j.king 3 #1 Posted January 17, 2014 I have fond memories of my grandfather's Wheel Horse when I was growing up. It has always been a dream of mine to restore his old horse. This Christmas I drove up to the old family farm in Indiana from Tennessee with a trailer in tow to rescue if from rotting away behind the shed. To my horror, I found it to be GONE! Whether stolen by someone who appreciates what they got, or God forbid by a scrapper I don't know. All I have are my memories and a dream of one day finding one just like the one I lost and restoring it in my grandfather's memory. I looked through a stack of old photo albums and found this one old picture of my dad on it back in the 80's. Can anyone tell me what model it is? I'm rather ignorant of Wheel Horse history and any information would be greatly appreciated! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #2 Posted January 17, 2014 Kinda hard to tell, but kinda looks like a 633.<br /><br />Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk<br /><br /> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #3 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) My Dad's first tractor was an 854 Wheel Horse that he bought used on June 6th. 1966. It was the first tractor I learned to drive and mow with, so I have very fond memories of the tractor and my Dad. My Dad kept the 854 until December 29th, 1979 when he traded it on the C-101 that I still have. Many great memories of the 854 and growing up with it, so that is why I bought the 854 in my avatar last year and restored it. My Dad passed away 10 years ago, but the 854 links me back to him and all the good memories. So, I really understand your desire to locate a similar tractor. Good luck on your search, you've come to the right place for help. Edited January 17, 2014 by WheelHorse79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #4 Posted January 17, 2014 Can't help with identifying your old horse but ..... WELCOME TO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #5 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) I tried to adjust the original, but didn't get very far. I see what could very well be a (1962) 552 That is based entirely on the shape of the foot pedal & the Tecumseh engine / headlights. Edited January 18, 2014 by TT picture upgrade 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #6 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Looks like a Fairbanks recoil to me. Edited January 17, 2014 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #7 Posted January 17, 2014 Hope you find a Wheel Horse to replace the one that was your fathers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesbaycruiser 83 #8 Posted January 19, 2014 I sure can relate to your story. I too went hunting for my grandfather's Wheel Horse. I assumed it was long ago sent to the junkpile, but I was I know and understand your pain and frustration at finding the tractor gone, and I sincerely hope that one day soon you find it, or one like it. Happy hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #9 Posted January 19, 2014 I got the wheel horse that my dad let me drive around back a few years back he died 16 years ago when I was 10 I remember after he died I break into the garage and take it to the woods and go mudding no matter what my mo did I'd still get it then I blew the engine after my neighbor was suppose to check the oil for me and didn't Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
