Bdubs75 35 #1 Posted August 27, 2012 I Hello all, I was turned on to Wheel Horse earlier this summer. I sold a 98 Murray that I had garbage picked and repaired, needed something that could do more than mow. I saw a listing for a 1977 D160 on another site and when the pic finally appeared... I just had to have it. If you frequent this site you may not recognize it at first, but this is Jake Kuhns old tractor (he is a good kid). I bought the tractor for purpose, I needed something that can level my driveway and help maintain the private road I live on. I also wanted the option of a blower. I have done a ton of work to it since I got it from Jake. I pulled the motor and rebuilt it, rebuilt the carb. The snowthrower was in pretty rough shape so I stripped as much of the rust off as I could, replaced all the bearings, put on a new pulley and gave it a fresh coat of paint (will add pics soon). I then turned my attention to the tractor and back blade. I would not call it a full restoration since I did not fully dissassemble it, blast and paint. I just removed what I could, cleaned it up and painted as much as I could. I still have a bit of work to do to get it finished up, but its pretty close. after all the work I have put into this over the past 6 weeks I think I have earned my membership. Hope you all enjoy... Jake deserves some credit on this project too! Hope to hear from you, if anyone is desperate for onan some 16hp parts I might have what you need. Just ask! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #2 Posted August 27, 2012 :WRS: looking forward to seeing some pics of your tractor...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke 49 #3 Posted August 27, 2012 Hello, I just want to say thank you for the immediate responce! I have wheel horse in my DNA! Although I do have a couple of "others", red is my color of choice! I am in my garage working more than anywhere else! Nice to be here, again thank you! Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bdubs75 35 #4 Posted August 27, 2012 I posted a few pics in my gallery, having trouble setting my profile pic though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #5 Posted August 27, 2012 :text-coolphotos: :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #7 Posted August 27, 2012 :WRS: Glad you made it here! And glad the tractor is getting some love! ~ Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #8 Posted August 27, 2012 :WRS: Glad you found us and that Jake turned you on to such a great forum. Sounds like you have been busy since you picked up your new machine. Enjoy it and feel free to post often! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #9 Posted August 28, 2012 welcome to the site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #10 Posted August 31, 2012 :WRS: To another MI member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #11 Posted August 31, 2012 :WRS: Have you decided what your next WH will be yet ? Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bdubs75 35 #12 Posted September 1, 2012 Sparky, I have not decided yet but I have been keeping my eyes open for something to restore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
