Pollack Pete 2,273 #1 Posted July 3, 2016 Back in Febuary of this year,my dear friend Felix passed away.He was 92 years old and had a very active life right up to the end.Back in 1988 or 89 he bought a brand new 520H.Over the years,he had many questions about Wheel Horse tractors.I would ocassionally help him with little things like changing spark plugs,sharpening mower blades,etc.Yesterday morning,his daughter pulled in my yard and asked me if I wanted Dad's old tractor.She said it had a flat tire and if I didn't want the tractor,they'd just get rid of it.Of course,I said I'd be over in the morning to get it.He lived about 1/3 of a mile from me.I brought my air tank and the Squaw and I took the truck and trailer to get it.We aired up the tire and pushed the tractor on my trailer and brought it home.I charged the battery and it started right up.Needs a little love,but not a real lot.Has a real nice 42 in.SD deck that turns nice and quiet.Perfect seat on it.Real good original paint.Check out his home made parking brake handle.Piece of 1/2 inch copper pipe ,a tee,and two 90 deg. elbows. Gonna leave it as is as a tribute to my old Pal.Thanks Felix I miss you every day. 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #2 Posted July 3, 2016 A very moving story. And a fitting gesture to your buddy. Glenn 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #3 Posted July 3, 2016 Sorry for the loss of a dear friend, but his daughter knew you would take care of his WH and cherish it as much as he (Felix) did. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #4 Posted July 3, 2016 Great ending to a sad story. I know you will cherish his memory in this W/H. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #5 Posted July 3, 2016 I like the tee handle recycling/repurpose approach. Nice that the horse has a new stable where it will be treated well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #6 Posted July 3, 2016 Pete, great story and a great stallion has found a good home. ps, like what I could see of your trailer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted July 3, 2016 What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. His daughter could tell how close you and her dad were and how much he appreciated all your help. I wouldn't change a thing on it either! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 893 #8 Posted July 3, 2016 He was a great friend of yours and you was a great friend of his. This is how it should always work out. Happy fourth of July. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #9 Posted July 3, 2016 Great story. I'm glad the daughter honored your friendship with her dad and remember you first before doing something else with the tractor. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #10 Posted July 4, 2016 Thank you for sharing that story Pete. It's a Wheel Horse collector's blessing to have a tractor with the special story behind it that yours has. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #11 Posted July 4, 2016 Sad ending. A tribute to your friend, keep his Stallion workin' and well groomed. Then pass the Horse on for safe keeping. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthack657 254 #12 Posted July 4, 2016 Truly sorry for your loss, and moved by your tribute to your friend. it is a beautiful tractor and I know your friend would be happy knowing that it is in great hands. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #13 Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) My condolences on the passing of your friend. It's a great story! Enjoy your new horse! Edited July 8, 2016 by TDF5G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites