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eibbed

Yesterday a Craigs List post said "old Wheel Horse tractor $150.00". I called and was told that it had been in the back of a garage for about 25 years. The seller couldn't tell me anything about it over the phone. So naturally, I hooked up my trailer and took off across the river for St. Louis, MO. You just never know what's lurking beyond that muddy Mississippi.

As you can see, I brought her home. :omg: I gave $100.00 for the tractor, a neat little trailer and a complete torch kit, bottles included. I also got the blade for the plow.

I don't plan on restoring it, but I do want to bring her back to life.

Jason, I will probably use the engine and transmission out of my "Somadis" tractor.

For now, I am going to put some front wheels on and tarp her while I try to work on my 702 and Suburbans for my grandchildren.

I hope you guys enjoy the pictures.

Dave

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CasualObserver

Dave that's a fantastic grab! Looks like a pretty complete 701, with early short frame blade, early dump cart and very rare and hard to find HL-22 light kit!!! :omg: With a hydro lift to boot? Man, that's a good day right there. :D :D

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eibbed

Jason,

Thanks for the nice compliment and information reguarding my purchase. It makes me appreciate it even that much more. :omg:

Dave

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Kelly

I'd say you did very very well, worth at least 5 times + what you paid

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KC9KAS

I think you got a fine deal!

I am currently on a weekend motorcycle ride, and I did see 2 different WH tractors for sale, but couldn't stop anyway, plus I am out of $$ right now!

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rickv1957

Dave,great find there!! :omg: Rick

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Lawn Ranger kid

Great find and price! :omg:

Josh

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qd-16

You just scored a home run! A diamond in the ruff. Congratulations.

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1961551

you did very, very well. i have paid alot more for alot less. jimmy

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DOC in Kentucky

Hey Dave, as they say here in Kentucky, " you a lucky SOB!!!"

I hope all is well with you and apparently it is :omg:

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854WH

sweet tractor man post pics when you get it running

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Michael Bullington

Wow dave ,,,nice find!!! thats like finding gold :omg:

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Roger from southern Iowa

Dave, you out did yourself!!!

Serial # sticker included, WOW! :omg:

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Lane Ranger

I think this is one sweet tractor deal!

Best find of the year thus far posted on Red Square Dave!

Get her running...

:omg:

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eibbed

It is really nice to hear from all of you. If it weren't for the support and encouragment I get from our members, I wouldn't have the courage to bring home and work on half of the tractors that I do. Thanks alot!

Well I couldn't leave her alone until I got some other projects finished like I said I would in my earlier post. The grandkids tractors have temporarily been put on hold.

The hood was put into the electroliysis yesterday and received a coat of bare metal etching primer this morning. The genetator belt cover is E-cooking now.

The pan seat that was mostly rusted away got replaced with a much nicer one and I have a real nice set of front tires and rims that I will mount tomorrow. The battery box is half corroded away, so I will replace it with one that I have laying around here somewhere.

I'll let you know when I get her running.

I hope you all have a great Easter.

Dave

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802heath

a sweet dig theres never anything like that out my way! :omg:

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d180man

Hi very nice find ! :omg: :D

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rj35hunter

I like to see all original 701 tractors! :omg: Great Find!

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wh500special

Wow Dave, I've been in St. Louis all week and never took the opportunity to check CL. Great find!

If you ever decide you don't have room for that cart... :omg:

Steve

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Retired Wrencher

eibbeb sent a pm

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stevasaurus

WOW...and you got that in Rick's home state? :D An excellent crossing. :omg:

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eibbed

Steve,

I got in and out of that state real fast. :omg: I had to, because you never know where Rick is going to be, or when he'll be there. It was however close enough to the border that I think Rick will be ok with it. :D

Dave

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Olratlr

How do you sleep at night knowing you stole it. :omg: Great Purchase.

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rickv1957

Darn,missed a good one :omg: ,glad you got it Dave!!! :D Rick

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VinsRJ

Very nice score :omg:

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