Would be great.....

[whfan74 2,071]

I know many have desired a Wheel Horse museum located in South Bend. Now after reading an article from WNDU the local t.v. station in South Bend this was very interesting.

The national college football hall of fame is leaving it's building and heading to Atlanta. There have been attempts to have the building filled for different reasons but to no avail. Sounds like it is going to be a hodge podge of things located there now. So who has the contacts to get even a little exhibit put together in the building? Just thinking outside the box.........

Here is the article.........

http://www.wndu.com/hometop/headlines/84267757.html

[GlenPettit 1,717]

I had heard that some of the original Wheel Horses from the factory display are now displayed in the 'Studebaker Car Museum', not sure where that is. Anyone know anything about this?

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,147]

http://www.studebakermuseum.org/

Didnt see anything about WH's being in the museum tho.

Mike........

[wh500special 2,267]

I had heard that some of the original Wheel Horses from the factory display are now displayed in the 'Studebaker Car Museum', not sure where that is. Anyone know anything about this?

There may be a couple left, but the bulk of the WH stash has been relocated to Toro's HQ in Bloomington, MN.

Steve

[Rollerman 290]

I visited the Stude Museum a few years ago.

They had two on display...a Work Horse 700 & another...can't remember what model now.

They did say there were 3 others in back, but lacked the room to display them. B)

[rmaynard 16,293]

(whfan74 @February 12, 2010 09:44 pm)

I know many have desired a Wheel Horse museum located in South Bend.

Scott,

Would you like to be the curator? If so, we've got a starting point.

Bob

[whfan74 2,071]

(whfan74 @February 12, 2010 09:44 pm)

I know many have desired a Wheel Horse museum located in South Bend.

Scott,

Would you like to be the curator? If so, we've got a starting point.

Bob

Well you guys wouldn't want me there.........not enough knowledge on these great machines. Maybe they would have a spot for me in the ticket booth to welcome the visitors! B)

[Operator 7]

I had heard that some of the original Wheel Horses from the factory display are now displayed in the 'Studebaker Car Museum', not sure where that is. Anyone know anything about this?

There may be a couple left, but the bulk of the WH stash has been relocated to Toro's HQ in Bloomington, MN.

Steve

30 miles from Bloomington! Maybe I need to check?

Randy

[rickv1957 74]

Thats a long way from Mo,I would like opening a museum someday,Rick

[rwilson 128]

rick just open the garage doors and charge people 5 bucks to look inside!!

[rickv1957 74]

Was thinking of something a little more classic! Rick

[CasualObserver 3,411]

30 miles from Bloomington! Maybe I need to check?

Randy

Randy, they have a large collection of 'historical product' that is mostly in storage. They renovated one of the main offices several years back and incorporated wider hallways so they could display things, but most of the time it's newer or current models. Occasionally though they do cycle through some of the really good stuff. Unfortunately there's no way to know what's out at any given time.

[Operator 7]

30 miles from Bloomington! Maybe I need to check?

Randy

Randy, they have a large collection of 'historical product' that is mostly in storage. They renovated one of the main offices several years back and incorporated wider hallways so they could display things, but most of the time it's newer or current models. Occasionally though they do cycle through some of the really good stuff. Unfortunately there's no way to know what's out at any given time.

I got to check it out sounds interesting! Thanks Jason!

Randy