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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!

A few pics of our new crane truck. Pretty impressed so far...

These two came at Easter as weaners (6 weeks), never kept pigs before at the farm or in the garden and I have to say, I’m gonna miss ‘em. I know I’ll console myself with a freezer full of meat, but they are fun to have around. Today was setting up the trailer and getting them used to it ready for their date with destiny tomorrow morning.

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.

Amazing how helpful these tractors are! Could just do with a loader now...hold on a mo.

Came home after a week hiatus at my cabin up north WI and found this on my porch. Return address says it came from @19richie66 but I suspect Hank @JPWH had a hand in this. Note the ship to address... WHX? Tractor Farm?!?! Since I don't know who it came from I will thank both you turkeys! BTW I saw what the postage cost and payback's are a ! Not only that one just like it was GIVEN to me at the BS from @Racinbob ....sure does fit nice on a finely patinaed 604 Bob! Although not correct who cares...promise to give it a good home on a 1077!

I joined in April knowing I was going to get a Wheel Horse. I really haven’t participated here until a couple days ago and man I’m impressed! People on here have been as you described and hearing about the generosity shown towards you is amazing to me. Probably a reflection on your character in my experience. I’d say being a supporter is my next move. Good stuff here for sure. I’ve seen the emotional, sentimental and all around fascination for these machines and the sense of community within that.

Oh .... You go march your self right into that new bathroom and get that sit down toilet right out of there. You tell her when she gives back that hat then she can have her throne back.

@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

Napa # 702226 or 2299 Foam filter # 702287

Those are sweet!

Convenient and innovative when your finished mowing stand it in end, roll to the curb and the garbage truck takes it for you. I wonder if you have to drain the gas and oil first

My Dad was a Fireman and we had a decent mowing and snow removal business. I grew up around mowing equipment and I’ll never forget how zero turns changed it all. Can’t beat one for mowing but you don’t plow a garden with one and they just don’t look as good either!!! Lol Scags are a good mower I’m sure you’re gonna enjoy having it. Now, go get some more tractors to play with now that you have extra time!!!

There's no doubt in my mind that you won't be able to knock the ugly off it after seeing Emery's Christmas horse. I'll be watching for that

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

Had a nice day on the farm today.

I just named one of my horses SNAP , CRACKLE , POP 312 Hydro

That is how the pump for my loader is mounted.

When my brother and I were teenagers my dad would hire us out to friends as laborers (probably illegal) during the summer. He though it would keep us out of trouble, give us some pocket money, and maybe teach us a trade. We did a lot of different things, but the two thing I know that I never wanted to do again, were toting shingles up a ladder and handing buckets of mud up to brick layers .

Be very careful around power wires. Locally a guy was killed this week putting supplies on a roof with something like your new toy. Video link https://wnep.com/2018/07/20/man-hurt-when-lift-truck-hits-power-line/

Finally got her back together. Fresh rebuilt K-341, a few goodies from the big show, complete rewire, added an hour meter to track the 'new' motor. Maiden voyage was a complete success. A couple minor tweaks on the carb adjustment and everything is working great. I'd say she's good for another 42 years of work.

That's a nice looking boat. Looks like the same color I used on the last boat. After being tied to a dock for a little bit it will have those wavy marks on the side too. Unfortunately I have caused too much damage to my boats at public docks. Kind of irks me. This is my 12' Lund that I use on small lakes when fishing by myself.

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.