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Me in 1970. I restored my 1045 in 2008/09. I turned 50 in September. She's sitting under a blanket in my garage as we speak

This is my first Rustoleum paint job, I was using auto paint but its gotten why to pricey. I read where you can use rustoleum thinned out, seems to work but takes longer to dry but the results aren't bad.

I greased all the fittings I could find and adjusted the brakes. I also turned the clutch rod in to change the pedal travel to my liking. I've been out mudding every day this week and I don't intend on stopping anytime soon. I don't know if it's because it has a steering wheel and no suspension, or because it's low revving and heavy but I find riding my trails more relaxing and enjoyable on the tractor than an ATV. Makes 8 acres seem a lot bigger at slower speeds lol. I guess it's like a hardtail chopper vs a sport bike, one has a certain feel and visceral appeal and the other just goes real fast.

I've heard that soooooo many times, The honey-do list will never be completed because the more promptly you do a task the more things will be added. If you keep her expectations low enough the priority items will rise to the surface and she will sort-of give up on the rest.

When you see a Woman with a smile like that, you know that you can at least buy just one more.

Well it took me 8 or 9 years to finish the bathroom . Now rip off /install sheetrock and insulation in up stairs bedroom .

The muffler was rusted along the sides but the ends was solid. What I did was to find a fire extinguisher, cut one end off, drilled a hole then notch it for the inlet. It fit tight enough to where I had to tap the muffler in with a hammer, then welded it up. To me it is quieter then a stock muffler because of the thicker wall.

No offense to your FIL but he's SEVERELY misled. Parts availability is GREAT if you know WHERE TO LOOK. Older Wheelhorses will Outlast most modern disposable trash. Get LOTS of weight. Get shoes on the plow. Re-educate the FIL... Here on the mountain side Trina and I use her 1967 and my 1974 to plow SNOW.

I'm going to put in a vote for a 1974 to 1977 C Series such as C 120 or C160 hydromatic. Pictured below, in the foreground, is my Cinnamon Horse which is a c160-8 speed. Same thing but different. Plenty of power. Good ability to add weight for stability. Lots of different implements that can be used from like 1970, up. Simple. Reliable. Repairable. Maintainable. Easily modified.

UPDATE: Right on schedule. At 6:45 a.m. this morning, building materials were delivered. Since it had been raining most of the night, the driver didn't wan't to risk damage to my yard, or his truck, so he dropped everything in the driveway, and under my deck. Construction is scheduled to begin March 5.

I did this one with a wild strawberry ford color.

Here's my headlight mod, I should have taken a picture of the inside of the hood because I didn't weld or drill any holes so that I can change it back to original. It is really bright, the neighbor calls me to turn on my headlights so he can mow his lawn.

Aahhh who needs a bathroom anyway...running water is way over rated … whoops that how JCM has money for tractors. Hey Jim bet she has that smile on her face cause you handed her a shovel whilst you hopped on the tractor....she threw the shovel back at ya it knocked you off the tractor and she hopped on!

Nice trip down memory lane.I've still got the brand X Bolens 1250 that my late Father bought brand new in 1968.I loved that tractor.I loved my Dad...…..

UPDATED UPDATE: Construction now moved up to Monday 3/2.

Put a decal on a dash plate.. might seem small but a huge accomplishment for me in not screwing it up first time around! Used windex method and worked good for old chief ten thumbs here...

A young man by the name of Barney Lee, is stopping over with Carol and I tonight, while doing a walk round the coast of Britain. Info can be found on his website :- BARNEYLEE.co.uk. or on Facebook :- mylongwalkroundbritain. Well worth a look. In the morning I'll take him back to where he finished today. He'll the continue north towards the Scottish border. His very large and heavy backpack, I'll deliver to his next overnight stop, somewhere around Cargo near Carlisle.

Parts aren't the problem. The biggest problem with these is keeping the herd to just one machine!

Thanks for all the well wishes on my 1 year before retirement birthday. Your thoughts and good natured heckling keeps me getting up in the morning.

Yeah. I just peed on the calendar shooting for the 27th in honor of Mike!

Oh balls it's Skunk's birthday... I see the auto correct is working nicely... Happy Happy Mike!

OK you could use a D series. Would be easy to set up the additional hydro pump like the one used for my FEL. Then you could run your remotes for the York rake and even your splitter if you got a big enough pump. 3pt hitches were an option on the D series. No limited slip differential but turning brakes were also an option. Would be hydrostatic drive not gear drive....

Here ya go...only tractors not listed here are the Seniors which would have had a Wisconsin. Most would consider these the rarest but other early '60's are somewhat rare. Might be a few other oddballs not listed here so this is not a 100% accurate list. Wheel_Horse_Products_Master_Model_List.pdf Often under browsed, by me anyway... https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/17-wheel-horse-picture-gallery/

4 way plow, log splitter remotes for a york rake, gear drive and diff lock. You should consider an older small farm tractor...

Life is about the journey, not the destination. Taking your time and looking around is what it's all about.

This face tell‘s me another story, you not only „can“ buy another one, you „must“ buy a second one, you allready have the first just to Service, any further use is permitted... ok, so maybe i‘m wrong, in reading faces, but thats a perfect answer i found.. 😂😂 that tells me a view in that Face.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 “ honey look in your face, that is like an official go for me to do that“ ..

#40 roller chain / reduction cluster sprocket to increase ratio and decrease steering effort / deck spindle housing & shaft bolster. Sold a few years ago, but I might have some pictures somewhere.

Outta sight outta mind AND no storage fees? That’s a stand up gentleman right there!

That's an awesome repair!! I love it when things can be repurposed. Maybe that's why my garage is filled with "I might need that some day treasures"

Some one must have done an engine transplant. It should have an Onan engine in it. I would not let this fact stop me from buying the tractor but I would use it for leverage to try to get the price down. Like stated above, if you have a gravel drive way you will want to put some shoes on the blade so that it will not move your gravel out of the drive.

I have always used Ace hardware Banner red, very close match, cheap, and is dry to touch in about 1 hour, can be handled in 2. Scratch and chip resistance is very good.

Holy crap Dave that is one fine lookin tractor! Where you been all our life!?!? You are correct on the Rustoleum products and sadly way too correct on the $$ of auto grade finishes. I have done a couple of restos with Regal red out of a rattle can with good results... not trailer queens but dang good workers.. Is that by chance a 12 or 1067 with floor boards?? Raider??? Sure is a beaut! Where are your manners EB??

Absolutely spot on ^ Don't forget to fog it if it's going to be put away for a while . I'm still running a hand-me-down Mini-Mac 30 . It's really all I need .

Adding extra hydraulic pumps is not an issue. These 2 pumps are on a newer 416-8 but it would be the same set up for an older C series. For a log splitter, I'd have the pump on the splitter itself and power it with a belt from the tractor or easier, just attach a separate motor. The pumps for small tractor implements and cylinders are only 5-10 GPM which could be painfully slow pushing a 5" cylinder

Enjoy your day Mike, it looks to be a bit blustery up there Chris, Pace Fl. 63 degrees and sunny.

Mike...

Here's Wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mike.

Then the best match for your needs assuming you design/mount an external hydraulic pump wold be one of the C series 8 speeds like Eric's. Pick up a 10 pinion ltd slip differential and swap that into the 8 speed tranny.

Do as I say not as I do!

Better than the History channel, im in!

Mixing gear drive and hydraulics will severely limit your choices. (older somewhat less common models that do not use the later attachments with out modifications.953 1054)... locking differential is not an option. Limited slip is possible.

Happy birthday! Treat yourself to another Horse!

Happy Birthday Mike!

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BORNED ON DAY, MIKE

So what was your reasoning for your others???

Couple of support bricks holding the steel lintel up while the pad stones are setting in place. My builder was not available so I decided to just get on with it and see how things turn out. So far so good. Mick