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I picked up this, what was left of a 1961 model 551 Wheel Horse, out of a wooded lot about two years ago. This was a local c-list find for $75. She was pretty much a basket case left for dead in the woods but I really wanted the square pan seat for my dad's 1962 restoration project. The seat you see in the first pic is now on my dad's restored 1962 502 Wheel Horse that I have shown in my avatar. Everything was rust locked solid on this tractor. The transaxle/drive pulley/brake drum does not rotate even though the gear shift is in the neutral position and won't go into any gear. Found a lot of issues to fix including three holes being busted out of the transaxle mounting flange on the back of the main frame... I was pretty much undecided what to do with it until I saw a 1961 Wheel Horse hot rod tractor at the big show this past June. That was all the inspiration I needed. So, I have since started tearing the poor thing down and am building what will become my one-of-a-kind 1961 Wheel Horse hot rod tractor. I have been working on the front end and have painted everything so far in metallic black paint... You can't see the metal flake in the black paint in the pics but up close, it really looks cool. I have mounted 10 x 4.5 x 5 quarter midget wheels/tires on front and installed a racing go-kart steering wheel so far... Next, gotta work on disassembling the transaxle to figure out what the problem with this is...

I just picked up a D160 last night and 520h last week I think I'm packed now!!

The C series Black hoods with Kohler engines where the ultimate Wheelhorse when Wheelhorse was still Wheelhorse. They were the last of the breed. I have a 83" C145 hydro and a 84" C165 8 speed. These are my go to tractors for everything. Today I am hauling firewood with the C145. I use the hydro for mowing and snow blowing and the C165 for rototilling, snowplowing and 2nd mower if needed. Personally with the steel rear pans they are just aggressive! Anyone putting down or steering away from Black hoods, probably isn't into rugged well built tractors. I like the part about the using the hood for a workbench. It works great and keeps your beer from sliding off.

I like them all my least favorite is the newest style Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, I'll make this one short and sweet. I found a 1967 1277! She's not pretty, but she's solid! Runs and drives great! I'll have to make a tie-rod adjustment though & I just wish the rear fender pan wasn't as bent up, but I think I found a new winter worker! OH MY was it wet and rainy getting it though.

Not sure if this turned out or not but here is a pic toward the end of the day. I'll fix tomorrow on the computer if it didn't turn out.

Nope you are correct it can be done.

We are all cursed once we buy the first one!

Where's Jake's mug?

Looks like you need a bigger barn, there are still a lot of horses out there

I actually got it to break free with the "hub to remove a hub" trick! It took about forty five minutes of tightening downs bolts, but it came free. Now I start cleaning and priming!

Is that Geno trying to cast off his last purchase?

Some photos of my dad's original 1962 552 model tractor which I restored as a 1962 502 model.

Picked up this Hardi 30 gallon sprayer at an auction today. Has a spray gun and fold out booms. Going to use it to apply liquid fertilizer in the garden next year. Thad (Ohio)

Hope it's a good snow pusher.

Prototype Prototype too In use DON'T look at the welds. OOPS, too late you already did. As I get older I have to be more careful about how I do things I am past the stage of invincible. I decided I needed something to help me install and remove the lock pins ont the stabilizer legs of my hoist. This works for me and takes a load off my back and legs. Marvin

GREAT time had by all. Pleasure meeting the Man the Myth -----Mr. STEVASAURUS!! Sure hope he made it home ok.

From Mr Peabody's Way back machine ..... I was bringing home my B80 ... first WH purchase actually.... Can't see it for the snow blade ... little trailer was pretty full Not exactly a mirror shot but you can actually see what's on the trailer

i went with tubes because the rims are old and i thought i would have issues with slow leaks. for $15 bucks I wasn't going to deal with the potential issue

We all need tractor racks!

When my wife thinks I have too many, I'm going to send her a link to these pics.

When my wife thinks one more is one too many, I'm thinking one more is never enough. You can still squeeze another one in there!

Looking forward to some pics. Next year we may have to get a New England caravan out there !!

Seeing your pix reminds me of 30 years ago when you could go to the local WH dealer and that is what the showroom looked like...and the guy knew you by name!. Yep, those days are gone forever.

Yeah...chock full o' the old there.

Access is a problem. I'm 6" #200, and I feel a little cramped. Stepping over the center tunnel is not easy, especially when you have the seat jammed forward, the chute director handle and other related goodies in the way, and you are wearing winter boots. I was considering converting the snowbeast to one of Matt's foot pedals, but between the space and boot issues, I think I will stick with hand control for now.

That's a great collection!. Come on now. I see where you could jockey a few around and fit a couple more in there.

Man Shaun, I would say your packed to the gills. But boy does it look great. Glenn

i've you cursed me, came home with my 2nd horse last night

I just received my new vinyl cab from OTC. The plastic roof seems to be constructed well, the vinyl fabric looks to be just as durable as what was on my cub cadet cab. The steel frame does seem a little light but overall it appears to be well designed. I opted for the glass windshield for a total cab price of $1052.00 shipped to my door. I already have LED lights and plan on buying a wiper made for golf carts. I really didn't think the price was that bad for what I got, considering I expect his cab the last a minimum of 20 to 30 years. Oh, and it's specifically designed to fit my tractor. No modification needed. When I get Home from Scott's I'll take pictures of it and pictures of it installed on the tractor. I should add that it was packaged for shipping well. No shipping damage.

Glenn, I'm at the cabin, and don't have the cord to load pictures. I'll put a bunch up when I get home Sunday.

As much as I prolly should, I WILL NEVER BET AGAINST MY TEAM... As far as this year goes... I'm getting SCREWED more than Hue Heffner! ILLINOIS, MARYLAND, INDIANA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN ST.

No way to win Nick, the cat was the deciding factor.

4 quarts of homemade apple butter just got done making it now bring on the biscuits Tim I love apple season Tim

I want to see a video of someone getting in and out of a cab. I have enough trouble getting on and off a horse as it is. I may have go take Yoga classes!

Wow nice guys, and thank you all for the info. Mine is not anywheres near that nice "yet" it was sitting outside for a few years. The guy that owned it thought the motor was seized so I gave him 50 for it. I got it home and when I started on it the starter was lodged , I removed it cleaned the gas tank put it all back together and it fired right up and drove it around with no problems. I will post some pics once I get it back together but everything was so crusty I wanted to get it all free and clean before to much running. The only problem I have with it is my wife seen it and said "is that a hydro?" I said yes why, she goes, well that ones mine!

Picked up a real nice 522Xi. These models are really starting to grow on me Thad (Ohio)

Okay I will defiantly try all of these things! Thank you for a starting point I will keep you posted

No photos, or videos... Way too much work!!! So, after 6hrs. of 3 people working steady, we are almost 1/2 way through the pile...... I can tell you that so far, we have chipped and shredded, 40 cubic feet of mulch.... That is 3 heaped carts, and just a tad in #4..... I would estimate we still have about 5 more carts to go.... That would mean we would end up with 100 cuic feet plus of mulch/chipped wood..... That is a WHOLE bunch of wood to chip/shred...So dry chipped wood is about 23lbs, per cubic foot...23 x 100 = 2300lbs of chipped/shredded wood....... I am already tired and still have a little more than 1/2 to go...... Anyone looking to purchase a slightly used chipper?

Yes sir...them big racks are always a plus.

Sadly, I have not yet found one, but I am getting closer to those years of production! I'm on my way!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ykhjwl2rwqj3b02/Photo%20Oct%2004%2C%201%2032%2010%20PM.jpg?dl=0

From the factory, originally came that way?

I like the people who shut down when they don't get what they want.

Good lookin' out.

Here's the video I promised you. It is my first post on YouTube and it's not perfect but it captures the moment. Look out world, I may become a prolific YouTube poster, now that I know how.

From time to time I have toyed with the idea of getting a cab. If the price was right...maybe. I have a tall shoot blower which really moves the snow up and away and if I pay attention to the wind direction, blow back is minimal. However, there are those times when I rotate the chute and forget to stop moving the tractor and... you guessed it...I look like frosty the snowman. This thread, is informative. I particularly like the comment about the difficulty getting into a cab. Never would have thought of it. On my 5xi, the transmission tunnel is big and there is nothing there, so I would not expect it to be a problem. On the 314, not so sure, especially when you have boots and all that other snow gear on!

I had a cab. I had 2 major issues 1 I'm too dam tall to use it. 2 the thought of taking it, or parts of it off every year was just one more thing to do. I go with the ski outfit and goggles. Blast a heater in the garage to defrost her and I'm good. Incase you're wondering what happens to it. Wallfish has made good use of it.

stevasaurus if you can measure yours when you get back that would be great. i have a rough measurement of 29 inch's on mine. that's from center hole to center hole. thanks.