boovuc 1,090 #1 Posted April 14, 2010 Hi Guys, TT already knows I was going to rescue a horse that was on a trailer to be taken to a local scrap yard. Actually there were two on board but the one was beyond bad! (Got a few parts off of it, though). With the help of a friend, I wheeled it from the scrap trailer to mine and took it home. It was stored for 5 plus years in a garage out of the weather and was told by the PO that the motor needed rebuilt. After getting it home, I found it had Wheel Horse 876 decals over an older set of decals. On the belt guard..........you could make out "1045" on the emblem stamp. On the front hood, the emblem read "Wheel-O-Matic". Under the hood was a Kohler K181S, Serial #A185781. Now........the ID tag under the hood says...............T 657!! (It is a 4 speed rear and I even doubt it's original). Wow! What a machine! Hey! It was free, it has a great rear-discharge deck and I saved the deck from the other tractor. All the sheet metal is there including the motor and generator shroud. All in great condition. (The decals helped protect it)! It started life as a 1967 T657. God knows if it will start. I haven't had time to try. Kind of scared to try it. I feel I need to hook it up to a lightning rod during a thunder storm and scream, It's Alive! It's Alive! Boovuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #2 Posted April 14, 2010 As long as it stays alive, thats all that matters. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #3 Posted April 14, 2010 Sounds like a somadis and somadat Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted April 14, 2010 What no pictures of the rescued mutt??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #7 Posted April 14, 2010 NO PICTURES(your fired) :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #8 Posted April 14, 2010 My B60 is like that. It has a 16hp Kohler on it. Saved it from being made into dog food and glue though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #9 Posted April 15, 2010 Sorry. Of course you want to see pictures! What was I thinking?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #10 Posted April 15, 2010 Not to bad for a pile o parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #11 Posted April 15, 2010 can't believe that was getting tossed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #12 Posted April 15, 2010 ...and the Lord said, "Let there be duct tape!" And it came to pass, and it was good, and a million people rose up in great glee and rejoicing..... Duff :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 478 #13 Posted April 15, 2010 Wow!, who in their right mind could even think to throw it to the scrap yard Oh well...shes in good hands now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #14 Posted April 16, 2010 ...and the Lord said, "Let there be duct tape!" And it came to pass, and it was good, and a million people rose up in great glee and rejoicing..... Duff To funny, at first glance I thought that there was a seat cover on it.... at second glance is when it settled in that it was duct tape :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #15 Posted April 16, 2010 Pretty nice, Boo. Did you decide to keep it now? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #16 Posted April 16, 2010 I guess in this case... Nice Save instead of nice find... You did find it, but you sure saved it! Funny how some one could tape off most of the hood decal but not all of it... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #17 Posted April 20, 2010 Great comments. I think it's a great save. And Terry.......I think you'll still be seeing this tractor. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
