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Don't want to be "stoned" off this site but wanted to show you the last restoration (working tractor) I finished with a Sears Suburban SS15 which was covered but in the "woods" for 20+ years. Was totally worth the effort and the thump of the OLD B&S 15 is a Joy...... Here's some Before and Afters Everything from the carb to the transmission need work but it was and is a solid as a rock......!

Picture from Lars, our Norwegian Wheel Horse brother, preparing his garden for planting by picking up rocks . . . (Or better yet, having his spouse do it while he takes the pictures 😇).

We had some straight line winds in east central Missouri overnight that were more than the 20 year old Bradford Pear could stand. The boys opted to pull large chunks of the tree to the ravine with the golf cart because "it's faster". I opted for the C-161 because it's one of my favorites. My wife sneaked a few pics.

I found this 854 on Craigslist for $650 has plow and mower deck and is supposed to run, it has this crazy saw mill on the front of it and I am wondering if it is original. What do you guys think it is very interesting.

Been a long road but I think we're done.

I spent time off and on the last few days working on Emory's Lawn Ranger. I just have to rig an old push mower tank I have until I can find a gas tank. He wanted me to take his picture sitting on it and post it up. He's planning on bringing it to the big show with us - one happy boy!!

The Grandsons team came thru with 4 wins and 1 loss winning the Championship in the the Fathers Day Challenge 16U Tournament today. BTW, they are a 15U team with several 14 year old boys.

Per your request

's actually what I SHOULD HAVE been doing instead of sluffing off... wife says don't touch till the insurance guy looks at it Not as bad as it looks but still a days worth of repairs on the barn...least the horses got out ok and will get their chance to work!

I was able to do some storm cleanup with the boys this morning. We were able to use some of the toys to do it so it was actually fairly enjoyable. My daughter had to work today so she didn't get in on the action.

My "adopted" son called me and we talked for an hour and a half. He attended university with my daughter and he stayed at our house over Christmas break every year because the university emptied the dorms during break and neither he or his family could not afford the trip back to Miami. This fantastic man was of Haitian descent and still spoke some Creole when he got excited, so there was a little culture shock going on. Now he works in the Governor's office in Nevada on jobs and education issues and has even helped author legislation. He has the work ethic that very few possess. I am very proud of him. How many people of his humble beginnings win a post graduate scholarship to Harvard, would you think? Still waiting on a call from my daughter...................Got a text saying she would call later on................ I will be sure to tell her that my "son' beat her to the punch.

Here is what I did for the the front hitch. It mounts to the front tach a matic and the frame. It also allows me to use the mule drive for the mower at the same time. By having the setup to the side of the mule drive it still allows pulley adjustment without moving the hitch up or down. I use the hole up front for a hitch balls or a threaded rod with small weights. The platform I have used for weights to keep the front end down when I move my trailer around the yard. The other modification I did is add an alternator GM SI10 alternator to the electrical system possibly to use a winch in the future or linear actuator or other high current draws.

Funny thing Glenn, Emory's horses always seem to bring out that smile!

Looks for this kid on this one. Has black wheels now along with a few modifications and says "Bo's Hot Rod" on the back

Dells- Look us up at the show. My boy will be looking forward to riding with him.

Well, shes 99%. Just needs a few odds and ends. Shes most likely going to the show like this.

A couple more pics for any thoughts it's been in the same family from new so one owner....

Actually Mike, I have a spring and/or a pneumatic cylinder that pulls the pedal up directly into reverse. For safety reasons, I do not recommend this arrangement to anyone. But for me, It works. To start the engine, the left brake pedal must be pushed, which moves the motion lever to neutral making the neutral safety switch allowing the engine to start. Then the motion is controlled with the right pedal....push down for forward and release pedal up for reverse. With very little practice, I can completely control F/N/R with the pedal. If there is any concern or indecision, simply push the left neutral/brake pedal and the tractor stops. I find I still use the hand lever when I am turned in the seat to back up to an implement or into a tight space. I have the same arrangement on all my hydros and find it to be very efficient for plowing and blowing snow in the half dozen confined small driveways that I clear. For the system to work, you must also alter the console cover to a straight slot so the motion lever moves in one plane front to rear. I also relocate the spring that normally pulls the motion lever to the left into the neutral lock position so it now pulls the lever to the rear into reverse. Not recommending..... be your own judge of your abilities.

The Ponds cast that there so 45 years later a bunch of guys would be sitting around going "wonder what that notch is there for?"

We'll be bringing seven kids along this year so there's no shortage of riding friends ! I should be taking notes from Emory and maybe I could use my right arm/hand more .

Mash pole sign done.

The big smile says it all to me Glenn

It is a FrankenHorse I have built a couple of those myself so many WH parts interchange

There is supposed to be a dip stick. Allowing for it threading in bout 1/4" your fluid should be 6.25 inches from top of filler.

Not dumb at all... many people are unfamiliar with the concept of the Bachtold.... it was a brush and weed mower. Mostly used as fence lines and high weeds by farmers. Originally a walk behind unit, similar to a Roof walk behind mower. The tractor mounted ones are very uncommon. Here's a couple example pictures from the brochure.... Supposedly they made these other units pictured on the second page, but I've never seen either one. They also apparently made a speed jack... or as most people would recognize... a stationary PTO for running hay elevator or bin auger or something like that. @Big-Game Sorry Ron, I was afraid of that... that you were trying to complete it by this week. I'm tied up and won't be able to get that out before you leave unfortunately. And no, I won't be attending the show. I do however have extra copies of some literature. I'll get back with you later on that too.

Looks like it has been well cared for and the seat is outstanding. Considering the fact that it is nearly four decades old I think it is remarkable.

There is more to the back. A piece of angle iron and a couple of hooks. Here are the plans. Wheel Horse measurements for front hitch.pdf Wheel horse parts list for front hitch.pdf Cleat

Grandson and I stopped, asked, deal. Great '90 520-8, $200.00. Before and after pictures. Great Stallion! Horse ran but looked, well, not so great. Very glad us two stopped. Owner had purchased a zero turn. Most of the metal, a friend blasted, $0. We primed and Rustoleum Regal Red, Terry's decals, muffler "bling" eBay $20. Not shown, new donuts from Milller Tire, coarse skateboard grip tape ( ) for the footrests. More.

I have to agree with Cory that the notch is for spindle arm clearance, however, I turned the steering wheel and pulled the tire on both tractors, and the results were the same, not even close to the stop or the notch. However...the 416-H is a different story. Thanks for starting an interesting thread. There's always something new to be learned.

To all you dad's out there. We get to do what we want right? Seat time, fishing, grilling out? Hug your kids

After some mild discussion (ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND!!! YOU'RE GOING WHERE!!!!) and the doctor's approval, I'm going to be taking a day trip to the Show on Friday. Bringing my 856 to ride around on. It's a little over 3 hrs each way so I'll probably leave before cruise night. But I plan on being there. YAHOO!

Not original and not OSHA approved

You don gooood!

looks like he has a good firm grip on the steering wheel!

Well, got my $5 tires and got time to mount them. They are awesome! I just put tubes in them and laid them out in the sun on the sidewalk yesterday and pulled the tubes out this morning. They were almost completely back in shape. Mounted them and they filled out nicely. Think I'll order a couple more sets for future use!

you can get propane carbs for K series I thought some one was thinking of a conversion

Bradford Pears are pretty but not very strong nor long lived.

Kohler built serial 9324945 in 1978 so it could have landed on a 1978 or 1979 model tractor. This manual will apply to both years Garry

NICE WORK! Is that 2" tube just welded to the front of the mule drive? No additional bracing in the back? I'm thinking that I could do the same and maintain functionality of the mule drive adjuster knob so I can have the hitch mounted to a standard mule drive while the mule drive does its mowing duties as well... Thoughts?

I wanted to get the stickers from @Vinylguy and the horse-hood ornament from @GlenPettit posted before all you guys go to the Big Show. Here are the stickers from Terry for my 876. Beautiful!! Thank You Terry. I managed to hook up with Glen at Mentone. I asked him about his horse-head ornaments. He has been having trouble getting them chromed. I told him I was thinking about gold paint...so he gave me one to see how it looks. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. I sanded it very lightly with 600 grit and used mineral spirits to clean it. 2 coats of etching primer (grey)...the 1st coat had a few issues hanging on to the epoxy, but the 2nd coat looked great. I the used 2 coats of Rust-Oleum gold. I have not decided if I want to clear coat it yet. I kind of like it like it is. I added a couple of shots with the original type chrome ornament which I got from @Shynon at AJ's Jamboree. Thank You Glen and Tom.

My all-time favorite hood ornament pic!

Happy Fathers Day to all you dads. Shrimp on the Barbie, Barby today.

That's how I ended up with Denny Clarke's 701. I already told him I want his 520 when he's ready for a new project, LOL.

I rechecked my axles after I was confused by Hillbilly's pic of the notch on his PTO side. My C-160 and 1267 have the notch but my 520 which does not have the original axle on it does not.

So I'm still confused. I went out to the shed and pulled two horse out. The 1977 B-100 and 1968 Commando 8. Both have the same axle, both have the notch. The notch are on the underside and are depicted by the yellow lines. With the wheels turned left to the full extent, the spindle arm of the B-100 does not enter the notch. The Commando 8 is the same. I tried to get a shot from the underside of the B-100 as well. If the spindle arms are disconnected from the tie-rods, yes, they can move into the notch, however under normal operating conditions that is not the case. I'm still scratching my head.

Ok. Looks like Hillibliiy's pics are of different notches than Mikee's. (sent from in front of the A/C with crapatalk)

Well, I have lots but a few to mention are: Heavy duty rear hitch. Lifting rear hitch. Snow blade stabilizer. Front hitch made from old mule drive. Ball bearing steering shaft Newer style. Ball bearing steering shaft older style. Converting all of my 520's to the older maroon style and appearance. Of course Matt's foot control kits and all of Terry's great decals. Cleat

We get to go back home tomorrow! Emory will finish his therapy in the morning, followed by exit testing. This has been a difficult month, but one of the best to increase the use of his arm and boost his self confidence that he CAN use his right arm and hand. Thank you guys for all of the kind comments and well wishes! I think our trip to Tommy's has been the highlight of the trip for Emory. He has planned and talked about his lawn rangers and watched YouTube videos about them everyday. Definitely a month well spent. I'll try to be back regularly as we return to our work at home. Not making any bets, but would love to come to the big show if everything with Dad gets resolved early - got my doubts, but we can always hope.