LeonardS 0 #1 Posted October 15, 2010 I will be picking up my first Wheel Horse on Sunday the 17th. It is a 551 that someone has painted creme and orange like a Case tractor. All of my prior experience is with John Deere garden tractors, but I hope I can make the Wheel Horse look half as good as some of them I have seen on this site. Most of the members on here seem to be from IN and east but hopefully there are some other Iowa members around here. I will try to post some photos on Monday. Leonard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300zx 7 #3 Posted October 15, 2010 Leonard, its good to have you in the forum!! I live in Central Virginia, but was originally from Mound City, MO, in NW Missouri. I grew up on JD farm tractors, but we always had a Wheel Horse to mow the farm house yard. So I have stuck with it. Have fun with your new purchase. You will always get a helping hand from these people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #4 Posted October 15, 2010 Good to have another Iowa resident in here!!! I'm in Osceola, where are you :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAM58 30 #5 Posted October 15, 2010 :) and Hello :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,319 #7 Posted October 16, 2010 :thumbs: Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobeleo 7 #8 Posted October 16, 2010 Welcome Lenard, Joined the site a year ago and started tearing an old horse apart in January. There is not a question that cant get answered on this site (at least regarding horses) Good luck with your project Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #9 Posted October 16, 2010 :thumbs: Don't be afraid to ask ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeonardS 0 #12 Posted October 16, 2010 Roger, I live in Ankeny during the week and Ellston on the weekends. I was at the swap meet in Weldon and thats what got me interested in a Wheel Horse. Were you at that swap meet? Leonard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #13 Posted October 16, 2010 LeonardS, so does that mean you are a Hawkeye, Cyclone, Panther or Bulldog fan. There is only one reason I ask. I was born and raised in Iowa. I have always folled the teams from Iowa but, No matter where I live I will die a Hawkeye!! Go Hawkeyes!! See Ya, Bye Burly :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #14 Posted October 16, 2010 :wh: Leonard Chas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeonardS 0 #15 Posted October 16, 2010 Burly, I cheer for all the teams unless they are playing each other. Then I cheer for the Hawkeyes!! Leonard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsec85 5 #16 Posted October 16, 2010 :thumbs: :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #17 Posted October 16, 2010 :thumbs: Leonard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #18 Posted October 17, 2010 LeonardS, I almost forgot This is the best site that you will find on the net. There is no doubt in my mind. from one fellow Iowan to another, Red Square Rocks!!! So you said you have got your first Wheel Horse or are you looking to buy one which shouldn't be a problem. There were quite of few dealers back there. Good Luck See Ya, Bye Burly :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #19 Posted October 17, 2010 I was at that cold wet swap meet. That was my blue car trailer with the Gravely on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #20 Posted October 17, 2010 Hello and :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #21 Posted October 18, 2010 :thumbs: 551 Thats a great place to start! Hope you have room for more! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeonardS 0 #22 Posted October 18, 2010 Here is a photo of what I think is a 551 that I picked up yesterday? They painted it in Case colors?? Hmm, it says I can't upload this type of file?? Leonard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeonardS 0 #23 Posted October 18, 2010 Try this again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #25 Posted October 23, 2010 Leonard, looks like a nice 551. you'll be amazed at what these guys know about :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
