Bud Andrews 237 #51 Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks all for you very nice comments, I'm blushing, lol ! I'm just an old mechanic. I am gonna be a Supporter soon, will get that done shortly and then I can do some more posts ! This 700 WorkHorse is one of my favorites, I did the aluminum grill trick on it , cost maybe 3 or 4 bucks, ( Actually, I'm a cheapskate at heart, hehehehehe) 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,100 #52 Posted September 8, 2015 More like creative and talented. I like your work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #53 Posted September 8, 2015 Bud, I think you and I think a lot a like, just that maybe you think a little better! Yet again! Really nice tractor! These all yours or just some pics you found on the Web? This doesn't have what seems to be your trademark door edge mldg anywhere! But then it is nice and lots of attention to details. Maybe. Could be! Very nice! I've learned something again but I'm not sure what and I hate to ask in front of all these guys. Those front tires OEM? With "Wheel Horse" molded into them? I didn't know WH had their own brand tires! Or you just foolin' with us? You paint that in there on a flat spot? Nice!Save that picture too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #54 Posted September 8, 2015 Here's one I couldn't resist, I took a Harley Davidson horn cover and made ( or "re-purposed") this. I lay for stuff like this on eBay and nail it when it when it's only a few bucks. It looks sweet on my K91. Dennis , all these are mine ! My wife's steady hand lettered the tires on the 700, she used a small brush and silver paint. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #55 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) She sews and cooks good, too ! She restored the seat on the 700, bought and matched up the materials and stitched it back together by hand. She loves our tractors as much as I do ( that's half the battle, lol ). I have given her a couple tractors , the 700 and a 654, which is awaiting restoration, but she uses it around the yard all the time for chores. Oh, and YES Wheel Horse branded their name in many tires. They are the original tires. Edited September 8, 2015 by Bud Andrews 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,100 #56 Posted September 8, 2015 Wheel Horse didn't make the tires but yes, they had Wheel Horse molded on them.. I have a 657 with them. Have you seen the whitewalls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #57 Posted September 8, 2015 Only whitewalls I have ever seen are pictures of the Indy tractors with them on. They are very rare. here is a close up view 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #58 Posted September 8, 2015 Th rear tires are also branded with the Wheel Horse logo, but they were made by Carlisle ( Turf Savers ) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #59 Posted September 8, 2015 Good lord! How am I suppose to go to bed and get some sleep? I'll miss something! Bud, RacinBob, I had no idea that WH had branded WH tires! No idea! I was afraid to ask 'cause I thought they just might! I guess they bought enough to have "Wheel Horse" added to the molds but I've NEVER seen that even mentioned! And I might not know much but I have read a LOT! 'course it seems I'm missing stuff lately...Whitewalls! Man! The more I learn the less I think I knew! So now for an original WH some might need to have OEM, WH branded "White Walls"? Lord, lord...Bud, seriously. You gave a 700 and a 654 to your wife. I know, not for her but to her... Check out my signature, I have a 654 and some other stuff. I would love to have a women that enjoyed my tractor passion 1/10th as much as I do. What would it take? Just name your price! My best to your Mrs.! May the two of you restore WHs forever! But... If.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #60 Posted September 8, 2015 Yep, she's a keeper !!! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #61 Posted September 8, 2015 Darn! I offered all I have! I even waited up for any replies. Well, please tell her that there are offers out here! It will take considerable time and effort to make my 654 to look even that good but I will if that's what it takes!Bud, it has been a pleasure! Best to you and your Best!Keep it going! Look forward to all your projects!And if... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #62 Posted September 8, 2015 And if what ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #63 Posted September 8, 2015 Howard, ( 857 Horse ), Here's one you'll like ! This is my round fender 857. I put the stack up through the hood on this one, and when some one ask "how do you open the hood to put gas in it?" , I decided to put the gas cap up through the hood, too. I can check the oil with the hood down, so it don't have to be raised unless something is really wrong. It is my daily worker , mower, plow tractor. The chrome edge molding looks nice on these generator belt guards. It was a pile of junk when I got it, lots of parts missing. I made the generator belt guard for it from scratch, put a twin stick transmission in it , and then did the round fender conversion. It is one of my favorite machines. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #64 Posted September 8, 2015 Isn't that something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #65 Posted September 8, 2015 Wonder why them square hooded 's...look so good with round hood fenders on 'em. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,167 #66 Posted September 8, 2015 That's something I want to do to Skonk! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #67 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Love them, too . I didn't expect to ever find a 1045, so I put this 857 together, then a couple weeks later a 1045 dropped in my lap! It sits on the back burner, when I got it , the guy had it sandblasted and primed already. It's just waiting to be reborn. Probably this fall or winter..... Spent the day spraying some paint, Old Shep is gonna be a nice little show cruiser ! Can't wait 'til it's back together again. Edited September 8, 2015 by Bud Andrews 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,100 #68 Posted September 8, 2015 You sure do nice work. A supporter now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,167 #69 Posted September 8, 2015 Can't wait to see everything in person! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dewdew 10 #70 Posted September 8, 2015 Beautiful!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #71 Posted September 8, 2015 Great to see your talents, supporter status and the pictures.Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #72 Posted September 9, 2015 I was wondering if you might get to that soon! Very nice! As usual! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #73 Posted September 9, 2015 How did you roll the panel under the seat?You make the extended hubs?Upholster the seat? Nice job on the corners whoever did it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Andrews 237 #74 Posted September 9, 2015 Dennis, I rolled the sheet metal, an inch at a time by gradually bending it in my Harbor Freight 40 dollar , 30 inch sheet metal brake. The hubs are 5 X 4.5 bolt pattern, 2 inches wide, sold on eBay as Jeep wheel spacers and the seat is just an ordinary EZ GO golf cart seat. Some things I can't make , lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,835 #75 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Love the raw look of the recoil on that motor with the HD filter cover Bud, you sure do have a talent I envy!I have a few of those tires with the WH on them. They don't hold air and are somewhat dry rotted but you have inspired me to clean them up, try and paint them and use them for shop decor! Edited September 9, 2015 by WHX5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
