Chris T 349 #1 Posted November 20, 2021 Got a lead on a 702 the other day not too far from me. Dragged my feet a little bit on it and decided to take the ride to pick it up. Was found out of an estate and has been sitting many years in a cross base. Has some potential I’d say 13 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 205 #2 Posted November 20, 2021 NIce survivor 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,313 #3 Posted November 20, 2021 Very nice indeed. Did you remove the hood thumbscrews for transport or are they missing? They are known to vibrate loose and fall out. Looks completely original, right down to the sediment bowl and control cables - well done. Bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,545 #4 Posted November 20, 2021 Very nice!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #5 Posted November 20, 2021 Chris nice find. After gone thru it will serve you well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #6 Posted November 20, 2021 Yup sickness… 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #7 Posted November 20, 2021 That is an awesome find! Still has the original tires and fuel separator bowl! I can't tell from this pick, but you have a double bonus if nobody rattle-canned it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,644 #8 Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, stevebo said: Yup sickness… more like a gift 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,313 #9 Posted November 20, 2021 Chris: I can't tell from the picture, but it probably has the the original metal fuel pump with the priming lever at the bottom. If so, that is awesome. Got one on Dad's 702 and my 854 - they were only made for a few years in the 1960's. Well worth rebuilding. Bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,705 #10 Posted November 22, 2021 In today's world, I would call those who collect and preserve hard working, still going, awesome looking, American made history nothing less than patriotic. If that is a sickness, I'm proud to have an acute case of it, and I hope it finds a way to become highly contagious! 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #11 Posted November 23, 2021 Thanks guys! Overall it’s a really nice original machine! Couple of the thumb screws were missing but being a machinist I’ll make up a few for it once I start going through it this week! I’ll keep updated with pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,705 #12 Posted November 24, 2021 23 hours ago, Chris T said: Thanks guys! Overall it’s a really nice original machine! Couple of the thumb screws were missing but being a machinist I’ll make up a few for it once I start going through it this week! I’ll keep updated with pics! I would caution you on that. If you produce good ones, folks might want you to make more... There are cheap knock offs on Fleabay too. Just something to start with and compare to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,586 #13 Posted November 24, 2021 9 hours ago, kpinnc said: I would caution you on that. If you produce good ones, folks might want you to make more... There are cheap knock offs on Fleabay too. Just something to start with and compare to. McMaster has some that are similar. Might make sense to modify them rather that go from scratch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #14 Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 12:35 AM, kpinnc said: I would caution you on that. If you produce good ones, folks might want you to make more... There are cheap knock offs on Fleabay too. Just something to start with and compare to. Ive done quite a few of them before for myself and some other members. I’ve matched the original knurl and dimensions as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #15 Posted January 7 Finally had a chance to go through this one and it’s come along well I’d say 5 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #16 Posted January 7 Chris: That looks great now. Is the paint all original? The moons help a lot. Enjoy the ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,627 #17 Posted January 7 My wife diagnosed me as having an acute case of Wheel Horse sickness, I am seeking a second opinion from all of you. To me it is just my psychological resilience exercise. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,201 #18 Posted January 7 @953 nut WH sickness is nothing to be ashamed of. If I had a button for WH sickness I'd where it. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #19 Posted January 7 4 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: Chris: That looks great now. Is the paint all original? The moons help a lot. Enjoy the ride. Hey Gary, it’s either original or a very old repaint. It presents really well! I like the caps on it too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,214 #20 Posted January 8 Nice find. Rub it all down with some boiled linseed oil and it will look like a new penny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,382 #21 Posted January 8 I don't call it a sickness. There are far, far worse things that one could spend money on! At least with a Wheel Horse, it is a useful addiction! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,115 #22 Posted January 8 To paraphrase Red Green: I'm a Wheel Horse addict I can change If I have to I guess... Nope... Look! Honey, just a quick look... two minutes... Promise... It'll fit in the trunk... Or roof... or... Where's @Pullstart loading services when you need him?!? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,722 #23 Posted January 9 I don't call it a sickness, I call it a necessity. Each tractor has a purpose. And one of those purposes is that it makes me happy. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,214 #24 Posted January 9 It's a resistance to modern made junk, anything made that well now if you could find any, would cost $5,000. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,644 #25 Posted January 9 12 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Where's @Pullstart loading services when you need him?!? Hey I can pack a shed too remember… 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
