blewryano 1 #1 Posted 12 hours ago Hi. Im very new to the community and very new to these incredibly awesome tractors. Hopefully my inexperience doesn't make me look dumb, but i have found this 654 Wheel Horse. I plan on going to look at it this weekend if its still available. My biggest question is, why is it blue? To me, it looks like a fun project but I dont want to get elbow deep into something that isn't, or perhaps never was. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 25,502 #2 Posted 12 hours ago Originally it was red, someone has slapped that blue on it for unkown reasons. Easily made red again though. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,984 #3 Posted 12 hours ago Can keep it blue too if you are fond of it. Only rule is no john deere green. But Red really is the best color for a tractor. If you rattle can it, the common color a lot of us use is Rust-Oleum Regal Red, can also use IH red. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,368 #5 Posted 9 hours ago 2 hours ago, AlexR said: Only rule is no john deere green. 3 hours ago, blewryano said: I plan on going to look at it this weekend if its still available. Wrong color but it looks better than most I've found. It most definitely can be brought back to whatever level you want it to be. Like the blue? Service it up and run it. Wanna make it look better than the day it left the dealer? All up to you. Saving them and using them is what we all like to do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,216 #6 Posted 4 hours ago 5 hours ago, kpinnc said: Wrong color but it looks better than most I've found. It most definitely can be brought back to whatever level you want it to be. Like the blue? Service it up and run it. Wanna make it look better than the day it left the dealer? All up to you. Saving them and using them is what we all like to do. That too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,716 #8 Posted 3 hours ago It is yours to do whatever you want as long as you don’t paint it green they say here that is a big no-no. Just my two shots. Good luck with the project. Ooo If you’re handy and you have access to a sandblaster to take the paint off. You can start new. Bring it back to original color. This is always been a big debate, but I use rust oleum regal red. I’ve heard that this is a very close match. Also international red may be the truest match. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,893 #9 Posted 2 hours ago If the price is right, I'd bring it home with me. Get it operational first, decide on the paint color later. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 1,249 #10 Posted 1 hour ago Or leave it and call it The Smurf 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,489 #11 Posted 1 hour ago Blue, red or yellow, the important part is to enjoy it. Here is a link to manuals on the 654. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=654&quick=1&type=downloads_file&nodes=7 and the 1964 sales brochure https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=1964 sales&type=downloads_file&nodes=29&search_and_or=and&sortby=relevancy Enjoy the ride and feel free to ask any questions you may have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,831 #12 Posted 1 hour ago Looks like The Big Unit @ebinmaine owned it ... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,099 #13 Posted 54 minutes ago 9 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Looks like The Big Unit @ebinmaine owned it ... Nothing like that happening here brother man. That's too close to Ford blue and I refuse to paint anything the same color as another brand. Even the red white and blue Patriot Horse I did a few years ago had a lean in towards teal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
