Ashton1118 20 #1 Posted February 6, 2017 I bought this wheel horse 704 for $250. I have plans to restore it back to original the closest I can. Was it a good buy and what would it be worth after I get done restoring it? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #2 Posted February 6, 2017 Don't be one of "those guys" who's always worried about resale value... If you make it a labor of love, you simply can't go wrong. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,474 #3 Posted February 6, 2017 704 would be a pullstart k161, looks like it has a k181 electric start on it. Also incorrect steering wheel, Looks like a good buy and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashton1118 20 #4 Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks I'll keep that in mind. This ones my second. I love wheelhorses but don't know everything there is to know about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,687 #5 Posted February 6, 2017 Impossible to give a restored value without seeing the finished product. Everyone's definition of restored is different. You do have the wrong motor, wrong steering wheel and the hood is cut. Looks like you have an extra idler pulley for some reason. A full honest to goodness nuts and bolts restore generally costs more that what you can sell them for in my opinion. Mike..... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,474 #6 Posted February 6, 2017 Here's a little inspiration. Just now, Sparky said: A full honest to goodness nuts and bolts restore generally costs more that what you can sell them for in my opinion 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,687 #7 Posted February 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Don't be one of "those guys" who's always worried about resale value... If you make it a labor of love, you simply can't go wrong. Couldn't agree more! Mike..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashton1118 20 #8 Posted February 6, 2017 It has a k161 with the electric start I'm not sure how to get it back to pull start and thank you guys for the warm welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #9 Posted February 6, 2017 Easy enough to do... pull the flywheel screen... install a starter cup, and recoil/pull starter in it's place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashton1118 20 #10 Posted February 6, 2017 I haven't see very many of these 704's around are they one of the more rare ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #11 Posted February 6, 2017 Possibly... simply because it was the 7 series "base" model tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,474 #12 Posted February 6, 2017 14 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Easy enough to do... pull the flywheel screen... install a starter cup, and recoil/pull starter in it's place. Also change the flywheel (has ring gear on it) and shroud to accept the pull start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashton1118 20 #13 Posted February 6, 2017 How many of the wheelhorses actually came with crome wheel covers or was it just an add on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,794 #14 Posted February 6, 2017 Seat is wrong too. Should be square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,687 #15 Posted February 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ashton1118 said: How many of the wheelhorses actually came with crome wheel covers or was it just an add on Pretty sure they were an optional item from a dealer. Mike..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jellyghost 378 #16 Posted February 6, 2017 Because of some of the missing pieces and cuts, maybe you shouldn't restore it. You could mod it into something interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #18 Posted February 6, 2017 10 hours ago, Sparky said: Impossible to give a restored value without seeing the finished product. Everyone's definition of restored is different. You do have the wrong motor, wrong steering wheel and the hood is cut. Looks like you have an extra idler pulley for some reason. A full honest to goodness nuts and bolts restore generally costs more that what you can sell them for in my opinion. Mike..... Not just more but waaaaaaaaaaaaay more!!!!! Just sayin' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #19 Posted February 6, 2017 Looks like a nice start for a custom project. There is no way I could ever break even on any of my restoral projects. Here's one I went through a few years ago that turned into a real money pit once everything was said and done but in the end it was worth it to me. The 704 is one of my favorite tractors for just puttin' around on. You'll love yours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gigity 0 #20 Posted May 27, 2019 How much are they Worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,434 #21 Posted May 28, 2019 20 hours ago, Gigity said: How much are they Worth to Value of a tractor is like anything else. There are HUGE variables involved including location, condition, model etc. Early 60s models have a higher degree of collector value recently. If you have a particular tractor in mind please feel free to post a thread and we'll do our best to help you out with an accurate amount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,558 #22 Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 5:28 PM, Gigity said: How much are they Worth Most of us never keep track of what we have spent on our so we won't feel so bad about the loss we take when selling them. If you love to restore old red tractors you will find it very emotionally rewarding though not financially beneficial. Start a new post and tell us a little about yourself and the type of you are interested in. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/47-introductions/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
