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Kinda. I was offered a 953 a couple months ago from another member on here. Just when I had given up after losing one on ebay, a couple days later, I get a message titled “953”. I opened it and was surprised by the offer. A little more than I was hoping to spend but it was just what I was looking for. I just finally got everything lined up and my brother in law picked it up for me. I still need to make the trip to the panhandle to get it. Can’t wait. Now to make some room in the shed to park it out of the weather. Cannot wait to get a garage. These are pictures that he sent me. More to come after I get it home in a couple weeks.

Some of these are wheel horse tractors but I decided to put it in non Wheelhorse discussion just because it's mostly about other stuff. @jabelman... Scroll down.... Pitcairn. This particular Tractor sits in one of the many buildings on site and it proves that the Owls Head transportation museum knows exactly what tractor should be working for them. This is one of a couple owned by the museum and it is claimed to be a 1936 or 37 Toro. I believe this to be a 1974 c - 160. It is a former puller tractor that was retired and now this guy just brings it to shows. It's orange so it's awesome. Me returning from the Tractor Parade. And by special request... Pitcairn super mailwing.

I’ve been on other garden tractor forums but this is the best by far! Even in the alternate brand area the discussion is open and fun. Many areas of discussion on here and folks have fun with it. Great job everyone!!!!

Thank the Mods too ... Their job is usually thankless and takes a tremendous amount of time and attention . They do a great job here behind the scenes .

Checked the oil, belts, and started all the motors on the 1958 Wheel Horse RJ's this morning. Also changed one of the recoils to have a better starting motor!

Beautiful Horses! https://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/photopanel.cgi?listingid=3117529&category=2&zip=21787&kwd=wheel horse

My fifty year old GT-14 has the same basic Sundstrand transmission as your C-160 and it has had a front end loader on it all it's life. If it will handle a loader there is no doubt it will push a little snow!

probably you PTO is slipping. Watch the cone end of the PTO (light Blue) does it slow down with the blades??? If so try removing the hare pin (yellow) from the linkage and turn the trunion (Blue) in a whole turn. see if that helps. Put a dot of white paint on the PTO cone make it easier to see if it is slowing down.

My baby got legs, I hope she knows how to use them. I finally started working on her again after a couple days of rain made some landscaping possible. I had to grind down the upside down frame so the top two nuts holding the flanges would clear and allow the plates to fit flush. The 1-inch axle with a 60 tooth sprocket will hook up to a torque converter on a 212 cc Predator. I still have to order a disc brake, make a double seat, connect the steering, make an engine plate and body work. All and all a much easier build than my first

I picked up a Scag Freedom Z, 24 hp Kohler, 52” fabricated deck. Brought mowing from 5 hours to 45 minutes!

Thanks for not informing us before the auction Jim. I'm also trying to downsize.

If your shift lever comes out of the transmission or is stuck in one gear first back out the “Dog-point” screw that retained the shifter. Take a look in the hole the shifter came out of to be sure it is in neutral as shown above. Inspect the dog-point to be sure it is in good condition and back off on the locking nut a couple of turns. Insert the shifter and run the dog-point into the dimple in the shift lever collar snugging it up with an allen wrench, don’t tighten it. Be sure the shifter works smoothly then tighten the lock nut while holding the dog-point steady with the allen wrench.

Now the only thing loose is the Nut behind the wheel!

Picked this up at a yard sale this weekend, never seen a slat moldboard plow for a garden tractor. I think it's a 8 inch. Looks home made, but kinda cool anyway!

Well, this poor Ole thing showed up at our club's annual show and was screaming for someone to rescue it. Upon closer inspection it has really nice tires and a rust free deck on it. I've been wanting a good 42" deck for my 312 and it couldn't have worked out better. Poor tractor has bird turd welds on the dash and hood, a replacement Briggs motor, terrible seat, etc... Emory wants the tractor after I steal the wheels, tires, and deck. I've got more wheels and tires I'll give him. I probably over paid at $175, but even the 8 speed tranny will pull great in all gears without popping out. Another one rescued.

I had gotten what was left of a 68 Commando 8 from 953nut at the Big Show. He got the transmission and the engine was already gone so was the wiring. I've been scavenging parts for my other tractors. The 854 got the implement lift lever and lock. One of my other Commandos got the steering wheel, which came off suprizingly easy. Used one of the footrests also. My other Commando got the seat pan, which was in a lot better shape than the one it replaced. Today I took it completely apart, cleaned everything and made sure what was left are good usable parts and stowed it all away for either future use or for sale. I now kind of wished I didn't sell the hood or the belt guard. They would have come in handy. But I did make a couple of bucks. Even Richard got little out of it too. I got quite a pile of parts for 15 dollars

You don't know the half of it machine dude ... I just came home to find a very nice 60's vintage steering wheel on my porch sent by a member here with no questions asked. This is the generosity of the fellas here and this is not the first time this has happened. I'm convinced it's not this forum so much anymore but the caliber of guys and gals that hang out here and share a passion for these little red . Don't get me wrong I love RS and visit here more than any other GT site. The real high lite is meeting some of the clowns here in person at shows and whatnot. Best thing you can do @Machineguy is pony up 20 bucks for a supporter... this is what keeps the lights on here and ad free!

There are shims under the base block that the horizontal steering shaft is located by.Removal of some of these shims and remounting the block will take up slack from the secondary gear set.There is some play between the primary fan shaft and secondary gear pinion that some folks will insert shim stock in to take up slack.There can be some slop at the upper portion of the steering shaft and it's upper bearing,causing the play in the upper gear set.If this is the problem it can be detected by downward pressure on the steering wheel while turning the wheel.If the slop diminishes then there is the play. If all the tie rod ends are good(no slop) then the first two areas are all that's left.There are some good u-tube videos about this subject,In my experience even a very loose 520 is still better than most every old tractor I have ever operated.

That’s the rear light socket.

My 74 C160 will push snow up to my knees. Tilt the blade and make a path through any snow ive had. fold the snow into that path and it will push dry snow piles 2 foot high. I've only spun the tires on very few occasions. Wet snow I use a different technique, just take smaller cut of snow. The C160 is a very capable Snow machine. I love the hydro it's much easier with a plow then the 8 speed.

Wheel Horse hasn't made a C-160 hydro in over 40 years. That should be an indication of how strong and reliable they are. Mine is a 1977 and does everything I throw at it...without complaining!

on retaining the original patina. That being said, no reason why... you can't clean 'em up, and make 'em glow.

Saw this while surfing. It amused me so much that I had to share. Looks like the owner knows the true value of his tractor.

Original i only have 1 restored b-80 it was grandpas (on left) other wise its original for me

I know this post is a little off topic, but I thought it would start to ‘round up’ the thread. I teased that the loader was stage one, well here’s stage two (part of the reason for my hitch modification). Two bucketfuls and there’s a load. Now we’re farming! Bought this little beauty last November, I’ll post about it in more detail in Implements. This last picture shows the ID tag, I thought it was lost, but after a good rummage it turned up. Hopefully JB weld will do the trick. A video is planned.

Some pics from Winamac, Indiana this am. 41st year of the “Power from the Past”! The tenth year David and I have been coming and bringing tractors!

I'm sitting here on a nice afternoon beside my two horses. Just wondering if I'm crazy to give them a name! Or if I'm just crazy to be sitting here beside em? Lol! I'm about to get the old 655 / 855 running and ohhh what a sweet day! She's my little worker.

We've all done dumb things but it seems like I've done more than my share. A couple of weeks ago I changed our clotheslines for heavier ones with less stretch. What could possibly go wrong? First thing was that we use clothesline tighteners and the heavier line wouldn't go through. No problem, I got a piece if mechanics wire about a foot long and folded about 3 inches back. Used electrical tape to secure it to the clothes line, wrapped it really tight and kind of tapered it. Stuck the long end through the tensioner and used my thumb to take pressure off it. Pulled the long part of the wire but it was tight and barely moved. Gave it at hard yank and..... ouch. Darn that smarts. Tried to pull it back out but wouldn't budge. Guess I need to go to the emergency room but problem is I'm still attached to the clothes line. Called the wife and she came out, almost fainted, then called my daughter who cut the line. Carol drove me to the ER and surprisingly it wasn't packed. Doc looked at it and sent me for x-rays to make sure that it didn't go through a bone. That had a hard time getting it in position to x-ray it with the long piece of wire that wasn't stuck through my thumb. Wait a second, I still had my wire cutting pliers in my back pocket so I cut it off. That technician started to throw it away then asked my if I wanted to keep it. I told him, ta da " Well I was kind of attached to it". Anyhow the wire hadn't hit bone or any major nerves so after numbing it (THAT hurt like Hell) they pulled the wire out. Gave me a tetanus shot and a script for antibiotics and sent me home. Oh yeah, told the wife to not let my play without supervision.

Hope it fits the bill. Don’t worry about my part of the shipping(it was kinda split between us). It was worth my part just to meet you at the show.

Everything turned out okay. No lingering effects except that I wore leather gloves when I finished the job.

I think every one has done things that after it happens we think how stupid was that. A simple pair of leather gloves or protective glasses would have made a big difference. So @Buzz on the up side we've all done something we're not proud of doing. And on the down side That was really a dumb thing you did. I hope everything turns out Allright for you.

@TravelinJavelin Glad to get to meet you and glad we could help get your tractor up into the truck. It was a fantastic day on Saturday with a great showing of trucks and tractors both. Weather was just about perfect. We all had a wonderful time! Hope you get that transmission issue worked out soon.

Thanks! This looks like the right one. Best, Luke

If I didn’t mention this before... Best. Wife. Ever. She also stole my WHCC round hood logo’d hat. But I love‘er.

You have to buy them as a pair New number is 8014

I like them both ways. It looks like Your 700 would clean up nicely with a wet sand then a couple of coats of clear

In my job, a lot of rigging work is required - it is also required to have a Rigger's license to do this work or you're not even allowed on the job site. We don't screw around with safety, in fact - we advocate most of the rules associated with lifting work, along with the Operators. The classes required to hold the certificate and yearly required refreshers is extensive, not many in the Hall will keep theirs up to date, which is a shame. Right now in my area, 6 miles from home is a windmill farm that is expanding - these are critical lifts with insanely heavy loads, the rules are endless. I hate hearing stories of injuries or deaths from lack of experience or training - we do our best to help drive the industry to keep folks from harm, yet are being labeled as an enemy of working people. I can tell you with a high amount of certainty that the accident was again an example of a company pushing for faster delivery schedules - it happens far too often. I do applaud the folks that will stand their ground and do the right thing - never moving unless there is a clear instruction and a spotter to be aware of dangers that the operator cannot see - kudos to you, @ebinmaine

Those are sweet!

Been 2 yrs since boat has seen water. On the lake now got a couple bass and some bite offs.

Very nice set up! My college alma mater used to give a toy manure speaker to the "Professor of the Year" in my department (Political Science). It was meant to convey appropriate respect to the best "Spreader of Wisdom" for the academic year! Brings back good memories...!!!

There's room for all of God's creatures...right next to the toast and jam! From my 4H years with the kids I came to appreciate pigs - they are smarter than a lot of their barnyard friends - especially sheep - which my kids raised for 4H.

Me too. For some reason I kept looking at it. It showed up at our show and I had to ask. Offered him $125-$150. Said be wanted $200 but would take $175. I was good with that - I got a few things I need and Emory is going to have a tractor to ride. I honestly think I can fix a lot of its issues with a little effort and then knock the ugly off😉.

down at the power house I'm help build, They don't want anything with in 35 foot of the high power tension lines. What was that guy doing running around with the boom that high up that close to power lines. Brings several thoughts to mind but out of respect for the deceased I wont convey them. eric j

Umm...for real? That one's been modified? Seems they all look that way to me.

It's for sale locally on CL. I think the engine may be trashed though.

That’s what people tell me . So I joined this support group but all it did was make me buy little red tractors !

Here is one from our Gallery that uses a tensioner that pivots forward. Looks good to me.

I think you already know what I have to say about that? Suppose you decide to flush it numerous times and you do have some bad bearings. Flushing is not going to fix those, and you could easily do more damage and make it more costly if you go that way and drive it. There is only one good reason to flush a transmission...it makes it a much cleaner job to open up.