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Last Saturday I bought out a guy with all D series tractors. He had two D-250 (1 w/ loader), one D-200 (bad motor) w/ 3-point and PTO, two D-160 parts tractors, one D-180, and another D-200 that had every attachment. Those attachments ranged from loader, backhoe, snow blower, snow plow, generator, mower deck, rear finish mower, and 3-point hitch frame with ball for moving a trailer. Took 4 trailer loads to get all them home. There was also a trailer load of just parts. Unfortunately the backhoe is in sad shape but still a great find

My dad is now 91 headed for 92 and I just showed him that picture after finding it, he got a big smile and replied oh those were the days. His friend in the picture passed about 4 years ago, and like probably most of you guys we are left with the memory's.

Even though... it's only 1/64 scale. It still counts.

My dad on the left and his friend on the right with their Wheelhorse tractors, picture taken in July 1977. They had others but never made it on film, I guess those were the ones they were the most proud of.

So this all started back at the end of april. I was sitting at good friends shop and he was looking to buy a old Chevy truck out in Nebraska. He asked if I would be willing to road trip with him and pick it up. I said yes of course. I then started asking are we driving out with a empty trailer. He said yes and I said how about we fill it up and make a stop along the way. He was alright with that, so I instantly started talking to another fellow member here and asked if he would be interested in purchasing some wheel horses out my way and I would pick them up for him. Then we could load them up and stop in Nebraska and drop them off to him. Then we could go load my other friends truck up and head home. We had previously spoke on how he would love the opportunity to scoop a few horses up and trailer them to his home in Nebraska. So after some talks and getting things in order are plans were made. So I started in the beginning of July picking horses up and storing them. Well last Friday I picked the last one up and now there loaded up for the trip this Wednesday. We will be delivering a GT14, 953, 1054, 59 RJ and a D250 with FEL and a bunch of implements.

I’ve heard a lot of people dislike stacks because exhaust can blow back in your face. I have never had that experience with the stack that I put on my little rat rod. In fact it’s very short and does not interfere with anything and still I have never had any exhaust or fumes come near me that I can tell. I got my stack from Jim Kemp. They are inexpensive and heavy duty.

Yes indeed. Been friends with the guy I'm driving out with for a long time and besides him picking me up from the airport, when I'd come home from the service. This will be the first time we been able to just go and get away and have some harmless fun in a long time.

In 1988 a dear friend of mine gave me my first wheelhorse. Don't recall the model but it had an 8 horse motor on it and I gave it to my brother when I went back to live in Oklahoma. In 2001 I purchased my C-121 hydro from the original owner and have used it for everything under the sun. My Father-in-law and I would drive back roads looking for old It's and ran across an old wheelhorse dealer outside of NewCommerstown, Ohio. Picked up a few Brenley implements from him but he would not sell any GT's. This is where I learned about the brothers and the connection between the Wheelhorse and the Speedex. I fell in love with the GT's and the stories behind them. I have met some wonderful people while being around these machines. I had been having some negative feelings as a result of my military experience and getting involved in restoring these things truly saved me. I have used a Craftsman for mowing in the past few years but only to save my Wheelhorse. As some of you may know, I recently picked up a D-160 and just this past weekend I met Diesel Doctor and purchased a 418-8 from him. I also drove through freezing rain two winter's ago out in the middle of no where to purchase a complete and running Powerking 1612. Although my heart belongs to Wheelhorse, I am fond of the Powerking and the craftsmanship that went into it. I am very lucky in that my wife was a Lt. In the Marine's and taught small weapons and self defense to women Marine's. She also has a degree in vocational agriculture and she has found several GT's for me and encouraged me to buy them. I have a 30x40 garage and no more room but would never let one go.

Hey there fellow horse fans! Currently have two in the "stable", '68-9 Charger 12 that's been in the family for 26-27 years,engine on it's last legs as of this spring. Bought a '71 Raider 12 as a "stand in" while the Charger is/was down. Looking forward to swapping info/stories and learning!

Wasn't aware Kevin... there was any other brand.

Trying to figure these out. Pretty sure there is at least 2 complete sets here. Just gotta figure out what I have and what is missing

I was not real great at getting pictures this year but I will share what i have. I'll start with Pat in the hat test driving this old Spingfield mower. For some reason this lil tractor was calling my name but I couldn't get the owner to talk about a price. This cool little Oliver scale model started out life as a Bolens tractor. The 3 bottom plow was very nicely done also & yes it will pull the plow in, soft ground. I really liked this Oliver Rat Some nice old trucks. An old water pump for a fire department. One of my favorites at the show is the big Fairbanks Morris engines. While cruising around this lady stopped me & asked if she could get some pictures with my Rat. I had fun meeting her & her husband. They had fun taking different shots with my Rat. Now the long wait until next years show at Symco.

Sweet, just be safe if that's possible going that fast on a lawn mower. Control the things you can. Few things from experience. First thing!!!!!!-- Change out those Wheel Horse tie rods to aircraft style! Don't trust those WH ends even if they're NOS You'll also have to go with some toe-in on the alignment. Best if you research and can do something with the caster too. Toe in was enough for mine but... (Original setup will "Shopping Cart" the front wheels and possibly cause failure of the original tie rods and or control of it) OUCH at 40 mph+ Clean clean clean the brake lining and drum or add a new lining. I also ground the drum for more friction. The wheels would turn different directions when the brake was locked up. Regular motor oil in the trans instead of gear oil. At those speeds you don't need or want the drag of gear oil slowing you down or it's need to ride the gears for lubrication. The thinner motor oil will splash lube everything. To get that fast you'll probably need a jackshaft with appropriate pulleys. Or use a HUGE engine pulley. Can't really remember since those pulleys and belts were changed so many times but think it went 5.5 engine to 2.5 on jackshaft. Then 5 on the jackshaft to a 2 on the trans. Add some idler pulleys for tension around the small trans pulley, that's where the belt will want to slip more. Just not as much surface area on those small pulleys Stuff you may already know but just adding

Thought I would share the latest work on the 551 Rat Horse. I picked this up from @dells68 at the PA show in June. It is a Rat Rod based on a 1961 model 551. It is powered with a 6.5 hp Predator engine. When I picked it up it was in a clear coat over rust. Pulled it apart and sandblasted it and repainted in flat black with blasted cast iron sheet metal. Repaired the head stand and restored it to it's original upright orientation which allowed the hood and fuel tank to mount in their original positions. Shortened the steering shaft to mount a three spoke deep dish lawn ranger steering wheel (hub bored to 3/4" dia), and shortened the shift lever. Fabricated a heat shield to cover the top of the engine and direct the hot air from the blower housing away from your right leg, and installed the Predator performance intake and carb jet. This past weekend it was pin striped by Rudy (out of Sandusky) at the New London Ohio FARM show. Am contemplating installing a flipped front axle to drop the front, and may drop the trans mount to lower the whole tractor, and replacing the black wheelie bar rollers with a new pair of red hub WH deck wheels. This fall will get a custom fabricated polished stainless steel exhaust pipe and muffler and a set of retro headlights. Looks a lot different from when it came home in June!

That’d be WAY cooler to ride around at the dragstrip instead of a lame pit bike scooter!!!

Glad you got this little guy Tim. It's nice to see someone else put their own twist on it. Very nice job!!

One thing we want to be sure to mention is that if your exhaust has any extra weight to it you should put a bracket of some sort from the bottom of the pipe down to a bolt or bracket on the engine or frame to support the muffler so as not to crack the Block in the area where the exhaust goes in. Trees and bushes are definitely a concern for some. Especially those of you that use your machines to mow. We don't do that here. All of the area that we put our tractor is cleared enough that my 6 ft + tall self can walk around easily. I have a Jim Kemp Muffler here that I have yet to install on a tractor but it does appear to be very well built. The stack on my b80, Patriot horse, in the picture is sort of a home built. I made it out of a cub 10 horse Muffler and a piece of chrome drain pipe from the plumbing section.

Stacks are not for everyone. if you have trees etc. Check out Jaybee's mufflers They are high quality.

And though we haven’t met, that tells you how tall my family is... collectively.

I’ve gotten by for almost a year by having her lay on pillows and cover her up with an electric blanket for bath time... she’s gonna miss that tv I bet!

Looks like an early, "Merry Christmas!" and, "Happy New Year!" and, "Happy Birthday!" Find that haul at the end of a rainbow?

Thank you, and your wife for your service to this beautiful country! I am glad that you find some peace with tractors, and hope you know this is also a great forum to just talk when there are struggles along the way. Best of luck to you brother, and enjoy those machines!

What did I say wrong........ it looks sick, as in awesome. You been nibbling the nubbies?

How bout a pic of the whole display from farther back Craig? Or is that just the one in your bathroom?

Signing on here to follow and bust Craig's stones for not letting the man work! Don't look too shabby now! @19richie66 behave your stones might be on the block too! The need for speed !

Both. My goal is 40+mph with it.

Well it's that time for the Pioneer Power show in Le Sueur Minnesota, August 24,25,26. I'll be there setting up Thursday morning. http://www.pioneerpowershow.com/

I think you would want hearing protection with that setup....

I've been running non ethanol 87 octane in all my small engines for several years now. No issues since I switched. I put stabilizer in anything that is going to set for more than a few weeks. I have some mixed stabilized fuel for my 2-strokes that is two years old and still hasn't gone stale. I think you would be fine using the lower grade non ethanol fuel.

for your service to our great Country and have a good time with your buddy. Have a safe trip and may the weather be good

Talked about that in the last house, but there isn’t as much wall real estate in this one!

Yes, have a lathe and have done several. Theres a good bit of "meat" in it so it will take a fairly deep cut if needed. If the plates are pricey (and so much of original stuff is) look at bush hog/shredder clutch plates/etc. I have done that last couple I did - had to trim some excess off but that was minor.

If you want to swap stories and gain a bit of information you have come to the right place. One thing we ask of new members,

Well you know how tall I’m not Richie, it’s 6’ long and 3-1/2 feet wide. I told my wife last night, it’s more like a 4 person than 2... so the kids will probably want to swim in it!

I'm not seeing a problem here Bathtub. Living room couch. You know. Whatever.

Yes, there is a tub in my living room... but not for too long! Got the faucet fixture installed, had to build the manifold to fit in the corner, so I used a scrap piece of 1 by as a jig for soldering.

From the "Urban Dictionary"! TOP DEFINITION that's sickmusic Something that is exceptionally cool.

Chris sounds like a great trip with good friends. Enjoy.

Of course you realize we're going to need about one million of the trip.... Good luck and be safe.

Oi! Two points. (1) We Brits don't drink warm beer. Not in the North anyway. (2) Lucas don't/didn't make fridges. Oh! And Lucas, Prince of Darkness is the saying.

I've got to go get a few more sets of wheels and tires that are still at a friend's house. That should fix his tire issues😁. The farm is Dad's. He has about 33 acres with around 8-10 cleared. Used to be around 12 cleared. Im cutting and slowly working my way back to that point. I just enjoy riding around up there on a tractor and taking in the beauty.

Another Kansas City guy here. I am in Independence, MO. Donnie

Little more progress today. Front end is complete. Tires are mounted and installed. I will get a pic of that tomorrow. Rear fender is installed even though it will eventually get pulled and painted. Sharp eyes will notice the old style motion lever. I like that better but the main reason is for the easier install of Matt's kit. That reminds me, I need to order that. I also converted the parking brake to the older style as I like that better too. Cleat

Looks can be deceiving because tonight, another sizable pile of grass was removed from in between the frame rails and in front ot the hydro unit. Lots of nooks and crannies under the tractor right behind and above the lift arm. After seeing all this and reading up about Onans here I took the engine shroud off. Glad I did... This is what kills Onan's right? Lots of vacuuming and blowing to do tomorrow night. Well at least it is easy to change the filter now! Paul

Hood primed for paint

Best to post a pic of what you got with the belt guard off. The brake should be adjustable with a 9/16 hex nut. The position of the idler pulley when the belt is engaged should be up near the top of the belt guard. This allows enough movement forward for the belt to slack enough to disengage the engine pulley. You can test those little belt guide positions by having someone hold the pedal down and use a couple of screwdrivers to support the belt and note the locations when the belt stops spinning. Adjust those guides to those positions. It takes just a little practice but be careful doing this for obvious reasons

Someone has Christmas in July! Nice bunch!

And just a side note. The photos are of when they were just loaded. We have since removed keys and seats and so on. And they are now all strapped on as well. That way nothing is lost along the way.

Here we go boys!