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Started my 2017 Toys for Tots shopping today. Cleared out the three local Rite Aid drug stores. Not as good of a selection compared to other years though.

Just picked one up. Never seen one grey before. There are no tags on the tractor or the engine. Any info? Has the regular steering gear with the forward swept front axle. It also has an air cleaner that is more box-style and taller than the ones I have had before.

Brinly.com , still sells parts for these plows such as the coulter wheel and "U" clamp that holds it to the frame, now the slot hitch part that bolts in place of the clevis three hole other guys on here may be able to help you there whether having one for sale or ways to make it yourself, or our vendors section "wheelhorseman 1000" slot hitch to clevis hitch adapter,Jeff.

Of all days , drug this home on New Year's Eve with the wife riding shotgun to Chicago and back...I found the lift parts for the table/head already and hunting a new return spring for the spindle/quill assembly . Dumb thing is north of 500lbs and took 5 men to get it down in the basement . Gonna make a lot of enemies when I move someday... Have to yet put a call into Clausing and get some info on parts and dating the old girl - I suspect it's early 50's as it has the Atlas badging and Atlas motor installed as well . Not certain yet if I'll put the Craftsman's 1.5hp 110v motor on it or run a VFD and keep the 1hp , 3ph Atlas motor since it's got such heavy bearings . The VFD would allow it to become a variable speed with different torque ranges and torque control as well as reverse with the right model VFD . Pretty cheap score for an old school full industrial unit - the entire head assembly is still well within specs and has only .003" runout total . Try to find a new Chinese home type press with those tolerances...lol . Not to mention , it's over 500lbs of iron and an 18" model with a rare oil table with t-slots - gonna enjoy using it for sure . Sarge

Have a 1985 416-8 that I got years ago as a backup mower. It was pretty abused when I got it and engine ran rough. It went from backup to primary mower wo years ago. Steering has been sloopy. So now that there is heat in garage and have time, it was time to take a look. Problem centered around the upper console metal. The hole that the steering column passes through was worn and the consul was cracked from front to back. The flanged collar was also cracked. Using ideas from other RS members and my own, came up with a fix. Basically, reinforced console with metal plates. Bearing support added. Had to cut off steering wheel as the roll pin was an impossibility to get out. Added quick connect steering. For those that don't have a ton of skill like me, this went fairly well. Main tools to do job was a cutoff tool for metal cutting and small drill press. Pictures below (sorry if pics are not properly aligned ).

I was wondering what year and model tractor I have the guy I got it from wasn't sure I'm wanting to restore it but new to the wheel horse community

I use my little buzz-box all the time . Congrats ! Practice ,practice , practice ! Made up my own tie rods Made the bottom spar insert for the four wheeler .

David Freiburger was the editor at Hot Rod magazine when he started this build the "F bomb" as a cheap how to build and eventually evolved into this monster one of my favorites too . How about the tv show Fall Guy .

The last few days I've got a little more done on this 520, I got new bearings and a seal put in the PTO and got it back on. I've also got the tins buffed out, the footrest pads glued on, the black on the front of the hood repainted and got those mounted and have started putting the new decals on. Now to get those rear rims blasted and painted.

Ordered this and a new hood from Amazon today...would show the hood but it doesn't fit the family friendly guidelines here . It's not a heavy duty machine by no means but it should come in handy for various hobby projects and small repairs on the tractors. One of the things I really enjoy is building piggy banks out of used freon tanks...should work great for that. Seemed to have overall positive reviews so we will see

I just finished adding some LED lights. I installed one front, one rear. I got the pair of lights off E-bay for $15. I mounted them with large magnets from TSC and wired them with connectors so they can easily be removed in the summer.I think the single light on the hood puts out more light than the stock head lamps.

i figured this would be a cool thing to hand on the wall. the paint is drying now.

The problem with retirement is that everyone thinks you don't have anything to do, and as most of us retirees know, that's not the case.

And my other Favorite car movie (which we also saw at the drive in) was Two Lane Black top. This car is the one I haven't managed to get my hands on, YET. The wining sound of that M-22 Rock Crusher 4-speed left an impression on me that I never forgot. I made sure my 69 Chevelle had that same 4 speed in it. Wish I kept that car... Back in the day these guys were my hero's for their driving style and the cool characters they were. (even though Larry robbed a grocery store!)

Took the words right outta my mouth Craig! My parents were the coolest (and still are) They took all 7 of us kids to the drive in back in the 70's and we watched Dirty Mary Crazy Larry on the Big Screen in moms 68 Chevy wagon.. From that moment on I knew I had to have a 69 Charger. (I must admit, I loved the 66 Impala 4 door Larry drove as well!) As it turned out by the time I was 18 I had one mean 69 Charger with a built 440 with 456's in the rear. By the time I was 21 I had a mint 69 R/T Charger with a 440 six pack. Sadly no pics of either car but I do have video from 1987 of Kenny in action terrorizing the hood... I had to paint my 69 Charger a few times due to being caught in the act of drag racing (and not stopping when they hit their lights) a few times at Super 7 where us locals would race. When it was race time I had a nice set of Cragar mags for the front with skinny black wall bias plys and a set of deep dish black factory rims for the rear with a set of M&H slicks my father in law gave me...

From Lambo's to classic hot rods & every thing in between this movie had a car to cover almost every one's liking.

All this talk of hot rods, vintage cars and trucks, and the Christmas vacation time off, has made me think of some of my favorite car flicks. I'm curious what you guys think of when you think of a classic car film. The only criteria that I will place is that a car must have a prominent role in at least part of the film. Have you noticed that nearly every movie, tv show, and even many commercials showcase classic or vintage cars. My thought is that those cars have so much personality and Charisma that placing them on screen creates a mood. It is like adding another character. Being a car guy myself, I totally dig it! These films could be like Christine where the movie is titled after the car... a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Or a supporting cast car like... The blue 1968 charger from the same film. It it could be a movie like "Gone in 60 Seconds" loaded with cool cars and driving. How many of you are familiar with the original low budget "Gone in 60 seconds" made in the early 70's before CGI. They did real stunt driving and wrecked over 150 cars! My personal favorite is the film that launched the careers of a bunch of actors... It was depicting a night in 1962 and is loaded with classic machines. Two of my favorites are John Milners Deuce Coupe and Bob Falfas '55 Chevy... I love it when Toad says, "Nobody can beat John Milner..." And Falfa interrupts him by saying, "I ain't nobody dork!" Classic film. Speaking of cars, the '55 used in that film was first used in a low budget film called "Two Lane Blacktop" starring a very young Dennis Wilson (of beach boys fame) and the now famous singer James Taylor. it featured a cross country race between them and that 1970 GTO. Let me know what you guys like. I'm a car guy through and through. My grandfathers first car was a 1937 Pontiac. He owned pontiacs for most of the rest of his life. My dad and all his siblings but one owned pontiacs as their first vehicles and so ill always be partial to them. However, I don't care if it is a Mopar, Blue Oval, Bowtie, or "What the Dr. Ordered"---I like em all.

The deestone 4.00x8 tri-ribs are really a great tire for the narrow front wheels. The "smallness" of the Deestone tires seems to be in the ag tires. My tractor has the 4.00x8 tri-ribs in the front and 23x10.5x12 Deestone ags in the back. The rears are really about a true 9.50 and work well on the 7 in. rims as a replacement for the 8.50 original tires.

I have a c-111 and took the brigs off and put a 14hp Koler on it. Had to change some of the wiring out and put a different key switch on it. The charging system was also different. It was a little work but it was worth it. The mounts were different but it all bolted up easy. Have to change out the belt sizes and you may have too change out the PTO. Took some work but I love it. A lot of it is what engine you would put on it. The picture on my supporter is the c-111

Im a Briggs guy.... but like mentioned above--they are louder, have less giddy up hp for hp and have low amp charging and a dedicated ac lighting circuit. I have a near mint one that I keep for collecting. If you want a worker look for a Kohler 10+ . There are PLENTY nice ones at $500. Unless is factory mint the Briggs guy is dreaming. Tony

AND the 62 Caddy, the 64 Buick Skylark Convertible, and the unseen 63 Pontiac Tempest with posi and Metallic Mint Green in My Cousin Vinny. Marisa Tomei had no effect on this vote.

Brought my C-121 worker back from my property for the winter for some maintenance and to get it out of the weather for a few months. This will be a candidate for restoration next winter I think, if we get the new house and shop built, that is.... Satisfying to sit and look at the 5 Horse's covering 5 decades in the shop this winter.....

Yes practice is the key. Ive had plenty of that over the last few years...just finished up building a bunch of corner posts for out at the farm...we've got an old tombstone Lincoln out there, but been wanting a wire feeder for the small stuff for a while now.

I agree with the concerns raised here. I like to do things right, so in the long term, I'm probably going to pick up the 3-point receiver hitch and maybe add some AG tires as well (trying to avoid scratching up my driveway with chains). For right now, I have to say the combo of 75lbs and the toro wheel weights works quite well. You can really feel the difference in traction vs just one set of weights.

The 854 has found a new home. Sold to a local collector who is going to restore. I enjoyed the process of finding and getting it running and making it available. I also enjoyed using this forum and learning from others. Thanks for the good times!

Thanks Denny/WVHillbilly520H! I appreciate the response and the info included...............I will contact them......................Gary

I love the raiders. Very good tractors and this one looks like it has good tin and good original tires, but non original seat, steering wheel, engine, paint and decals will all reduce value. Sorry, but I don't see more than $250 for a base tractor with no deck or implements.

My kid brother had a Tonka version of that truck! I used to play with it and dream of driving the real thing--awesome! Speaking of that--the 80's tv shows were loaded with cool vehicles... Rick Simon's Power Wagon from "Simon and Simon" The A-Team van! Spencer's Mustang from "Spencer for Hire"

Have a close friend that is retired tell me: A week of retirement consists of six Saturdays and one Sunday. I love every day of it. 😎

Ain't retirement great? You are doing an excellent job Denny.

I have to admit... For the past few yrs. I've been mowing my yard with a 20 yr old Craftsman with a 12 hp in it. It runs and cuts great! I leave this tractor outside at all times, all I do is flip the seat up and shut the fuel off in between cuts. Its fires up instantly every time and gets the job done. I leave it outside because the few times I did put it under cover in the tent the mice get into it over night. Leave it outside, no stinkin mice. When it comes to the Old Sears Suburbans (late 60's early 70's) of which I have owned quite a few of them. They are as tough as any other name brand garden tractor out there, including Wheel Horse..

I've had one like it on my barn for years, made it from Pressure Treated plywood.

Dirty Mary and Crazy Larry was a old Peter Fonda film that had a great car chase seen in it.

Off the top of my head a couple not yet mentioned. Bronson's Mechanic for the ford truck scenes. And Reynold's flick Gator for the 4 speed LTD with 429. The latter is nostalgic for me since my father had several of 429 Tanks during that era. I think his favorite were the Mercurys. It's not an actual movie but it is video.....I really enjoy "Roadkill" and so far my favorite vehicle is the 1500 plus HP Camaro with moniker the "Fbomb". Intent was to make it Road legal. Awesome. Vin diesel borrowed the idea for his movie but there is an actual vehicle:

It was so much fun watching this one in Kenosha, Wisconsin (where AMC's were manufactured) it was during the '98 nationals, and all us AMC owners took over the local drive in. Everyone started laying on their horns when that english secret agent from England (end if this clip)made the sprial jump.

Probably not everyone's favorite movies but black sheep with Chris farley also Tommy boy with the gtx and the blues brothers and the dodge monico

Well, the two biggest Wheel Horse related events for me in 2016 were: 1. The Spring Mentone event where as a "rookie" I met a bunch of guys........Lane Ralph, Stevasaurus, ACMan, Fun Engineer, Glen Pettit, and uh, and uh, and I eventually lost track. But everyone made me feel super welcome. For that, I am very grateful. Thanks guys! 2. The Fall Leesburg, IN event at Scott Mehlburg's place. Maybe a little bigger crowd, a little different mix of people, different machinery. Met Scott, Derek Workman, D.J. Harrison, and Aldon Trimble (NY) and his friend Rick from the South Bend area. Aldon was the first person to greet me upon joining RS last February and is a fellow GT 14 owner I have shared many forum notes and experiences with, as well as interesting and engaging private conversations. Not meaning to slight anyone, but meeting Aldon was the highlight of my Wheel Horse year.

As I have said before, patience is overrated. Beautiful day and just had to get started. Still waiting on some bits in the mail so can't get much further.

The French Connection and Brannigan .

H.B. Halicki's original 1974 Vanishing Point.

Yes, you will have to fabricate your own as pfred indicated or something like I did here on my D-200 -- stacks. I was doing a rebuild on the engine and since I hardly had any thing left of the original exhaust I built these stacks while the engine was being worked on. The mufflers are for a Cub Cadet. And, as a bonus, when that thing come up on the throttle at around 2000rpm it truly sounds AWESOME!!

Bullitt

Welcome to Red Square!!! The original mufflers are no longer available and if you can find a used one very pricey. I made mine from some Briggs and Stratton mufflers. The one picture of the holes in the end of the exhaust is an original wheel horse muffler. The rest are of my tractor and homemade fittings. You want to have the tail end plugged with holes drilled in the sides to vent the exhaust. If you let it blow straight down you will wind up with dead spots in your grass when ever you stop for a few moments.

I like my newer style turfs on the front of my 520(16x7.50-8) they have wider rims, and dad's 1450 CC also on FIL's 782(16x6.50-8) which seem to ride/steer better than the smooth ribs that was on the Cubs, (last pic should show the size difference) ,Jeff.

150 ft stone drive, only use a blade. Sold my blower. Grandsons love driving so..............let 'em push white wet ugly cold "stuff" every few inches while the junque is comin' down.

Paint the deck yellow, sell it to the Deere guy's and you'd have a free D 250