JMW 3 #1 Posted December 25, 2010 I'm interested in this one but I'm not sure what year or model it is. I also don't know if its stock or put together.Any thought would be appreciated. Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #2 Posted December 25, 2010 Looks like a '60 or '61. Could be either a 550 or 551 by the looks of the engine (if that's an H55 I see). Others will chime in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #3 Posted December 25, 2010 1960 400 or 550. pics from front, back and other side would give more details. It does have what seems like the electric start H55 so I would guess a 550. Definately not a 551. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMW 3 #4 Posted December 25, 2010 thanks again...Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMW 3 #5 Posted December 25, 2010 I almost forgot. What do you all think would be a reasonable price for this in this condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #6 Posted December 25, 2010 I call 550. Not the original engine though - but close. A reasonable price would be $50 to $75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ducky 1 #7 Posted December 25, 2010 well my opinion is 1960 suburban 400-550. id pay 50-150 for it. my 2 1/2 cents. good luck if u do get it. and of the rebuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #8 Posted December 25, 2010 Didn't the 550 have a 58 type seat (holey round seat), and the 551 have a solid round seat? Or was that a standard Wheel Horse "variable"? By the way, I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it. And that would be a stretch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #9 Posted December 25, 2010 A reasonable price would be $50 to $75. it is a liltle rough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted December 25, 2010 Fare price????? He should be paying you to take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #11 Posted December 25, 2010 was that a standard Wheel Horse "variable"? That about sums it up. I've seen both types of seats on all 4 models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1961551 2 #12 Posted December 25, 2010 I WOULD SAY A 1960 550. WRONG ENGINE THOUGH. YOU HAVE A H50 OR H60. IT IS NOT AN H55 ENGINE. THEY HAVE AN INTERNAL OIL PUMP. THE PRICE IS UP TO YOU. I HAVE GAVE MORE FOR SOME THAN THEY WORTH, TO OHTER PEOPLE. BUT THEY WERE WORTH MORE THAN MONEY TO ME. THIS ONE APPEARS TO BE IN THE $100 -$125 RANGE TO ME. JIMMY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #13 Posted December 25, 2010 Looks like a good project!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMW 3 #14 Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks for all the input.I was thinking about the same for a price. If i pick it up it's gonna be a long term project anyway so I don't mind if its in rough condition. If its not worth restoring it might make a good hot rod project without destroying a good original to do so. I'll post some better pics. if I wind up with it.Thanks again. Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #15 Posted December 25, 2010 JMW, I think it's a '60, 400, frame is not set for battery has firewall. Hood is slotted for slide throttle & choke not push pull! Engine has electric starter, not original. I've vewed this one it's ruff! Parts or rat rod for sure! Or ugly tractor award! Front rims are rotted clear threw! Wouldn't bid more than $100 bucks it will part out at that price! HORSEFEATERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMW 3 #16 Posted December 25, 2010 It is rough and $100 is my limit. Anything more and it would not be worth the 3 hr drive to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #17 Posted December 25, 2010 Unless someone gets stupid you should win it! Good luck! And Hot Rod that Sum 'na Gun!!!! Big engine, big tires and Hot Rod primer w/ pinstripes! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #18 Posted December 25, 2010 JMW, I think it's a '60, 400, frame is not set for battery has firewall. Uh... The 1960 model 550 had electric start. The battery and solenoid were mounted inside the tool box. My vote is this one's a 550. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #19 Posted December 25, 2010 yup stupid me !!! 550! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #20 Posted December 25, 2010 I call 550. Not the original engine though - but close. A reasonable price would be $50 to $75. That's what I'd say. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #21 Posted December 25, 2010 You know even though everything looks so rusty....it looks like it could be saved with a little work. All the sheet metal's there. Are the throttle/choke levers still with it? Looks like a fun project, a couple empty cans of penetrating oil & a nicer tractor in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
