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I did not want to intrude on @uglyblue66's post. His Bonanza reminded me that Artic Cat dabbled in the lawn mower business for a while with their Grass Cat. This inspired me to wander off on the web to look up Grass Cat info. In my wandering I stumbled across one of the most corny commercials that I have seen. With advertising like this, I just can't see why the Grass Cat wasn't more popular.

So i bought this Bonanza for 12 bucks at auction, used a electric mobility scooter drive train and 36 volts , picked up a cheap pwm off the internet. It is not a torque machine but at 26 inches wide and light enough 2 people could carry it, it will be handy to haul for a show rider. It was also something I wanted to do,a conversion. I learned alot and will do any future conversions alot different.

Here’s just a couple…..

Did the ole’ Greasy Pete @peter lena to some “new” “sealed” bearings. Popped the seals and revealed pretty much no grease.

@KVustrud , to !!! Go get that 520-H ! Here is my 1994… Ihave one question… Have you ever seen a prettier tractor than a Wheel Horse ? I love mine ! If you wind up making a deal and purchasing the 520, I warn you-it won’t be your last Wheel Horse ! That’s how it started for me. I bought my first- the 1994 520-H from a lady who just wanted it out of her yard. Next thing you know, I’m doing a good refresh on it… Then a guy at work found out I had a Wheel Horse and gave me a 1984 Work Horse GT-1600. He said all it needed was a fuel pump, but I went a little further… I am currently working on getting my 3rd Wheel Horse back to a good service worthy condition- a1977 C-160…

I think everything that I own is trying to financially ruin me .

I grew up surrounded by "vintage stuff" and never realized that it would one day become collectable. Our house was decorated in "Early Yardsale" style and we farmed with vintage museum pieces that were functional. Now that I am vintage I have a greater appreciation for the quality of the stuff we eventually replaced with the latest and greatest whizbang thingamajig.

@kpinnc Just poking… I should be more observant. I should know more about Wheel Horses, but Wheel Horses are like Jr. High school… I’m having so much fun, I forget to study… 😆

I, myself, could be considered vintage....

My first time ever owning a wheel horse and I came across a deal on one. It’s a 518H. I’ve always been intrigued with them and finally decided I’m not getting any younger so I jumped into what I consider a starter for me. It has issues that I’m going to be coming back here to receive y’all’s feedback and knowledge. It still has its Onan 18 performer. I’m looking forward to chatting with everyone

Wow nice shots @TonyToro Jr. ! One of them don't make it EB you tell BBT she's out the club... I don't care if she opens up a #10 can of whoop @$$ on me... I'll take one for the team... Sylvia's gotta like the B hood!

wouldnt it be a prairie feline? not a artic cat

So today I went for the results of my bone marrow biopsy. Mixed results . Although there is no myeloma now, which is considered present at a 10% value of certain plasma cells, I am at about 8% which is high risk. Essentially anything above 1% is abnormal. So now I have to do a full body PET to look for any other signs. No treatment is required now but I’ll have to continue being checked every 3 months. Any increase and treatment will start. Causes they say most likely environmental such as exposure to solvents. No surprise there. So I continue stuck in the loop of constant tests. I am not a worrier and don’t think about it much but this is dragging the poor wife down, and that gets me upset.

As a certified Ski-doo pilot, I must protest this! C-85

Auction picks this AM.

Along with hand, head, ear, and face protection! Yeah, takes effort and it gets sweaty when its hot out. On the other hand, it is easy to find examples of bad outcomes from users without good protection. I still consider my chainsaw the only tool I own that is trying to maim me.

The only constant is change, right? But our choices navigating it make all the difference.

Yup, usually associated with rusty "treasure" with a tad of recently applied lipstick on the snout... Another one - "Hurry, won't last long!!" translates that the the rust is winning........ And yes, it probably did run when parked 4 decades ago......

Visiting our woods in Ky. for a few days this week. Got a couple of new toys: A 20" Farm Boss and a pair of safety chaps. I'm working in an area without a cell signal, alone, and several hundred feet into the woods from the street and neighbors. Figured the chaps would be a very god thing to have. Used the saw today take a few of trees down, clean up some storm damage, and work on cleaning up some old tree tops that were left behind when dome logging was done on the property before we bought it. Wore the chaps, but didn't use them - just as it should be. The plan is to start building on the property next spring. A wood stove will be involved, so having some pre cut will be helpful when we (hopefully) winter there next year. With the amount of scratch I'm piling up, it looks like I'll need a chipper sooner rather than later.

I'm using that one! No need for thick skin. I've seen and driven your Work Horse, and it's one of the nicest machines ever in my opinion. I would be proud to own it!

ummm you are vintage fo sho. 😂😂😂

Does one out of three qualify me as vintage?

I know I could get a tube and have done it in the past, Just feeling cheap and what to use what I all ready have.

Bolt pattern would be the same, all depends on the backspacing of the rim. @ebinmaine beat me.

I class my 8N tractor as a tool that is out to maim me as well.

Vintage is just another word for Expensive

When read, does it make me want to take a closer look? I see this word used in many ads for WH tractors. I kind of knew what it meant, but that is according to wine. So I looked it up. The word wears many hats. As a noun it can be as simple as a good example of a style from the past. It jumps up a notch and then it can be quantified as a group of things that were produced during the same particular period. Adjective wise it might be the best use when comparing to our trusty WH’s. Something old of high quality and lasting value. Just some of what I found. I suppose to sum it up, just a fancy filler word that might just get a little attention. Marketing you know. I have a lot of “vintage stuff”……Most people would not even consider paying money for.

i think the folks in Marketing Dept should have done a little more customer focus group research before launching the pink/purple product line

Wow if that don’t turn on a grass cutting addict, I don’t know what will!

Older thread best you PM @lynnmor.

Already done Richard... steel wool rust remover and alot of elbow grease. It's kept oiled and covered now. The 111 on the shop was defective. When it went through rollers the machine that applied material down skipped a beat for lack of a better word. It left horizontal voids. Bugs then went in it. Wood peckers then went after the bugs. Some instances right through the sheeting. Try that on steel Woody! Manufacturer Louisiana Pacific pretty much told me to pack sand. Wished we woulda had social media back then I'd left em smoking. This is RB & B style but same thing as 111 just grooved different.

Were made by General Appliance Manufacturing. To my knowledge they were branded as Bonanza, Gambles, Maverick and Arctic Cat.

On the SunRunners

Here is my 701 I restored in 2022. This is one of my favorite tractors I own. (no, it's not for sale)

You're definitely high quality Ed. Don't sell yourself short on the other 2

Wow now there's something you don't see every day Lane. A 701 being used as meant. I plan on dropping mine in a furrow Dan ever gets the bugs worked out...

@Jayzauto has on a coat and long pants an @ebinmaine is in shorts and a t-shirt. Someone forgot about the changing seasons.

Here’s some inspiration…

Just for giggles I finally used my Harbor Fright buffer to get the last wet sand swirlies outta my 523-H hood. The few light spots are actually reflections from the ceiling, so it definitely works! Before and after below. Had a little haze left over from the original paint job. All gone now.

To save typing I copied and pasted what I had typed on smokstak. Ok so, I have had this little project since july 3rd. I had a friend bid on it for me at the auction at the threshers reunion. It was in deplorable shape but was CHEAP. 1 of the things on my bucket list of hobby stuff was to do a electric conversion on a lawn tractor. And this 1 seemed to be a fine canidate as it was missing it's engine,it's wheels. half the transmission, seat, and was rusted and bent up. All the remaining pulleys and such were eat up and ruined. The hood has a flip up door cut into it I guess to be able to pull the rope on a incorrect engine replacement at some point.I will be fixing all that. I have it to a point that I have been able to drive it some. BUT I am going to have to change the throttle system a bit. That is why i decided to go ahead and post about it, I think some of you may be able to help me. I Used the transaxle from a handicap scooter. it was 24 volt. BUT it seems to be the same as 1 built by this company that says their transaxles will operate on 24-36 volts. https://www.asidrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ASI_Datasheet-Mark-400-Slip-Sheet-1.pdf I used this PWM controller. I know to read that rating with a grain of salt . I don't feel like the load I will be placing on it is over 1100 watts. So it should be ok. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255...il_item.3.646af19c6dCclA&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa Due to lack of external brakes,I will be using this kit on the transaxle,I will be getting a sleeve to adapt down to the 3/4 size axle. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1434946451...d=link&campid=5335842199&toolid=20001&mkevt=1 I had to get 2 of these to make the wheels fit. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1645950614...d=link&campid=5335842199&toolid=20001&mkevt=1 I am attempting to use a throttle assembly like this 1, except I had intended to replace the 5k pot with the 10 k that came with the controller, but I am having a issue. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2560186263...d=link&campid=5335842199&toolid=20001&mkevt=1 The issue is the "arc" of the pot is where the issue is. On the assembly,it is only moved about 120 degrees of it's possible 300 degrees of rotation. For a golf cart curtis controller that is great. BUT this controller I am using from wangfooy china, has a pot that uses it's full 300+ degrees of rotation. I have read about and found this,a hall effect thingy? I can't find the link I had to 1 that was 20 bucks,but this is similar. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3241749585...d=link&campid=5335842199&toolid=20001&mkevt=1 I have also read about this "shunting " thing, I want to use the golf cart throttle assembly because it has a switch for cutting a solenoid on and off which works great for safety,let off the throttle,the power is cut off. I will also be putting a switch on the brake assemble to cut power when brake is applied. BUT and here is the question,how can I modify the system so I can put a potentiometer in the throttle assembly and it only having the 120 degree or so arc in which to go from 0 to full power with this type controller? HELP! I have another controller ordered so I can experiment and have plans to sit down and use "shunting" to change the arc of the pot but I want input and other ideas Here are some photos of the project. And yes, this dang thing will MOVE for it's size. Scary fast for it's size actually. Hehehe, and just think, as the last photo shows, a 15 inch bed that never has to be made! I did all the sandblasting myself to, nasty ,hot work The last pic should be the brake mechanism. 74th try must have been the charm as it finally works. Wound up the lining broke and came unglued from the band, I put Model T Ford transmission band material on it and it works fine. And yes I still would like to know how to alter the usable arc of operation on the potentiometer if anyone knows.

Tamara has one Kev. It says Gambles on it but I think they were badged Monkey Wards too. Forget who it was thst actually made them. I wanna say Roper???

Several years ago, I purchased an 875 from a gentleman in western PA. Just last week he contacted me to let me know that he had found some Wheel Horse clothing along with some parts. He sent them to me. In the box was a tee shirt and a sweat shirt with this embroidered tractor on it. I've been to a lot of shows and seen a lot of Wheel Horse stuff, but never seen this one.

The red you see is a Wheel Horse color. It's the maroon used late 80s, early 90s maybe? This one will be maroon hood, seat pan, and side covers. The rest ((??)) Probably black but I didn't ask...

What! Not my fault that you haven't insulated the underside of your roof. I could do a virtual resurfacing - I will give you instructions over the phone and guide you through the process! Next best thing to being there beside you. That is why we went with Hardie Plank siding on our house and workshop. The house we had in Florida had T-111 when we bought it and I replaced it with 1/2" CDX and Hardie Board. The fifteen year old T-111 was so soft it wasn't hard to remove, get one edge loose and pull the whole sheet off by hand. Twenty years and many hurricanes later when we sold the house the Hardie Board looked like new.

@Greentored has a locked 8 speed by simply flipping 4 of the pinions so they all go the same way. That way you can reverse the decision if so desired. Weld it, and it's permanent... And they ain't making these anymore....

only 2 I know it’s common practice to lay furring strips down and roof away, but I would never recommend that, even to my evil neighbor. Well…. Reason being, is metal will condense with temperature swings. Condensation will run down the underside of the steel, then hit the furring strip dam and eventually rot it out. Research local code, what is acceptable for going over, total layers, etc, then decide what to do. I don’t know about your average summer heat index, etc and too much heat is never great on structures. On the other hand, if it isn’t leaking and you go over it, it’s essentially another layer of protection. I prefer a premium underlayment no matter what I am roofing, it becomes the waterproof membrane. If insurance is paying for it and you’re doing the work, you can surely afford a good underlayment. This stuff I recently used was a foil backed bubble wrap type stuff. No matter what you decide, do not cheap out on ventilation! It is as important as the roof itself!

Haha, thanks everyone! Sounds like I'm in the right place and sounds like the 520 I need to jump on (which I figured). I talked with the owner this AM and I am going to throw him a couple hundred extra for him to drive about 90% of the way! Shooting for Thursday or Friday of this week! Keep ya posted and hopefully post pics soon!