dgoyette 12 #1 Posted May 3, 2010 Found this one only an hour away from me. I really do not have room but there was just no way I was not buying this tractor. This tractor has not been restored, it is an all original one owner B-80. I bought it from an older gentleman (just turned 81) because he needed to buy something newer with a step though design and a bagger. He bought it new in July 1977 and provided me with the original invoice as well as all the original paperwork and a 1977 32 page color brochure in mint condition. It was purchased in CT from the L&M Equipment Company. The paperwork was even in the original plastic bag with "owners packet" and the wheel horse emblem on it! It runs really nice - was always garaged. As you can see he took great care of it. All it needs is new fuel lines and a good carb cleaning. The fuel pump also leaks so I will rebuild it. The 8 hp Kohler sounds nice. It came with a very nice cart and an excellent 36" rear discharge mowing deck - both of which were on the original invoice too. I paid $400 and think I got a really good buy. He said he was happy to see someone who appreciates it get it. I told him I would like to keep it for 33 years just like he did! Was there a thread lately regarding fuel pump rebuild kits? I searched and searched but either I dreamed it or am searching incorrectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #2 Posted May 3, 2010 That is a real beauty, if you ever need too make room and decide to sell it I can provide a good home for it! I love B-80's, they are the first Wheel Horse I ever rode on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #3 Posted May 3, 2010 t a great find!!!!good luck with it :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #4 Posted May 3, 2010 Very nice B-80 The Bs and Cs are my favorite horses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,426 #5 Posted May 3, 2010 Was there a thread lately regarding fuel pump rebuild kits? I searched and searched but either I dreamed it or am searching incorrectly. Very nice tractor. Maybe this is what you were looking for. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...61&hl=fuel+pump Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesbaycruiser 82 #6 Posted May 3, 2010 Wow! I'd say you got a heck of a deal! Beautiful. Congrats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #7 Posted May 3, 2010 Was there a thread lately regarding fuel pump rebuild kits? I searched and searched but either I dreamed it or am searching incorrectly. I don't think you dreamed it. I, too, recall something somewhere here recently about a guy who's making rebuild kits. I think I bookmarked his web site but that's on my computer at work - I'll check for it in the morning. Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #8 Posted May 3, 2010 The guy you bought it from must have really loved it. Great tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #9 Posted May 3, 2010 Very nice tractor there!!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #10 Posted May 3, 2010 That is a real beauty, if you ever need too make room and decide to sell it I can provide a good home for it! I love B-80's, they are the first Wheel Horse I ever rode on. I am really liking it too. A real pleasure to ride. Are you familiar with the business he bought it from? Not sure how far it was from you. I build this 14 x 16 shed for the horses last year and thought I would have plenty of room. But here is a recent photo with the horses. I am meeting with the town on Thursday to hopefully begin a 12 x 16 building in the backyard for a second stable! This really is a sickness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry w 2 #11 Posted May 3, 2010 Do you here the sirens?? That's cause you stole that rig!!! That's a beauty!! Nice grab! How's the D coming?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #12 Posted May 3, 2010 Was there a thread lately regarding fuel pump rebuild kits? I searched and searched but either I dreamed it or am searching incorrectly. Very nice tractor. Maybe this is what you were looking for. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...61&hl=fuel+pump Bob Bob - no that is not the one I was referring to. I thought it was a thread announcing that the NLA kits are now available again. Maybe it wasn't here but I couldn't find it at MTF either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #13 Posted May 3, 2010 Do you here the sirens?? That's cause you stole that rig!!! That's a beauty!! Nice grab! How's the D coming?? Thanks Gerry! The D is running fine but I need to fix a tranny leak. But it moves just fine with the pump work I did. I have to get into the right motivation because working on the D takes a lot more time and requires a lot more room than the smaller horses. I'm not in any particular hurry but it would be really nice to get rid of that darn leak! Edit: Found the post I was thinking of http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17321 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #14 Posted May 3, 2010 :D That all looks close to NEW!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #15 Posted May 4, 2010 Great score Darren! Looks like you'll definatly need more room. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #16 Posted May 4, 2010 Whats the telephone number and address for L & M I can't read it. Apparently on the invoice for the tractor it has a clinton logo Sounds like a parts run if they are still there! Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #17 Posted May 4, 2010 Wow! That is a beauty, and gives everyone hope that there still are amazing finds out there, and for a great price! I love the B-80- it is my favorite model. Congrats! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,943 #18 Posted May 4, 2010 Great looking tractor Darren! Love those B-80's and one like this is worth its weight in gold! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB 0 #19 Posted May 4, 2010 Super find!!! Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #20 Posted May 4, 2010 That's a great looking setup. I enjoy seeing tractors that have been rode hard and put up wet get restored and look night and day compared to the "before" pictures. Even more, I like to see equipment that has worked and been cared for so it doesn't need to be restored. Seems like that's what you found and I think it is going to the right owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #21 Posted May 4, 2010 Whats the telephone number and address for L & M I can't read it. Apparently on the invoice for the tractor it has a clinton logo Sounds like a parts run if they are still there! Charlie Charlie, The address on the invoice is 475-477 Talcottville Rd Vernon, CT 06086 phone is 872-0707 and 875-7609. No area codes. I did a quick search and came up with nothing, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #22 Posted May 4, 2010 Ya don't find em like that very often, looks new! Great find! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #23 Posted May 4, 2010 That is one good looking rig. Great find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #24 Posted May 4, 2010 Charlie, The address on the invoice is 475-477 Talcottville Rd Vernon, CT 06086 phone is 872-0707 and 875-7609. No area codes. I did a quick search and came up with nothing, That place is long gone. I don't remember it exactly being "L&M" per se, but I do remember a mower place being there. I'm pretty sure the entire building was torn down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
