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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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Looks like they had something for everyone! Thanks for the pics

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.

Napa # 702226 or 2299 Foam filter # 702287

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

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.

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

That is how the pump for my loader is mounted.

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/

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.

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.

OK now this here's the "I'm still not under standing then BUT" department about the 1964 model 1045. From the information I got from Wheel Horse years ago about the model 1045 that it was only produced for 3 months in 1964, August, September and October BUT I remember seeing a photo of a 1045 manual with a and I think it was a April or May 1964 date hand written on the front. So I'm not sure BUT I do know the 1045 was not a common Wheel Horse model and the one pictured here in this thread is a extremely nice example with the original front tires. The seat pan should be the flat square type with cover. The 1045 is one of the few short framed Wheel Horses that used the larger block Kohler engine, the other is the 1075 made in 1965. These Kohler's used a smaller oil pan with special connecting rods that had a dipper scoop for oil instead of the long tail type dipper. I had used my 1045 in a few stock tractor pulls and I would leave the mower deck on ........ with the front wheels up in the air you could see the blades on the deck ..... I did this to show the folks "Yes it's stock and I cut my lawn with it" ! Wild Bill in Richmond, VA

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.