catcher77 29 #1 Posted January 13, 2014 I have been looking for a WH 1054 for quite sometime now and was able to make a road trip yesterday and pick one up from a fellow member of Red Square New2horses (David) from Arkansas. I enjoyed David's time and knowledge while I was there. I had the urge to get a WH tractor about 6 months ago (702 Sickle Mower). Now I have added 2 more another 702 and this 1054. I was able to take the 1054 to the car wash today and give it a good clean up. After the car wash I drained all the fluids and refilled, changed spark plug, cleaned the carburetor, replaced the points and condenser, new fuel lines and a new battery. After all this I turned it over and on the 2nd try it fired right up and runs great took it for a spin up and down the street with no issues. The hydraulics worked great also. I will start a restoration on the 1054 as soon as I complete the restoration on the 702 Sickle Mower. I have attached some pictures before the cleanup at the car wash, and will post some pictures after the cleanup as soon as I download those pictures. Any pointers on this 1054 would be much appreciated. Thanks Donnie 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #2 Posted January 13, 2014 That sure is a nice one. Congragulations How many miles did you have to cover to bring that one home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #3 Posted January 13, 2014 Roughly 800 miles. I no it sounds crazy but have a lot of changes going on at work and I just needed to get out of town and get my mind on something else. And what better way than to pick up a Wheel Horse Tractor 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #4 Posted January 13, 2014 Nice for sure. 800 miles will get your mind off anything !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #5 Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) looks like a good starting point there...... congratulations.... I'm sure you can pick up a few things and also learn from my mistakes by checking out my 1054 thread........ Edited January 13, 2014 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #6 Posted January 13, 2014 Nice score, good lookin' tractor there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #7 Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks everyone.. Martin- I started reading your thread about 4 hours ago, not quite done yet. You did an outstanding job. I might need some pointers from you once I get started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,128 #8 Posted January 13, 2014 Looks good! I wonder if those are wider rear tires than usual (looks better that way). All the 1054's I've seen have skinny rears. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,757 #9 Posted January 13, 2014 The 953/1054 is my persomal favorite, you got a good one! The return trip with a new member of the herd in the rear view seems a lot shorter. Glen Pettit can hook you up with the headlights, he is a vendor on this site, and a good member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #10 Posted January 13, 2014 Mike- The tires are Carlisle 27 X9.50 15NHS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #11 Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks 953 Nut... I ran new wiring to the headlights today (not working). They are working now but I will need lenses. I will contact Glen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #12 Posted January 13, 2014 SWEET TRACTOR !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #13 Posted January 13, 2014 Great find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #14 Posted January 13, 2014 man I'd like one of those myself, maybe someday.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #15 Posted January 13, 2014 Roughly 800 miles. I no it sounds crazy but have a lot of changes going on at work and I just needed to get out of town and get my mind on something else. And what better way than to pick up a Wheel Horse Tractor No that don't sound crazy at all, not the way things are in this world today. I'm glad you were able to get yourself away from it all for a while, and pick up a nice Wheel Horse to boot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
