Mower Deck and Plow-- with pics now

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Gentlemen,

I got this mower deck on a 1960 Suburban. I have never seen one quite like it. It is locked up and while some of it is rusty, other parts of it are quite salvagable. Out of curiosity, I am hoping that someone will be able to tell if it is original WH or something else.

I also have a plow that was given to me and I would appreciate your comments on it too.

My new friend Sparky is going to post the pictures I emailed to him.

Thanks again,

Dave

[bell 11]

If the deck looks homemade and it was on a 1960 Suburban... It is probably original. They were VERY primitive looking decks.

[Michael Bullington 5]

We need some of the older decks posted in the photo section,,very few to look at and they are all in the mid 60's

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

We need some of the older decks posted in the photo section,,very few to look at and they are all in the mid 60's

I had a bunch posted there, but my PhotoBucket account had issues that required me to move some stuff around. (which broke all of the links)

I'll see if I can get some pictures back in the gallery - if I can find them again.

[eibbed 63]

Terry,

That would be great!

Dave

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Bell,

It does look homemade. In fact when I first saw it I thought someone had beefed it up with what looks like approximately 3" X 3" X 1/4" angles on both sides. What really has me baffled are the toro wheels on each side. You'll see what I mean once Sparky has time to post the pictures I emailed him.

Dave

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1961 551 Haven't tried to start yet, but I've acquired dual AGs for it.

1962 702 My Rat Rod that I've finally started on. It's already looking "boss".

1964 604 Should now be all original with the pan seat I recently acquired for it.

1967 L-157 Partially restored when I purchased it. Still blowing oil. I need to fix.

1998 520xi The wife's limo.

5 WH mower decks

3 WH snow plows

1 WH aerator

1 WH two wheel cart

1 plow

1 cultivator

[ol550 830]

The deck is original off a 1960. But the angle irons an wheels are not. The '60 deck mounted to the frame and was lifted by the angle piece in the rear hitch by a rod at the rear of the deck. It also had no wheels just skids on both sides. Mine was the first one in the garage this fall, so a picture would be nearly imposible to get.

The plow looks to be fabbed up.

Mike just waiting for snow :horseplay:

[eibbed 63]

Thanks Mike,

I wasn't sure if I had a rare mower deck or one that had been modified. Now I know.

I know the angle iron bolted to the plow is an add on. I could be mistaken, but the rest looks pretty original to me.Does anyone know if it is a Wheelhorse, Brinley, etc.? It does have red paint on it, so I'm hoping it is a Wheelhorse plow.

We got about 3/4" of powder snow yesterday and the forecast is calling for 3" to 5" of sleet and snow mix starting this afternoon. Yes! :banana:

Dave

In O'Fallon, IL, just 15 miles east of St. Louis, MO

[qd-16 14]

The plow strongly resembles a Midland, Simplicity, or Montgomery Wards two wheel walk behind tractor plow. The hitch gives it away! Probably could be converted to a wheel horse.

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Gentlemen,

If anyone can use any of the parts off of the deck, they are yours if you pay the cost of shipping. I have no use for it and don't have the room to store it. Just let me know.

I'm going to post the plow for sale on Craigs List today and keep my eye out for a wheelhorse plow.

Thanks for all your help.

Dave