mj701 0 #1 Posted April 27, 2010 Im new to the Wheelhorse community and this is my first. A 1961 701. I plan on restoring it for my 5yr old son. Its in great shape and after a points adjustment and carb cleaning, it runs great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #2 Posted April 27, 2010 Your son is going to get a super machine! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1961551 2 #3 Posted April 27, 2010 :D sharp tractor. this is a good hobby for you and your son. the 701 is one of my favorites. i missed out on on about a week ago . oh well, i have more projects than i can count. good luck with your tractor. these are good people on here that can help with pretty much any question. jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,426 #4 Posted April 27, 2010 This goes without saying, if you are fixing it up for a 5 year old, please make sure you find a generator belt cover. Other than that, I think it's a great little tractor. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye 5 #5 Posted April 27, 2010 be prepared to double the restoration time. teaching my 5 yr. old has been an interesting endeavor. nice 701 Welcome to RS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #6 Posted April 27, 2010 :omg: nice looking 701. been working on one of those for a while now. you'll find the guys on this forum VERY helpful. good luck and remember :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHRNaddict 5 #7 Posted April 27, 2010 Welcome! Great looking tractor! That K161 is a good engine, the 701 has some special history w/ it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #9 Posted April 27, 2010 Really nice, striaght tractor! Your son will be getting a real gem! Duff :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #11 Posted April 27, 2010 Hello and Looks like a great tractor to restore!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #13 Posted April 28, 2010 A great tractor to work with! Your son is a fortunate young man. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #14 Posted April 28, 2010 Awesome tractor! I got my first Wheel Horse from my Dad also, He gave it to me in 2000 when I was 37 ,actually he said that he was going to leave it to me I worked on it all the time for him just because I loved (still do) my Dad, this little tractor was just so cool I couldnt keep my hands off of it. Its a mix up of parts but it started life as a 502 and the previous owner put a K181 in it and did a lot of mods to it. Dad passed away in 2002, Im working on getting it all straightened out and fixed up. Its another wonderfull tie that I share with my dad ,working on it its defineately a labor of Love . Your son is never going to forget the time you spend together on it. Sorry It is not my intention to hijack this thread, I just wanted to share that I too got muy first WH from my Dad, now im addicted, I also have a 702 Im working on too , and I want to collect more of them if I can ever fiind any here in Az, everntually were moving to PA so I should be able to do something about getting my Wheel Horse fix there Every time I look Dads tractor I think of him, I wouldnt trade it for anything in the world!!! Heres a pic of my Dad giving my son JJ a ride on the WH..... my son is 24 now. Dad was the greatest ever, I was blessed with not only him but my son JJ too! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
