WheelHorse79 271 #1 Posted December 28, 2013 I was able to receive a very special Wheel Horse Christmas present this year. I was able to purchase Scott's 1045 that he had listed for sale. It was a 700 mile drive (one way) from Chesterfield VA to Warsaw IN, but was well worth it. I combined this trip with a stop back in Ohio to visit my Mom just before Christmas. Here is a picture of the 1045 being unloaded, The starter/generator is bad, so I couldn't drive it down the ramps. So the Wheel Horse got a little help from his John Deere friend. I am giving the tractor a "freshen up" while waiting for a new S/G. It has been restored previously and is in really good shape. A belated Merry Christmas everyone! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #2 Posted December 28, 2013 And here is the RM425 deck I have restored to put on the tractor: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #3 Posted December 28, 2013 Santa was very good to you this year, that's a very nice Christmas present. I really need to get me one of those one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #4 Posted December 28, 2013 Looks great! Will it be for show or will she see mowing duty? M ike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #5 Posted December 28, 2013 Very nice indeed...congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #6 Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) That's a good question. I might do a little bit of mowing, but I'm afraid of ruining the original tires on the 1045. As you know, the front tires are almost impossible to find. If I am able to make it to the show in June, I will bring both the 1045 and 854. Thanks for the compliments and positive feedback. Edited December 28, 2013 by WheelHorse79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #7 Posted December 28, 2013 Mike, It was a real pleasure getting a chance to meet you. I am glad that you made the trip safely with all of that rain. I hated to see her go, but I can tell already that she is in great hands! Looking forward to seeing that sweet deck underneath. You do a great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #8 Posted December 28, 2013 Very nice looking machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #9 Posted December 28, 2013 very nice looking 1045...... of the 60s tractors that i still want, this model is at the top of the list.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #10 Posted December 28, 2013 Looks like you had a nice Christmas and Santa was good to you! ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #11 Posted December 28, 2013 Good looking Horse! Something about them starter/generators are kinda cool. I have to keep one around my house too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #12 Posted December 28, 2013 Good looking tractor & amazing job on the deck chasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #13 Posted December 28, 2013 Nice tractor and a nice present. Thanks for sharing. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #14 Posted December 29, 2013 very nice tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #15 Posted December 29, 2013 love that year,looks like a great machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
