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Managed to pick up a 704 which is a rare opportunity in the UK. Stood for many years as you can see but has not been messed with and still has the K161 in place which turns over and has compression which I didn't expect. Work to do before I can attempt to get it running but looking forward to that. Tyres are shot, carb is crusty etc, etc but looking forward to working on it. It will be one of those leave alone or fully rebuild questions going forward but I like it as it is at the minute...

Just remember, it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission Hook, line and sinker, we got another one folks

I found this forum after picking up my first red, a nice 520H, needing helpful info on it. A simple lawnmower and utility tractor in one for a place I just bought. Next thing I know it’s in pieces nearly to the frame and received a pretty nice restoration with some light custom work. Through all this I ran across a lot of photos of some really super horses on here. I have an addictive personality and plenty of hobbies, and one tractor is enough. Then a 654 popped up locally at a pretty good price. I’m off to pick it up by the weekend, and blame it all on this great forum and the great people who helped me along on the 520. If you see the boss (and we all know who the boss is, right?) don’t mention this. Gonna have to hide it and break her in easy. Do I get to be one of them round hood club folks now?

I just wanted to share photos of my family and my grand baby. With everything i have had to deal with in the past 3 years and my dad being gone. I miss my dad everyday me and him were great tractor buddies. This grand baby of mine makes up for alot of things! I am so proud to be a grandpa! God has blessed me with 3 wonderful girls my wife,son in law and grand baby! I am very thankful for my family!!

I recently inherited an old newspaper from July 4th 1968 and decided to look through it and found this ad. Perhaps I should post this in the dealer list post? Mods please feel free to move it. Thank you. I bought my first Wheel Horse from this dealer in 1984.

God help you if you are worried about the wife with just 2 horses. What are you going to do when it is the 4th horse.?? Hint...the 2nd horse is for dedication...so you don't have to change implements in the middle of a storm. The 3rd horse is just in case one desires to take a break. The 4th...well, now you are just collecting.

I've had several people request to see the yard and driveway we plow with the Cinnamon Horse and 867 (Pig Pen) Here's a couple videos of our upper yard. We also plow behind the house next to the shed where the chicken coop is. Last night we had 6 inches of light fluffy snow. Cinnamon is very heavy and handled it easily. Pig Pen does quite well but doesn't steer... Eventually we'll get some chain on her front tires. I really enjoy myself and Trina absolutely loves ❤️ plowing snow. @Lee1977 here's actual real live video proof that I did some of the work.

I'm fairly sure at least one of us tried to warn you. Maybe it was even me? I don't know. So here's the thing. A hair covered horse is a herd animal. They really like to be around other horses. Now to be honest, I don't think any of us has actually figured out why ... BUT for some reason paint covered horses also turn out to be a herd animal. 3 years ago or whatever I had one. We now have 4 that run and drive and 4 that are in project stage. It's okay if you just accept this addiction and move forward with it. We will be here to egg you on... (That should say support you)... Good luck. Have fun. Keep asking questions. Share lots of pictures.

I was able to get the tires mounted during the week. Yesterday was spent on wiring. Because connectors and water do not get along for long, not one connector or terminal was used to wire the trailer lights. All connections are soldiered and shrink wrapped, then covered with loom. Today consisted of a little wood working, nothing fancy other than a little router work to make depressions for the recessed tie downs. One thing that had concerned me with this build was staying with in DOT laws on width. I knew that it was going to be close after I put the fenders on. Either my figures were accurate or I got lucky because I came in 1" under maximum width . With this project done now I can get back to some Horse play. Here are some pics of the final product. Nothing left to do on the trailer now except for get a few scratches in it so that I'm not afraid to use it.

I got my wheels and hubs back from powder coating on Thursday, got my tires mounted, put it all back together, and took my first drive. I’ve got some tinkering to do, but this little 552 is a blast.

Or hot rods... Or Harleys... Or muscle cars... Or big tractors... Don't worry we'll help you out in divorce court ... we'll come buy your tractors.......... heard tell dem lawyers can be pricey..... who knows might get lucky and the judge is a collector!

I've said several times and bring it up again. I can honestly justify one tractor per implement and one implement per tractor. Plus spares... There's a lot of implements......

Tell you what you did such a fine job on that 520 we'll let you have a dozen more!!

Nice job on the 520! And we all know how hard it is to have just one , in my heyday I had around 15 or 16 machines. Most ran, couple didn’t, a couple were strictly parts machines etc. Weened myself down to 4 or 5 Wheel Horses in stock now. But it’s so hard to not drag home every red machine I come across.

RJG.SAY IT AINT SO,,,,,,,,, LOLOLOLOOLO SSSSSHHHH..!!!! LET HIM TURN THE PAGE AND WATCH IT ALL UNFOLD..!!!!!!!!!!

Among these i own one of the very first battery powered embury lanterns made in the 20's in very very good condition! When i found out it was a legit 20's lantern i took the old batteries that my dad had in it out immediately!! LOL!

Proudly displayed on truck and trailer thanks to @Vinylguy

I think it’s a bottle opener. Toss it in there and BANG! it’s open.

Still get people snapping pics of this one while parked at HD or Lowe's.

Found some pics of some Fishing adventures in the state of Maine on 4 different bodies of Freshwater.Now that the days are getting progressively longer something to look forward to.

I also among lots of other things collect old railroad and traffic lanterns. Alot of these where my late dad craig bottjers but i have kept on with his collection. Does anybody else collect these?

Well i finally paid to be a member. Super excited i am always working on something garden tractor wise and i thought i would share what im working on now! Also I will be posting more videos on my youtube channel Nathan Bottjer in the near future. I have been doing how to videos on anything from car repairs,lantern showoffs,and garden tractor repairs. Come check out my youtube channel I have alot other videos check them out.

The dickens you say... here we just call them lakers or lake trout...

If I saw any of those decals on a truck at Lowe’s or Home Depot I’d probably have to wait in the parking lot for the guy to come out so I could introduce myself and talk Wheel Horses!!!

One last fight...The woodruff key did not want to leave its home. Had to use the dremel cut off wheel to slit it then chisel to collapse the sides a bit.

I don't know about brilliant but you're welcome. That's what we're all here for.

Don't I hear ya there Jim. Dan @Achto and I have been known to do a little fishing but so busy with tractor shows in the summer, work in the winter and keeping the missuses happy with the honeydos lucky we get out once a year! Some pics of past fish here..I'll let you guys ID the species...

The Workhorse GT1100 and GT1600 are essentially a 300 series machine. The Workhorse GT1800 is along the same lines as a 417Hydro. This is my GT1600 which came with a Briggs 16 twin originally, has a Kohler Mag 10 now.

Hey, guys. I have been searching around a bit and was surprised to see quite a few pellet stoves with prices all aver the place. I think people expect no maintenance and then tire of them pretty quick.I thought I missed a decent opportunity and then this stove showed up. A guy about my age was getting his kitchen remodeled and his wife wants this super clean one gone . It has external air supply which is a great thing for shop use. i want to be able to have some carb clean spray in use and not worry about it. This model has the vertical blower ports which means it is a size and quality above the $1200 model sold by home depot. i think pellets is the way to go if using wood heat in a shop. The fire is not huge and can be extinguished fairly quickly by cutting off the fuel..Also the unit can be transported and used in a property that needs some TLC and the productivity gains working in comfort should make it almost a free purchase. ditto in the shop. Got her for about 15 cents on the dollar vs. new. will post some pics when i haul it home. I have had a good fall/ winter with with finding bargains that are better than expected. I just recently traded some scrap metal for a nice compressor and Ariens Snowblower.

Thought I would start a new thread because originally I was going to do a patina build but as I got into these two chargers there was a lot of welding repair needed to get it done. So I decided to strip the paint off of everything and start from the beginning. So here I go! By next step will be to get into the transmission and fix the parking brake part inside.

First of all that 520 is beautiful. Now with that said the second thing is you need to remind your significant other that collecting these is a whole lot cheaper then say antique cars.

Would have been more right Don ! Whattt!! you left a decal on a trade in!!?!?Any more of that your out the club!!

My father in law does, he works part time on an old steam train here in Connecticut and he has always had a passion for railroad memorabilia. He's got all sorts of stuff in his basement. Now I am trying to get him into Wheel Horse. He told me he had a Lawn Ranger growing up and he loved it, so I've been looking around to try to find him one to get him back on something red. Currently his only ride on tractor is an old 1940's Beaver tractor that was originally made here in CT as well.

Brilliant and thanks for taking the time to look..👍

It is a very nice crab...!

Been proudly displaying this on my truck for about six years. And love the custom set Terry made for th GT-14. and the magnetic RedSquare Supporter signs Terry made for me.

Seven days gone by.

It's just so easy.

Nice find! My vote is to leave it alone, except paint the rims up with an original color like almond or beige.

Here was me at a local lake couple summers ago. 1st cast. I love fishing with all the girls in my house going out and just chillin and kickin back on the shore is one of my favorite past times!

I have a Work Horse GT-1800 that I bought new in 1984. Some people knock the Briggs engine but I can tell you that mine has literally thousands of hours on it and it still runs fine. I’ve never done anything to it other than change the oil often. And yes 1 1/8” axels. This tractor is a Wheel Horse through and through. Here’s mine, I gave it a well deserved restoration two years ago.

Eric.... Bertie called you brilliant 😳 hmmm

Found another Source https://www.vhgmc.co.uk/photo-galleries/tarpen/tarpen-briggs-stratton-engine-imgtarp017/

Cuz there’s something women love ‘bout a pickup man.... ..you can set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill... ..and I still wouldn’t trade it for a coupe deville...

That’s the first thing I throw out from a trailerlight kit

@WHX24 Couple nice monsters there. Bottom one a sturgeon? I already know the top one. That's a guppy.

I also just got done putting together this 12 horse that I went through to put on this charger 10.

Two total different retrievals, the fight of a Smallmouth vs Largemouth Bass, both lots of fun, but those smallies are something to experience.I know we have talked about fishing together we just need to put the wrenches down and DO IT.

It's time. Picking up the new application for this one this week.

Well, I am going to have to play "Top This". All 3 of these are like 10" to 11" square. That one looks great on your truck Mike.