Chris G 3,274 #1 Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) Well as some of you may seen, i had a add up in the other brands section of the classifieds. it was to help a gentlemen out. His son had passed away and left a large collection of tractors. he was a big wheel horse and speedex fan. Well i helped the gentlemen clear it all out and it was alot. At the end of it all, all i took was the stuff i purchased. Even though i drove 45 minutes one way every time something sold or someone came to look, to make sure a fair deal was made for both parties. Well to my surprise i was up there the other day and was given this book that him and his son each got a copy of at the big show a few years back. Then he tells me that the 1056 that was there is mine for helping out. I told him i would pay for the 1056 and he said nope, he only told me it was sold cause he wanted me to have it. He said the 1056 was something his son really liked and and always wanted to get going and keep original as possible, with keeping in mind that somethings would have to be changed due to condition. it has a 12 hp kohler on it, which im ok with. the rear fender pan is completly shot. it rusted all the way through unfortunatley. But i found something there that will work and will suit the need and i think will make him happy when i show him it. im gonna go kinda custom with it but preserve the patina. he said he knew i had to have it when he seen my reaction to the bug lights. he says it takes a special person to like those. but i got it home now and will start a thread on it soon. Edited November 22, 2018 by Chris G 3 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #2 Posted November 22, 2018 That has to be enjoyable, I know it sure would be to me. Enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #3 Posted November 22, 2018 It truly is. I was very excited and so appreciative of them giving it to me. It was not expected. I offered to help only for the sake of being nice and to help ease the extra stress of a already stressful time. But I'm more excited then ever to get this one going and driving. It kind of feels like it's earned a special spot in my shop already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #4 Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) Great story, and it is nice that you will get to keep that one going! I love the bug lights! Once I get my C160 home, I might have to add some! Folks at work were swapping 12vdc lights out for LEDs on a bunch of emergency lighting boxes.... I think I have 4 of the old lights on hand. Edited November 22, 2018 by Razorback 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,961 #5 Posted November 22, 2018 9 hours ago, Chris G said: says it takes a special person to like those. Excellent Sir!!! Love these kind of stories. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I've been called "special" too but maybe not in the same way..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,708 #6 Posted November 22, 2018 I have a set of those lights that came off my 854, if you need parts or anything. At least they look very similar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,519 #7 Posted November 22, 2018 Great with the kind of back story that makes it a special treasure to hold on to. Enjoy! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #8 Posted November 22, 2018 Awesome! Happy Thanksgiving! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #9 Posted November 22, 2018 The friend you were helping out really appreciated everything you were doing and wanted to give you something that you would enjoy! With the exception of the seat & seat pan you said was bad, the tractor doesn't look to bad at all. Great story! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #10 Posted November 22, 2018 Great story! Great catch! Make sure you post that picture of the seat in the "ugly seat" thread... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,874 #11 Posted November 22, 2018 Chris. Good things happen to people that help others. Enjoy. Happy T Day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #12 Posted November 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Great story! Great catch! Make sure you post that picture of the seat in the "ugly seat" thread... I would do that but when I went t OK move it. The seat and it's fur cover and part of the fender pan all fell off LOL. 14 minutes ago, KC9KAS said: the tractor doesn't look to bad at all It really is a pretty solid tractor. Has some rust from sitting out doors under a tarp. But I think it will clean up well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,961 #13 Posted November 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Chris G said: would do that but when I went t OK move it. The seat and it's fur cover and part of the fender pan all fell off LOL. Hahahahaha I think you should still post it. I don't recall seeing a rule stating that the seat or Fender pan had to be all in one piece. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,835 #14 Posted November 22, 2018 Congratulations! Your good deed was appreciated by him and I sure he got a lot of joy giving it to you since it was special to his son. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #15 Posted November 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, Chris G said: I would do that but when I went t OK move it. The seat and it's fur cover and part of the fender pan all fell off LOL. It really is a pretty solid tractor. Has some rust from sitting out doors under a tarp. But I think it will clean up well. That is the first "fur" seat I have seen...Very elegant! Tres chic even...Must have been a very limited "Anniversary Edition" offering by Wheel Horse or some such thing...Keep your hind quarters warm while plowing snow! Perhaps post a "wanted" ad in the Classifieds: "Need NOS Mink Seat Cover - Will Accept Cheap Home Harvested Knock Offs If Tanned and Stretched"... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
