rmaynard 14,922 #1 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) ...more stuff in my garage. Back in November, Brandon (bmsgaffer) posted a "haulin' help" ad for some horse stuff that he was purchasing located about 30 minutes from me. Originally, the pick up was to be a snow thrower and a vac/bagger. However, by the time the deal was done, he had purchased everything. A 1996 416-H with 48" deck, a 42" tall chute snow thrower, a vac/bagger, snow plow, 10 cu. ft. cart, a pull-behind spreader, and front and rear wheel weights. Brandon decided that he only wanted the vac/bagger, snow thrower and front wheel weights, so...I bought the rest from him last night. The snow thrower and bagger is being palletized and delivered to Fastenal for continued hauling. Edit: Pictures added: Edited December 8, 2014 by rmaynard 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #2 Posted December 8, 2014 Be careful Bob. You see what happened to Martin. Lol. Great looking 416 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 2,898 #3 Posted December 8, 2014 nice machine bob now that you got kind of stuck with it (typical) what are your plans with it to make it a worker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #4 Posted December 8, 2014 I am so glad you got it! You do excellent work and take good care of them! I know it is in the best of hands. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it, get movin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #5 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) nice machine bob now that you got kind of stuck with it (typical) what are your plans with it to make it a worker! To be clear, I was prepared to have it ALL shipped back here. I offered it to him at a good deal since he treated me VERY well and has been fantastic to work with. And anyway, all his other machines are so nice he needed something he could do some dirty work with! Edited December 8, 2014 by bmsgaffer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #6 Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like a anniversary model. Nice score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #7 Posted December 8, 2014 Nice tractor, Bob. You should adapt the Cyclone Rake to that for piece of mind. It's easy to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #8 Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like a anniversary model. Nice score I believe so. It is a 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,922 #9 Posted December 8, 2014 nice machine bob now that you got kind of stuck with it (typical) what are your plans with it to make it a worker! I wouldn't say I'm stuck with it. I bought it. That was my decision all the way. I'm not going to do a complete restoration, but I will clean it up and add a few pieces of bling. I'd like to find a front end loader to put on it. I have lots of use for one of those. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #10 Posted December 8, 2014 To be clear, I was prepared to have it ALL shipped back here. I offered it to him at a good deal since he treated me VERY well and has been fantastic to work with. And anyway, all his other machines are so nice he needed something he could do some dirty work with! Remember this next time you get ready to call someone a flipper... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #11 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) This is a reply to a post Brandon has removed so you guys don't think I'm being repeditive, or think I'm going crazy. Flipping is flipping Brandon. Definition from Wiki - Flipping is a term used primarily in the United States to describe purchasing a revenue-generating asset and quickly reselling (or "flipping") it for profit. Restoring and reselling is completely different from flipping. Takes a lot of hard work, time and cash invested to restore and resell. No one should ever even consider me a flipper when I am doing this - Before - After - Edited December 8, 2014 by Geno 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 2,898 #12 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Amen geno well said. Edited December 8, 2014 by whtractors24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #13 Posted December 8, 2014 Nice job on it Geno.....Wayne 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #14 Posted December 8, 2014 Sorry. I helped to derail this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,980 #15 Posted December 8, 2014 Nice set of weights too. IT"S A KEEPER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #16 Posted December 8, 2014 Nice addition no matter how you ended up with it :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #17 Posted December 8, 2014 Super nice tractor you have there Bob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #18 Posted December 8, 2014 Good score there, Bob...... im not sure of your opinion of the Onan, but I have no problems with mine. I guess if you've been burnt by something in the past it leaves a sour taste, I think the general consensus is you either love them or hate them. I am waiting on your opinion of how you feel about this one as time goes on. Im not sure if you've ever owned one of them before but I know you love the Kohlers...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #19 Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like you got a nice tractor there, Bob. I'd like to have one of those myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,953 #20 Posted December 9, 2014 Ahh...I wondered where that tractor ended up... good to see it ultimately ended well for all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #21 Posted December 9, 2014 That's a great looking tractor. Good to see that it is in the hands of someone who will treat it right. Who cares if someone buys to flip or restore and then sell. You buy it, you get to do what tickles your fancy. I admit I have flipped a lot of tractors over the years, but never a Wheel Horse. I buy them and they are mind forever. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #22 Posted December 9, 2014 selling? oh, I didn't know you could do that. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #23 Posted December 9, 2014 Bob that's a very nice 416 you acquired there. I'm sure it will be an even nicer one when you are done with it. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 663 #24 Posted December 9, 2014 This is a reply to a post Brandon has removed so you guys don't think I'm being repeditive, or think I'm going crazy. Flipping is flipping Brandon. Definition from Wiki - Flipping is a term used primarily in the United States to describe purchasing a revenue-generating asset and quickly reselling (or "flipping") it for profit. Restoring and reselling is completely different from flipping. Takes a lot of hard work, time and cash invested to restore and resell. No one should ever even consider me a flipper when I am doing this - Before - 00505_2oxkU22Wu0Z_600x450.jpg After - DSCN8699.JPG Geno...You're supposed to sell them after you fix them up? I either give them as giftS to family or keep them because I end up sticking more money into them than people are willing to spend. The 416 I did this year and gave to my Dad for his 74th birthday would have had to sell for $1900 for me to make $100. I think you should at least make $100 on something you have 100+ hours into restoring 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #25 Posted December 9, 2014 We are actually getting this down to a science. The tractor above was taken from before to after in about 20 hours. I think once we have the full process down pat we can restore one like that in one 10 hours once we get the paint booth (now storage room) cleaned out, the 400lb hopper on the blaster, and the pressure washing room done (mostly for Winter use). We pull parts and the sandblasting goes quick, we have step tread material here on hand in 30' rolls, new reflectors or lamps, seat covers, paint, etc. Everything we need to do one is already here in good quantity. It definitely helps having all the shop equipment here like racks, air jacks, air tools, bodywork tools PDR tools and plenty of space. The most important thing that makes it go faster is my little helper! These are also not nut + bolt restored, they are all being put back to work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
