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I was tiling a bathroom on a hotel recently and i had a few old broken tiles left over, so i thought rather than just throw them away i would put them to good use . Here are a few pics of what i managed to conjour up , The mosaic even has some chrome wheel nuts which i took off some plumbing fittings I thought i would use the display when showing my tractors at the shows

I want to first off thank all the folks here on this board for helping me with my project. My wifes grandfather passed away in 1989 and this tractor had sat in a pasture since the 70's. He purchased it new from the dealer and as some pictures show, he completely "farmerized" numerous pieces. He somehow installed a power steering pump, heat shields, and other items to just make it work. I was able to finish this project this weekend and give it back to a stunned mother-in-law and father-in-law. I tried to leave parts and pieces in original-ish form, but obviously had to fix others. You have all been so kind and generous with your time and answers. I have never worked on cars, or farm implements. I borrowed tools, asked questions, and for the first time in my life listened to advice. I am the epitome of someone who had never even heard of Wheel Horse 4four months ago. Sure there was some money spent, but this has been very fullfilling. My favorite parts were the heat shield that I was able to design to use her grandparents names, the id tag which is his birthday, and the engine tag that I had done so that it showed his DOB/DOD on it so nobody would forget. I told them the only rule was this has to be used, driven, played with, wrecked, fixed, used. It is not allowed to sit in the garage and looked at. I used rattle cans, so that if there is a scratch, we can just touch it up and put it out to be played with again. I will probably never own a Wheel Horse again, but I would like to think the knowledge you guys gave me, will stick with me. I feel like one of Ken's kids in the Tractor Club! Enjoy the pics. I have some before and afters, and a few of my wife back in 1975 playing on the tractor with her grandparents. There were plenty of tears shed yesterday when I unveiled it. I told them I just was going to get the engine to run, they had no idea. I know this board's motto is "pics, pics, pics"! so here you go. sorry the pics were so small, I needed to make them small to fit so many...

Let me make a suggestion...............The round hoods are getting harder to find as a project tractor without crossing into basket case territory. If you can find one, great. For a short frame project tractor that parts are very easy to get yet has a very classic look, try to find an "867". This is a 1967 8 HP short frame that was very plentiful. Many parts are interchangeable with other tractors from that era as well. You won't have trouble finding one and you won't spend a lot of money for it. This is mine. It still needs a dash panel refurb, the original seat needs installed, etc. etc. but you get the idea of how they look. And they are very easy to work on. They also are great workers. I still use mine a hand full of times each summer to mow. Mine is more to look at than to work. They also have a "cigar lighter" standard! You can't beat that!

I mow with a 5xi and 48" and 60" decks. The attached pictures were taken after cutting with the 48" deck. I think that it does an adequate job. Been cutting with a wheel horse deck since 1971, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Rick

WOW...there is a ton of negativity here. All we need is a guy with a garage and a stash of stainless steel.

Me and my grand daughter on the 502

I've been trolling the site for a month or two now researching the "ins" and "outs" of some of these great machines while trying to figure out which one would be well suited for what I need. So I figured I'd introduce myself and my newest acquisition. Just picked up my first wheelhorse. My dad and I took a 4 hour round trip to pick up my new to me '84 c-145auto. Kind of a special day since my dad, uncle and grandfather are all wheel horse owners so it was time I join the ranks. Pretty much a one owner. Couldn't have bought from better people. PO bought from his brother's estate sale after his passing in '87 and owned since. Came with a 42" deck and snowblower. Deck is useable, been patched a time or two...spindles are good. Even got spares! Snowblower only used a few times, but needs some paint thanks to the elements. Also came with a box of spare parts and original manuals and even bill of sale from '84! The thing runs great. Needs some cosmetics...probably a new hood, but overall the mechanics seem to be in great shape. Motor was rebuilt a few years back. Hyrdo fluid looked clean, not burnt, no water, etc. Ag tires filled with fluid for weight. I'm looking forward to playing in the snow with it even though I'm ready for spring at this point.

I had an old 42" snow blade that I got as an add on to a tractor deal and decided to modify it into a snow push blade. I watched a few YouTube vids on snow push equipment and figured I would make a mini version for a Wheel Horse. The side flaps float and worked better than expected. I tried it out on the last snow and it move about 5 times as much as an unaltered blade. Just thought I would share.

MAN , that's cool !

Im thinking the cover of the calendar.......

Agreed. I think the future of Wheel Horse is right here on this forum. Overall it could not be in better hands

Great pic, makes my heart melt , reminds me of spending time with my kids when they were younger . Thats one for the mantle peice

Great band, these guys played at Toad's place in New Haven, CT Sunday. Michael Martino and his wife stopped by to see them. I love watching my daughter perform! f0ac073c4b7621574737430175c53e76

Thanks to all for the birthday wishes. I had a good day topped off with dinner at Cheesecake Factory. No donuts though.

I hate sounding like a idiot asking these questions. I didn't own this machine very long before it was taken down and that's the way it was for approx. 2-3 years. Got married, bought a house(fixer upper) and had first child ten months ago. Long story short I finally am getting really close to the light at the end of the tunnel thanks to all of your much needed help. I didn't plan on not getting back to it for that long of time but it happened. Well my problem was an easy fix. I didn't have the belt on...................I know im an idiot but they don't tell you this stuff in the manual!! LOL belt fixed the problem. thanks for the help and im sure I have a few more as the final assy continues.

I agree on the negativity. I would even be ok with regular steel and some powder coat We always talk about how simple these things were, so they should be just as simple to reproduce other than the sheet metal which will require tooling... Kohler makes 27HP electronic fuel injected twins now too that should be stuffed under the hood and forget all that aero looking junk. Make it big and chunky mixing the style of 70's, 80s, and 90's era wheel horses.... Make a low power version and a 520 killer. (OK, i know this isn't really commercially viable but still...)

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum so please excuse my ignorance in where to post. I have used the search function trying to find a re-power alternative to my Wheel Horse "Air Horse" tactor / aircraft tug. I did not find what I was looking for so I am asking for some help. This is probably the best aircraft tug available today and I want to save it instead of selling it. It has a KT-17 and hydro drive. The hydraulic pump also drives the wheel lift and steering. I have not been able to make the KT17 run properly since purchasing it. I have changed the plugs, rebuilt the carb and set it according to the manual, changed the fuel filter, etc. Basically, it will not run unless the choke is on and then it runs poorly requiring varing choke and throttle positions. I either need to have an expert go through the engine and make it right or re-power it with something modern. I need reliability as this is used to move many aircraft on a tight schedule. While I am mechanically inclined, I just don't have the time to tinker with it right now. I would greatly appreciate a recommendation of a shop that could fix what I have or re-power this machine for me. I am not afraid to spend money on it and want it correct. I would prefer to take the whole machine to a shop and have it repaired at their shop. I live in NE Indiana (Auburn) and would be willing to travel 100 miles or so. Thank you in advance for your help!

This machine is new to me. I am curious of the deal I got. I picked up a 1988 518h with 42" snow blower, 42" deck, chains, wheel weights, and electric lift option from the dealer with 1400hrs for $550. Runs great and doesn't skip a beat. Got all the original manuals and records. Good or bad deal?

I would like to Thank everyone that buys parts from me. My wife has been driving the same van for near 13 years, I have kept it repaired over the years, but MI winters and road salt have taken it's toll on the body with many holes some very large, and the near 300,000 miles it has on it, we knew the end was near for it, so I began selling a few more parts this winter, putting out the "I have your part send me a PM" line in a bunch of post, well last week her van died on a morning it was -19 deg. so I took the money raised from selling parts and bought her a nice used van, it's even red. All thanks to the great buyers here on RS and a few other tractor site, We both THANK YOU ALL for your patronage. Here is pics, I drove all over the state looking at junk, and was about to give up I was tired of driving and looking at vans people said "It's in great shape" only to see junk, then this one came up, we drove 3 hours to see it after getting many pictures and talking to the owner on the phone, so glad it turned out to be as nice as she said, there are honest people out there.

I have a roll pin punch bit for my air hammer I got it off ebay but it is a Snap on bit, so far works great, are you trying to save the wheel?

Here is a pic of the one I had. I wish I kept it as it was a pretty clean one...

Very effin' cool! GREAT job!

I have a 69 wh 700 that is all original. the H70 has the electric and recoil start. Runs very well and is a good little tractor for me. I can't say i have seen much about them but i do see them around at the shows i go to.

I agree! Did you just do the logo by looking at a picture or something and then piecing it together? I just showed my wife. She normally just makes joking comments about my 'toys' but she even said it was awesome.

Outstanding, not only your outstanding mosaic, but you get bonus points for including a Senoir with a puppy on the seat!

For some folks price is obviously not an issue. The fella offered me $100 more than my "Buy-it-now" price, and paid me an additional $100 for strapping it on the pallett. He paid in advance with pay-pal and also paid all their commission charges. I have no idea how this semi pick-up business works, but I had at least a dozen phone calls the day after I notified him that it was ready for pick-up. Drivers asked about access with their rigs, weight, etc. Yesterday I got a phone call from a driver who asked if it was still here...said he was bringing a helper and would arrive in 30 minutes. They had no fork lift...two guys just picked up the whole unit and slid it on the back of the semi trailer. Driver said "Easiest $150 I ever made.".... I can't even imagine what the final cost will be on getting the tractor to Australia. The buyer has called me three times in the past week...yesterday I got an e-mail from him. Said he would be calling me shortly to tell me "a yarn" !!!!..

That looks to be a little sweetheart Marv! I suggest to our moderators that we make this post "Post of the month". Pacer did us a tremendous service sharing this information with us. I shipped a 42" deck from Muskegon, Mi. to Youngstown, Oh. by UPS AND IT COST WAY TOO MUCH!!

Wheel Horse Calender worthy!!!!

now I'm totally in awe and speechless !!

I managed to get to finishing the grouting today . just need to put some hanging brackets on so that i can hang it on wall Hope you enjoy the pics.

I gotta say, Ive had just about enuff!

Charlie, you ever gonna do this again? Or point me in the right direction.. Thanks Duke

good stuff, trying to get your sticker order out this week

Who hasn't had a "DUH!"moment!!

The only reasons I would go with the high horsepower is to help make up for the difference in torque. The newer v-twins seems to be more HP and the older opposed twins more torque lower HP. Then you throw EFI on there and you can save i think they claim 25% fuel savings. Imagine more HP then the onan 20 but the fuel usage of a K321 or K341. Who could ask for more? It helps that I am an electrical engineer and so the electronics dont scare me as much as them might some people. Also, im not sure if I would stick with the eaton (which is likely not made anymore and il bet replacements are not as durable) or go for a divorced pump/motor system where you can run higher pressures, extra lifts/attachments and such things. I mean if we are dreaming here. You could take the pump system like on the toro dingo and have full time 2WD or even 4WD if you were adventurous. Heck, you could hook up a FEL without adding an extra pump. I would not want to go much bigger than the C/400 series though. Thats most of the appeal to me to keep it smaller than a CUT with most of the capabilities.

HODGE 71 is right on the money. Get the 7473 OEM belt and be done with it. If you buy an aftermarket belt, it wil NOT precisely fit the contour of the V pulleys, giving rise to belt slip which results in burn-out and premature belt failure. Whats more, the aftermarket belt will ride the V pulley a little bit higher, or lower, either of which will cause malfunction in clutch linkage / engagement. I have a 1972 Bromco 14 that I bought new in 1973. It has drive belt # 7478 and, sadly, I had to replace it 3 years ago...for the FIRST TIME. That belt cost me $35 and I expect it to last another 38 years. I can't even imagine an aftermarket belt with that kind of longevity.

Wheel Horse belts are between A and B in profile. Which if I remember correctly makes them a bit bigger than 1/2 and smaller than 5/8. I never use anything but OEM. Its what fits the pulleys best. I have tried the cheap route and speaking from experience, don't waste your time. Get yourself the proper Toro belt; pay the couple extra bucks and never worry about it slipping or galling. Theres a reason they're the best!!

Okay Jim. That's just cruel.

Kelly, that is a very nice looking B-80, or B-100, or currently a B-120!

Wow, you got even closer to my stuff... Most all of my junkpile is in dad's polebarn in Alton. Had you headed up the hill just a couple of miles you'd have been there. The cable stay bridge at Alton is a beauty. PBS did a Nova special about its construction back around 94 or so. I think they called it "Superbridge". I went to the dedication which was in the middle of winter on one of the worst days I can remember for weather. Cold and windy! Can't imagine what it would be like to have to had work on the thing in that weather. That's the Clark Bridge by the way. You also crossed the Lewis bridge when you went over the Mighty Missouri at West Alton. I suppose you can guess the famous duo for whom the bridges are named. It looks like you took the river road out of Alton towards Jerseyville. Did you see any eagles? There's a glut of them this year for some reason. Yesterday my wife took the kids up to Grafton, IL and stopped counting at 50 separate Bald Eagles. Next time you're in southern IL be sure to send me a note! Steve

I agree, awesome road trip and nice RJ! I don't mind a nice long road trip for a tractor. My round trip limit I set for myself is a 10hr. road trip for a tractor I can't possibly live another moment without. All I need is some good 70's rock on the radio, a CD of Waylon Jennings, Johny Cash and a few good cigars....I was interested in a nice single stage snow thrower a few weeks ago but I couldn't get into the 5hr road trip. Different rules for attachments I suppose..

Here is his B-100 auto, / B-80 auto as it sets here It now has a 12hp in it with 10hp decals but looks correct, here it is as it sets now with the bigger engine.

Wow Lane, that's a lot of stuff. You went right by me. If I knew you were comin' I might have been able to load you up too! Nice bridge, eh? They just opened it about a month ago. It's amazing the lengths we'll go for these tractors. Steve

Here's a good tip I work at Home Depot and when we sell the ariens tractors we give away the crates or toss them out. So stop buy your local home depot and ask for a tractor crate. Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

Has Christmas arrived again already What a gift

Hey Lane …..Looks like you picked up some really neat stuff . I've always enjoyed the excitement of road tripping for a tractors and tractor parts….Looks like it was a fun trip!!!

Very nice haul lane! Looks like a nice tractor...and some very hard to find attachments!

Looks like it was well worth the trip, Lane. Be sure to post more pics when you get the chance.

I wonder if Lowes is going to start to carry this brand Like how the 2nd stringer is waiting to get in the game..."put me in coach"

I saw this on another board. This fellow bought a new desktop computer with windows 8 - something not sure witch one. His statement " I wish I had bought a laptop, that I could throw further."