Sodaking27 579 #1 Posted May 18, 2023 So the fun begins. Started to tear the ol’ girl apart today. This is going to be a long process, but I’m in no hurry. 5 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #3 Posted May 18, 2023 You gonna have it ready in time for the show, or do you think I'm expecting too much? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 579 #4 Posted May 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, rmaynard said: You gonna have it ready in time for the show, or do you think I'm expecting too much? Well at least you didn’t say what years show. 😄 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,642 #5 Posted May 18, 2023 This one was a worker I believe but all there for the most part. Still a few more plans for it as time permits. Had a lot of fun working on it and trying to bring it back some. I enjoy trail rides and using it to pull a cart around or just staring at it. A very cool part of WH history. Take your time and enjoy working on it. The sound of that engine is well worth the wait. Good Luck 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,620 #6 Posted May 18, 2023 Question, back when the LSE machines were sold new, how much of a premium was added to the price? Maybe a comparison to a 418 automatic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,078 #7 Posted May 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Sodaking27 said: the fun begins I'm in! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #8 Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, JoeM said: Question, back when the LSE machines were sold new, how much of a premium was added to the price? A fun old thread to look through... and maybe some newer guys can add some updates! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,313 #9 Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, JoeM said: Question, back when the LSE machines were sold new, how much of a premium was added to the price? Maybe a comparison to a 418 automatic. Those 1 of 200 Beauties went out the Dealers Doors for roughly $8K when new - back in the day..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,620 #10 Posted May 18, 2023 8 grand in 86 wow. Just a year before that I was trying to figure out how to scrap up 100 bucks to get a used Monkey Wards rider! I did end up a few years later with a used B100A. The local WH dealer always tried to sell me new ones when I would stop in and get a part. I would tell him I need a belt not a new tractor. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #11 Posted May 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, JoeM said: The local WH dealer always tried to sell me new ones when I would stop in and get a part. I would tell him I need a belt not a new tractor. Lordy if that don't sound familiar Joe when I went to try and get parts for a '67 from a dealer ... usual response was you want what?!?!? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,542 #12 Posted May 18, 2023 I'm in. Very much want to see the transformation. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #13 Posted May 19, 2023 Not an LSE fan but respect the model. I'll get in too ... you got your work cut out for you Soda. Good luck and need stupid advice... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,785 #14 Posted May 19, 2023 Makes me wonder how some of these LSE’s could get neglected? I mean they were not cheap by any stretch of the imagination in 1986. Also they are some of the nicest garden tractors ever built by any manufacturer. Some people bought them and put them to work and I totally understand that too! I’m happy to see this one getting some well deserved attention! 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 579 #15 Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Little more disassembling completed. Edited May 22, 2023 by Sodaking27 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,313 #16 Posted May 22, 2023 Wasn't sure to hit the thumbs up icon or the sad... I think the sad is over - time to bring it on !!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 2,898 #17 Posted April 3 On 5/22/2023 at 2:29 PM, Sodaking27 said: Little more disassembling completed. What number is it ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 579 #18 Posted April 3 17 hours ago, whtractors24 said: What number is it ? I don’t know. Nothing was ever engraved on the plate on the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,642 #19 Posted April 3 @Sodaking27 He's looking for the build # out of the 200 that were built. That number along with the model serial # would be on the front lip of the rear fender, a small black and white label between your legs if you were sitting on it. The plate on the hood was left blank for the original owner to mail back with the info on a card that was supplied with the paperwork when new to have it engraved . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 579 #20 Posted April 3 28 minutes ago, JCM said: @Sodaking27 He's looking for the build # out of the 200 that were built. That number along with the model serial # would be on the front lip of the rear fender, a small black and white label between your legs if you were sitting on it. The plate on the hood was left blank for the original owner to mail back with the info on a card that was supplied with the paperwork when new to have it engraved . @JCM Thanks for the info. Unfortunately since this tractor set it’s whole life setting outside, the only thing left of that sticker is a piece of white about 1/2 inch in size. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,642 #21 Posted April 3 That's Okay. You have one and will enjoy both working on it and bringing a little bit of WH history back. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
