Heavy Duty 30 #1 Posted May 13, 2015 Since aquiring my first WH I've been trying to do some research. I've scoured the forum history for any and all threads related to my 867. But I still have a few questions. how rare are these tractors? I guess it's a one year only for the short frame, small block in a 6 speed. but how many of these were made? Should I not use this as my work tractor? is this too good/rare of a tractor to actually mow grass/plow snow? In light of fixing it up and somewhat restoring this beautiful tractor should I leave the paint alone or repaint it. Is there value in the origional painted form? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy Duty 30 #2 Posted May 13, 2015 Here is an attached pic of my tractor for reference. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #3 Posted May 13, 2015 I'm no expert on 867's but I would use it that's what they were made to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,867 #4 Posted May 13, 2015 I'd use it there are no rare or hard to come by parts for them and the 8hp is a work horse. As for the patina or restore it's all about what you want to do with it. But of your looking for votes I'd vote for patina. It took almost 50 years to look that good and you'll never duplicate it. :) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #5 Posted May 13, 2015 X2 on the patina. Very nice original tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovinski 42 #6 Posted May 13, 2015 Nice tractor. Just me but I would use it, looks great just the way it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #7 Posted May 14, 2015 I wouldn't repaint it, I'd use it but lightly. I think the real rarity is the condition it is in.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #8 Posted May 14, 2015 867's are not rare at all. 867's that look like the one pictured above is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy Duty 30 #9 Posted May 14, 2015 That makes me feel better. I will keep the factory paint on it. I took a little bit but I got it back to a fully functioning tractor. I've really grown to love these tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #10 Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) That patina is beautiful. Don't paint it. Perfect as it is. I'd only paint a tractor that has either already been repainted in its past or one that is severely rusty. Color that shows its age and history is wonderful I've got it's twin. She also works. Edited May 14, 2015 by RedRanger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy Duty 30 #11 Posted May 15, 2015 That's a really nice looking tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #12 Posted May 16, 2015 Here's my 857. There has been an 867 and two 857's for sale in my immediate area since early spring. Great little tractors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
