WHX??   52,677 #1 Posted Tuesday at 03:45 PM Well except for the 855 I should have never sold! So Tom @Shynon texts me a listing on FB for this girl and I stepped on it immediately. I learned long ago ya snooze ya loose. Just got yourself a free plow day t 👕 Tom. It's not real local but a nice hr 1/2 away. It looked real nice in the few pics that were shown but we know how pics look. At first look at it I knew right away it was going on the trailer. Love at first sight... yep. For what price was the only issue. More after the red porn...  5 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #2 Posted Tuesday at 03:51 PM What's amazing is how clean it is. Usually the first thing they need is a bath. Maybe a little barn dust that's it. The genny light doesn't go out and lift cable snapped but that's it so far. Not deal breakers by any stretch. Some other very minor issues ... I'm anal retentive... Maybe tinker abit when The Pullstart gets here tomorrow. Need to get ready for plow day first. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill   9,896 #3 Posted Tuesday at 04:40 PM 43 minutes ago, WHX?? said: The Pullstart gets here tomorrow. Load up the Lazy Susan with Band-Aids & Peroxide!! Excellent find. Check your charging voltage at WOT - You may be able to tweak the charging voltage by adjusting the regulator if needed... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #4 Posted Tuesday at 05:11 PM It may be just the charge light Bill...gotta peel the tank off and check some wonky wiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine   74,182 #5 Posted Tuesday at 05:29 PM Niiiiice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn   3,345 #6 Posted Tuesday at 05:45 PM Now I know why you were selling the other ones lol  Can't believe that deck is in that good of shape! You almost never see the square decks without rust holes! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk   44,403 #7 Posted Tuesday at 09:56 PM (edited) Check the wire underneath the regulator. Both my 875 and 1075 had them burnt off.  That cig lighter ain't original. 10 pts. off at the Wheel Horse Concours D' Elegance!    (And if you already didn't have one  Welcome to the "Wheel a Matic "club! Edited Tuesday at 09:57 PM by squonk 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44   10,922 #8 Posted Tuesday at 10:48 PM Great find That one would buff out real nice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut   61,694 #9 Posted Tuesday at 11:14 PM                             That is a great time capsule.     I wonder if the seat is one of @BOB ELLISON's, he did fantastic work and that looks too good to be sixty years old. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #10 Posted Wednesday at 12:12 AM (edited) 3 hours ago, squonk said: That cig lighter ain't original. No big deal ... two in the stash  3 hours ago, squonk said: And if you already didn't have one  Welcome to the "Wheel a Matic "club! Got a 12 & 1077 if that counts. It really wasn't a bucket list tractor until now. Mike @prondzy had a 877 for sale at a show couple years ago. He had a real nice patina buff on it Ollie. I shoulda bought that one.  Been using the mid mount on a 857 but she needs a new head gasket so switched to a 856. Figured this mid mount work would be really nice on a short hydro. That's when I got a craw for one. Never dreamed I get one this nice.  Was also using the 1077 but a short cuts the corners nicer.  1 hour ago, 953 nut said:  I wonder if the seat is one of @BOB ELLISON's I doubt it Richard PO was never a member here. He doesn't do internet just his wife. He didn't know any history on it. Just the corners a little ripped but yes for that old. I think it was used for mowing only in the 60s then put away for years. No theory on how the lift cable got snapped. 7 hours ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Can't believe that deck is in that good of shape!  Yah Mike that owner must have cleaned the deck regular. I'm gonna go over it and  a little with it just for the halibut. Blades seem to be loose. Has all new belts including the PIA ones on the deck.  Motor does have a brighter patina so maybe something has been done with it. The hydro is not filled with gunk like is often found. Axle seals do weep abit but someone took care of it. Definitely stored inside it's whole life.  New to check list is gonna have to wait until this plow day nonsense is over and I get my shop back ...  Edited Wednesday at 01:07 AM by WHX?? 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) Â Â 8,575 #11 Posted Wednesday at 12:40 AM That is a very nice one!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher   5,988 #12 Posted Wednesday at 10:42 AM (edited) Jim  I can’t believe that seat is in that condition. I think that’s your sign right there if that seat is in that kind of shape the rest should be the same hopefully. If I remember correctly, that’s the first year of the auto. I had one no offense I just never liked it the automatics. Guess I’m just a gear banger. I hope you go through it front to back and just enjoy it when done. ALSO IT HAS THE SNOOPY KEY. THAT IS A BONUS. .It is a true wheel horse classic. Edited Wednesday at 10:51 AM by Retired Wrencher 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr   841 #13 Posted Wednesday at 12:33 PM This 875 gift has to be karma for helping a hillbilly out from TN. on a 1257 .... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn   3,345 #14 Posted Wednesday at 12:46 PM 12 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: This 875 gift has to be karma for helping a hillbilly out from TN. on a 1257 ....  He's also helped a redneck from pa on a 1267 I'd say the good lord threw him a bone for his efforts! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #15 Posted Wednesday at 01:27 PM Thanks guys .. billies & rednecks my favorite people! When I take a dirt nap one of you bozos is gonna get this one ... keep that in mind.  On the price he was askin for 400 smackaroos and wouldn't budge. Got more in it than that he says ... understandable right? I've used that one many times. I even tried the old "gonna leave with and empty trailer" bit and "how 'bout little off for gas money" ...Wouldn't budge. After reading the guy a bit more I played my ace card and let it out that I was a collector/restorer. Busted out the phone and showed pics. "Well as long as it's going to a good home" he says... came down abit. I woulda took it for a couple bennies more! Wasn't gonna take the chance it would go to a horse abuser.  2 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: no offense None taken ... I was never a fan of black hoods... though they was goofy lookin. Like Sylvia but they both grew on me.  The autos do have there place in snow blowing tho. Not big on them for tilling. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine   74,182 #16 Posted Wednesday at 01:35 PM 6 minutes ago, WHX?? said: autos do have there place in snow blowing  And plowing with a @wallfish bilt/ Bear modified 60" super heavy duty plow! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr   841 #17 Posted Wednesday at 01:42 PM 13 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Thanks guys .. billies & rednecks my favorite people! When I take a dirt nap one of you bozos is gonna get this one ... keep that in mind.  Yall do know he's talking about me, right??? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #18 Posted Wednesday at 01:44 PM As always when scoring don't forget to ask "got anymore Wheel Horses or implements"? I did and was led out back for some more red gold...wow ... more & pics on that ... just to keep you guys tuned in and in suspense. Well they do it on TV shows... 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #19 Posted Wednesday at 01:45 PM 2 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:  Yall do know he's talking about me, right??? Depends on whose got the heavier wallet .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman   7,672 #20 Posted Wednesday at 04:49 PM (edited) That’s a sweetheart of an original tractor Jim ! Sounds like the same story when I bought my one owner (he passed and I got it from his nephew that didn’t want it) 1057 that I only got him down $25 . I wasn’t leaving it there regardless like you said . Were the engines painted red at Kohler and just installed going down the assembly line ? My 1057 engine though in pictures the color is similar it looks different up close and feels different . Like a difference between a lacquer and an enamel . I have this 856 that from what I can tell is almost all original too. I have no reason to believe the rear tires and rims aren’t original also to the tractor either compared with the 1057 rear rims .   Edited Wednesday at 05:03 PM by ACman 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr   841 #21 Posted Wednesday at 05:57 PM 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: Depends on whose got the heavier wallet .... U know I'm good for it just send it my way. I would even make the trip to Wisconsin to pick up if you split the fuel with me. Got a Vikings hat I would trade on also. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn   3,345 #22 Posted Wednesday at 06:21 PM 22 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: Got a Vikings hat I would trade on also.  I think the price just went up mentioning a Vikings hat with Jim lol He's a packers fan! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #23 Posted Wednesday at 06:25 PM (edited) 36 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: Got a Vikings hat I would trade on also.  12 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said:  I think the price just went up mentioning a Vikings hat with Jim lol He's a packers fan! Yours Mike... yah really blew that one Squirrely ... 'Course always give the queenie hat to the Squonky... Edited Wednesday at 06:34 PM by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX??   52,677 #24 Posted Wednesday at 06:33 PM 1 hour ago, ACman said: Were the engines painted red at Kohler To my knowledge they were. Whatever color their customer wanted. That stopped in later years and then just black. Real close to your 2nd 📸 depending on the light. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr   841 #25 Posted Wednesday at 06:36 PM 7 minutes ago, WHX?? said:  Yours Mike... 'Course always give the queenie hat to the Squonky... Oh man can't nobody take a joke anymore. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
