I want to make sure I have things setup right before buying new belts. If you would, please take a look at a few of these pics and how I've got things set, and let me know if I have it mounted wrong or really do just need a shorter belt since this is a 414 from 1986 and the tractor it used to be on was a 312 that would have been from 1990 or so. Thank you for for the help,

to Jim

Thanks for all the help. You guys are outstanding! I took a stab at it at the parts store today and came home with a Gates 6896,,,,1/2"x96" . It worked but I had to have all of the adjustment out of the mule drive to get the belt on. After running and adjusting a few times over the course of an hour tonight, it's settled in to about 1/4 of the way through the adjustment path. I can see how 98" is the way to go. In all, this mower did an amazing job. I'm very impressed with the cut. In setting it up for the mower, one thing that surprised me was the at the height I'm used to cutting my lawn, my back wheels are dragging even when the deck is in the lifted position. Is that normal? When dropping the lift, only the front of the mower goes down and not much. In all, I supposed it just doesn't lift as high as I was accustomed to. I did adjust that screw in the back which seemed to lower the front some and really gave me a nice cut, just not sure if things are as they were intended to be. Thanks for sharing the manuals, going to grab a beer and start reading through those now.

Try this... Starter/Generator belt Original Wheel Horse 1583 nla Used on 6, 7, 8hp Kohler Starter generator {3Lx33" in belt charts should be 31-1/2"} 3V315 Gates .38"x31.5" 3V315 Napa .38"x31.5"

Ah yes. WW Grainger. It's hard to beat their service. I owned an industrial/commercial electrical contracting business when we lived in Indiana. While Grainger isn't a supply house set up to furnish a construction contractor they still played an important part in our business. One of our largest clients that some of you may have heard of, Zimmer in Warsaw, IN, purchased a tremendous amount from Grainger. At that time they had two prices listed in their catalogs for all the items. Call it the 'retail' price and then the lower price for the companies that had an account with them. As a contractor I talked to them about a distributorship. Initially they were thinking just the electrical line but I told them I wanted all the lines. They agreed. As a distributor we received monthly price lists via.......get this.....microfiche in the snail mail....that had my distributor pricing. I made an agreement with Zimmer as well as all our clients that I would add our set markup on our distributor price to whatever they purchased and sell for that amount as long as it didn't go over the lower price in the catalog which, of course, they could already buy it for. It was a win/win situation and it was also quite lucrative to say the least. One of the things I loved the most about being a distributor was a special section in the monthly price list. It was a distributor only section with closeouts, discontinued items, etc. The prices just blew your mind. One I'll never forget is when Kohler discontinued the K-series. So the motors got listed in that special section. I bought the K-341 for the 1976 B-80 I converted to a C-160. I don't remember the exact price but I can safely say it was like buying a brand new K-341 today for under $200. To this day I still keep a WW Grainger catalog within an arms reach.

Most tape residue is mineral-based. 99% of what you will find in the automotive and garden tractor world is mineral-based, meaning that something with mineral spirits in it is the best thing for removal. Paint thinner, turpentine, gasoline, and most over the counter commercial products like Goo Gone are mineral-based and will cut the glue. Goo Gone has some other chemicals in it for other kinds of adhesive. Gasoline works great. but is dangerous, and will damage oil-based paint if left on for too long. Alcohol does not cut mineral based glues very well and evaporates too quickly. 3M makes an adhesive remover, but I have never used it due to the relatively high cost. My tried and true method is heat (but not so hot that it will damage the paint), and plain old paint thinner.

Nice job. And I hear you about getting to that point in your life where you don't need all the tractors. I haven't started some of mine in over a year. That's why it's time for them to go. You never know. The time may come around again when I get the "itch" and i'll probably start over again. But if I do, I will be a little wiser in what i'm looking for and what I want to start with.

Have a safe trip.

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Firestone from Miller are salty. But they look very good and wear like iron. The Carlisle area good quality tire as well

According to the list I'm looking at it was the 1067 and 1267.

We just used McMaster Carr last week for some parts for "Buck". Use them and Grainger at work, depending what it is that we need. Great (1 day) service from both companies.

Grainger is good for the common run of the mill stuff, but McMaster-Carr is the best for the hard to find things. can't beat them!