semperfi8185 56 #1 Posted September 11, 2015 Saturday I sold the 264-6 and Monday bought a 1973 12 Automatic and got it from the same guy who sold me my 655 last year. I had been looking for an older 12 hp hydro but have been leery of getting a bad transmission but when I saw that this one was being sold by the guy that sold me the 655 I new that it would be a solid tractor. Like with the 655 he had given it a complete tuneup, replaced the fuel lines and filter, solenoid, ignition switch and WD-40 and steel wooled the hood and fender. He had the original owners manuals including a warranty card filled out and not mailed in, and the manual for the replacement 93 Kohler replacement K301. I'm so happy! 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHYNO1976 10 #2 Posted September 11, 2015 Semper Fi. I am hopefully buying my first WH on Saturday. 1975 C160... Pretty good shape.. Excited, will need some work... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted September 11, 2015 if your happy. im happy. nice ride and best of luck.lenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #4 Posted September 11, 2015 I think you did great! i had my eye on that one but it was a little to far away for me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted September 11, 2015 Looks good.We are going to look at a 1974 C-120 this weekend for my step-daughter. Of all the things I tried to show her and get her to do over the years, she has picked up the Wheel Horse fever!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #6 Posted September 11, 2015 Looks like you got a great deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,887 #7 Posted September 11, 2015 semperfi8185 Looks like a good worker. Nice finish on the patina. Enjoy the ride. Gary B.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #8 Posted September 11, 2015 The '73 Auto is a good Horse! Love the red, it's for the blood we shed. On occasion, post a pic of your Stallion at wo....wo.....work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #9 Posted September 11, 2015 I wonder if you sent in the warranty card, would you be covered for a year? Nice looking tractor! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #10 Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks all. I need to give Rick in Troy Mo credit he knows and loves his Wheel Horses. He sold a 1961 Suburban that he restored earlier this year that I wish I could of bought. I saw it when I bought my 655 from him and it was looking great. The 43" SD deck that came with it is a basket case but could be rebuilt but if I can find a good 32" or 42' RD deck I would be a very happy camper. When I get a deck on it I'll take some pictures of it working.Semper Fi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #11 Posted September 11, 2015 were having a meet & greet September 19 here in MO you should come we can probably get you hooked up with a deck 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #12 Posted September 11, 2015 That is a nice tractor and you will enjoy it. Sounds like you bought it from a good egg! It's nice to know that there are honest people still out there. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #13 Posted September 12, 2015 You should get many years of use out of that one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #14 Posted September 13, 2015 I was so eager to work it today hooked up to a dethatcher and dragged my yard thoroughly today. Maybe to thoroughly but I had a lot of fun. tt ran great and it's a beast. So happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #15 Posted September 13, 2015 Hey Semper... we like working picts too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #16 Posted September 13, 2015 Straightened a bent fence post this morning. With the engine at fast idle the tractor didn't even notice. Think I'll be pulling shrubs soon. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,873 #17 Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Nice.....Little red on that service motor and no one would be the wiser I think you did great! i had my eye on that one but it was a little to far away for me No such thing as too far away slammer if you plan a fishin trip to that area, tell your wife you are gonna take her shopping....just don't say what for....works for me cept then I have to take her shopping for real and that usually ends up costing more than the horse! Edited September 14, 2015 by WHX5 add 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #18 Posted September 16, 2015 Can't find a model number list and was wondering if someone could tell me any information from the model number and serial number.Model 10475 8Serial 937822ThanksGreg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,897 #19 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) It was in "Downloads" under Misc. ; I use mine quite often as a reference to keep myself and others honest!http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2196-chart-wheel-horse-master-model-list-12-pagespdf/Hope this is what you were looking for. Edited September 16, 2015 by 953 nut 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #20 Posted September 16, 2015 http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2196-chart-wheel-horse-master-model-list-12-pagespdf/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,897 #21 Posted September 16, 2015 Seems Brandon agrees with me! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #22 Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) I think you fixed your link while I was finding it... Edited September 17, 2015 by bmsgaffer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,511 #23 Posted September 18, 2015 Need manuals?http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=Tractor+1973+Auto+10hp+Auto&type=downloads_file&sortby=relevancy&page=1Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #24 Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks for the links! According to the list the model # for my 655 is 5049. Same as 605 and 805. The model number on the ID plate is "T 655", SN# 115768.Is there a secret decoder ring needed to interpret the model and serial numbers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,511 #25 Posted September 19, 2015 5049 is the transmission model number.Back in the day the T was likely to distinguish between tractors and attachments. They tried a different system prior to this and it only lasted a year. The recognized model name or number is just 655. Later the tractors got a model name and a model number.The serial numbers were never published. Later on they added a build date and after recording serial numbers that have shown up have learned that the date is the day they scheduled a batch of serials to be produced. Must have been quite a chore to determine if they had the parts to build a certain model. Then add attachments to the mix all without the aid of computers.Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites