formariz 11,987 #51 Posted September 22, 2010 This one started as a regular restoration until I came across this engine. Then I just decided to do whatever came to mind to improve it and make it a fun reliable tractor to pull a wagon and go for long trail rides without worrying about scratching it. I am a wood fabricator not a metal fabricator so I kind of just make things work and fit within my capabilities with materials close at hand. Motor was moved forward so everything associated with it such, as generator, regulator, and coil are still attached to motor and accessible without removing hood. Fuel pump installed to avoid the hassle of fuel starvation when tank goes below 2/3 full. It is switched at start with ignition but also switched through ground wire. It allows fuel through it by gravity also so with a full tank I just switch it off and give the charger a break. In my vast supply of HL-5 lights I had some with mounting studs on the back of unit rather than at the bottom so I mounted those on the axle. Soon it will have an 85Lbs hood weight and Swamp Rat decals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #52 Posted September 22, 2010 Off topic but, Jeff is that a clinton in the corner of the RJ photo! I might guess you like minibikes too??! I CANT HELP IT!!! Finally working on this again. This pic is 2 yrs old. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #53 Posted September 22, 2010 Kelly, Sure looks like either a B-100 decal on a B-80, or a B-80 power plant on your B-100. Hmmm? Great looking rig though. Bob You caught me, I built that tractor for my 9 year old son, the tractor was a $25 pile with a broken rod in the 10hp, I needed a hydro so he could drive it, and I had a good running 8hp so I used B-80 parts to do the swap, I was doing just a quick clean up and paint but I'm a bodyman and one thing lead to another, and you see what happened, now he wants to build the 10hp and put it back in. This is what we started with and this is the start of the black hood, another $25 tractor, started as a C-85 but engine and just about everything was seized up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,407 #54 Posted September 22, 2010 I knew there was a method to your madness. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #55 Posted September 22, 2010 Actually Charlie it is a little 2.5 hp Clinton that I got for free. Took it apart just to play with it and see how the Clintons looked on the inside. Sat there for a few years. It's in the dump now Sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseheadhunter 17 #56 Posted September 22, 2010 Very Nice tractors everyone !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #57 Posted September 22, 2010 Here are a few more of our horses... C-111 416-8 GT1100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #58 Posted September 22, 2010 Here's mine 854 stainless rj58 Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankB 16 #59 Posted September 22, 2010 Here's my main tractor: That blade got a fresh coat of Valspar Tractor and Implement this spring. Hopefully it will have hardened enough by winter to be pretty durable. Here it is at work in the spring: Here with the latest addition -hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,683 #60 Posted September 22, 2010 Hey Steve is that Galaxy the same year as your 1057???? Real nice shape . Also what would that get for mpg??? Gary B.. The Ford is a 1964 and the horse is actually a 1967 (857). She gets a solid 20 mpg with the 223 ci six cylinder. I will be hauling either the 502 or the 702 to Charlott next year with the ford. Great thread Bud..... Lots of eye candy. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #61 Posted September 22, 2010 Wheel Horse transmission and assorted parts. Has no practical use as far as I can tell, but it's neat looking and fun to drive. Built by John Fisher's brother-in-law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #62 Posted September 22, 2010 Looks VERY cool!!! Practical application? Conversation piece! Duff :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #63 Posted September 23, 2010 Red Square is the greatest! I knew it you guys have some TRACTORS! I never expected this kinda' turn out! Thanks for showin' up! We have a good tractor show and didn't have to load up 'n drive for hours! Like I said this is your forum! And you showed your tractor pride! Best part... everyone won best of show! The tractors are in your hearts! Think we should start an anual Wheel Horse Tractor web show??? Thank You All for making this great thread!!! I'am havin' fun now! HORSEFEATHERS! The Tractor that started it all for me! Rusty ol' 854 swap meet find! Added the "Stuff" and "Kriminal" escaped! After 46 years it plows 'n mowes! Just a good ol' friend! I like it!!! Still my faveorit horse! Not sure if I fit in here?? I'am diffrent and will not conform!!! Big Ugly Dumb! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #64 Posted September 23, 2010 My 704 in it's Sunday clothes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #65 Posted September 23, 2010 Since Bud posted his "Kriminal" 854", one of his favorites, I figured I post mine. By no means is this a beauty queen, but this 753-854 combo (an e-bay parts tractor purchase) turned out to be one of my favorite workers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 167 #66 Posted September 23, 2010 Heres a couple of the restores Ive done. First is a C81 and the other a C195. Both have moved on to greener pastures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #67 Posted September 23, 2010 Shucks, I don't have anything worthy of being posted in this thread. But it's OK, I love lookin at all of yours. I know how you feel! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #68 Posted September 23, 2010 Motor was moved forward so everything associated with it such, as generator, regulator, and coil are still attached to motor and accessible without removing hood. Fuel pump installed to avoid the hassle of fuel starvation when tank goes below 2/3 full. It is switched at start with ignition but also switched through ground wire. It allows fuel through it by gravity also so with a full tank I just switch it off and give the charger a break. Who made that electric fuel pump? How much use do you have on it? Does it work ok? I need one for my Cushman 3 wheeler. I have had problems with the electric replacement and they are pricey enough I don't know what kind to try next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,966 #69 Posted September 23, 2010 I can't remember who posted this before ( maybe Buzz). I would really like to build something like this, a WH truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #70 Posted September 23, 2010 Not sue what this is good for either, but it MAY be a Saw it a the tractor show in Evansville Indiana this early summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedglass 1 #71 Posted September 23, 2010 Thanks to all for all of the great pics. I love looking at them, as sure as I am that others love them as well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,683 #72 Posted September 23, 2010 Might as well add these...not mine...this one is Ron's from the NCWHEC is LaSeuer and just to add this...not wheel horse, but it could be. BUD, I think you have some ideas now... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,966 #73 Posted September 23, 2010 Don't know where this pic came from either but might as well add it to the show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #74 Posted September 23, 2010 I can't remember who posted this before ( maybe Buzz). I would really like to build something like this, a WH truck. I didn't post it, but I'd darn sure like to have it............ :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #75 Posted September 24, 2010 Here's one my neighbor and I built from a couple of junk mowers and other junk. He named it the Junkmobile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
