TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #1 Posted January 10 So as may of you know in September I bought a 1257. We fully rebuilt the transmission. I got a new ignition switch a few weeks ago and put that in. Then we got snow so it got pushed to the back. Today we finally brought it back in. Cleaned the points and it fired right up. More to come later today. IMG_1453.mov 4 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,019 #2 Posted January 10 48 minutes ago, TonyToro Jr. said: So as may of you know in September I bought a 1257. Nice save! Glad you got it running again! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,542 #3 Posted January 10 Good looking rig! I’ve got a soft spot for the 60’s square hoods 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,155 #4 Posted January 10 I'd love a 1257 with hydraulics. 8HP is plenty for most of what I do, but every so often I need, or would like to, run something that needs that extra umph. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,072 #5 Posted January 10 @WHX?? sold me a 1257 with a HY2 unit installed. Brought it back with me from the Big Show in PA. and it is awesome. Have a 48" snow plow on it. You will love it. To quote @WHX?? from another thread, "Just sumin special about looking down the long square hood of a 60's model Wheel Horse". May not be exact quote but close enough for guberment work. @TonyToro Jr. hard to tell in pic but does it have the 15" steering wheel also. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #6 Posted January 10 32 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: hard to tell in pic but does it have the 15" steering wheel also. Yes it does. Is that rare? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,072 #7 Posted January 10 (edited) 5 minutes ago, TonyToro Jr. said: Yes it does. Is that rare? I really don't know if they are a unicorn, but I know a lot of guys like them. This is the only one I've ever had but they may have made thousands. IDk. Maybe others will come along and tell us. Edited January 10 by sqrlgtr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,529 #8 Posted January 10 1 hour ago, TonyToro Jr. said: Yes it does. Is that rare? No not really rare Junior but a huge bonus if in decent shape. With only two of those long spokes they broke from weight when mounting and dismounting. They were then discontinued and replaced by the very common one on '68 Raiders and just about everything until the "soft touch" ones came out. 2 hours ago, Sparky said: I’ve got a soft spot for the 60’s square hoods I I'll second ... This the tractor you need the SG light for? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #9 Posted January 11 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: This the tractor you need the SG light for? Yessir. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,356 #10 Posted January 11 I love my 1257, had it since my dad gave it to me 10 years ago. My favorite WH tractor. Yours looks like a solid rig 👍. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,376 #11 Posted January 11 (edited) Tony boy does that bring back some memories good and bad. I’ve had four of these 1257 one of my favorites. It has a nice feel at the steering wheel and the foot rest. I’ve always liked sitting over the tractor not in the tractor. The engine sounds good. Nice smooth idle. Edited January 11 by Retired Wrencher 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #12 Posted January 11 Did some cleaning yesterday night. And came how way better then I was expecting. Still have to clean the rims and find a belt guard though. Do have some other plans for this tractor as well 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,072 #13 Posted January 11 Wow throw a belt guard and a seat on her and I would be done with that one 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,529 #14 Posted January 11 Really does look nice. Orginal and other than some misplaced paint unmolested. Kinda ticks a guy off the belt guard is MIA. Guessing you asked the PO if it was just laying around? Did you happen to give A-Z a jingle about one? I'll look to see if I have one but don't pin your hopes on it. Tell ya what I do have for it is a deck. Free if you can figure out how to get it at the Big Show. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #15 Posted January 11 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Guessing you asked the PO if it was just laying around Yes we asked the guy that bought it from PO just for the rear tires and he talked to the PO and said nope that is long gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #16 Posted January 11 6 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Tell ya what I do have for it is a deck. Free if you can figure out how to get it at the Big Show. Thank you. I’ll give it some thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,072 #17 Posted January 12 32 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Tell ya what I do have for it is a deck. Free if you can figure out how to get it at the Big Show. ya given my deck away 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,529 #18 Posted January 12 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: ya given my deck away No yours went through a spindle off resto and got donated to a tractor for the less fortunate. Page 18 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #19 Posted January 12 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: Did you happen to give A-Z a jingle about one? I'll look to see if I have one but don't pin your hopes on it. I was going to give them a call. No need to look @Easton Rich has got me covered! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,376 #20 Posted January 12 Tony I have a fender and the seat pan so you could have Matt make up a seat for that would be original to that tractor like this one. let me know if you’re interested. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,529 #21 Posted January 12 Not too far Thought you might enjoy some pics of your 1257 when new to me Squirelly ... 9/24/2016 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,376 #22 Posted January 13 21 hours ago, WHX?? said: Not too far Thought you might enjoy some pics of your 1257 when new to me Squirelly ... 9/24/2016 Jim, that brings back some memories that I had on one of the 1257s I had and 1057 that one was a total nightmare. It turned out well. I believe I actually painted that one. Enjoy the 1257. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 2,308 #23 Posted 4 hours ago Finally got the new heater installed in the garage so now it’s comfortable to work in there. Got the belt guard painted that I got from @Easton Rich probably 2 weeks ago and it’s just been sitting inside. Today we turned the heater on and brought the tractor inside. Mounted up the belt guard and installed the fuel tank I decided to use. And finished up routing the fuel line and installed shut off and filter. Too dark to see of it drives so the maiden voyage will be tommorow. Also, in the last picture there is a weird little round piece that went on the foot peg. I’m thinking it’s for a mower deck? I took it off as I have no use for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,019 #24 Posted 1 hour ago On 1/12/2026 at 6:03 AM, Retired Wrencher said: could have Matt make up a seat for that would be original to that tractor like this one. let me know if you’re interested. That sure is purdy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
