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You guys are something else!! Let me at least say a little bit about her. Born in Chicago in 1928...a lot of you guys are not going to know what that date means. It means that you were a kid during the Depression. It means that you were a kid after the 1st war to end all wars. It means that you were going through the 2nd war to end all wars as a teenager. It meant that you were probably farmed out to relatives or a home to take care of you because your parents could not take care of all of their kids. My mom and her sister were brought up as cousins...not knowing they were sisters until their 20's. My Dad's story is pretty much the same. I have a ton of friends my age, and the story of their parents is always so similar it knocks you out. My Mom and Dad married at 21...their birthdays are 1 week apart. They had me the next year...(might be the best thing that happened to them). Anyway, if you wanted to play TOP THIS for scars, you would not stand a chance. She was almost bionic...quadruple heart by-pass, both hip replacements and some others that I should keep in the family. She was strong until the end, and I got to spend her last days with her at her home. I am blessed that I was able to do that...and I am so happy that she lived a full life...and I am missing her already. She was into the horses, because my Dad bought them and got into a business. After he passed, she was out there in the shed with me getting the 4 of them out of moth balls and running again. That's when we found Red Square. I brought her home a T-Shirt from the 1st Big Show that I went to...and T-Shirts from some of the other shows that were going on during those years. She always enjoyed looking at all the pictures I brought back to share with her. I'll tell you this...if our house would have been near the railroad tracks (back in the day)...the hobo's would have marked her mail box as a safe place to get a good meal and a place to rest. Rest in Peace Mom...I love you.

I've said many times. Jokingly but serious also. I can totally justify one tractor for every implement.

My two favorite round hoods.

A couple weeks ago I was sitting down on a Sunday watching NFL Redzone while I was looking for tractor parts and something interesting came to mind. Wheel Horse made a Bronco, a Charger, and a Raider. All that was missing was a Chief and the entire AFC West football division would have been represented.

We already got too many Chiefs around here...not enough Indians .....

Used my ol 1257 to plow my driveway and yard third time this season. Makes it real enjoyable ridin the ol girl, definitely faster than my little snowblower.

Jim...thanks for that. It is truly amazing how much those people that are/would have been in their late 80's and early 90's had so much in common. Some history was lost today with her passing, but I also remember a lot of what she told me. Take the time to listen to what your Mom can tell you.

Duh! I need a Wheelhorse; one for snowblower, one for plow, one for lawnmower, and one for grader... I wish! I need to switch the plow to my kinda refurbished snowblower. New paint in the blower box, new paint on the chute, all new bearings, new blower sprocket, 2 new idler idler gears, a new chain. Auger is not painted ( that will happen this July!) too late in the season, snow can come at any moment now! Oh does anyone have a chain guard in the front they wanna sell me?

Steve, a lot of us are at the age where we have lost the people who gave us more wisdom and love than we could ever deserve. My dad has been with the Lord for thirty years and my mom went to join him nearly ten years ago. I miss them both, but have faith that they are in a better place and I will see them again in God's time. Our parents are truly part of America's Greatest Generation. We are all blessed to have been taught and raised by them. They are no longer with us, but always in our thoughts. God bless them.

Ingersall Rand Yanmar diesel from a Semi APU. Should power a tractor pretty good. Accidental craigslist find.

C-120/180-8 , 312-8 ,

Boy wouldn't it be handy if you knew where there was a pile of Wheelhorse parts. It would be really nice if you knew where there was some c-series stuff that you could have so you could build your very own c160... like if you were to trip over a 16 horse somewhere. Like down at my house...

Hey @noe, I’d also suggest looking for a ‘65–‘67 short frame roller that you could toss your engine and sheet metal on. As always, a spare tractor a much better idea

THANK YOU! -Jada

I didnt say it was a wheel horse....but a craftsman/simplicity dump truck....it was a ton of fun, but stretching requires allot of duplicate parts like frame section & hood or other parts depending on how you want it to turn out/look. I had a really hard time deciding to cut the old wheel horse hood, let alone hack it to pieces.

The drain plug is on the bottom of the transmission near the trailer hitch, a 1/4" Allen wrench should fit it. Be sure to lift the front end up as high as you can to ensure complete draining. When it come time to fill the transmission a piece of wire between the side of the funnel and the fill tube will allow a small air space (vent path) to reduce the likelihood of fluid burping out. I don't think you would gain anything by changing the fluid twice. Chances are the fluid will look like new when it is drained.

So sorry Steve. I can see you in her eyes. I lost my Mon 16 yrs. ago almost to the day. If we ever get together for another tailgate session I'm sure they will get together watching us and just shake their heads and laugh.

Steve, from the picture and what you wrote about her I sense you mom was a good Christian woman so may she be at rest with the good Lord now. May you and your family also be blessed and strengthened by our Lord during this time. As I read your description of her I am spending the night at my moms house to help with a few things. My mom grew up thru the same things your Mom did. Those tough times built great parents.

Well It ain’t a wheel horse but it’s going in one.......somehow.

@stevasaurus Very sorry to hear of your Moms passing, if she was anything like you she must have had a great sense of humor. I also lost my Mom this past August at 97 years old. Mom would get a taxi to go to the local Tavern for her Johnny Walker Black with only one small ice cube 2 or 3 times a week and play Keno and if She didn't show up the other Patrons would call in case she needed a ride. she was the life of the party. She did this until 6 months before her passing. Again my Sympathy for you and Family. Take Care.

Well that ain’t gonna work

16 automatic, the business end

@Mikey the Monkey‘s correct, we have a Chief!

Your side wings are backwards...

If you want to use a shallow pan engine, the type used in isolation mount (rubber pads) you will need some spacers if you want to bolt directly to the frame. 3/4" lift is needed. I used the spacers from a C81 (1/2") plus 3 SAE washers.

When this major project is complete... I feel like a well deserved build will be on the horizon. This wall adjoins the bathroom and is part of the dining room. It’ll be a wet bar with oil based stained shiplap as a backer too.

You might try a simple but affective way.Get a box fan and and attach a furnace filter to the back side. This can be moved to where you need it.

Next year a teenager....lookout out then! Wish her a Happy Happy from the Local Circle gang! If it's any help here is another crazy cat lady!

Some light wrenching on the WHrat WHrecker in the garage today with the twin nephews...

No no no no Get back out in the workshop.... Just a little more spray paint. It'll be fine...

Little did you know there is a platinum edition c160 chief still seen in the foot hills of Michigan... @pullstart

The Wheelamatic that came in an 875 doesn't use the same sealing setup as the later hydro gears and piston to pistons. I don't have one and I am n ot sure if it is an O ring or an encased seal....

Sorry for your loss Steve. Condolences to you and your family...

Trimm’er here, drill’er there...

Like this...

I’m getting tired of changing attachments!

Steve,,,,,thank you for posting her pic.....as much as we like having credit for all the good and not so good we do,,,,,,,she gets all the credit ,,,,we can all see,,,your smile is hers,,,,,and of course,,,,it lives on in you...,.. thank you for sharing her life with us.. Howard........................pals,,,,,always !!!!!!

I threw up some paint to seal the wall and started putting up the boards. Shy of trimming and here and there, we’re in business! I had to take a trip to Harbor Freight last night to grab some 2” finish nails to get into the studs... and low and behold I wondered around a bit. DID YOU KNOW THEY HAVE A DISCOUNT TOOLS RACK!!!!??? The cashier said when they have a single item warranty that comes from a kit, the rest of the kit gets marked down 35-50% just for one missing tool!

What a lovely lady Steve. Thank you for sharing a little about her. She reminds me a bunch of my grandma (also born in 1928) who was such an amazing woman. That generation was very tough certainly due in part to the difficult times in which they were raised. We sure have a “cushy” existence compared to those from that time period. My grandma went home to her reward about 16 years ago and she is still missed. I know that the loss of you mom will leave a vacancy in your life but remembering those special things about her will keep her memory alive. God bless you friend, the Stertz family is praying for you to be comforted in your time of loss.🙏🏻

I have done what @The Tool Crib is suggesting and it works well. A couple of box fans mounted on either side with washable filters will pick up a bunch of dust and small particles. when you finish up for the day just wash the filters out and let them dry overnight. https://www.lowes.com/pd/WEB-Furnace-AC-Filter-Common-20-in-x-20-in-x-1-in-Actual-19-625-in-x-19-625-in-x-0-875-in-Washable-Electrostatic-Air-Filter/3131313?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-rpe-_-google-_-lia-_-171-_-airfilters-_-3131313-_-0&store_code=717&placeholder=null&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiKC29Px52qaopWDQbHvRrqfRrJ6yJxiELDM5kdw_gw35Z4kv1b5C-RoCQ7gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Good for dust but you would not want to use it for paint https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/dust-collection/filters/65482-demo-air-net Garry

My condolences Steve, may she rest in piece.

Looks like there is a tag under the dash for a PI. I'm thinkin modded Raider too would have to be a very early Raider with the SG but then should have a metal tank. 6" fronts?? they look small something off on the headlight lens cigar lighter there possible mods?? Franken horse any year but a $300 tractor all day + 150 for the plow Pull the trigger and go get it ! We'll check for antlers later!

It's a good looking tractor all around. But I think 65 they didn't have foot boards and front headlights in the hood. The foot rest are the stirrup kind. Looks like a long frame