groundhog47 347 #1 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) With all the fabulous lookin' machines on here am nearly embarrased to show my 36 yr old, has had a hard life out in the rain, and whatever else weather brought for last 30 years, sat idle unused or moved for 14 yrs, brought out of coma, given new shoes, a pacemaker, replaced some circular joints, fixed feeding tube, and we are off RECYCLIN' again. Wagon from scrap chain, washing machine cover, high boy lawn mower wheels, Ariens mower deck carriage, rlrctrical hanger, 2x4, plywood, and scrap hardware (also suffered with Horse). Grand kids grew to big 'fore got to ride on back in the few snows here, as intended. When first turned it over in '82 and decided against the Cub had to have it. My original receipt lists it as '78, but it's a ,76 that musta had 6 years of hard life before the cruelty from me. This place makes me have a whole new respect for these machines. Gerry FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT PICTURE # PAGES DOWN Edited October 20, 2012 by groundhog47 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #2 Posted October 20, 2012 Forget it my picture is too large a file I guess!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #3 Posted October 20, 2012 With all the fabulous lookin' machines on here am nearly embarrased to show my 36 yr old, has had a hard life out in the rain, and whatever else weather brought for last 30 years, sat idle unused or moved for 14 yrs, brought out of coma, given new shoes, a pacemaker, replaced some circular joints, fixed feeding tube, and we are off RECYCLIN' again. Wagon from scrap chain, washing machine cover, high boy lawn mower wheels, Ariens mower deck carriage, rlrctrical hanger, 2x4, plywood, and scrap hardware (also suffered with Horse). Grand kids grew to big 'fore got to ride on back in the few snows here, as intended. When first turned it over in '82 and decided against the Cub had to have it. My original receipt lists it as '78, but it's a ,76 that musta had 6 years of hard life before the cruelty from me. This place makes me have a whole new respect for these machines. Gerry FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #4 Posted October 20, 2012 How many tractors after 36 years are still going even after leaving out in the rain all that time Your tractor is a great little tractor & i just love the little cart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #5 Posted October 20, 2012 Nice looking tractor! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO6 20 #6 Posted October 20, 2012 And only a Horse will take that sort of punishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #7 Posted October 20, 2012 Yet another survivor. Looks well loved now. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #8 Posted October 20, 2012 Your machine looks great,Gerry. Here is an abused machine- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazy_horse 59 #9 Posted October 20, 2012 I like it Gerry, But I never met a Wheel Horse I didn't like. Jim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #10 Posted October 21, 2012 Gerry - that's a nice looking Wheelhorse. Keep it going!!!!!! Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #11 Posted October 21, 2012 Your machine looks great,Gerry. Here is an abused machine- Now im all for keeping things original but this one needs some loving, although its amazing what a coat of paint and a new seat can do 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #12 Posted October 21, 2012 Nice looking old tractor Gerry nothing wrong with that horse ! :eusa-think: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #13 Posted October 21, 2012 How many tractors after 36 years are still going even after leaving out in the rain all that time Your tractor is a great little tractor & i just love the little cart Ditto to Neil's statement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #14 Posted October 24, 2012 Your machine looks great,Gerry. Here is an abused machine- Now im all for keeping things original but this one needs some loving, although its amazing what a coat of paint and a new seat can do That engine looks a giant, bet it;s pulls great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #15 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Jim, 312Hydro, Neil, Jake, Commando6, K~341 Baby!, Leeave96, Speedyleedy and wheel-n-it, thank you all for the uplifting posts. Compared to to Herds on here old is a termthat's incorrect, so I'll say my Junior Stallion really appreciates it. And the term old on here also means absolute eye candy with the fabulous work I am priviledged to see as well as the Juniors that have been masterfully restored. Gerry Oh yes Jim, I'm feeling that way also...Jim says "But I never met a Wheel Horse I didn't like". Jim Edited October 24, 2012 by groundhog47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #16 Posted October 24, 2012 Your tractor looks pretty good, I like the creativity on the trailer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #17 Posted October 24, 2012 Your tractor looks pretty good, I like the creativity on the trailer! Thanks,Unfortunately grandkids got to old before got a chance to give them a hayride. Gerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkPalmer 81 #18 Posted October 24, 2012 Just remember if it was painted up all pretty you wouldn't want to work it anymore for fear of additional scratches and dents. I think it looks great as it is -Mark- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #19 Posted October 24, 2012 Just remember if it was painted up all pretty you wouldn't want to work it anymore for fear of additional scratches and dents. I think it looks great as it is -Mark- Thanks Mark and you are correcct, afterall it was bought to work. Gerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites