Cub Den 1 #1 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Hi folks I am restoring a vintage boat and while on break I spied this beauty in the tall tall weeds no markings can someone direct me or identify what I have here it read Wheel Horse Automatic. She's rough but beautiful looks like a pedal is missing I would like to get her running Edited August 20, 2015 by Cub Den Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #2 Posted August 21, 2015 Look under the dash panel, on the tower, there should be an ID plate there (I think). Maybe 855? Sheet metal looks pretty straight but I don't think the engine is right. Someone here will set us straight shortly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,298 #3 Posted August 21, 2015 I'm thinking maybe a 68 Charger. I doubt that the motor indicates anything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #4 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) @Cub Den Give us a rear view shot of the transmission and it'll be rather easy.The motor has been replaced, the "battery strap" has been added, and if you give us a clear close up of the right and left sides right below the dashboard, I'd bet you might make out the words "Charger 9". Give us a shot of the rear view of the tranny. Edited August 21, 2015 by MikesRJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,150 #5 Posted August 21, 2015 Always glad to see a new member with a project. Based on what I see my guess would be a 1971 800 Special. If we knew what transmission the tractor has we may be able to nail it down. Of course we don't know what changes were made by previous owners, but we can do the best detective work on our little red .As you begin your project please feel free to ask questions; now and then we actually give correct answers! to 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,298 #6 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) I don't think it can be any newer than a 1969 looking at the hood Richard. Chargers and Electros were the automatics those two years Edited August 21, 2015 by Racinbob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,150 #7 Posted August 21, 2015 Bob, I think you may be closer to the truth than I am. I was basing it on the 8 HP Brigs, but they used a starter generator at that time. Sooooooo, hopefully there will be a ghost image of the decal on the steering riser or a transmission ID tag that will tell the truth. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,483 #8 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Always glad to see a new member with a project. Based on what I see my guess would be a 1971 800 Special. If we knew what transmission the tractor has we may be able to nail it down. Of course we don't know what changes were made by previous owners, but we can do the best detective work on our little red .As you begin your project please feel free to ask questions; now and then we actually give correct answers! to Are you saying (or admitting) you once in awhile pull it out of your a$$ like me 953??? Edited August 21, 2015 by WHX4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Den 1 #9 Posted August 21, 2015 Hello folks and thank you for the warm welcome. I will be back over at the boatyard on Tuesday where I wi get lots more of detailed images. I went back overs there today and cleaned up the boat mess I made yesterday ( foam removal is not fun) after that I located some fuel on the yard and filled the tank about 1/2 way couldn't get the starter to work so I manually pulled the old briggs and after sitting in the field for 3 years or so she fired right up. I was not able to engage her drive but on Tuesday when I go back I will make detailed images and show you what kind of mods/rigging are in place. This thing is cool. I have had some vintage cubs and alwAys liked a wheel horse and this one appeared magically out of the weeds and I think wi be a fine little puller for my boats. Have a great wedkend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,150 #10 Posted August 21, 2015 Always glad to see a new member with a project. Based on what I see my guess would be a 1971 800 Special. If we knew what transmission the tractor has we may be able to nail it down. Of course we don't know what changes were made by previous owners, but we can do the best detective work on our little red .As you begin your project please feel free to ask questions; now and then we actually give correct answers! to Are you saying (or admitting) you once in awhile pull it out of your a$$ like me 953??? Well, not sure I would have said it quite that way, but YES! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,409 #11 Posted August 21, 2015 If I were a betting person... I'd say you'll find the number 1-7041 or 1-7241 right here, making it a 69 Charger 10 or Charger 12. More likely the 10. (Tecumseh HH-100 originally) So do you suppose this was "cruise control?" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
