Sodaking27 777 #1 Posted May 12, 2023 Stopped into my old Wheel Horse dealer a couple of weeks ago. As I was leaving saw this setting off to the side. So I jumped out and had to check it out. It surely has been abused. I went home and kept thinking about it in the back of my mind. About 2 weeks went by and I stopped and looked it over again. I went in and asked if he would consider selling it. We came to an agreement, and he delivered it today. The dealer sold it new. It’s sat its whole life outside. No number on the plate to tell which one it is out of the 200. First WH I’ve ever seen the steering locked up. Time to get the PB Blaster flying. 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #2 Posted May 12, 2023 Should make the podium in the Ugly Seat contest! It's a shame when these tractors are left outside. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #3 Posted May 12, 2023 Nice save but very sad... Worth the effort LSE... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #4 Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) Good on you for taking it on! Once they are working the yard and gardens can't tell a difference. Don't see that model too much. Could be quite the save down the road. Keep us updated! Edited May 12, 2023 by OutdoorEnvy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,066 #5 Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) LSE models always kinda bothered me. Too pretty to work, too expensive not to. Looks like the PO went with the second option for a while. But it is good that you got it! Edited May 12, 2023 by kpinnc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #6 Posted May 12, 2023 Wonder how many specimens are living in that seat!?!? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,501 #7 Posted May 12, 2023 Hey Don. Who is your dealer? Is it Lawson's? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #8 Posted May 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Hey Don. Who is your dealer? Is it Lawson's? Yes it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,501 #9 Posted May 12, 2023 I went there about 4 years ago and tried to talk him into selling me a 4-wheel cart that had been rusting away for years, but nope, he really doesn't want to sell anything. You were lucky. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,552 #10 Posted May 12, 2023 Niiiiice save there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,066 #11 Posted May 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, rmaynard said: but nope, I know where several machines are that were nice when parked, now years later are rust buckets. @Sodaking27 you did good saving this one! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,172 #12 Posted May 12, 2023 Nice that you were able to save that. 400 Series with the Magnum and Eaton 1100 are always worth saving. Enjoy your time working on it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #13 Posted May 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Sodaking27 said: It’s sat its whole life outside. Sad... some people just got too much money. How did they get all that money being so stupid as to let a collector model like that set outside. Thanks for saving 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #14 Posted May 12, 2023 It bugs me that there are many that go thru life neglecting and destroying most of their assets and then want the considerable number of programs to bail them out in their retirement. Those that took care and are not needy need not apply. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,440 #15 Posted May 12, 2023 Nice find 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,594 #16 Posted May 13, 2023 Being that it is an LSE I'm a little surprised that it took 2 weeks for you to decide that you wanted it. Sad to see the ol' girl in such a bad state. Glad that you were able to rescue it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #17 Posted May 13, 2023 I cannot imagine having a nice 420 LSE and just let it sit out in the elements...... Good save 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,501 #18 Posted May 13, 2023 Don, if you find someone local to re-chrome all the shiny parts, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 812 #19 Posted May 13, 2023 sooo sad to see it in that poor condition. those things were $8000. in 1986 if i remember correctly. my local dealer had one. not sure how that equates in today's dollars but, it is a lot!!! good luck with it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,066 #20 Posted May 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, mrc said: those things were $8000. in 1986 Isn't that like $40,000 in today's dollars? If you think I'm joking, check out the commercial grade stuff sold today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #21 Posted May 13, 2023 3 hours ago, rmaynard said: Don, if you find someone local to re-chrome all the shiny parts, let me know. Bob, I’ll be sure to let you know if I find someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #22 Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) Sad what folks do and don't value. She was all dressed up, and nowhere to go..... Worth fixing - definitely. Looks like it will be a balancing act to get it functional and not become a money pit. A quick story on what some folks value - and don't. My FIL worked at various GM dealerships as a mechanic before going into business for himself. He was employed by the large Cadillac dealer at this time. A fellow from the other end of the state bought a new DeVille from the showroom floor - paid most of it on the spot in cash, financed the rest. A couple of months go by and this guy stops paying. The car gets reposessed - he was a farmer and some of his goats were living in the car!!! Bill Edited May 13, 2023 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 661 #23 Posted May 13, 2023 It amazes me how good some folks are at abusing quality very expensive lawn and garden equipment . Leaving something in the elements probably one of the worst things you could do to something . Nice save 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #24 Posted May 13, 2023 19 hours ago, Sodaking27 said: The dealer sold it new. No number on the plate to tell which one it is out of the 200. If we knew who it went to we could form a posse & bring the PO to justice. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
