Amcwheel85 2,059 #1 Posted February 7, 2016 Well I have been wanting another wheel horse to replace my RJ59 I sold a few months ago and finally was able to get this 1966 856. Runs good and everything works great. When I restore it I'm gonna need new back fenders tho. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #2 Posted February 7, 2016 Looks pretty darn nice to me, why restore it? Enjoy it and best of luck to you. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #3 Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks! Yea it's in nice shape but previous owner painted gold on dash, grille and attachment lever. Also I love these tractors when they look new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,096 #4 Posted February 7, 2016 I love that seat arrangement with the springs and mid-rise seat back, lots better than the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #5 Posted February 7, 2016 Got it in the shed with the 310-8 and my kids tractors. I was happy the plow fit in the door! 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #6 Posted February 7, 2016 I like the diversity of machines in your man cave. The panzer looks sharp. Man needs diversity. Imho,,,,,,,,, Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #7 Posted February 7, 2016 Yea I've owned almost every name brand garden tractor made and some not so name brand, and I'm getting so I have really picked my favorite tractors. Wheel horse is #1 tho. But I love most all garden tractors 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #8 Posted February 7, 2016 Just now, Amcwheel85 said: Yea I've owned almost every name brand garden tractor made and some not so name brand, and I'm getting so I have really picked my favorite tractors. Wheel horse is #1 tho. But I love most all garden tractors Where's your ingersoll / case? Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. I always liked the Panzer. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,169 #9 Posted February 7, 2016 Looks good. I agree that the gold accents need to go....and maybe slap a decals on the sides of the hood and install a rain flapper on the stack and then run it! Mike..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #10 Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Just sold it today why? It was a case 444 demonstrator Sparky as soon as it's warm enough for paint to stick I will be getting rid of the gold!!! Wish I could do it now lol Edited February 7, 2016 by Amcwheel85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #11 Posted February 8, 2016 Does anyone know if a 4.00/8 tri rib will fit ok on the stock front wheels on my 856? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #12 Posted February 8, 2016 yes they will fit fine they are a little narrow for the wheels but look good once mounted Here's a set mounted on my daughter's 857 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #13 Posted February 8, 2016 thanks for the info and the picture slammer! That helps a lot as they are a lot cheaper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #14 Posted February 8, 2016 I have the same machine. Your going to love it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #15 Posted February 8, 2016 4 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: Where's your ingersoll / case? Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. I always liked the Panzer. Glenn Kids love the Panzer. Donuts on my stone driveway. Then mid-mount grader on the Allis-Chalmers. Kids will be kids. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #16 Posted February 8, 2016 They are both beautiful machines tankman!! I've had 8 allis's and 6 simplicity's like that great machines as my old 68 2110 was my pulling machine. I just hated to have to pull the engine, these wheel horses are so much easier to work on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #17 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Just the one Allis-Chalmers in my barn. A few older Simplicities and of course, Stallions. My usual go to is my '90 520-8, found sitting lonely, cover blown off, outside a rural PA barn. Made a deal that no one would believe. The Horse now has new foot rest pads, chrome WH baby moons, muffler "bling", new 48" SD deck and mule drive. The Onan had been rebuilt but used little when I found it. Terry's (http://www.redoyourhorse.com/) decals are great. I ditched the TORO steering wheel cap and TORO air screen insert. Now Horse logo's of course. New donuts from Miller (not shown). Edited February 8, 2016 by Tankman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,787 #18 Posted February 8, 2016 Whats with the orange tho?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #19 Posted February 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, WHX6 said: Whats with the orange tho?? Was the sunlight. After a sandblast and primer, Rustoleum Regal Red. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #20 Posted February 8, 2016 That does not look like the same tractor , great job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,787 #21 Posted February 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, Tankman said: Was the sunlight. After a sandblast and primer, Rustoleum Regal Red. Whew .... had me worried there for a bit!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #22 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Guess it worries me too! Red is for the blood we shed. Sorry Squid. Edited February 8, 2016 by Tankman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #23 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Well I got my tri bar front tires ordered. Factory tires are dry cracked bad and slowly lose air... Edited February 9, 2016 by Amcwheel85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #24 Posted February 14, 2016 Got my new tri bar front tires on today despite freezing my arse off!! But it won't let me post any pictures saying they are to big(same as any others I have took) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #25 Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) All the room you need for BIG pictures can be found at: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/ Best place to store your WH photos and the best bargain on the Internet! Edited February 14, 2016 by DennisThornton best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
