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Paul D.

My First Horse in Michigan

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Paul D.

Hi, I am new to here and to Wheel Horses(sort of). When I was a kid (about 5) my Dad got a Wheel Horse. A 1979 C141. When I was little I used to ride on it with him while he mowed our lawn. When I got a little older I used to use the horse to make some extra money mowing and snow blowing the neighbors lawns and driveways. It was always a great and very reliable machine. About a year and a half ago My dad tells me that he was mowing the lawn and the motor siezed up!! Apparently he let the oil get a little low and was mowing a ditch and that was it. He told me of his plans to scrap the old Horse and buy a New John Deere. He was pretty set on getting his Deere but I just couldn't take the idea of the Horse that I had had so many great times and memory's on as a kid be taking in for scrap metal. I told him I would take it and try to bring it back to life. After a full tear down. Having the block bored the crank turned and the valve seats recut the Horse is running like new. I am hoping in another 30 years or so I can pass it on to my son(Hopefully running). Its not just about having a tractor. Its about keeping memories of My Dad and I alive. (although it is a REALLY COOL tractor).

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Jake Kuhn

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Sparky

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Thanks for a great story. I assume your dad didn't end up with a Deere?

Mike.........

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Paul D.

Actually. He did end up with a very nice Deere. I on the other hand am the proud owner of a 1979 C141.

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Jeremy Watson

Welcome to RedSquare! You got the better end of that deal. I'm not sure if any mowers being built today will still be running in 32 years.

Jeremy

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AMC RULES

Welcome to RedSquare Paul, good call keeping that old Wheelhorse alive to see another generation. Remember your Dads mistake, check that oil often.

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Kelly

:WRS: And JD makes some nice machines, but you picked up a family keep sake, I'm in MI, if you need parts or attachments.

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SousaKerry

:WRS: always nice to hear of another survivor here in Michigan... we do a show in Charlotte MI every year love to see you and your horse there :handgestures-thumbupright:

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VinsRJ

Lots of great people herw, Welcome!

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tunahead72

... Remember your Dads mistake, check that oil often ...

Especially if you're going to be using it on slopes a lot. :handgestures-thumbup:

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JimD

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CasualObserver

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WH854

:WRS: Them C,ss are a nice tractor :thumbs:

Chas

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JC 1965

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Paul D.

Thanks guys. Glad to be here. And trust me. As much time as I have into rebuilding that engine. The oil WILL be checked often. Now I just need some SNOW! Does anyone know if you can get replacement head light assembly's. Mine is looking a little rough and yellowed from thirty years of use

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Kelly

You can buy new headlight lens from Toro, under $30 or try Ebay, or post a wanted ad for a used one, but most used ones are cracked, have you tried cleaning it, use rubbing compound on it.

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Paul D.

Thanks Kelly. I'll try those options. I would ideally like to get the enclosures as well as they are kind of rough but if need be I will do some work on those to make them work.

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Monkalunka

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Rollerman

Welcome to RS Paul.

Some good wineries up in your neighborhood.

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Paul D.

Welcome to RS Paul.

Some good wineries up in your neighborhood.

Your right, There are about 6 wineries within about 2 miles of us. My favorite is Round Barn. They have some Mighty Fine Beer.

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Rollerman

Your right, There are about 6 wineries within about 2 miles of us. My favorite is Round Barn. They have some Mighty Fine Beer.[/CODE]

Yes they do, still holding on to some of my wooden tokens for a return trip.

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can whlvr

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HorseFixer

:WRS: Paul :thumbs:

Cheers ~Duke

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