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After 3 inches of rain yesterday, I thought it would be a good morning to break out the rollin pin. I knew I would need chains to pull the roller it the long wet grass. The dedicated 520 is the only tractor chained year round. The chains actually acted as an aerator and I was in a warm cab.

Anyone else wear your Wheel Horse gear at work? I work in an office and it’s casual, and not just on Fridays. Todays denim type shirt….

Had our first in season trout stocking this PM. We cleaned out some runs and stocked some big trout.

I'm retired and every day is casual.... nice logo on the shirt. Bill

I’m sure this is done all the time but my attempt to brighten up the bucket. I used aluminum pipe tape. Have some 6000 lumen LED’s going in. Should be bright.

Yeah I should get over to Dan's and borrow the roller @dclarke built & give us. Lots of doggie land mines to pick up first! Good idea on the chain aerator. Should start thinkin about getting mowers ready too with green up just ahead. Just re-read ....3 INCHES ! ...wow

I’m at my guys trip… “spring training”. It’s casual here in Kentucky too!

Tonight I put on a few more decals, put in and wired the 6000k LED cool white headlights, installed the hood, and put on the hood latch hooks. I still have the decals to do that go on the sides of the hood, also have to get 2 more of the rubber hood latches as mine are cracked. Also am waiting on new shifter knobs and a brake lever rubber sleeve from Lowell, and a service/ air cleaner decal from Terry… After those things I think the 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 will be done… I do believe the decal on the front of the hood is a little crooked…

@Achto just did a resto on one and used a chrome plating paint of sorts on it. Post 158 I tried polishing one once but didn’t have the right tool to get in there for a shine finnish.

These came from PeeAaas main hatchery in Huntsdale. This evening we will stock http://www.yorkiwla.org/ trout for a kids only weekend on another stream. Monday we will be on another section of the railroad stocking https://www.codorustu.org/ fish. http://maparailroadhist.org/ https://maandparailroad.com/ They let us use the train for stocking the stream that parallels the track.

I always have a Wheel Horse T-Shirt on when I leave the house...both times. To the Doc's Office and to the Liquor Store. My Primary Care Doc and I always talk about the Horses. My Heart Doc and I talk about different Scotch's, Bourbon's, Etc. My Dental Hygienist always wants to talk about Implements for the Tractors. The Liquor Store Lady will talk about anything. BYW, I should also say that when I walk into the Liquor Store, she says, "There's my Rock & Rye guy."

I think the deck matches just fine !!!

A couple of days. Getting ready for the spring change. Worked on the 520H snowblower and posted on another thread. Gathered parts and fluids for oil changes and other maintenance on all the tractors and other small engines. Got 10 gallons of fresh 90 octane alcohol free. Batteries back in the "summer tractors" Gassed and started two of them. But the most productive thing all week was to tell my wife that spreading out the "roof snow" in front of the winter storage shed would help it melt faster so I could get tractors out and help clean out the gardens and turn over the compost. After rain tomorrow should be clear sailing.

Will pay $35-$45 for a fifth but won’t pay $5.00 for a gallon of diesel

Today I applied a liberal coating of mud and muck to the tires and undercarriage while putting the muck forks to a much harder test. I bent one tooth a wee bit, but overall, it digs pack like a...like a giant pitchfork.

Went to put a new battery in the 1075 Wheel a Matic yesterday. These are a tight fit. Gen belt guard has to come off. The old battery must have swelled some as the top was right against the lower Genny bracket. Had to tug on the battery pretty good to get it out. On the way out it caught the fuel line and pulled it off the tank thanks to the POJ spring steel fuel line clamps. #&+#@^®©!!! Got doused with about a pint of gas. Still soaking clothes in vinegar. Whoever came up with these clamps ought to be in jail! Gladly paid $2 a piece for real clamps. Today new battery slid right in. $29.95 for a 300 CCA at the Mart.

I am more worried about Inflationary Prices of Wheel Horse Parts then any gas prices that might exist now or be coming in the next few months! The cost of the original and replacement parts, attachments and tractors have far exceeded anything I can believe.

Maybe the case this time, too. Looks very nice the way it is. Most likely noticeable to you, more than any one else. As long as your happy with it is all that matters.

You know the rules… gonna need pics!!! Have @Pullstart give you packing lessons… what could possibly go wrong?

That’s the way I’m leaning… ”There once was a crooked man, who”…

Absolutely agreed. Same here but for heavy towing.

You should make a D with an extended frame with a bunch of bus seats. Now you have a Par-D bus! Maybe throw on some disco balls or something.

HELL'S ANGELS Biglerville chapter

@SylvanLakeWH Here is a pretty good video of Muddy Creek Forks area. I live about 5 miles upstream on the North branch.

Let's try to get this thread back on track! Complete Original Kohler K161 from a 702 barn find. Engine turns and has compression. Carb and governor linkages move freely. Has the pullies and belt widgets. Comes with special short frame generator. Generator spins by hand. $125.00 PENDING

I think of "proud of it" as being work I'm happy to have my name on--that I gave it good effort and attention and didn't withhold anything important (not that it always turns out well!)

At one point someone has changed the dash out. It should have the push pull style throttle & choke. Those are later style controls but guys like them better than the old style.

65 Miles per hour......I hope none of those 80MPH semis run you over.

A hair dryer will help remove the decal if you wish. It should take the decal about 48hrs to really set up. Or a day in the sunlight. The sooner you make your decision the less likely to do paint damage. if your paint was well cured before the decal went on (2 to 3 weeks old) the likely hood of paint damage decreases as well. Like @SylvanLakeWH said, it looks strait on the bottom, maybe just a hair off on top. Your call. BTW, this tractor is looking awesome.

Your call. But I’d be inclined to leave it if it were mine. Interestingly, the bottom of the sticker looks straight…? Is the hood tweaked? Maybe optical illusion. Perhaps @Vinylguy can comment on the paint damage potential and best way to do it if you decide. I’ve only removed them off stuff I was going to paint so didn’t care if paint damaged. Used blow dryer to soften decals…

I tend to overbuild as well but the added weight helps for ground engaging implements. Win win. Jay

Thanks! No not really.. if I ever attempt something like this again i'll probably just use the components I need, transmission and engine, and build the rest from scrap. That being said, this whole project kinda snowballed a little bit I certainly hope not! Like I said most of the time I tend to overbuild things so I'm guessing it will be allright. Wouldn't wanna find out by trail and error though so i'll just add a little more bracing 😁

Wasn't that long ago that family members on the road would call from their flip phone to ask if I could check traffic for them using my desktop computer with an internet connection. Home was one of their "5 friends you can call without using minutes" numbers.

Mine too, have to do searches on the desktop before I leave.

Since the previous post i've been tinkering away.. I think the three point is a go!

I’ll take it ! If a man really means it, or is just trying to not hurt my fragile feelings that’s okay with me. ”Ours is not to question why… ours is but to do or die”. I probably misquoted that…. I just like that quote… makes me feel all philosophical… And besides, it’s just a tractor…well almost “just”… it’s a Wheel Horse of Course !

No, I think it looks good. There are some serious faults on my tractors. They still look good to me.

Yes sir, you are on the money. It is much worse on governed engines, but even on ungoverned engines, the little things make a BIG difference! Don

Some bolts on top of the transmission do leak. Instead of oil leaking up, water can leak down into the transmission, especially when stored outside or pressure washed. A bit of sealant on those bolts is a good idea.

Yesterday's view. I'm afraid will be much of the same for a few days to come.

@OutdoorEnvy like your behind the dash improvement pictures , that place is both a nightmare and an opportunity , use your battery ground cable bolt down point to , add another cable directly to corner of engine / frame , insuring related grounding . , to ignition and headlights . add electrical lug at frame bolt area , for lighter ignition / lighting wiring .https://www.gordonelectricsupply.com/p/Nsi-4T-Aluminum-Single-Lug-Lug-4-14-Awg-Al-Cu/5979278? . get it in a 3/8 base bolt size , so it bolts right to frame / engine corner . did you SUPER LUBE those cables for ease of movement ? check out the PTO lever start area , dry / rusty / sloppy ? snugged up mine with washers and lubricant , very solid and smooth . 2 bolt flange bearing on the steering column . only suggestions . dielectric grease every connection , keep going , pete

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Thanks everyone for the info and advice! I opted to back out and keep looking (was turning into a logistical nightmare trying to plan the trip and coordinate schedules. I’ve got my eye on a ‘65 875 for half the price and a few hours closer (now if only the seller would respond!). Maybe I’ll be posting pics of my new WH mower someday soon.

Not to far off Ed ...Missus's Prius gets 65 MPG ... back seat folds down for more leaking hydros & greasy parts... bungee a camp chair to the roof for Dan & room on the front seat for hoods..... . Yah...That'd go over like a lead balloon!

Unfortunately these seats were more or less throw away. I wouldn't spend too much on a nice looking used seat because they will be over twenty five years old and likely to begin cracking.

You can host them at Imgur, but it really is worth joining here!!!!!! Randy

All very good tips. Probably going to skip the oil cooler for now then. External ports in my mind should be at least one single acting one on the back for a tipping trailer of some sorts. And maybe a double or single one to power a hydraulic motor for implements like a tiller. Ideas are running crazy in my head.. oh well maybe better to get the three point working first and then expand from that. In other news my dad sent me some pics of the sheetmetal for the hood of the tractor. Since I have no break to bend sheetmetal and my dad works at a company where they do that kind of stuff daily I asked him if he could help me out. As soon as I get the part i'll mock it up and post some pictures. Pretty excited to see what it will look like

Thank you! also thanks for posting the link to your topic. Very interesting and useful topic.