kwall828 63 #1 Posted February 19 I’m picking up one tomorrow, don’t know much about them , my club cadet blew up last year , cost of new one is stupid, my stepfather has my grandpa wheelhorse that he bought new in 73-74 and it still run strong till this day , some day I’ll get it and restore both of them , I’m thinking that 400 ain’t bad in today’s market 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,686 #2 Posted February 19 i have a 12 auto and absolutely love it. Great tractors 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #3 Posted February 19 You get to using that tractor and you'll love it more and more each time. This old iron doesn't even compare to the new stuff. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #4 Posted February 19 2 hours ago, kwall828 said: 400 ain’t bad in today’s market For a runner with no significant issues and a usable deck, very fair price. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #5 Posted February 19 to the Niiccee ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #6 Posted February 19 Found this old picture of me in my grandfather back in 1974 , my stepdad still has this wheelhorse , I’m hoping to get it this year , I know if I ask him he would give it to me , so I can restore both next fall 2 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #7 Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, kwall828 said: Found this old picture of me in my grandfather back in 1974 , That is absolutely fantastic! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #8 Posted February 19 20 minutes ago, kwall828 said: Found this old picture of me in my grandfather back in 1974 A classic for sure. Grandpa and the Wheel Horse. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 633 #10 Posted February 20 (edited) Nice machine @kwall828, I hope to see more of what you do with it and possibly your Grandpas (Dads). Thank you for sharing! Edited February 20 by TractorEd 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #11 Posted February 20 I just got the # off my grandfather wheel horse , it the same year , the only difference I see is the one I’m picking up tomorrow is a 1973 auto 10 and the other one is 1973 8hp 4 spd . Kinda weird 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #12 Posted February 20 6 hours ago, kwall828 said: I just got the # off my grandfather wheel horse , it the same year , the only difference I see is the one I’m picking up tomorrow is a 1973 auto 10 and the other one is 1973 8hp 4 spd . Kinda weird That's cool. The Automatic will likely be a stronger Transmission because of the larger axles and differential. Both excellent workers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #13 Posted February 20 That is a family heirloom, Take good care o it and it will take good care of you. Love to see a stay in the family. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #14 Posted February 20 I went and picked it up , all I can say is wow , this person had more then 60 wheel horse tractors , some restored and some original , from the 50 all the way up to the 90 , his restoration is second to none , I could have spent the whole day there just looking 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #15 Posted February 21 7 hours ago, kwall828 said: I went and picked it up , all I can say is wow , this person had more then 60 wheel horse tractors , some restored and some original , from the 50 all the way up to the 90 , his restoration is second to none , I could have spent the whole day there just looking We'd love to see pictures! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,458 #16 Posted February 21 If it is 50’s - 60`s - early 70`s It is for me. Good luck with it and do not be afraid to ask questions. Lots of help here. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #17 Posted February 21 14 hours ago, ebinmaine said: We'd love to see pictures! Didn’t take any, he was in a hurry had to get to work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maz91 202 #18 Posted February 21 23 hours ago, kwall828 said: I went and picked it up , all I can say is wow , this person had more then 60 wheel horse tractors , some restored and some original , from the 50 all the way up to the 90 , his restoration is second to none , I could have spent the whole day there just looking That’s awesome! Love to see people saving and preserving the tractors instead of them heading to the scrap yard. Maybe I’m weird but sometimes I get a little bummed out about people buying them all up and stockpiling them.. just because I’d love to have 2 or 3 and put them to work but it’s very hard to find them when there’s a collector in your area putting them all in a garage! Glad you got a nice one and that this fella is doing right by the tractors and also willing to let some go! Seeing that collection must have been pretty inspiring 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #19 Posted February 21 9 minutes ago, Maz91 said: collector in your area putting them all in a garage Yep, a valid point 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #20 Posted February 21 60 Wheel Horses and not a member here ? Good luck with your new machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #21 Posted February 21 2 hours ago, D_Mac said: 60 Wheel Horses and not a member here ? Good luck with your new machine. He might be a member, he told me he goes to a lot of shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #22 Posted February 21 The one I picked up, probably restore in the fall 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #23 Posted February 21 Looks solid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwall828 63 #24 Posted February 21 It is , only thing is the parking brake, he worked it but I can’t get it to work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #25 Posted February 22 18 minutes ago, kwall828 said: It is , only thing is the parking brake, he worked it but I can’t get it to work Should be a pull up lever ((??)) in the area front of the seat. NEVER try to engage that brake unless completely stopped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
