Johndeereelfman 309 #1 Posted July 30, 2016 This "red" site is all new to me, as I'm a big "green" machine collector. A few years ago I acquired my first wheel horse and since I'm finally getting around to restoring it, I joined up here to find out all that I can about this RJ. Hopefully you guys will accept me, and be willing to help me out if I find that I get stuck, even though my collection consists of all John Deere's. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #3 Posted July 30, 2016 AND Yeah .... pics of the RJ ...... I also have one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #4 Posted July 30, 2016 Welcome aboard, and pay no attention to the Deere bashers here. I just went to an auction in Bowmansville today, mostly to look at a '68 Wheel Horse Raider 12. This particular place was right under the Sunoco sign on the turnpike, but I love driving in (most of) Lancaster County. Looking forward to seeing your photos. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,392 #5 Posted July 30, 2016 It is never too late to see the light ( RED light that is!) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,851 #6 Posted July 30, 2016 to but do expect some good natured ribbing about the green & yellow thingys.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,851 #8 Posted July 30, 2016 Oh by the way if you are a jd collector you probably frequent other sites and thus know how to post 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johndeereelfman 309 #9 Posted July 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, WHX7 said: Oh by the way if you are a jd collector you probably frequent other sites and thus know how to post I do know how to post photos, however the only tractors that I can post right now are green ones, as the only red tractor that I have is currently in pieces being restored. Wasn't sure you wanted to see green tractors posted so I've been holding off. If you want to see red parts, I can show you plenty of them! 9 minutes ago, WHX7 said: to but do expect some good natured ribbing about the green & yellow thingys.... I wouldn't have it any other way!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,851 #10 Posted July 30, 2016 Post away in the other brands section of yer jd's ...not to admit it but the clowns here like to see everything! As far as pieces the aforementioned clowns love puzzles 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Live4outdoors 151 #12 Posted July 31, 2016 Welcome aboard neighbor, I didn't know you green guys to ever put anything red in your shed around here in Lancaster county....grand pop was an IH man and use to say the only reason they painted the JDs green was when his broke down in the field all the time his neighbors couldn't see it...lol all in good fun! Sounds like your going to have a nice machine can't wait to see those pictures! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,507 #14 Posted July 31, 2016 Welcome, Troy. As you know, I'm a JD guy myself also, but do like the Wheel Horses also. I just like good quality machines, which JD and WH both have. My garage is filled pretty much now with a few green ones and 3 red ones. In some ways, the square fender 110/112s, and the 200 series John Deeres use a similar setup for drive train and pto as the longer frame Wheel Horses. The Wheel Horses don't have the variator, but the setup is similar, side shaft engines with the belts routed to the deck and drive train. Deere used a more direct belt routing for the decks than Wheel Horse, which used a setup for deck belt routing similar to CCs. But a good quality machine comes in several different colors. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,392 #15 Posted July 31, 2016 to the corral 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johndeereelfman 309 #16 Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks guys! I'm feeling right at home here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAH 50 #18 Posted August 2, 2016 I like to see em all too. JD'd, Cubs, WH, farm tractors they are all good. My dad and I restored a 54 Chevy pu, and an early Farmall F-20. And it's great to have a fellow Lancaster Countian on here (I live in Stevens). Welcome to the lil red site, these guys here are great and helped me out a lot and my first restore has just begun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,999 #19 Posted August 9, 2016 I believe i have seen this screen name on GTTALK as well so the format is very similar. I have a a few green machines as well so don't be ashamed! Although this is the first time I have mentioned it on here lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #20 Posted August 12, 2016 Hello and to Enjoy the forum!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
