Duramax92787 7 #1 Posted March 10, 2014 as many wheel horses ive seen missing belt guards and exhausts shields for suburbans and RJ's is there anybody around that can duplicate these ??I have 2 suburbans im going to half to make some sort of guards and shields because the kids riding them I don't want any of them getting caught in the belt or burnt on exhaust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #2 Posted March 10, 2014 I feel your pain I do see belt guards pop up on ebay from time to time around 50$ a exhaust shield should be easy to make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax92787 7 #3 Posted March 10, 2014 Exhaust shield looks fairly simple I can make that no problem but I figured someone would be making reproduction parts by now haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,556 #4 Posted March 10, 2014 You can get reproduction belt guards from joe papke...his email is horsedr2004@yahoo.com. The heat shield can be bought from normstoys.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax92787 7 #5 Posted March 10, 2014 Any idea what prices run? Just wondering before I email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #6 Posted March 10, 2014 I have a couple repro belt sheilds that I picked up for projects that I am now parting out (you got the fenders/toolbox from one of them) I will be putting them up on ebay today/tomorrow I will probably start the bidding at $40 and $12 to ship, also have a repop tombstone weight that will be going on there and some other parts from a 400/550 suburban. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax92787 7 #7 Posted March 10, 2014 Okay I will check them out. I paid more for your fenders than I paid for the hole tractor lol they was in good shape though and only set I could find anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #8 Posted March 10, 2014 They were a very nice set of fenders....I have another set for RJ/Suburban to list if you need some more also some HL-5 headlights, possibly a suburban hood depending on condition. I have a ton of wheelhorse stuff to get gone I am doing a MAJOR downsizing so keep an eye on ebay for more goodies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKH50 0 #9 Posted March 10, 2014 Rydogg: Looking for Suburban 400 parts; Drive shaft pulley for mower deck, belts, snow plow bracket. Any thing available, let me know. Thanks; JKH50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #10 Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Listing the belt cover tonight sorry for the delay. I am pretty sure this is correct for the 400 and 550 suburban the other style has a 2 rib cross and this one has the single rib. Edited March 14, 2014 by rydogg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax92787 7 #11 Posted March 14, 2014 I guess that would work on a 401 they look about the same idk. I never saw it listed on eBay unless it sold already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #12 Posted March 14, 2014 I put it up late last night. I have seen both styles used on suburbans not sure it makes a difference since they are exactly the same other than the extra rib on the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,046 #13 Posted March 14, 2014 Just purely out of curiosity, why are you selling to members via ebay instead of a direct sale? You just end up paying fees for both paypal AND ebay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax92787 7 #14 Posted March 14, 2014 I seen it on there. already got a bid on it prolly alot of people after It may not be worth bidding on cause everyone will run the price through the roof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #15 Posted March 14, 2014 Reason for selling on ebay is in order to keep my power seller status on ebay I need to sell a certain quota per month, it's also easier when selling a large volume of items to just list them on ebay and let people know they can find them there, I also get more bang for my buck since a lot more people will see the items. In times of plenty I have been known to give parts away and ship them free of charge to fellow collectors but recently my mother was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given 3-6months without treatment and 12-18 months with treatment she is undergoing treatment but it is taking a toll on her and my father. I am selling a lot of stuff that I normally would keep for myself cause I don't know what the future holds and if they need help I want to be able to help them in any way I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #16 Posted March 14, 2014 Justin, I was holding one belt guard back for a future 551 restoration but I may just part that one out, it is currently in storage and I can't get at it until it thaws some more but I will let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax92787 7 #17 Posted March 14, 2014 Sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through hope all works out okay. eBay is probably the best for selling parts and you can make good money off of those parts as well. If you got a belt guard you don't need shoot me a message and picture I will pay a fair price for it. will also keep a eye on the one you have on eBay I'm in need of two of them. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
