Buzz 502 #1 Posted May 16, 2008 After two weeks of near misses i finally bagged one. I first looked at a 757 and B-80 but they were priced too high. Then i spotted the elusive 867 but that was a little high too. I waited too long to pull the trigger on the engineless C-120 with snowthrower :imstupid: and someone shot it out from under me. Last night while working the midnight shift I spotted it in Craigslist and it was listed as "possibly a Wheel Horse". Best of all it was 5 miles from home. Its in decent shape, not rusty or beat up but hasn't run for several years. Made him an offer , he accepted it, and delivered it . When it stops raining I'll post pictures and try to figure out which one I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustbucket 4 #2 Posted May 16, 2008 sounds good Buzz keep us posted on how it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #3 Posted May 16, 2008 Way to go, Buzz! You'll have to take it to the WHCC show too.... That'll be one more closer to 700 - so Wild Bill has to go backwards in the parade! :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610 #4 Posted May 16, 2008 Buzz, great score. A friend of my has a '68 Commando 8 with a rebuilt engine in it that's sweet running. He doesn't want to part with it, but I told him I still get first dibs on it. :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #5 Posted May 16, 2008 I'm pretty sure it's the 1968. I want to get it running and see which is better, it or the 856. Might bring both to the show and sell one. Or not.......... :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,169 #6 Posted May 16, 2008 Lookin forward to some pics Buzz. Good find . Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #7 Posted May 17, 2008 :whistle: Way to go Buzz!! The 68 Commando 8 is one of my favorites! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHARGER9AUTO 3 #8 Posted May 17, 2008 I'm pretty sure it's the 1968. I want to get it running and see which is better, it or the 856. Might bring both to the show and sell one. Or not.......... Buzz, I would be interested in your 856 - Commando 8 what tractor you decide to sell at the show . Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #9 Posted May 17, 2008 Sounds like a good find Buzz. I'm hopeing to add a 68 vintage to my collection in the future ...same vintage as me then. Now about those pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #10 Posted May 17, 2008 Now about those pics? Will be a slight delay on those pictures. Due to a retirement, medical emergency, and vacation we are short handed here at the electric company. I'm working 8 hrs on 8 hrs off until Tuesday . Killing this old body but increasing the Wheel Horse fund......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
