Blasterdad 3,043 #1 Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) About 20 years ago, a friend I grew up with & I stopped by my Uncle's house & this tractor ended up going home with him. He used it for his garden a couple of times but mainly his kids grew up enjoying riding it around the yard. By chance, my wife spotted him at a gas station about a month ago & he asked her what I had been up to, she mentioned the Wheel Horses & of my Uncle's passing shortly after Memorial Day last year. She said his stunned response was, "I have something that needs to go home to him". He called me the next day & we set a date for my Uncle's tractor to come home. I haven't looked her numbers up yet, but I'm pretty sure she is mid - to early sixties S14 Speedex, made by Elmer Pond's brother Harold. I'm happy to report that she has now joined her half sisters in the stable & they seem to be getting along nicely. The first pic is how she looked just after we pulled her out of the weeds. Edited May 23, 2017 by Blasterdad 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,939 #2 Posted May 23, 2017 It's great that your friend brought it back to you. Those Speedex tractors are really cool!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #3 Posted May 23, 2017 That thing is awesome. I've been looking for a speedex for awhile now. Great tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,166 #4 Posted May 23, 2017 Very nice! Speedex is one brand I have always admired but I haven't been able to get my hands on one yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,345 #5 Posted May 23, 2017 Wonderful to have the life story and family connection to go along with a tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #6 Posted May 23, 2017 Due to the fact the 2 tractors are so closley related ,,,I'm wundering,,,,,is the another brand related as well???? Could you see the BIG SHOW with several brands present all at once>????? Wowzzzers,,,, Spoiler Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,919 #7 Posted May 23, 2017 Way cool Blaster What yer plans for it? get running? leave as is? restore? ..... Look Dan @Achto.... it's got the rare moss on the hood! Looks to be all there other than an engine tin?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,165 #8 Posted May 23, 2017 Hey that doesn't look too bad! The nice thing about briggs engines is that most of the parts are still rather plentiful so you shouldn't have trouble getting what you need. I have an S18 Speedex with a Kohler engine and I really enjoy it! Mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T McCool 287 #9 Posted May 24, 2017 Very cool. It was meant to be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,043 #10 Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/23/2017 at 7:33 AM, WHX11 said: Way cool Blaster What yer plans for it? get running? leave as is? restore? ..... Look Dan @Achto.... it's got the rare moss on the hood! Looks to be all there other than an engine tin?? Thank you for all the great replies. At the moment she is getting a bath in PB blaster, in preparation for a good going through one thing at a time. The hood needs the most attention so it will be first, other than that, all that is missing is the pull start tin, everything else is in surprisingly good condition. Some things will have to be painted, like the hood & wheels just to save them, but I plan on just "washing her clothes" to preserve her natural beauty. For now, it's still sinking in that this one came home & I now have "horses" from both sides of the "Pond". Have been very blessed lately & will be bringing home another on my bucket list tomorrow, until then, a couple more pics of the Speedex... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,919 #11 Posted May 25, 2017 Oh no Blaster don't touch that patina .... you have to leave that moss! Dan @Achto where are you help me out here! I'm sorry @Shynon has got me brainwashed on this orginal thing! Either way that is one fine tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,043 #12 Posted May 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, WHX11 said: Oh no Blaster don't touch that patina .... you have to leave that moss! Dan @Achto where are you help me out here! I'm sorry @Shynon has got me brainwashed on this orginal thing! Either way that is one fine tractor! I'm afraid some of the moss will not survive the grinding & welding where it needs to be repaired, otherwise I would leave it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,884 #13 Posted May 25, 2017 52 minutes ago, WHX11 said: Oh no Blaster don't touch that patina .... you have to leave that moss! Dan @Achto where are you help me out here! I'm sorry @Shynon has got me brainwashed on this orginal thing! Either way that is one fine tractor! Original moss? Doesnt get any better than that 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,919 #14 Posted May 25, 2017 That's what I'm talkin Mike 22 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: I'm afraid some of the moss will not survive the grinding & welding where it needs to be repaired, otherwise I would leave it. I get it Blaster...don't mean I like it but I get it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,939 #15 Posted May 25, 2017 I gotta say that I'm a sucker for a heavy moss finish myself, but if it's gotta go.... OK. A mossy finish is not easy to recreate though. Great tractor you have, enjoy it. @prondzy I think the finish on that tractor looks awesome!! 10 hours ago, prondzy said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,043 #16 Posted May 25, 2017 11 hours ago, WHX11 said: That's what I'm talkin Mike I get it Blaster...don't mean I like it but I get it.... Okay guys, in an attempt to go "green" in my restoration process, I have decided to to disturb as little moss possible & it shall remain in it's natural "habitat". This should help you guys sleep better tonight also... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,919 #17 Posted May 25, 2017 Yeahhh After all this is the only time we allow green on our tractors! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Stoller 19 #18 Posted May 28, 2017 I recently finished restoring my Speedex S-14 and took it to the mini WheelHorse show in Danbury, CT last week. I learned that several of the Speedex engineers came from Wheel Horse. I made a video which can be seen at https://youtu.be/d6qdxDnTCr0 . I did not get the original engine with mine and would very much like to know the Model, Type and Code numbers off your engine. I also notice that our seats are different. I have a hood retainer on top the engine that I do not see on yours and do not have a lever sticking out the top of the hood which turns and latches the hood. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,043 #19 Posted May 28, 2017 First of all, let me say WOW, you did a great job restoring her ! Second, I'll try to answer your questions... As far as engine numbers go, I would like to know that too, the flywheel shroud was gone when I got it back, & can't find any anywhere else... Judging by the number of head bolts I think it's an 8 HP Briggs... The only numbers are on the frame under the drive pulley, they are AM111, these seem to be a closely guarded secret & "people" want me to send them money to decode them, (not going to happen). By looking at other tractors & video's, (yours is great by the way) I'm guessing mine is a 1965 or earlier. As far as the hood latch goes, this one probably had the lever latch, only an L shaped bracket on the motor with a bolt sticking up through it remain, (which has split the metal). Finally, yes, the seats are different, another clue leading me to believe mine is older. Lastly, to Here are some pics... I just took the gas tank off yesterday & cleaned it out, set it on the engine for this pic... Found some AG's on clearance at our local Tractor supply yesterday, $23.00, couldn't pass 'em up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glenn27 71 #20 Posted May 28, 2017 Ol' school stuff! Just so neat! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,919 #21 Posted May 29, 2017 Definitely a Briggs looking at that recoil shaft so the rest shouldn't be too hard to find. Nice pickup on those tires.... would have been a sin to pass on those! @Ed Stoller, nice tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 912 #22 Posted June 9, 2017 Lookin' good Brian Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
