Miles to Go Before She Sleeps...

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

So last fall I bought a NOS A-60 Electric from a gentleman in Minnesota. But... I'm 11 hours away in Michigan...

 

Then it dawned on me... I know several folks who think 11 hours one way is "before lunch" on a Wheel Horse wrangler trip... So, I message a few and before long, thanks to the generosity and ingenuity of @Pullstart, @WHX??, and @Achto the little gal started her way to Michigan yesterday when achto and whx?? added a stop and picked her up on a previously planned all day run to Iowa, Minnesota and back to Wisconsin... 

 

But the tale doesn't end there... pullstart will be bringing her to mid-Michigan in a few weeks on his way back from another multi-state  run...!!! I will then pick it up from pullstart, hopefully in plenty of time for the Memorial Day parade!!! 

 

Whew...!

 

I can't thank them enough for the logistical support and help. (Well, yes I can. Wheel Horse Bourbon is in their futures)!!! Just another example of the great people on this site!!! 

 

Note: If you see a "for sale" add for a NOS A-60 in Wisconsin, please inform the authorities...

 

This is the last known picture of it, taken yesterday, with what appears to be a Wisconsin native at the wheel... 

 

[ri702bill 8,475]

Ain't that little critter just CUTE ????   WAIT - it's not E-lectric....

Edited March 26, 2023 by ri702bill

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

1 hour ago, ri702bill said:

Ain't that little critter just CUTE ????   WAIT - it's not E-lectric....

I prefer "Ruggedly Handsome "... and Uhm... yes it is... 

[WHX?? 49,118]

Who was that masked man ?

Left at 430 am pulled in my driveway at what Dan 10 pm ish?

890 miles. I'll let Dan fill you in on the am ride from hell.  

No problem Sylvia It was what 1/2 hour out of our way? 

Ah ya... it's NOS fer sure nubbies on tires @19richie66. One tire was flat but aired up nicely. The only other things is the seat has an issue just from years sitting around. 

The plastic got robbed from the ignition switch connector but Dan says you can get just that piece yet & nice wiring diagram on it to sort it out. 

Neither issue a deal breaker in my book. 

I didn't look to see if there was acid in the batteries ... didn't want to break factory seals that's Sylvia's job should he wish.  Not likely since seals were not broken. 

It does need a good bath & rub down tho. 

One thing I will warn you about Sylvia it stays here too long it might grow roots...just sayin... other horses are nuzzling it...

 

Now on to to some  to @oliver2-44 and @Shynon for doing stupid things.

Edited March 26, 2023 by WHX??
Speeling & Gramma

[WHX?? 49,118]

I was gonna do a separate thread on this but I have no qualms about hijacking Sylvia's. He'll get over it cause I got his tractor...

First off Jim @oliver2-44 I told you I didn't want any money for those parts so now you p'ed me off! It was just all crap to us that we had laying around and mighta went to scrap and we was making the trip anyway. 

 Dan and I did have road lunches on the 40 @Chrishar gave us but the $$ in the goodie bags was totally unacceptable. 

 The goody bags were more than enough and by the way that sausage is is absolutely awesome! I just love it but Dan might have a problem with it 'cause of his partials but that's OK I'm there for him. 

Edited March 27, 2023 by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

Thanks for the details @WHX??... I figured there'd be one or two issues... but I think it'll fit right in with the E-141's... 

 

Now about them cheesehead gas-burner 's of yours "nuzzlin'" my little ... You better protect her virtue while she's waiting on safe travel with @Pullstart's Pony Express...  

 

She better not come back with any greasy hoof prints on her!!! 

[WHX?? 49,118]

Before I go on to chew Tom's rear the whole purpose of this wrangle was to swap Dan's 753 with @Chrishars 633. Pretty much an even trade. Had to swap some tires tho. We met up in Oseola IA in a wally world parking lot. Kinda like how I met @Pullstart... this time I was armed tho... 

Chris is an outstanding horseman and now has the quadfecta ... 701, 702, 753 & 854... not too shabby for a collector in TX. 

Edited March 27, 2023 by WHX??

[Achto 27,729]

2 hours ago, WHX?? said:

I'll let Dan fill you in on the am ride from hell.

 

The original purpose for Jim & I's  trip was for some Horse trading between me & @Chrishar. Then we added in a trip to pick up a tractor that Jim bought. Next a pick up for @SylvanLakeWH  was added. Easy Peasy 

 

Jumped in the truck to leave Jim's at 4:30, clean roads and hammer down. GPS said ETA for Osceola IA, 10:50am. Once we got south of Portage WI it started snowing a bit. A short time later the snow started to pick up a more & more. Not too bad, we could still make out the center line to see where the road was.

 

A short stop in Prairie Du Sac for fuel & what not and I swear we got 3" of snow during this stop. Back on the road with this view out the windshield. Mean while we're watching the ETA increasing.

 

Well it will get better once it gets light out. Right??

 

ETA keeps increasing. 

 

Finally as we got close to the Iowa border the snow stopped and the roads cleared up. Put the hammer down, ETA is now 11:45am. Was scheduled to meet in Osceola at Noon so still OK on the meeting time. Met up with Chris to make the trade.

 

A quick lunch, Thanks Ollie!!! Off to Minnesota. Load up Jim's new tractor that he bought from Tom.

 

A short jog to wrangle Sylvia's tractor.

 

Back on the road to good ol' WI. Other than the lost time in the morning it was a good trip. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 27, 2023 by Achto

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

Great trip report @Achto! 

 

Man, I want that trailer when I grow up!  I'm hoping my little A-60 doesn't expect that kinda style traveling with me... 

[WHX?? 49,118]

Unlike some who throw them on a home made deck on the back of a pickup... we'll mention no.names...we fly first class... 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

2 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Unlike some who throw them on a home made deck on the back of a pickup... we'll mention no.names...we fly first class... 

 

Back of a pick up???  

 

I thought he was going to tie my little  on the front for a hood ornament... 

[Pullstart 63,060]

6 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Unlike some who throw them on a home made deck on the back of a pickup... we'll mention no.names...we fly first class... 

 

Hey, it’s all stainless and aluminum, that’s fancy enough for me!

 

2 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

Back of a pick up???  

 

I thought he was going to tie my little  on the front for a hood ornament... 

 

It’s small enough, I might just toss it in the back seat!  

[oliver2-44 9,835]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

 

Glad I got the opportunity to share a little Texas hospitality.

Had to help out your tractor fund a little!

 

 

[Chrishar 544]

 I got the old 753 home today and tomorrow it will meat the another wheel horses and then start working on give it a little love in care it was nices meeting y'all thanks again for the 753 i will enjoy it 

[ri702bill 8,475]

16 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

I prefer "Ruggedly Handsome "... and Uhm... yes it is... 

A great find, for sure - I should have guessed it was battery powered all along 

One motor or two?? No onboard charging system - just draws down the batteries???

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

One motor.

On-board charger.

Batteries still shrink wrapped.

Looks like ignition switch is only issue. 3rd pic in post 4 above. Will be investigating that while I await its next leg of the journey home...

[WHX?? 49,118]

3 hours ago, ri702bill said:

 

One motor or two?? No onboard charging system - just draws down the batteries???

Cord for charger tie wrapped up just the way it left the factory!

A charge meter with a timer. 

 

Actually three motors. One for the drive and one on each blade.

 

Looks like batteries are standard size but note the connection. Might be hard to find posts on standard batteries. Golf cart maybe? 

Batteries are wired in series. 

Edited March 27, 2023 by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

Good point @WHX??... I forgot about the mower deck motors...

 

Also good point on the battery connectors. 

 

This is what I have on the E-141... should work on the separate posts... 

[WHX?? 49,118]

Here ya go Slyvia... posts with blue tape are positive. 

Thoughts are to replace the batteries and display  the orginals in Mrs. S's china cabinet...

[WHX?? 49,118]

Plenty of rust on the hold downs &  connections... I'll start soaking them with love juice. Note the collapsed battery under the hold down. 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

 Thanks for the measurements!

 

I have taken your display recommendations under advisement and have determined that my continued participation in this worthy hobby would be severely curtailed, permanently, should I do so... 

 

 

[WHX?? 49,118]

Some more pics. @gwest_ca may be interested in the tag.

Got it down in a warm shop now but more issues. 

Clutch lever hangs up... just needs Greasy Pete.

Mower on off switch froze... more Greasy Pete? 

Left front tire will not hold air overnight. Needs some bead sealer I believe. 

This girl was garaged in a building with some humidity... nothing wd40 won't cure. 

Edited March 27, 2023 by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 25,861]

Ok thx!

 

I'm starting my list... 

[The Freightliner Guy 1,331]

2 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Plenty of rust on the hold downs &  connections... I'll start soaking them with love juice. Note the collapsed battery under the hold down. 

Wheel Horse batterys thats cool hey theyd be a nice shelf piece if they are junk Heck they could be hollowed out and make a nice snack hider or adult Root Beer cooler! I still like the idea of a snack hider.

Kollin

[Achto 27,729]

4 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Got it down in a warm shop now but more issues. 

 

Great Googly Moogly!!! Poor @SylvanLakeWH won't get to have any wrenchin' fun on his mower, Jim will have it all done before Sylvia even gets to shake hands with it.

Edited March 27, 2023 by Achto