oc.welder 3 #1 Posted November 24, 2012 Well I'm another new guy, Joined last night... wanted to wait till i got my resto project(s).... So I was a few hours early, antisipation I guess. Any way I picked up two Wheel Horse's today for FREEEEEEEE!!!!! and they are bother runners and 90+% original. Acharger 10 and an Electro 12. the 10 still has the original lighter. I was suprized to see that. I am planning on a few resto on both over the winter. Time for tear down, zip-lock bags, a sharpie, and the blast cabinet. Took some pics when I got home. The 12 is good to go, the 10 needs a fuel pump rebuild, but does run well. All in all I'm thrilled to have-em First time owner but I got the bug. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #2 Posted November 24, 2012 :WRS: You definitely have good starting material! :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,294 #3 Posted November 24, 2012 Looks like yer off to a good start! I like those official Wheel Horse cast weights on the back of the raider.....nice score! Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Watson 22 #4 Posted November 24, 2012 Welcome to Red Square! Gotta love free tractor especially when they come with wheel weights. Oh and nice stacks on the truck. Gonna put one on the tractors? Jeremy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #5 Posted November 24, 2012 :WRS: Be sure to keep us updated on your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oc.welder 3 #7 Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks and thanks on the stacks and yes There will be stacks!!! lol. Yeah I can't berlieve I got-em for free. still scratchin my head. guy didn't want them was gonna sent them to the dumps... had no idea what he had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oc.welder 3 #8 Posted November 24, 2012 Here are som e more pics as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #9 Posted November 24, 2012 Two really cool tractors, and nicely priced too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #10 Posted November 25, 2012 Great price ... :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevyaddict83 39 #11 Posted November 25, 2012 Welcome aboard. Another semi-newb here. The one on the left was a feeebie, believe it or not. Sent from my 416-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 81 #12 Posted November 25, 2012 :greetings-clappingyellow: Welcome!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oc.welder 3 #13 Posted November 25, 2012 Nice dude! free is always good. Oh and Thanks to all for the welcome greetings as well. I can't wait to get started on these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #14 Posted November 25, 2012 :WRS: great looking horses, and what a deal! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 210 #15 Posted November 25, 2012 welcome toe redsquare, nice tractors. i got my raider 9 going again yesterday after a 7 year nap. i could not find any fuel pump rebuild parts for the hh100 tecky pump maybe someone will read this an help us out ! Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #16 Posted November 25, 2012 :WRS: Those are some very solid looking 's, and will make great winter projects! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oc.welder 3 #17 Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks everyone. I worked on the electro 12 for a bit (fluids, plug, quick clean up). Ran some sea-foam through the carb and man that thing moves!!! all the hyd. work as they should and to my surprise she makes a good cut. I figured the blades were dull as hell and would just beat the greass down but nope nice clean cut. Threw a battery in the 10 cleaned the carb up a bit gaped the plug checked fluids and off she went (with fresh gas, gravity fed... need to make a diaphram for the pump). The electric clutch works like a charm... even the cigarette lighter works, not the lights though. I can't believe it. I was laughing out loud I was so amazed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #18 Posted November 25, 2012 Looks like yer off to a good start! I like those official Wheel Horse cast weights on the back of the raider.....nice score! Mike............ in the first picture, looks like he has more wheel weights on the inside of the rim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,294 #19 Posted November 25, 2012 Looks like yer off to a good start! I like those official Wheel Horse cast weights on the back of the raider.....nice score! Mike............ in the first picture, looks like he has more wheel weights on the inside of the rim? Went back for a second look. I think thats just the inside of the rear rim . Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #20 Posted November 25, 2012 IS A GREAT PLACE, to start, remain, and finish...and make me jealous 'cause have only one lonely ole saddle bronc. You are startin' out right, keep up the good work and also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #21 Posted November 25, 2012 Looks like yer off to a good start! I like those official Wheel Horse cast weights on the back of the raider.....nice score! Mike............ in the first picture, looks like he has more wheel weights on the inside of the rim? Went back for a second look. I think thats just the inside of the rear rim . Mike......... Mike you got the eagle eyes! Boy, the price of those wheel weights never cease to amaze me. like the rear attachment hitch! O.C. Welder!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oc.welder 3 #22 Posted November 25, 2012 Gonna do the electro first. Its pretty much cosmetics, then the fun on the 10 can get started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #23 Posted November 26, 2012 Glad to hear you got it running! Its always amazing when you hear a horse fire up for the first time. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites