WheelHorse79 271 #26 Posted January 28, 2014 OUCH! That poor girl was rode hard and put away wet. I still think it's worth saving. It would be a labor of love. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 104 #27 Posted January 30, 2014 Sorry to hear you are coming across so many issues with it...I agree it is worth saving though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #29 Posted January 30, 2014 Dude, this has not been a good week for you. Sorry you have had all these problems. Best of luck to you should you decide to restore this old Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #30 Posted January 30, 2014 thanks for all the support guys. it will be rebuilt but it's just gonna take a lot more time and money than i planned. i guess this one won't be sold for any profit so i might as build it to have fun with. i don't know what all i'm gonna do to it but it'll be a fun little toy when it gets done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #31 Posted January 31, 2014 OUCH! That poor girl was rode hard and put away wet. I still think it's worth saving. It would be a labor of love. I totally agree, I have one of those that many would consider nothing more than a rusted rolling pile of parts that will not even steer! I have no engine, the hood needs repair I need 4 new tires and various other parts before it will ever run! To me, yours is a walk in the park and well worth the effort. The earlier round hoods seem to be getting a bit scarce so I really doubt you got screwed too very bad. You will get there, just hang with it man, in the end you will be rewarded with a wonderful little machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T McCool 287 #32 Posted January 31, 2014 Ouch! One more reason to tear him down for a full rebuild. Horses are like family to us folks, they have personality too. Fix him up and show him some love. On to your engine situation, i highly recommend a good ol' kohler ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victor3ranger 11 #33 Posted January 31, 2014 I would love to have your 551 the way it is right now. I could use the parts for mine that I want to get going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #34 Posted March 18, 2014 well it's been a while and things are not any better. i do have a rear end and frame coming but i have to sell the tractor. it will be listed as-is and tore down. it can be just put back together and run or restored. the engine does run good. due to circumstances beyond my control i'm selling everything i own (tractor,household stuff ect) so i can have a place to live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #35 Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) PM sent. Edited March 19, 2014 by WheelHorse79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T McCool 287 #36 Posted March 19, 2014 Im sorry to hear buddy :/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #37 Posted April 13, 2014 well this has moved on to another member. it will be put back together and will live again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
