Another GT14 find in the UK!

[landsurveyor 2]

Hi Folks,

 

Hope that you are all well!  Its been a LONG time since I have been on here due to selling my Wheelhorses to fund an old car!

 

I did still keep hold of my John Deere 140, but I couldn't resist the urge any longer and have bought a Wheel Horse GT14, which is the model I have always wanted!

 

This one came from Torquay, from a chap called Basil Fawlty I seem to remember....I bought it from the original owners neighbour (in Torquay) and it had been sat at the bottom of the original owners garden for a few years since he sadly died.  The guy I bought it from asked if he could have it, he then realised that it wouldn't fit down the side of his house, so sold it to me!

 

I have added the plough hitch and blade that I had kept hold of just in case the bug caught again...it did come with a fresh battery and a 48 inch deck with no rot, so all good!

 

I know you like pictures:

 

 

 

 

Neil - it was originally supplied by a dealer near you in Cannington, Somerset - B H White and son, it still has the plate attached to it.

 

 

 

 

[Anglo Traction 761]

Long time No hear Simon.............. That has to be the tidiest GT14 in it's original clothes. Lucky man and you have confirmed the inevitable ......there is no cure , even after a long abstinence...... Good to see you back posting.

[953 nut 62,341]

    Fantastic      I realy enjoy my GT 14, it is a real worker, yours has seen a lot of love over the years.

[wheeledhorseman 579]

Suddenly everone seems to be getting themselves a GT-14! Well done for finding that one which seems to be in very good original condition. I hope that old JD of yours has been kicked out of your tractor shed to make way for the new arrival.

 

It was great to meet you again a little while back to collect the roller and good to see you posting again on RS. Welcome back mate!

 

Andy

[coldone 35]

That is one great looking GT14. I am surprised it looks so nice since it was in the vicinity of Basil Fawlty himself. Manuel must have kept it up for him.

[neil 2,410]

WOW. Welcome back Simon Hope you and the family are well .

That is one real nice GT14 , Is it the original paintwork & did the blade come with the tractor ?

 

I am suprised that you managed to get that tractor down the side of your house too.

 

would be good to have some more pics ,

 

It looks like you still have the steering wheel cap attatched , these are normally lost when the sterring wheel goes out of shape a little .

[Stigian 1,234]

Welcome to the UK GT 14 club Simon, she sure looks a beauty

Interesting to see the plastic shifter plate has warped in the same way as the one on my GT... I guess they all do it after a while.

[meadowfield 2,808]

looking good Simon!

 

Neil started the trend and I just had to follow...

 

Any chance of a close up of the dealer plate on the side for my collection?   

 

mark

[Lars 526]

Wow that looks really good.. clean her up and she shine's like new..

[Stormin 9,986]

Why are they all darn sarf? 

 

Very nice.

[neil 2,410]

Stormin, I do remenber seeing a couple for sale on that auction site as far up as Chester ,

[meadowfield 2,808]

Neil,

 

they were hatchet jobs though - wrong front axles/bits missing...

[WH Raider10 17]

Nice find! I have also sold 6 of 8 wheelhorses I owned to raise money for other projects. But every time I see a wheelhorse for sale at a good price I can't resist buying it!   

 

P-J

[farmer 1,081]

Nice machine Simon, wonder if it ever got a 'dam good thrashing' from Basil.    

[Anglo Traction 761]

Nice machine Simon, wonder if it ever got a 'dam good thrashing' from Basil.    

 

What like this you mean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78b67l_yxUc

[landsurveyor 2]

Wow what a response,  good to hear from you all again!!

 

Andy - good to see you too, hope that the roller is ok?  I would like to upgrade to a D soon, so might have to follow in your footsteps!

 

Britt C - Manuel was out when I collected, probably probably putting some money on the horses for Basil!

 

Neil - Glad to see your collection expanding!  The wheel cap is not original, just something I found that fitted (almost!).  I think the paint is original, is a bit scabby in places, but not bad for something that has sat outside under a sheet for a couple of years.  I already had the blade, just thought I would see if it fitted.

 

Mark - Plate pic here:  Do you sell the decals for the rear panel on their own, as mine is missing - PM me if you do and I will send payment to you direct.

 

 

The question is what do I now do with the John Deere -  do I keep it, or do I sell it to fund some "tractor" style tyres for the rear of the GT14???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Anglo Traction 761]

The question is what do I now do with the John Deere -  do I keep it, or do I sell it to fund some "tractor" style tyres for the rear of the GT14???

 

John Deere 140.jpg

 It's Green !...........    dd  ddd ddd dddump it

[Don1977 605]

I believe the hitch for the Snow plough on a 14 GT mounted in front of the rear axle. The later C- Series mounted under the axle that would make up the difference in length.

Edited December 31, 2013 by Don1977