cdn97 6 #1 Posted February 19, 2012 I just picked up my first Wheel Horse today! My father has had them for years and I finally decided to get one myself. I have a 1969 Work Horse 700. I am wondering if anyone had pictures of the dash panel. I have been looking for a few hours now, but can't seem to find one. This model is a pull start - not ignition start. Looks like someone has hacked the dash, but I am not sure. Also, does anyone have a printable owners manual? Lastly (for now), this has a kohler k181T Pull start motor - is that origional or has it been replaced? I saw a video online and that one had the same motor, so I wasn't sure. Any info you have on this tractor would be much appreciated! I will try to post some photos tomorrow (if it doesn't snow....) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #2 Posted February 19, 2012 Welcome, and I can't right this min. help on the dash, but I can tomorrow I have a work horse 700, I also don't have a owners manual, but I can tell you the Kohler is a nice up grade from the orig. 7hp Tecumseh that came in it when new, so no the engine is not orig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #3 Posted February 19, 2012 heres a manual for you, not a very good copy though....... Tractor 1969 WorkHorse 700 1-3741 1-3745 OM #508-509.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted February 19, 2012 I'd leave the pull start kohler on it, a much better engine, and the added weight up front helps a lot as well. I am not 100% sure on the dash panel. I think it should be the same as on the "500 Special", but it does have a different part number. Here is a (not very good) pic of the 500 Special dash: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,236 #5 Posted February 19, 2012 :text-worthless: :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh-jason 33 #6 Posted February 19, 2012 http://m1232.photobu...g.html?newest=1 This is the dash on my work horse 700. I hope the link works, photobucket is kinda hard to work with on the iPhone. (null) edit: im on the pc now, this will work better. this pic was taken before the restore was completed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #7 Posted February 19, 2012 From the looks of your photo, the tractor seems to have a nice paint job. Also looks to be missing the ignition switch. The correct switch is NLA....ask me how I know! I actually added a solenoid and a different switch to start mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdn97 6 #8 Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks for all of the info. Here is a photo of my dash. There is a toggle switch that shouldn't be there, but im not sure if there was a key or not. The motor is a pullstart. Any input is appreciated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liketoplayto 6 #9 Posted February 21, 2012 ive got a 700 work horse roller looks pretty goo just missing engine if someone is interested in it or parts off it let me know its a roller but very good one id let parts or whole thing go cheap thanks wes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #10 Posted May 16, 2014 I just got done painting my wh700 last night. First restoration Ive ever done. I didnt go completely original because I only had a bare frame with like new original tires! I went with black bed liner coating for the frame and snow blade. Then ih red for the rest. Mine had no dash plate so I made one from 1/16 plate steel. Not sure what options im goin to put on it. Any ideas? Im not quite computer savy enough to post pics but they are to come. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #11 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) H Edited May 16, 2014 by rjwhorse700 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #12 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) The day I brought her home. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Edited May 16, 2014 by rjwhorse700 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #13 Posted May 16, 2014 The day I brought her home. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #14 Posted May 16, 2014 This is my dash plate. Not sure about the accessories. Im thinkin cigarette lighter so I can charge my phone! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #15 Posted May 16, 2014 Here's mine refinished with a decal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #16 Posted May 16, 2014 Were they originally shiny and black? I like the decal but I need somethng that will show up good against black 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #17 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Yes, originally it was a brushed steel and black finish - the decal is an exact copy of how the original dash looked. Mine was rusted, so I sanded, primed and painted it silver before applying the decal. Edited May 16, 2014 by Horse Play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwhorse700 7 #18 Posted May 31, 2014 I got my instrument panel done except for the holes drilled. Now im at a loss cause my fenders dont have brackets and the few that I have seen were tack welded to the fender. Do they sell a universal bracket that will bolt to the hooes I have? The ones I saw were unused and makes me wonder what the extra holes are for. Water drain? Any advice would be appreciated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
