dells68 7,494 #1 Posted July 21, 2018 Well, this poor Ole thing showed up at our club's annual show and was screaming for someone to rescue it. Upon closer inspection it has really nice tires and a rust free deck on it. I've been wanting a good 42" deck for my 312 and it couldn't have worked out better. Poor tractor has bird turd welds on the dash and hood, a replacement Briggs motor, terrible seat, etc... Emory wants the tractor after I steal the wheels, tires, and deck. I've got more wheels and tires I'll give him. I probably over paid at $175, but even the 8 speed tranny will pull great in all gears without popping out. Another one rescued. 18 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,057 #2 Posted July 21, 2018 Glad you purchased it , it needs some TLC . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #3 Posted July 21, 2018 I saw a work horse at the big show that caught my eye, I think it had 20” front tires and it really stood out to me. That bug must have brought its friends... I feel this need to have just about anything Wheel Horse lately! Tell Emory my vote is to pinstripe with some neon green or yellow effects and call it The Lightening Bug! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #4 Posted July 21, 2018 Somehow I seem to have the name of being a wheel horse nut locally. Nut being the operative word. A guy approached me about 2 D250's + parts that he has. He gave me his number and wants me to come over. Only about 20 min away, might as well go look. I've never cared for them though. Who knows! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,952 #5 Posted July 21, 2018 Bargaining chips 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #6 Posted July 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, dells68 said: Somehow I seem to have the name of being a wheel horse nut locally. Nut being the operative word. A guy approached me about 2 D250's + parts that he has. He gave me his number and wants me to come over. Only about 20 min away, might as well go look. I've never cared for them though. Who knows! What no 4 cylinder Renault engines after just getting hooked by an Onan? Just think 2 of them crankshaft to crankshaft a straight 8 Horse ... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #7 Posted July 21, 2018 No need to swear them off now! 19 is an odd number. Kind of like the ole Onan. Parts are hard to get for it, near impossible for those 4 cylinder Renault engines. Got really lucky with the Onan and hydraulics on the d160. Maybe I shouldn't push my luck with the d250's. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,752 #8 Posted July 21, 2018 I have been seeing that poor neglected bird turd catcher on C's List for about a year. Glad you were able to get him down to what it is worth. It is totally your decision on the pair of 250s. I wouldn't even go look for fear I'd end up buying them in a moment of weakness. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,947 #9 Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) I worked on enough Renault cars to keep away from them. And if you see anything with the word "Lucas" on it you run! Edited July 21, 2018 by squonk 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted July 21, 2018 Another nice save Dells... you've done our S.P.C.A. proud. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #12 Posted July 22, 2018 15 hours ago, 953 nut said: I have been seeing that poor neglected bird turd catcher on C's List for about a year. Me too. For some reason I kept looking at it. It showed up at our show and I had to ask. Offered him $125-$150. Said be wanted $200 but would take $175. I was good with that - I got a few things I need and Emory is going to have a tractor to ride. I honestly think I can fix a lot of its issues with a little effort and then knock the ugly off😉. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,747 #13 Posted July 22, 2018 There's no doubt in my mind that you won't be able to knock the ugly off it after seeing Emery's Christmas horse. I'll be watching for that 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #14 Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 7:37 AM, squonk said: I And if you see anything with the word "Lucas" on it you run! Some british auto humor: Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because they all have Lucas refrigerators! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #15 Posted July 28, 2018 Saved a Work Horse a few years ago. Great Stallion! Abuse a Horse? The Troop will hunt you down! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #16 Posted July 28, 2018 We need to put them on the trail of whoever did this to this fine machine! Not the previous owner, but someone before him. They should be shocked at sunrise with the very stick welder they abused this poor horse with⚡️🤣. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #17 Posted July 31, 2018 Excuse the little wheelbarrow wheels, I robbed the nice 8's for my 312. Emory was cruising around the farm the other day and I thought I'd share a video of it in action. Not bad for a poor ole abused tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #18 Posted July 31, 2018 Looks like a beautiful piece of land there. Tractor needs some big wheels and tires all the way around! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #19 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) I've got to go get a few more sets of wheels and tires that are still at a friend's house. That should fix his tire issues😁. The farm is Dad's. He has about 33 acres with around 8-10 cleared. Used to be around 12 cleared. Im cutting and slowly working my way back to that point. I just enjoy riding around up there on a tractor and taking in the beauty. Edited July 31, 2018 by dells68 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #20 Posted July 31, 2018 On 28/07/2018 at 12:43 PM, WheelHorse_of_course said: Some british auto humor: Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because they all have Lucas refrigerators! Oi! Two points. (1) We Brits don't drink warm beer. Not in the North anyway. (2) Lucas don't/didn't make fridges. Oh! And Lucas, Prince of Darkness is the saying. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #21 Posted July 31, 2018 Oh! And Lucas, Prince of Darkness is the saying. I had Triumphs.... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites