mr biggs 187 #1 Posted February 18, 2019 Okay guys I hope everyone's having a nice easy Sunday evening NO SO MUCH OVER HERE ;-( after digging around in the back 40 ( parts shead ) trying to drag out the c195 for " the Dually project " with the 72" wheel horse snowblade YES 72" I discover A dead battery - and a bad starter WITH A foot of snow to deal with I gave up and moved on to another project until further notice ! NEXT WEEKEND ......but I had a question I was actually wondering did Wheel Horse build any prototypes that you guys are aware of ? if so please let me know, I DO BELIEVE I HAVE ONE AND SORRY I CANT REALLY POST PICS TILL I HEAR BACK FROM L&GC MAG !! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,650 #2 Posted February 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, mr biggs said: I DO BELIEVE I HAVE ONE AND SORRY I CANT REALLY POST PICS TILL I HEAR BACK FROM L&GC MAG !! You can show us, honest, we won't tell anyone! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #3 Posted February 18, 2019 Prototypes??? You mean that maybe Shelby did a GT for Wheel Horse?? Not to make fun, really, it is hard to say. I love a good tease, just hope you can take it when it comes back. Naw...it's OK...you have my attention. Is the hint that you posted in the electric section?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr biggs 187 #4 Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Prototypes??? You mean that maybe Shelby did a GT for Wheel Horse?? Not to make fun, really, it is hard to say. I love a good tease, just hope you can take it when it comes back. Naw...it's OK...you have my attention. Is the hint that you posted in the electric section?? NO ITS NOT IN THAT POST, but its pre 1974 and has 15 wheels LOL ...... i will post some pics soon caz its really no fun having things that you cant share with others, that pics was an all original tractor i just add the dully setup 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #5 Posted February 19, 2019 You got my attention Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #6 Posted February 27, 2019 You have my attention also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #7 Posted February 27, 2019 Alright Biggs...... spill the beans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,053 #8 Posted February 27, 2019 Of course they made prototypes. Some of them got loose out of the factory but they were apparently a hassle for the servicing dealers so the practice was limited. I knew I'd posted about this at some point, so looked it up in the search function: You mention prototypes...I actually had a chance a couple of years ago to buy an original prototype 18-Auto/D-series from a lady in LaPaz, IN (not far from Mike) which is just a little south of the factory in South Bend. It was actually in decent shape and it was certainly interesting from a collector standpoint. The serial plate was hand-stamped with a model number for the D180 (from memory I think it was 1-0612) but the serial number was printed "USED". The tractor had some unique factory features, like the hood scoop that was needed to clear the air filter. And the notched frame to accomodate the 18 Kohler which I guess was a little bigger than they thought it was going to be. Also had a transmission cooler with fan plumbed to the rear fender and some holes here and there punched in the sheet metal where I guess stuff was mounted during evaluation. I asked the Toro guys at one of the WH shows what they thought of this and they verified that WH did occasionally assign a model number to prototypes and sell them. They discontinued the practice since there was often enough unique parts on them to make servicing difficult by the local dealers and they had numerous complaints to that end. That was from way, way, way back in 2008. What have you got? Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #9 Posted May 28, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 4:57 PM, mr biggs said: NO ITS NOT IN THAT POST, but its pre 1974 and has 15 wheels LOL ...... i will post some pics soon caz its really no fun having things that you cant share with others, that pics was an all original tractor i just add the dully setup What ever happened with this. I'm still waiting to see what you have there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,431 #10 Posted May 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, bmiller0457 said: What ever happened with this. I'm still waiting to see what you have there. The WH mafia got him. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmeraymond 4 #11 Posted June 4, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 3:54 AM, 19richie66 said: Alright Biggs...... spill the beans lol hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #12 Posted May 13, 2021 I'm going to call "Shenanigans" on @mr biggs put up or this thread is history. I've already got a feeling this thread does not belong here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,441 #13 Posted May 14, 2021 This is the GT 14 Guy who has the prototype factory snow machine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,441 #14 Posted May 14, 2021 You saw the pics, but he made me take them down...…. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #15 Posted May 14, 2021 I remember that John. I'll give him a few days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites