1965 855 44 #1 Posted December 2, 2012 Hello all, my name is Rick Robinson and I have just been bitten by the the Wheel Horse bug!! My father taught my how to mow the lawn in the early 1970s and my very first tractor experience was on a "Wheel Horse". As a 7 year old boy who loved anything that had 4 wheels and a steering wheel this was a thrill. Then in about 1974 my dad traded the old Wheel Horse in on a new Penncraft 8 H.P. tractor from JC Penny. I actuall cried the day the old Wheel Horse left our house on someone else's trailer. I don't remember the year or model tractor we had, but that ol tracter left a lasting impression on me. I am a Corvette & Classic Car Dealer and got a lead on a old Corvette that had been sitting for years that was available. When I drove to the gentleman's home, I couldn't help but notice how neat and well kept the property was. Well, I looked at the car but sitting in the corner was this beautiful Wheel Horse tractor. He told me he bought it new in 1965 and always kept it nice. He updated to a new Wheel Horse in the late 1980s, but couldn't bring himself to sell the old 65. I bought the Corvette and told him if he ever wanted to sell the 65 Please call me. Well, about two weeks ago I got the call! He and his wife sold the house and were going to relocate in Arizona. So I am now the owner of this extremely well kept, original 1965 855. The hood and seat pan and some sheet metal were painted in the early 1990s, but the original motor, tires etc. still remain. I just need a decal set. Oh, I hope someone here can shed light on this, but Jim, the original owner said the wheels on this tractor were silver when he purchased it new, but I have never seen this before as I thought they were always a off white color. So that's my story and I look forward to growing in his new hobby. Thanks in advance. Rick 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock farmer 41 #2 Posted December 2, 2012 Hello and welcome to Redsquare! Nice looking tractor you've got there! You definitely need to get a set of new decals on that. Check the vendor section. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #3 Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) :WRS: Thats a very nice tractor!! for decals see Terry in my signature below, just click on the logo. Edited December 2, 2012 by smoreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #4 Posted December 2, 2012 Our own vinylguy, Terry will hook you up...nice lookin' tractor you got there. http://www.redoyourhorse.com/servlet/the-119/1965-MODEL-655-or/Detail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #5 Posted December 2, 2012 :woohoo: TRACTOR LOOKS GREAT :text-coolphotos: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #6 Posted December 2, 2012 :text-welcomeconfetti: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted December 2, 2012 :WRS: Nice looking Wheel Horse, and you came to the right place for all your WH questions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #8 Posted December 2, 2012 Very cool story and a very cool tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #9 Posted December 2, 2012 :WRS: from another Robinson! Looks like you got the optional HL-5 headlight kit too. The wheels should be 'linen beige' - or an equivalent off-white color. I can't think of any Wheel Horse built prior to 1981 that had silver wheels. :scratchead: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #10 Posted December 2, 2012 Nice looking tractor! Here we all have WHD (Wheel Horse Disease), welcome to the infirmary! My first Horse was a basket case! Sure glad it was dropped off in my driveway. Forget the model but, was a pull start. If I remember a Briggs. Rear discharge mower. Was a great machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #11 Posted December 2, 2012 :woohoo: from another Buckeye ! Trust me if you got the bug one is not enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #12 Posted December 2, 2012 :WRS: Thats a great looking you have there. Embrace your new found addiction, the rest of us do! Matt :flags-texas: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #13 Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Like the fellas have said, Welcome to !!! That's a fine looking machine you got! And welcome to Horseaholics-not-Anonymous. Meetings are ongoing here on the forum and cater to all manner of addictions - round hoods, square hoods, maroon stripers, pullers, customs, rats, and on and on. All are welcome, and, "My name is Duff...and I'm a Horseaholic!" Duff :thumbs: Edited December 3, 2012 by Duff 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse84 87 #14 Posted December 3, 2012 What a story. Great looking tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1965 855 44 #15 Posted December 3, 2012 Thank guys, here are a few more pics. Yes TT , Jim had the lights installed before taking deliv. when he purchased it new. He also replace the seat with a newer genuine Wheel Horse seat, so I would really like to find a original seat. I also have ALL the original paperwork and maint. records since day 1, Not pictured is the original mower deck which is in beautiful, near perfect condition. I will be ordering decals from Terry very soon. Thanks again guy's. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #16 Posted December 3, 2012 Very Nice Tractor... Welcome to RedSquare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #17 Posted December 3, 2012 very nice buy. good looking tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #18 Posted December 3, 2012 welcome to red square nice tractor and cool story on the find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #19 Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) :WRS: Nice looking tractor! Edited December 3, 2012 by Jake Kuhn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #20 Posted December 3, 2012 Yes, thank you for sharing this good story along with the pics of this beautiful old Wheel Horse. Welcome to RS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #21 Posted December 3, 2012 Welcome to Redsquare from across the pond in the sunny UK great looking tractor you have aquired Now you have got the addiction you WILL be looking around for another one to keep this horse company Great story 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #22 Posted December 3, 2012 Welcome to the world of Wheel horse Nut's & your a fellow Buckeye too that 's even better ! Have fun with your new horse ! Tim Speedyleedy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #23 Posted December 3, 2012 Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that you have ONE you'll soon find another and that they multiply quickly. You have found the right place to help you deal with it though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #24 Posted December 3, 2012 Can't wait to see it with those new decals added. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #25 Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) :twocents-02cents: :Purt near everybody has about siad it all and for joinin', showin' us the pics, and makin' me JEALOUS , Ha, really am happy for ya! It looks better necked :thumbs:than mine does with worn out clothes, really looks great! Edited December 3, 2012 by groundhog47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
