Eric_White 7 #1 Posted September 30, 2012 Hi, I'm Eric, I live in eastern PA, North of Allentown. I recently came into possession of a Wheel Horse that use to be set up to mow lawn but has now been set up for plowing snow. This use to be my late Step-Father-in-Law's. It has decals on the hood the say Commando 8 on it. The starter is on the right side and the carb is on the left (uses a round air cleaner approximately 4" outside diameter. It's a 3 speed with a short shifter handle in the center along with the park brake. The fuel tank is not completely square, the edges are radiused. THere is a plate under the control panel with the model number 1-4581. Can anyone help identify this Wheel Horse? I will be able to post some pics Monday night. Thanks, Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,029 #2 Posted September 30, 2012 Is it possibly 1-4851? Any serial number with it? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,418 #3 Posted September 30, 2012 If it is a Commando 8, and if the decals are original, the hood should have a decal on either side that says "Wheel Horse". The gas tank holder should have a decal that says Commando. Under the word Commando, a separate "8" decal should be applied to that. However, the 1968 Commando 8 would have the number 1-4831 on the ID tag. Oxidation over the years can make the numbers on those aluminum tags appear to be different than originally engraved. Take a closer look. Once you post some pictures, I'm sure we will be able to get you a positive ID. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #4 Posted September 30, 2012 :WRS: , Eric. 1-4851 is a Commando V8 - which is where I believe Garry is going with this. The starter would be on the right and the carb on the left of a vertical-shaft engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #5 Posted September 30, 2012 Your's looks like this... or this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric_White 7 #6 Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks for the welcome Guys, Mine looks more like the second one, the 69 commando. However, the carb side looks slightly different. I got a call that the starter is finished being rebuilt, as soon as I get it reinstalled I'll pull it out in the sun for pics. Thanks. Your's looks like this... or this? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #7 Posted September 30, 2012 :text-bravo: :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric_White 7 #8 Posted October 2, 2012 Here they are...set #1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
