Lane Ranger 10,941 #1 Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) I know we have had lots of different steering wheel posts on Red Square. Many about taking one off , unusual ones, how to restore some versions and replacements for custom tractors. However, I thought I would start a post to see if we could gather photos of the different versions Wheel Horse used on models made over the years. I will start with some of the steering wheels I have (I took these pictures this morning ) . I have more but it will take some time to get the rest! Edited April 18, 2023 by Lane Ranger 4 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,129 #2 Posted April 18, 2023 Great question Lane. Several more here. 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,236 #4 Posted April 18, 2023 Don't forget the 603 with the funky 2 legged bent hoop...... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,668 #5 Posted April 19, 2023 Production numbers unknown, I’d say millions if not tens of millions of steering wheels were used. Let’s not forget the ones with no steering wheels…. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,981 #6 Posted April 19, 2023 Adding some of mine that aren't here. One on my 1067, one on my electro 12, and one on my work horse 700. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 443 #7 Posted April 19, 2023 Here is my 656. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,106 #8 Posted April 19, 2023 Interesting topic Lane. Thanks for posting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,429 #9 Posted April 19, 2023 Thanks for the post Lane. I have a Commando with a different type. Will try and post today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,941 #10 Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) The 603 half steering wheel was a one of a kind Wheel Horse used in 1963. And the aluminum RJ 35 small steering wheel. Edited April 19, 2023 by Lane Ranger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,668 #11 Posted April 19, 2023 Ride Away Sr. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,941 #12 Posted April 19, 2023 Three spoke and two spoke Lawn Ranger steering wheels. The 1968 had a three spoke steering wheel and the models before had a two spoke. And the steering wheels were designed with a pin to remove them in order to take off the hood . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,393 #13 Posted April 19, 2023 Great thread. Reminds me of the one from years ago titled "How many batteries and tires do you have?". But @Lane Ranger what I want to know is where did you get that aluminum? 701 dash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,941 #14 Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Great thread. Reminds me of the one from years ago titled "How many batteries and tires do you have?". But @Lane Ranger what I want to know is where did you get that aluminum? 701 dash? It is not aluminum Bob. It is a 702 steel dash that has been chromed. Extra holes were drilled in it. This 701 I bought was traded back and forth between two Wheel Horse collections twice. I went to one of the guys when he had it and he had six 701's in various states of repair. He asked if I wanted a parts tractor all apart or a $1500 restored beauty. I said I wanted a mid range operating one that required little work and this is what I got. I like this much better than the original 701 plastic dash (or even Glen Pettit's much better repo version). I am pretty sure this is unique among the 701's put there. Edited April 19, 2023 by Lane Ranger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,393 #15 Posted April 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Lane Ranger said: It is not aluminum Bob. It is a 702 steel dash that has been chromed. Thanks Lane. I'm looking for alternatives. I got a 701 dash from Glen a few years ago for my grandson's 701 project, and by the time I pulled it out to use it, it had curled, warped and cracked at the holes. I heated and flattened it, and repaired the cracks with crazy glue, but it's just not right. Lowells are supposed to be better, but $40.00 delivered is not in my grandson's budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,941 #16 Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Thanks Lane. I'm looking for alternatives. I got a 701 dash from Glen a few years ago for my grandson's 701 project, and by the time I pulled it out to use it, it had curled, warped and cracked at the holes. I heated and flattened it, and repaired the cracks with crazy glue, but it's just not right. Lowells are supposed to be better, but $40.00 delivered is not in my grandson's budget. Put an ad out for a 702 dash. Yes chroming it ain’t cheap but you can’t take your $ with you Bob. Make an almost unique 701 dash happen! Your grandson will be very appreciative! Edited April 19, 2023 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites