Pho Guy 49 #1 Posted November 14, 2017 I'm trying to piece together it's history. Thanks, 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,245 #2 Posted November 14, 2017 I don't have any personal knowledge of this tractor, but it is a great looking machine. You may try PMing Ken @kdeatrick as he has done some amazing Work Horse restorations and may have seen this tractor. Good luck 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,655 #3 Posted November 14, 2017 Would need the Model number to be sure, but early '80s for sure. This '83 manual should come in handy. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pho Guy 49 #4 Posted November 14, 2017 It appears to be 1982 GT 1142 according to the sticker. Someone added a 16HP Briggs and decals to make it a GT 1642. I like the darker gray paint. I'll post pics of the plow that came with it soon. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #5 Posted November 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Pho Guy said: 4 hours ago, Pho Guy said: I like the darker gray paint. Me too.. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UncleJerm76 103 #6 Posted November 15, 2017 12 hours ago, Pho Guy said: It appears to be 1982 GT 1142 according to the sticker. Someone added a 16HP Briggs and decals to make it a GT 1642. I like the darker gray paint. I'll post pics of the plow that came with it soon. I want that motor, zowie! Grey paint is on poiint, beautiful change up to the color scheme. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 655 #7 Posted November 15, 2017 I like the darker grey too!! I have a very rough 416H that I was thinking about painting grey instead of red, now I really want to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pho Guy 49 #8 Posted November 15, 2017 I'm starting to understand why so many of you talk about this "addiction". I got my first WH last month. I now have two. The nice lady I married 20 some years ago has made it clear that we don't need any more tractors. I feel like I'm just getting started. LOL 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,963 #9 Posted November 15, 2017 You just gotta be relentless with your obsession. Just keep chipping away, one at a time. She'll come around, sooner or later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,139 #10 Posted November 15, 2017 Buy her a real nice Christmas present , then find a few more attachments. Then you can explain (look worried ) than you need a horse for each attachment due to the age of the tractors. A tarp also helps for sneaking equipment into the garage , uncover in a few months . Explanation " Honey it has been here for months remember we talked about it " , that usually does not work " she who must be obeyed remembers everything " 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,976 #11 Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) Do what I did when I got a B80 and didn't say anything to my wife. I just stuck it in the garage with the other 5 and she didn't even notice. But that only works if you have more than 2. That's a really nice workhorse. I've always wanted a 18hp one. If I ever find a nice one I'll have to tell my wife because there so much different then the red ones and she'll notice it. Or I could tell her after so many years they turn gray !!!! Edited November 15, 2017 by BOB ELLISON 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pho Guy 49 #12 Posted November 15, 2017 Great suggestions. Unfortunately, the nice lady is smarter than me. and as I've learned many times, she is very observant. As ElCamino stated, "she who must be obeyed, remembers everything": For now, I'm going with the ....we'll be moving now that the kids are gone. I want a little more property and will need a tractor/plow/tiller/etc. in order to take care of the place. I don't have an answer for having two tractors at this time but I'm working on it. Thanks for the help. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,787 #13 Posted November 15, 2017 I always ask how many purses she has. Things quiet down there after. 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,337 #14 Posted November 16, 2017 My wife asked me why I need 3 tractors. I said one for each grandson. Before she thought about the outcome she asked, what about the granddaughters. Now I need 5 more. 7 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 825 #15 Posted November 16, 2017 When asked "why did you buy another one?" The proper answer is "because I'm going to sell that one over there". She will usually say "Oh, O.K." I just never get around to selling that other one over there. Works for me!!! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #16 Posted November 16, 2017 I know the feeling , thinned mine down to 3 - now back up to 5 again and some need major repairs . I lightly mentioned getting a couple engines totally rebuilt - her eyebrows went into that Irish "wft" angle and her eyes changed two colors in less than a couple seconds , oops . Last time was an experimental 1.3L/1.6L hybrid Suzuki engine that went well north of 5k - and lasted about 2hrs running time but it did dyno at 165hp....lol . Not even going to mention the Buffalo drill press that just got handed to me , the Clausing is still in pieces all over the shop/basement.... Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pho Guy 49 #17 Posted November 16, 2017 I'm starting to think the wife subject deserves it's own thread. LOL Thanks to all for the feedback. Great forum. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #18 Posted November 16, 2017 Tractor data shows this. Would need the number to be sure. http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/4/9/490-wheel-horse-gt-1642.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,139 #19 Posted November 16, 2017 @Sarge Being married to an Irish Lass is a challenge , mine is 59% Irish and does not mind telling me so on a basis if she thinks it is necessary . My wife's eyes changes colors so often every day I am not sure what color they are. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Hostler 0 #20 Posted November 15, 2018 On 11/14/2017 at 3:10 PM, Pho Guy said: I'm trying to piece together it's history. Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Hostler 0 #21 Posted November 15, 2018 The tractor is a true 1642 GT it is not a 1142 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #22 Posted November 15, 2018 You need to by her a tractor of her own and ride together! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,332 #23 Posted November 15, 2018 I remember some one the board painting one that color. It was a few years back but I don't remember who. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #24 Posted November 16, 2018 From what I know - very little - I just bought a GT1800 and there is, I heard a black paint option. I have a pic of it. Now I'm not sure if I want go original colors or do the black 1st pic mine in original color. 2nd pic is what I found as the black paint option. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #25 Posted November 16, 2018 Maybe tried to simulate but used grey instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites