RedBone43 29 #1 Posted March 22, 2020 Long story short, my son has loved WH’s since my father in law gave him a 211-4 when he was 7yrs old. He is 15 now and has since acquired a 1970 Charger 12 and a 1988 312-8. He got both of these for under $500 and they were in rough shape when we bought them. A used sunstrand hydro pump and a set of new valves later we will be able to use both this mowing season! He saved all of his chore money for parts/tires for his WH’s. I’m real proud of my son and now I’ve got the WH bug!! My grand parents had a 520h when I was younger and that is my next target. Anywho, here’s some pics. 8 12 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #2 Posted March 22, 2020 Awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #3 Posted March 22, 2020 Nice.You and your son could have a lot worse hobbies.Keep him interested...…..and,you too!!Good looking Horses he's got there.Have fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #4 Posted March 22, 2020 @RedBone43! It’s great to hear that your SON got YOU into the hobby, that means he’s truly engaged as well! As you know, these tractors tend to multiply. Best wishes with your projects getting the Horses ready for chore season! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,152 #5 Posted March 22, 2020 Awesome story!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBone43 29 #6 Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks everyone! The resources here are priceless to me. Great site! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #7 Posted March 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, RedBone43 said: Thanks everyone! The resources here are priceless to me. Great site! It is. And the people are pretty awesome too. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #8 Posted March 22, 2020 It's a great father & son hobbie. My son and I restored the 312-8 when he bought his first house. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #9 Posted March 22, 2020 Welcome to Red Square Nice horses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevillerod 834 #10 Posted March 22, 2020 Welcome to the square..if you are anything like the rest of us you will soon have a whole herd!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBone43 29 #11 Posted March 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, bellevillerod said: Welcome to the square..if you are anything like the rest of us you will soon have a whole herd!!! That’s my plan!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #12 Posted March 22, 2020 4 hours ago, RedBone43 said: I’m real proud of my son and now I’ve got the WH bug!! My grand parents had a 520h when I was younger and that is my next target. Anywho, here’s some pics. I bought my first brand new back in 1998 it was a leftover Anniversary 520H that later turned into 3 520s a 312-8 and 315-8 and a couple xi series as well as a few yellow and white steel and cast iron garden tractors anyways to and enjoy the show... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBone43 29 #13 Posted March 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I bought my first brand new back in 1998 it was a leftover Anniversary 520H that later turned into 3 520s a 312-8 and 315-8 and a couple xi series as well as a few yellow and white steel and cast iron garden tractors anyways to and enjoy the show... Wow! Nice horses buddy!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #14 Posted March 22, 2020 There's no known cure you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,877 #15 Posted March 23, 2020 RedBone43 I hope you and your son have many good memories working with your tractors. Enjoy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBone43 29 #16 Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Retierd Wrencher said: RedBone43 I hope you and your son have many good memories working with your tractors. Enjoy. I’m sure we will and thank you! Already located a1056, 2 electro 12’s and a WH 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #17 Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, RedBone43 said: I’m sure we will and thank you! Already located a1056, 2 electro 12’s and a WH 12 All of those would be easy enough to get parts for. Also good workers. 1056 is desired by some collectors because it is an early big block and has a short frame. If those Electro 12s are original they will have a limited slip differential which as you can imagine is extremely handy in snow or rough terrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
