jrandyg 44 #1 Posted July 30, 2014 Hi All, I'm new to this hobby and looking for people in my area to learn from. Can anyone in my area chime in? I'd love to hear from you. My first and only entry to this hobby/madness is a 1966 - 656. Bought it from criagslist not running. Engine turns and i've even had it "pop" when trying to start it. I now have a manual and plan tearing into the ignition system, cleaning the carb and frankly tinkering with EVERYTHING!!! I've already spent some "garage" time cleaning, dreaming and even pressure washed her. I'm truely surprized how well this old girl cleaned up. Only a little surface rust. Not quite sure how far I'll take this resto/refurbish. It's really silly of me to have a lawn tractor but i couldn't resist. I can mow my yard in 20 minutes with my push mower!! Thanks, Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,456 #2 Posted July 30, 2014 Come on now. ANY minutes pushing a mower is too many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #3 Posted July 30, 2014 Awesome, no need for a tractor and you got one anyway. Must have been that WH bug that alot of use get bit with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,282 #4 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Welcome to Red Square There is a Pioneer Steam Power show coming up in Sycamore, Ill. that a bunch of us will be at showing some of our horses. We are going to be there on Saturday...August 16th. Come on out and meet some of the guys. Here is a link to the thread...just click on it. Good time and good food. BTW...I'm in Elgin...come on up and take a look. This should wet your appetite. Edited July 30, 2014 by stevasaurus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #5 Posted July 30, 2014 Well, I ain't nowhere close but to , you are in a great location to find The down here elusive red stallions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #6 Posted July 30, 2014 Welcome. Go ahead and put yourself here on the member map... http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/membermap/ and you can see some of the other members near you. It always starts with one...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #9 Posted July 31, 2014 No one can resist the power of the Wheel Horse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrandyg 44 #10 Posted July 31, 2014 I've taken pictures and made the attempt to upload them but the site is telling me the picture files are too big. I'm working on gettng the files smaller. Thanks for the replies!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrandyg 44 #11 Posted July 31, 2014 Got the pics figured out!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrandyg 44 #12 Posted July 31, 2014 It's amazing what i've been able to do with just some Simple Green a pressure washer and elbow grease! These are my before pictures. I'm trying to document the entire process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #13 Posted July 31, 2014 It's amazing what i've been able to do with just some Simple Green a pressure washer and elbow grease! These are my before pictures. I'm trying to document the entire process. those are before pics? damn that is one fine looking horse! oh and welcome to ofcourse Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #14 Posted July 31, 2014 Welcome to the forum. That is a very nice looking tractor. You are really going to enjoy using it but the best part is working on it. Once you get it up and running good, it is time to get another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
