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Well, I'm at the ER 😢. Today was not a good day. I decided to go horseback riding - something I haven't done in many years. It turned out to be a big mistake! I got on the horse and started out slowly, but then we went a little faster; before I knew it, we were going as fast as the horse could go. I couldn't take the pace and tried to gracefully bail. Unfortunately, my foot got caught in the stirrup and I got dragged by the horse through the feedlot. I couldn't get the horse to stop and was choking on cow chips (yuck!). Thank goodness the manager at Toys-R-Us came out and unplugged the machine. But, he had the nerve to take the rest of my change so I wouldn't attempt to ride the elephant. How many of you actually read what I wrote? If you did, copy and paste for someone else to get a laugh!!

A sweet little RJ twofer I picked up today. Advertisement said $125 ea...or, $200 for both. I couldn't get there fast enough.

I see a lot of decent things in the garbage all the time. Got. Raider 14 in the garbage a year ago. Yes it's true. Someone stashed it under a couch and seen it when I got to transfer station after dumping. Today, this rolled out of the back, under a pile of banana boxes and old blankets. Put in a battery and it runs. I called the customer I picked up the container from and they told me it is too old and worthless. I like CUB and gave it a home but away from the Horses! I got my wife to be hooked on CUB and LawnBoy so it can stay with hers. Lol 😁

Had a guy show me this machine and it is pretty nice. He ask about collectability, price etc. I told him I am not sure but I do know you have to find the right person. Looks like paint was refreshed and the tires are OE. I liked where the pull start cord comes up through the hood. Any knowledge out there?

Got a little more done. Think I procrastinated enough on the front tires so need to get those going next rear hubs attached. Going to leave the wheels as separate parts and they just press on. seat spring exhaust

I think you feel a cold comin’ on...

I had the opportunity to throw a little paint on my winter project. Hopefully I can get the sheet metal done this week end.

I went with a different design on this 520. I’m not sure which one I like better. What say you?

Your mommy shouldn't have given you those quarters

Brought home my third Wheel Horse yesterday. Last week I sold an old Honda ATC 3 Wheeler that I had kicking around. When the guy picked it up he noticed a spare plow I had laying around and mentioned he had his father's old Wheel Horse sitting around and he should probably sell it. Well it didn't take long for me to give him his money back. It's not the original motor, and they cut the hood to make the new motor fit, but other than that it's a good looking machine.

The next was the seat pan an seat. The pan was bent up pretty bad, the rear where it hit the tires was really bent up. And if you look at the vid you can see where the metal is missing where the chains had caught and tore the pan. The underside of the pan was broken in the area that rests on the toolbox. This made the pan ride lower and hit the chains. It also had a dozen or so holes drilled in it. So strip, fill, straighten an paint was in order.

The first thing that I did was to see if the tractor would run. When I went to pick it up the battery was dead so no joy in getting to hear it. I was told that indeed it did run, and as far as he knew it made no strange noises. In being a trusting sort of guy I took his word for it. So as soon as it was out of the truck it went to the shed to see if it would fire. Checked oil....good..cables on battery an... 20190108_181429.mp4

Those crush type swage ends won't hold to the limit of the cable itself - most will never hit 1/3 of the cable rating. I have the hand type crimper made for those ends and make my own cables for several things - that tool, and those swage ends will not hold enough weight for the WH lift, manual or hydraulic - doesn't matter. The test bed was a 10" Brinly single bottom plow - not a very heavy implement and every test cable ripped right through the swaged end. Both the barrel type and the ball type sleeves are not designed for the stress that our tractors and implements will put on that cable - there is a huge strain on them due to the leverage created within the geometry of the lift linkage. Even the bolt type saddle clamps are not rated to the full cable breaking strength. Lowell is using hydraulicly swaged cable ends that are designed to hit the max limit of the cable rating - huge difference. To make these requires a hydraulic die crimper that is made specifically to do these ends, quite an expensive tool to say the least. The hydraulic crimping machine works similar to the ones used to make hose fittings and has specific dies to fit the cable size and sleeve/ball ends. Again, tools like this are not cheap - go have a look around at places like McMaster or Grainger. I applaud the fact that he put the investment into doing these - that is a pretty expensive investment and risk in tackling such a small market. I had researched at least 5 different companies to make these cables. None of them had the least bit of interest, no matter what the initial order quantity was due to the liability that is involved. My opinion - get Lowell's cables, it helps him help us as an investment for these non-existent parts and helps to drive the market. It can also help to drive more different parts being made to equal or above the factory originals. Sarge

My workbench is a bit different than most due to my profession.It is highly specialized for my needs and it is the culmination of a lifetime of learning and influence by those who inspired me. It is the most important tool in the shop and actually in my life. Without it nothing happens. It is the main tool for material preparation and assembly. It’s based mostly on a Shaker workbench design. It is dead straight, 16” wide and 12” long. It is immovable, weighing about 1500Lbs. It has 4 vises. Two Emmert Pattern makers vises, one at each end and two large Wiltons on the front, one on left a quick clamp and release. The largest Emmert’s rotation is foot operated. Top has 4 retractable bench stops, and hold fast collars throughout its length. It has adjustable height work support on front at both ends and traveling bench slave in center.Tool trough is an old wood gutter from a neighbor’s house. Base has splayed legs at back and its all mortise and tenon construction with top and front apron dovetailed into base.

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Been lurking on the forums for a while, but it felt like a good time to make my first post. @953 nut The two others are my C-Series. The 175 was my grandparents tractor that I inherited, and I bought the 145 last year so I could run one with a plow and one with a blower so no matter what type of snow fell I was good to go! Needless to say I conquered the winter this year.

Notice there are two steering wheels there in the rear view mirror. The Pond is B12OO Clinton powered...will get more picts up tomorrow.

I’m staying on topic, but maybe not THE topic.... Eric, most likely Mrs. Pullstart and I will drive separate to the big show because of her work schedule. It’ll be about 1170 miles round trip for each of us, but still worth the fun! As long as you don’t mind finding deals on more than you can (should) haul home, Jim tossing cold brews at you, Dan’s cobbler getting passed around, me and Emory chasing fireflies around after too much dinner, giggling a little bit when Richies jerk chicken is a bit on the spicy side, finding funny pictures of you with strange captions on Red Square, getting a bit damp with your tractor or friends, or talking strictly tractors for 4 days or so.... you’ll probably say it was worth it too!

Took the blade off, installed Mad Max and put him to work.

Soon my friend, soon.

I thought the price was ok with the pin included. I’m in South Carolina not as many of these around as back home up north. Just acquired the tractor a few weeks ago am dying to break some ground with it.

Can't hardly wait to get the rear lift working again. The 1054 is my go to tractor for work around the place, especially moving my utility trailer where needed.

DEAL! Can’t wait for you to meet the rest of the “tribe” too... Even little Zac will be interested in talking plows and tractors with you!

Think it would be any good after a snail mail ride north?

@pullstart Here you go Kevin...a chicken biscuit

Well here goes, going to start a "refresh" on my new to me 68 Horse. Had been looking for a Commando for some time, wanted one that was a blank slate so to speak. Not one that someone else had already done work on other than to keep it working. Found one from a member here down in Ohio. WheelHorse2004 had this tractor for sale, belonged to someone that he had know. It showed signs of decent maintenance and no signs of a restoration. Perfect for me to get and bring back as close to factory as I can. The purpose of this is not to make a show tractor, but to make a nice working tractor. Something that we can enjoy and not be afraid to put to work on our property. I wish that I had the organization and writing skills of some here but sadly that is not the case. But bear with me as I go through this and please speak up and direct me in the proper direction when needed. I will try and take all the pics needed and list the parts that I purchase along the way. Here is the tractor when I got it home and as it sits right now.

This guy started a couple years ago and I went to the first one which had a decent turnout. Supposedly got a little bigger but doubt it's crazy. It was interesting what some people had there. Anyway, I plan to go again this year since it's close by. Probably bring the plow bike and a bunch of little O&R 2 stroke powered tools to display. Wayne, @Crazywheelhorseman just asked if I was going so assume he and maybe a few friends might be there as well. If anyone can make it, stop on by! You won't need a tractor to cruise this one but it's always best to bring one to display if you can. Food and drinks available at the diner and they make a great burger.

It been a long while since I had a W/Horse. Sold everything I had, thought I did not need them. Bad move on my part. This will come with a plow. So I may be back in the saddle again. . Will post a vid when I get it.

1120 mile round trip for me and my wife's birthday is that weekend sorry about that! Someone on here said that my weekend at the Big Show is my present to my wife, she gets away from me,

Need I say more....

ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING !!! ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING !!! ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING !!! ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING !!! NO SOCKS GOT DIRTY IN MAKING THIS STATEMENT !!! Can't wait to get the chance to spill some port in that new trailer Jim.

That should work for your C series tractor. When you install it clean the pin and hole good and swap some never sieze on the inside of the hole and pin. Someday you may want to remove it and thoses pins like to rust seize in the hole.

Best thing to do is buy one from Lowell S. At WheelHorse parts and more in vendors section! It will last! Better than the original! stainless steel cable and lined conduit!

I agree. I have at least 8 belt covers. I can always switch back an forth. i may make a few more with different styles and patterns.

If you are thinking about doing a custom, you could add a plate to it so that you can mount a 2 piece tranny to it.

Both look equally good.I took mine one step further and sawed off the guard mount.This actually decreases blockage more than the solid belt guard because of the deflector under the cylinder.

FIL, has a 782(pic) and dad has an Original, a 1200 and 1450...and a782D pic enjoy my holy grail IHCC is the 982 super garden tractor with an Onan.

Got that right Ralph... was just gettin ready to send you prayers to get well soon when the punch line set in!

Could be an RJ-25, only made is 1956 and very scarce! Nice score!

Got “the FIVE” out today to flatten the lawn! Ive owned it for a couple of years but don’t use it for much since I don’t have my Cat 0 on it yet for plowing. It is running a little rough from all the sitting but hopefully a tank full of fresh premium “go-juice” and some Sea Foam and it will be running better tomorrow. This is a fun little GD tractor and seems to make decent power with the Briggs 18 I/C opposed twin...

There's that deck you were hankerin for!

I like the slots better, matches the slots in the exhaust heat shield and looks less out of place.

Download operator manual and do the neutral adjustment. If the motion control lever moves too easily you can tighten that up the friction adjustment is in the manual also.

Or perhaps some unexpected family issues.

All that info came from the model number and not the serial number. If you zoom in it says T-1056. “T” is for tractor, 10 = the horse power, 5 = manual tranny(3 speed in this case) and 6 = the year or manufacture (1966). I’ve seen that ad on Craigslist and the pic he provides of the drive belt guard also says 1056.

I have one of Lowell’s, however I feel like I must share a trick I learned at Scott’s meet and greet. Get yourself the proper length of cable from the hardware store, 4 1/4-20 nuts and a sledge and anvil. Place the nuts on each end of the assembled cable and beat the snot out of them to crush the, onto the cable. He said it’ll never come apart. Next time I need a cable, I’m giving it a shot, just to see how it works

Ray I have a mounting plate if you need one . Pm me and let me know. Thanx. Randy

Ok got the blade dressed ready to work. Bolted on a 3/16 x 2 x 40" strip of 1055 steel. Really tough steel should hold up real good for a long time. Put the tapped holes on center so I can flip it if need be.

The mounting points are indicated by the white arrows in the picture if you are using the stock Tecumseh engine. The one behind the engine pulley is a bracket bent to reach a threaded hole in the engine. If you decide to make a new one, the corner marked by the yellow arrow is the only square corner on the entire belt guard. I take all of my measurements from this corner. I clamp a strait edge on to the center counsel and measure down to the belt from it, leaving about a 1/4 to 3/8" spacing between the belt and the guard. The bent edges on the top & bottom are 7/8". Here is an in process pic of one that I made for a custom tractor that I'm working on. I had to make my own guard because I'm using an engine that Wheel Horse has never used.

Gave the Black Horse a wash this morning. Needed it after his ploughing match yesterday. Washed the C-125 as well. That had got it's wheels rather muddy, hauling logs from a field down the bridleway last week. Here they are basking in the morning sun on the green. Late afternoon I put the 36" deck I'd recently acquired on the 125 and mowed the green. Pleased with the deck but not so with the 125. Tappet cover decided to leak.