vintage rear seat/fenders

[PetesPonies 0]

since I like the rear of the older tractors ( u-shape seat spring and small curved fenders- early 60's ) . . is the transaxle shape/configuration such that you could add the rear "look" to a newer larger Wheel Horse ( late 60's or 70's )?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,160]

Yes ......

As long as it's not an automatic. (hydro)

(It would look like a 1045 with a longer hood)

You'd have to do some changing around for the "running board" style footrests on the 1968 & newer tractors though.

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,813]

Yep. Someone that goes by the name "Wifecallsmesanford" on MTF has pics or his early 80's "C" series with em. He put real skinny AG's on it so it does'nt look so good to me. Would'nt be as easy to do with a rear fuel tank type tractor as you would need to relocate the tank.

Mike..........

[TT-(Moderator) 1,160]

Yep. Someone that goes by the name "Wifecallsmesanford" on MTF has pics or his early 80's "C" series with em.

Isn't he the guy that put a Sears rear in a WH so he could use the 3 point hitch????? :thumbs:

[PetesPonies 0]

so which tractors would be a perfect candidate for this swap? I really don't know enough about all the models as far as PTOs and rear hitches etc. I like cast iron Kohler engines, so I would want that.

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,813]

Isn't he the guy that put a Sears rear in a WH so he could use the 3 point hitch?????

I think it still has the WH rear but the 3 point and rear plate off a sears. Kinda looks bad to me, but I guess it does what he needs it to.

Mike..........

[TT-(Moderator) 1,160]

First thing you need to do is find the rear fenders, toolbox, seat spring, and hoodstand from a 1962 to 1964 "round hood" with the aluminum gas tank.

You can convert almost any gear drive garden tractor from 1965 to 1976 with "minimal" work. (you'll need to seperate the 2 pieces of the hoodstand and weld the rear section of the older hoodstand to the back of it.) If the tractor you're converting has high/low range, you'll need to drill a hole for the second shifter.

The only PTO will be on the engine, so you don't need to worry about it. The standard drawbar hitch is normally what you will find. The lift hitches were all optional.

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,813]

Pete. Go into out Wheel Horse picture gallery and look at the 1964 1045 that charger9auto posted. That is what you would be building.

Then check out the 66-68 year tractors. Those would be best for your kind of conversion.

Mike..........

[PetesPonies 0]

yes I definitely like that one !! If anyone knows of anything halfway near me, let me know.

[PetesPonies 0]

OK, so what is the hood stand?

[Rollerman 290]

Pete the hood stand is what supports the dash assembley & the back of the hood.

It has the bell crank inside for the lift arm or the hydraulic lift & also has the PTO controls on it on the 67 & later models.

[PetesPonies 0]

thanks . .OK so why would that part need to be replaced/modifed to switch the rear fenders and seat?

[Rollerman 290]

Pete you have the hood stand & tunnel that make up part of the body work on Wheel Horses.

Now the later style tractors with the flat stamped rear fenders have a differant tunnel at the bact of the hood stand.

Now if you buy a latter style tractor & want to convert it to the early style round fender setup...your going to have to tear down the tractor & cut the hood stand a tunnel apart.

Then find a donor too with round fenders to get the tunnel,tool box, & fenders from to complete your conversion.

Gonna be a lot of work just for round fenders.

[PetesPonies 0]

But for me the round fenders do the trick ) I rebuild/weld/restore/fabricate all the time. So the work is no problem, its just knowing what will be involved so I can have a head start if I go this way. If I do this, I want to get it done fast I'll need the parts ready to go. I want a tractor large enough for me to work it as I wish, but look good. Although I am capable, I do not want to get into a rebuild of mechanicals, again because of time and all the other things I am doing. But as far as welding up a hood support and painting all sheetmetal, thats a weekend. It doesn't even have to bother my daily activities if I don't want it. I'm stil open to hear any advice about this , so keep them coming )