Artmilaca 21 #1 Posted November 6, 2018 Seriously is there a 12-step program for Wheel Horse owners ? 😁 I know there's guys just got a lot more than I do but I just bought number six and seven. Bought a 520h with 650 hours on it with tiller, snow blower and mower deck for 400. Only thing I could find was wrong with it was the regulator rectifier was gone and about a pint of water in the gas tank. Got it running fine and the hydro and everything is okay. About a week ago I bought a 417a with 805 hours with mower deck for $50. Don't really know why it was ever parked but it was covered up with a heavy tarp for a number of years. Of course moisture came up from the ground and rusted a lot of stuff but not real bad. Took me about half a day to get the engine going right. Had carburetor issues and the points were bad. Also again a bunch of water in the gas tank and fuel lines. Everything works fine now. I was going to post a video of them running but the file is too large use. Stable: 3 417A's 2 C175's 1 520h 1 Toro WH....257 if I remember right 4 48" mower decks 1 48" tiller 2 48" single stage snow blowers 1 2 stage snow blower A few mule drives hitches and other miscellaneous stuff 10 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #2 Posted November 6, 2018 It's a great addiction, no intervention needed. 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,394 #3 Posted November 6, 2018 Yes, there is a program! It's called moving to Texas. Move here and your supply will dry up completely. That's the reason I only have 1! Can't see why anyone would ever want to kick the habit, though! Any pics? 5 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #4 Posted November 6, 2018 Intervention? You're just getting started... besides, no picts...it didn't happen. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,644 #5 Posted November 6, 2018 Just start by admitting that you have a problem. Then things will be better. Then you can get more without feeling bad!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,345 #6 Posted November 6, 2018 There may be a 12 step program and you state you just bought numbers 6 and 7. 5 to go. 1 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,017 #7 Posted November 6, 2018 No known cure, but in my opinion none is needed! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,793 #8 Posted November 6, 2018 There are plenty more steps to get deeper into the addiction! @WHX21 Jim’s plow day, @stevebo‘s meet and greet trail ride, @ebinmaine Eric’s mountain goat boulder climbing tree pulling competition, local shows, Big Show, auctions, Craigslist, eBay, Redsquare and so many more! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,793 #9 Posted November 6, 2018 Just now, pullstart said: There are plenty more steps to get deeper into the addiction! @WHX21 Jim’s plow day, @stevebo‘s meet and greet trail ride, @ebinmaine Eric’s mountain goat boulder climbing tree pulling competition, local shows, Big Show, auctions, Craigslist, eBay, Redsquare and so many more! I might have made up one of those, but I think it should happen! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #10 Posted November 6, 2018 Please remove the obsession to buy every single WH. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,345 #11 Posted November 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Herder said: Please remove the obsession to buy every single WH. We don't all have it quite that bad... Only pre '78 steel square hoods around here. I'll let you all keep the newer ones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,331 #12 Posted November 7, 2018 Some of us don't care of a cure, actually the cure is to by another and another and..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,793 #13 Posted November 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Some of us don't care of a cure, actually the cure is to by another and another and..... Gotta get my fix! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,331 #14 Posted November 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: Gotta get my fix! Junkies!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 824 #15 Posted November 7, 2018 Artmilaca: From an old post of mine....... "A buddy of mine expressed to me that he has a bit of tractor envy after seeing me bring home a second Wheel Horse in 60 days. After he mentioned this to me I thought I had a problem but, bless his heart, he straightened me right out. According to him: Owning one Wheel Horse means you are just a recreational user. Owning two Wheel Horses means you have an appreciation for fine machinery. Owning three Wheel Horses means you have an attraction. Four, it's turned into an obsession. Five, it's pretty much a full blown addiction. and six, well you really need to join Red Square and begin your next post with: Hello, my name is ________________, and I have a Wheel Horse problem. He's also convinced that Rustolem Regal Red should be reclassified as a gateway drug." By his logic, you've now entered the danger zone.... Cheers! Dave 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,805 #16 Posted November 7, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 8:19 PM, Artmilaca said: I was going to post a video of them running but the file is too large use. Upload the video to YouTube, then add the link to your next post. Or become a RedSquare supporter and you will have more picture posting privileges. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #17 Posted November 8, 2018 On Tuesday, November 06, 2018 at 7:48 PM, ebinmaine said: We don't all have it quite that bad... Only pre '78 steel square hoods around here. I'll let you all keep the newer ones. Dont forget 78 and up make for good parts tractors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,345 #18 Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Herder said: Dont forget 78 and up make for good parts tractors. Yepp I have a 78 C81 I've been scavenging. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #19 Posted November 9, 2018 On Tuesday, November 06, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Mows4three said: Artmilaca: From an old post of mine....... "A buddy of mine expressed to me that he has a bit of tractor envy after seeing me bring home a second Wheel Horse in 60 days. After he mentioned this to me I thought I had a problem but, bless his heart, he straightened me right out. According to him: Owning one Wheel Horse means you are just a recreational user. Owning two Wheel Horses means you have an appreciation for fine machinery. Owning three Wheel Horses means you have an attraction. Four, it's turned into an obsession. Five, it's pretty much a full blown addiction. and six, well you really need to join Red Square and begin your next post with: Hello, my name is ________________, and I have a Wheel Horse problem. He's also convinced that Rustolem Regal Red should be reclassified as a gateway drug." By his logic, you've now entered the danger zone.... Cheers! Dave Hello my name is Adam and I have a Wheel Horse problem! Regal Red is my personal fix. Just finished up painting a K series for my next project, what a rush. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh315-8 439 #20 Posted November 14, 2018 Within 9 months, I bought a 86-417-8, 34R, 70-Raider 10, 95-520H, 704, 64-1054, 64 Jacobsen Chief 800. Already had a 04-315-8 I traded in a C-141 I grew up with; that now with the fever wished I would have kept. Would like to get another 1054 I see for sale, but wife doesn't understand my addiction and won't give in. Oh well at least I have 1 of them. And let's not talk about the parts & attachments I picked up along the way. Addiction or is it the joy of owning a part of American history. A quality that is hard to come by this Day and age of gov't over protection with safety. Save the Horses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,770 #21 Posted November 14, 2018 3 hours ago, wh315-8 said: Would like to get another 1054 I see for sale, but wife doesn't understand my addiction and won't give in Said it before and I'll say it again "It's ALWAYS better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,345 #22 Posted November 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, wallfish said: Said it before and I'll say it again "It's ALWAYS better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission" Absolutely!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,074 #23 Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Hi my name is Ryan, and if I buy another wheel horse this month my wife will kill me. But honey just one more i promise haha I don't know about anyone else here but the thrill of a drive/road trip and talking to the owner of the past history gets me going time and time again.. Edited November 14, 2018 by Rp.wh 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh315-8 439 #24 Posted November 15, 2018 Can't agree with you more, Ryan. But don't forget about the thrill of the auction or just making the deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,155 #25 Posted November 15, 2018 My definition of "wheel horse anonymous" is the ones my wife does not know I have. [yet] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites