Amcwheel85 2,058 #1 Posted March 20, 2016 Well I got my beloved ford 120 sold and have been planning on using the money towards moving expenses (and maybe tinting the windows on my wheel horse hauler) but a really nice original 857 popped up for a decent price, it would look great next to my 856.. I want opinions on if I should buy it or not.. I would still have some dough left over so that's good. P.S I want it bad lol 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #2 Posted March 20, 2016 if you want it, go for it, did you get yet ??????? lol eric j 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #3 Posted March 20, 2016 You might regret it if you dont get it. You can always resell if you should choose to. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,058 #4 Posted March 20, 2016 Perfect answers... I knew I should get it but sometime ya just need someone else to tell ya too also lol. Makes me feel better about it haha. But might have to wait til tomorrow to go get it as it's 1hr 40min away 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #5 Posted March 20, 2016 A nice 857 pops up and you already have an 856? So you already know how nice the short frame, square hoods are...plus you have parts if something breaks while you look to replace. This is a no-brainer. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,744 #6 Posted March 20, 2016 Ask a bunch of drunks if you should have another beer too! My answer is along with the rest of em! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,058 #7 Posted March 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, pullstart said: Ask a bunch of drunks if you should have another beer too! My answer is along with the rest of em! Told my wife that exact thing right after I started this topic!! Lol 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,514 #8 Posted March 20, 2016 You buy it when you see it , but it always seems to happen at the wrong time. Don't wait go get it now , I usually miss out when I wait . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #9 Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) DID I HEAR/a nice 857?? Just incase you change your mind/////Lemmeknow.....i know a guy,, lololol howard in virginia,,,, Edited March 20, 2016 by 857 horse Be sure to get on the Big Show Mash Pole !!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted March 20, 2016 Do you have it home yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,058 #12 Posted March 20, 2016 Going tomorrow morning now that he accepted my offer 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #13 Posted March 20, 2016 Nice horses are getting harder and harder to find.Ya gotta buy them when you see them.The window tint is not hard to come by.The 857's are......A real no-brainer.BUY BUY BUY. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #14 Posted March 21, 2016 4 hours ago, pullstart said: Ask a bunch of drunks if you should have another beer too! My answer is along with the rest of em! Hic, hic, wha, what's that you say? Just enjoying my evening treat - wheel horse of course! Go buy you another round! Lots more fun without the after effects 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,744 #15 Posted March 21, 2016 Me and the kids too, just toted them around our property and some state land for a half hour before bed time routine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #16 Posted March 21, 2016 You're in the right place, need partners in crime? All Horse hustlers in these forums. When do we mount up? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #17 Posted March 21, 2016 15 hours ago, Amcwheel85 said: Perfect answers... I knew I should get it but sometime ya just need someone else to tell ya too also lol. Makes me feel better about it haha. But might have to wait til tomorrow to go get it as it's 1hr 40min away Amcwheel85 The thing is I just sold my 857 it was good manically but the paint was pitted bad on it all over So trying to find these in really good shape with decent paint no dings and dents is hard thing to do. Some day I will replace it. Good luck .I hope you find what you are looking for. OHH what is a Ford 120? did you mean a F150? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #18 Posted March 21, 2016 By ford 120 I think he was referring to a 12 horsepower lawn and garden tractor. My dad has the next model, a 125 - still a 12 horse just different sheet metal. Dad's is a Kohler, I think the 120 was too. Very nice machines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,814 #19 Posted March 21, 2016 Well where is it?? Like Steve said ...a no brainer.... sides like I tell the missus .."but dear I can always resell it to an addict on RS" .. yah like that would happen! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,058 #20 Posted March 21, 2016 6 hours ago, T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. said: Amcwheel85 The thing is I just sold my 857 it was good manically but the paint was pitted bad on it all over So trying to find these in really good shape with decent paint no dings and dents is hard thing to do. Some day I will replace it. Good luck .I hope you find what you are looking for. OHH what is a Ford 120? did you mean a F150? Yea I had a 1968 ford 120 garden tractor, I got that 857, runs great now with no smoke or noises, every gear works great and he put new battery in it for me. But I also picked up another toy too... 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #21 Posted March 21, 2016 Hey, you didn't say anything about the A-81. That is a nice looking 857...you did very well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,058 #22 Posted March 21, 2016 That popped up late last night and I've been wanting one for my wife and kids... Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,058 #23 Posted March 21, 2016 Drove them both into the shed. Gonna hopefully get the wheels cleaned up tomorrow. Too cold today 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,814 #24 Posted March 21, 2016 Oh man that '57 would be a good stable mate to my 1057 six speed! Let me know if things don't work out for you on it!! 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: Hey, you didn't say anything about the A-81. Really whats up with that?!?!? Sure is a cutie tho! ...Good horses must come in pairs!!! 1 hour ago, Amcwheel85 said: been wanting one for my wife and kids... Sure yeah right ...I use that one all the time ...and you'll get no seat time on it!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,965 #25 Posted March 21, 2016 3 hours ago, Amcwheel85 said: Yea I had a 1968 ford 120 garden tractor, I got that 857, runs great now with no smoke or noises, every gear works great and he put new battery in it for me. But I also picked up another toy too... That cleaned up nice. I wish I could have hung around at the auction and snagged it. good luck with it! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
