62bravo 7 #1 Posted October 28, 2014 First post. I became a Wheel horse owner by chance. I saw a 953 being loaded onto a trailer headed for the scrap yard. Kohler engine Delco starterator. Needs LOTS of things but I couldn't see such a neat old tractor getting melted down. So here I am. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #2 Posted October 28, 2014 Welcome to Redsquare! I rescued my 953 from being parted out a a local tractor boneyard. Unique pieces of equipment for sure! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #3 Posted October 28, 2014 Hey Bravo and You got any pics of her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #4 Posted October 28, 2014 Sheyenne Valley sounds like a neat place... almost as cool as this place here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agage1 83 #5 Posted October 29, 2014 Welcome to red square. My grandmother is from Marion. I remember her talking about how going to valley city was a real exciting trip for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62bravo 7 #6 Posted October 29, 2014 Hey Bravo and You got any pics of her? I do but they are at my shop. I will try to load some tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62bravo 7 #7 Posted October 29, 2014 Welcome to red square. My grandmother is from Marion. I remember her talking about how going to valley city was a real exciting trip for them. I grew up south west of Marion about 7 miles. That's where I went to school from kindergarten to graduation. Still got lots of family there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62bravo 7 #9 Posted October 29, 2014 Here it is. I hope it works. I know my way around a 50 year old tractor alright but I'm not much good with a computer. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #10 Posted October 29, 2014 Very nice, most of it is there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 81 #11 Posted October 29, 2014 Welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62bravo 7 #12 Posted October 29, 2014 Here it is. I hope it works. I know my way around a 50 year old tractor alright but I'm not much good with a computer. DSCN0393.JPG It joins a couple non Wheel Horse machines at home. An Allis chalmers B and an Allis Chalmers RC. The family also has an affinity for old Chevys. We own 2- 63 Belairs and a 63 Impala, a 67 Biscayne a 64 C-60 and a 49 Studebaker tonner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #13 Posted October 30, 2014 Awesome old tractor and Keep us updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #14 Posted October 30, 2014 :wrs: glad to have you aboard. Lots of good info and plenty of people to dish it out. Looking forward to seeing that one fixed up. Via Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #15 Posted October 31, 2014 Welcome aboard! Nice pick up on the 953.. We'd love to see some pics of them old Chevy's as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #16 Posted November 1, 2014 Nice save! Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #17 Posted December 10, 2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #19 Posted December 23, 2014 welcome to the fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,218 #20 Posted December 24, 2014 Nice save! As you can tell by my screen name I am a 953 Nut. I have a couple of them and am always glad to hear of another one being rescued. Glad to have you with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #21 Posted December 24, 2014 Welcome to Red Square That is a very cool before picture. Maybe we should do a before and after calendar also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Steven 17 #22 Posted February 16, 2015 I have rebuilt a couple of 953's and 1054's along with many others. I am also new to the form and haven't figured out all the in's and out's of posting pictures yet. I have an operation and service manual with parts list for a 953 that I'm going to scan and hopfully be able to post it or email it. Wheel horse manual.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
