Deadguy 861 #1 Posted October 11, 2016 I have an opportunity on a Suburban series that needs a new lease on life. Any idea which model this one is? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,369 #2 Posted October 11, 2016 Looks to be a 551 from my limited knowledge as it has the '61 foot rests, a battery hold down bracket and the throttle and choke cables are beside the steering column with the switch on the circular piece below the steering column. Of course it has the wrong engine, but that isn't surprising after 55 years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,726 #3 Posted October 11, 2016 If I had to guess that would be my take as well. Looks like a 551. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #4 Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks! I read that the 550 and 551 have different transmissions, with the two piece Unidrive in the 551. Is this the better of the two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,196 #5 Posted October 11, 2016 The 2 piece is a bit beefy'r than the 3 pc. It's a 551 but has a 1960 clutch pedal. Funny the foot rest is mounted upside down on the wrong side. Ask if they have the dozer blade, I see the lift link for one is still connected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #6 Posted October 11, 2016 If this turns out to be a mashup of a 550 and a 551, and has the 550 transmission, do I still want it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,813 #7 Posted October 11, 2016 @Deadguy I was looking at that one my self. I will stand aside for now, but if you decide to pass it up let me know and I will swoop in on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 47,222 #8 Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) I would consider it if the price was right..... who cares 550 or '51..... makings of a dandy rat rod there! How is it I don't get those CL alerts on these finds and you guys keep beating me to the score?!?!? Edited October 11, 2016 by WHX8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,963 #9 Posted October 11, 2016 I wouldn't drag your feet. If the price is right... it shouldn't last long. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted October 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Deadguy said: If this turns out to be a mashup of a 550 and a 551, and has the 550 transmission, do I still want it? How bad do you want it, and is the price right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,196 #11 Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Deadguy said: If this turns out to be a mashup of a 550 and a 551, and has the 550 transmission, do I still want it? That's a 2 pc trans on there. The frame would have to get cut to add a 3 pc. to it. When it comes to nut roasters the trans type shouldn't really matter, you're not going to hang a back hoe off it either way. The 3 pc transmissions work perfectly fine for the tractors they're on. It appears to be all 551 except the pedal so if you get it and are going to do a full restore to it, I'll trade pedals so you have the correct one for it. But not interested if you're just going to throw on a preditor engine and go. Might as well just leave it. Edited October 12, 2016 by wallfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #12 Posted October 12, 2016 Well, this is just great. The seller and my schedules do not intersect until the weekend, so I have to hope that no one snatches it up before Saturday! Oh well, I can always hope.,. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,813 #14 Posted October 13, 2016 @Deadguy Hope your the one that picked up the Suburban, I see that it's not listed today. Just noticed that you moved from Oshburg to Euhardy- ville, good luck in your new location. Nice area up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 47,222 #15 Posted October 13, 2016 Yeah did you score?? Inquiring minds want to know... Do have plow or plow tractor ...if so my bad for no invite to my plow day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #16 Posted October 13, 2016 Oh no! The seller and I couldn't find a time that worked until Saturday morning, so someone must have snatched it up while I was at work yesterday. Nuts! 2 hours ago, WHX8 said: Yeah did you score?? Inquiring minds want to know... Do have plow or plow tractor ...if so my bad for no invite to my plow day! As a matter of fact, I do have a plow, and a tandem disk harrow too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 47,222 #17 Posted October 13, 2016 Oh well win some lose some as they say... there will be others! You would fit right in with that harrow then, will keep you in mind for next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #18 Posted October 15, 2016 So it appears this story is not over yet.,. I called the seller to confirm that he had taken the posting down.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #19 Posted October 15, 2016 It turns out the posting was taken down because the seller's wife was thinking about keeping the tractor.... But the guy still wanted to sell it anyway! So I showed up with cash, and this followed me home! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,813 #20 Posted October 15, 2016 Congrats!! Glad you were able to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #21 Posted October 15, 2016 Here is what we have so far. There are no ID plates on this machine that I have been able to find so far. It definitely has a UniDrive transmission. There is some sort of bumper/weight bracket bolted to the front. The front wheels are 5" diameter and held on with circlips. It also has a slot hitch. It is missing the fuel tank cap and belt guard, and of course the original engine. And, one hub is cracked, as are the rear tires. The seat pan is rusted thin and cracked around the mounting bolt. But, the transmission does shift, and the frame and hood are solid. Anything else of notice here? I would post more photos, but the forum has now limited maximum upload size to .11mb, making photo submission impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,963 #22 Posted October 15, 2016 Two helpful links here... addressing your photo posting issue. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/category/1-redsquare-support/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 47,222 #23 Posted October 15, 2016 Nice....always helps to follow up on a potential score. Glad to see you got it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,813 #24 Posted October 15, 2016 6 hours ago, Deadguy said: Here is what we have so far. There are no ID plates on this machine that I have been able to find so far. It definitely has a UniDrive transmission. There is some sort of bumper/weight bracket bolted to the front. The front wheels are 5" diameter and held on with circlips. It also has a slot hitch. It is missing the fuel tank cap and belt guard, and of course the original engine. And, one hub is cracked, as are the rear tires. The seat pan is rusted thin and cracked around the mounting bolt. But, the transmission does shift, and the frame and hood are solid. Anything else of notice here? The only id plate on these was a sticker on the frame with the serial number, probably long gone. The front wheels should be 8" rims held on with cir clips. Fuel caps can be found at most good hardware stores. There are guys on here that make new belt guards and exhaust guards. Finding the correct era Tecumseh might take a bit, should be electric start. Looks like some one did some reinforcing on the frame by the trans mount. You have the correct foot rests, only used in 1961, that's a plus. You have a good start & your not in too bad cash wise, take your time gathering parts and you should have a nice little tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #25 Posted November 1, 2016 Time for an update! I have gotten to put the tractor to work doing a little hauling after fitting an air cleaner to the engine and mounting a new fuel tank where it is supposed to be. Today I finished mounting a rear tire after sandblasting and painting the wheel. It is coming along bit by bit! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
