moe1965 766 #1 Posted August 30, 2023 I saw a cleaning company throwing out everything at a abandoned house and new the owner mowed with a wheel horse tractor so I stopped to see if it was still there. They said yes and it was going to get scrapped along with another one. I offered 50 bucks for a running but in rough shape b100 auto and a toro wheel horse classic which doesn't look like it has run in a long time along with a snow blade and chains some times it payed to stop and ask 8 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,302 #2 Posted August 30, 2023 Nice pick up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,196 #3 Posted August 30, 2023 Fantastic score! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,154 #4 Posted August 30, 2023 Nice save Moe !!! Think everyone here would hate to see those getting scraped. Be sure to to cruise by and wave when you see'm cutting the lawn with a brand new spank'n MTD 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,464 #6 Posted August 30, 2023 7 hours ago, wallfish said: cruise by and wave when you see'm cutting the lawn with a brand new spank'n MTD And do the same 2 years later - they will prpbably be using yet another tractor (sorry, grass cutter).... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,653 #7 Posted August 30, 2023 Always great to save from scrap. Well done! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,281 #8 Posted August 30, 2023 @moe1965 nice score , your initial look see is vital , see what you have , what works / doesn't , do not say you are going to " restore them " , often just adds to the confusion / overwhelming , things to do . would rather have a solid runner , than a show queen any day. electrical first , lubrication refresh , fuel system cleanout , personally would do an engine run in , gently get it going , idle run time , how is it working? my first oil change always has added rislone Zink to the rotella #30 , that has been a very helpful run in oil set up , cleans out the crud , cuts the varnish , get a few hours on that , starts to run easier , drop carb bowls , clean out , new fuel filters . aerosol lubrication on every " movement " area , make the rust run out . have any alligator clip test wires ? jump over corrosion / frayed / cracked wires . done this many times . these are only personal views / the way I do it , dood luck with it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,809 #10 Posted September 1, 2023 Good find Moe! This will keep you busy for a while. Just take your time and enjoy the projects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
