kthack657 279 #1 Posted July 19, 2015 Today JimT1971 and I got to mark a Wheel Horse off if the list. We have been looking for one for a while, but unfortunately when we would find one, it would be out of our price range (worth the money dont get me wrong, we just could not afford it). Well today the tractor gods smiled down on us. The guy was a day and 5 hours late to a show (which we just happened to be at and arrived late to due to a late night of tractor pulling). We were sitting at Warren's tent when Jim popped out of his chair and said, I'll be back...see something come in I have to have, we chased the truck and trailer, even knocked on his window, helped him make a tight turn and followed him to the tent. Once there asked them how much for the Wheel Horse (Jim and I had a game plan depending on how he came at us, but didnt need it) he told us the price and Jim says, it is sold!!. We gave them the money, rolled it off the trailer and then got a tow tractor (thanks Warren) and brought it back to the campsite. A wet butt and a short ride later we now had the task of trying to figure out how to get the beast home. Again due to the late night and knowing that we would be getting to the show late, we did not want to chance a trailer and not able to find parking. We also had all of the tools, an easy up and chairs in the back of the truck..uh oh...well with the help of Warren, his friend Jim, JimT1971 myself and a stranger, we were able to push the tractor up into the truck bed. (Thank God for the high top cap). We even fit ALL of the tools, ez up chairs, hand truck ect back in the bed...I know that I have not said what the Wheel Horse was...it was a C195!!!!!!!!! Here are some pictures of it stuffed in the truck, I will get more once we have it out and can do more pictures. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #2 Posted July 19, 2015 Those tractors are beasts! One of the coolest WH made in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,160 #3 Posted July 19, 2015 Nice! Must have been a bit if exercise pushing that sucker up the ramp. Looks like 10 lbs of flour in a 5 lb bag in the back of that truck. Sometimes not being fully prepared or equipped is the secret to a record catch. That's why I never take a net when I go fishing. Congrats,steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #4 Posted July 19, 2015 Those tractors are beasts! One of the coolest WH made in my opinion. Ditto! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #5 Posted July 19, 2015 Congratulation to you both...on another great score. Would make a great addition to the "whats in your mirror" thread. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32872-whats-in-your-mirror/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #6 Posted July 19, 2015 Congrats Karen! I know that you and Jim have been looking for a 195 for a while now.. You'll have it all fixed up in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #7 Posted July 19, 2015 That must be one HUGE cap on your truck to fit a C-195 completely in there!Great find!Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimt1971 237 #8 Posted July 19, 2015 Mike that is a Leer 122 cap the biggest one they make. I do not look forward to getting it out of the truck today. You should see the rest of the stuff in that bed. Karen will take a pic before we unload it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #9 Posted July 19, 2015 Nice find! I'm surprised you were able to keep the horizon in your windshield on the drive back! I see a breakerless ignition module on it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthack657 279 #10 Posted July 19, 2015 Thank you everyone for the comments, I am sure we willbe picking everyone's brain when it comes time, we are first building a custom tractor for next year's big show, then will probably start on it. I cannot believe it fit in the truck. or that we were able to afford it for less than we were willing to pay, I can honestly say I think we stole this tractor, but can also say that if we did not save her another WH Junkie would have I am just happy that Jim had the line of sight he did and that we got it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #11 Posted July 19, 2015 nice find jim and karen, look forward to seeing you at an upcoming show since you won't make it to dovereric j 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthack657 279 #12 Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks Eric, We may be coming down on Friday just for the day, oh and we may need to pick your brain some more, still cant get the 416 to start and now the 520 wont start, has gas but wont crank...wish you lived closer so you could come and help...hope to see you at Dover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
