tbybest 11 #1 Posted June 11, 2014 A small local Wheel Horse and Lawn Boy dealer. A young boy 12 yrs old stopped in and asked for a job. The owner said come back next year when you're 13. He did. He learned Wheel Horses inside and out. He could tune up a Lawn Boy guaranteed to start on the first pull. That shop owner has past away and that boy was me 45 years ago. I will re-do a horse in honor of Mr. Fay Parrott of Parrott' Sales & Service. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #2 Posted June 11, 2014 So what model wheel horse will you be building? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,021 #3 Posted June 11, 2014 We all have a story about how we fell in love with , so far yours is one of the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #4 Posted June 11, 2014 Great story!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbybest 11 #5 Posted June 11, 2014 I have a 1076 w/ Kohler that needs rebuilt. I bought off EBay w/ a 48" mower. I don't remember ever putting 48" on a 10hp. Engine rebuid,mower rebuild, paint, it should look like new. Might need tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Very nice story....Looking forward to photos of your rebuild. Where are my manners..... Edited June 12, 2014 by KC9KAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #7 Posted June 12, 2014 welcome to RS and what a nice story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #8 Posted June 12, 2014 Great story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #9 Posted June 12, 2014 Great memories! Let's see that Stallion lookin' like the champion stud that he is! Thanks in advance for savin' old iron! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #10 Posted June 12, 2014 Welcome to Red Square! Very interesting story. Looking forward to the rebuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianaMatt 34 #11 Posted June 12, 2014 welcome to redsquare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted June 12, 2014 wellcom to red square, and cant wait for the pics. good story. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #13 Posted June 12, 2014 That sir is a very touching story. I could see me being that little boy 43 years ago. I'm sure others here have thought the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,021 #14 Posted June 13, 2014 A 48" deck was standard equipment on the 953 which is a 9.6 HP tractor and they work very well. Keep us informed as you go along and remember, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #15 Posted June 13, 2014 That is by far the best wheel horse story I've herd. Is this going to have some customization in memory of him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdleach 525 #16 Posted June 13, 2014 Great story, and welcome to Red Square, you won't regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
