WHX?? 49,292 #1 Posted August 8, 2017 @JA1980 had this listed in the for classifieds awhile back. I had my eye out for an HY for some time now to fit up on a dedicated plow tractor so I though what the heck go for it. @stevasaurus went and picked it up for me at the state line to make it an easy Saturday morning pick up and nice breakfast for me. Thanks Steve We were informed that this tractor might have went through the hands of Scott @whfan74 but when I asked him if he remembered it and could shed a little history on it he mumbled something about lost brain cells and too many horses going through his barn! I had originally planned on flipping the tractor figuring I might get a cheap HY out of the deal. & as I need another tractor like (another) hole in the head. Steve had warned me I was probably not gonna want to get rid of it. He was right. After a taking off the HY, a good bath, removing some PO inflicted wounds, and straightening up some wiring she fired up and ran like a champ. Puffs a little smoke but then I do too so that not's so serious. Bonus ...JA had graciously thrown in another frame an almost complete front end, a hood stand, some steering gear and a bunch of other parts! Darn near another whole tractor! I was happy. The bad news is the HY-2 is gonna take some work. The reservoir had water in it, the lift lever is froze up solid, the hoses are shot and the lift cylinder is seized and full of tar. All is not lost however as JA must have figured to go through it at one time and had Lowell's @wheelhorseman kit which he sent along! I do have it all apart now and it is savable but the judge sentenced me to hard time in front of the parts cleaner! These are quite simple little pumps and easy to work with. I will do a thread on it separate once I get going on it. As for the tractor since it has no lift lever, rock shaft or cable anymore it is going to share tub duties with the 702. As seen in the pics a PO put a strap on the slot hitch for a solid mount. I do have extra lift levers and parts so some day I might just get a hair up my and resto it. BTW did I mention the tires are like new and the FULL set of hubcaps....worth the price of admission right there!!! More pics once I get the hood back on. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,895 #2 Posted August 8, 2017 That horse is just going to look better and better. I think the tires on it make that horse. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #3 Posted August 8, 2017 I put those tires on it right after I got it. Glad your happy and it has a good home. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,524 #4 Posted August 8, 2017 Nice 753. Now what's the story with the dented wall? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #5 Posted August 8, 2017 That's a nice one! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,292 #6 Posted August 8, 2017 Horse reared up and kicked it? I dunno that's one of JA's pic's. When was the last time it ran Jesse? I figured a carb cleaning but it runs so nice... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #7 Posted August 8, 2017 A few beers and a couple of buddy's was what happened with the wall. 😂. As for the 753, honestly the last time it ran was when I picked it up from Scott. I brought it home, put the tires and hubcaps on it, put the hy-2 kit on it and there it sat for about 6 months because I was restoring my rj35. Oh yeah and I put the hood bolts on and found that nice seat too. They were incorrect. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,621 #8 Posted August 8, 2017 I'm glad it finally made it home but I would consider yourself lucky it didn't come up missing in Chicago . That town is full of old thugs . I heard the boss is ex Navy , drives a old Ford truck , makes his own wine and still uses Windows7 ... sound familiar ? He didn't make you kiss his ring after breakfast for that "favor" did he ... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #9 Posted August 9, 2017 53 minutes ago, ACman said: I'm glad it finally made it home but I would consider yourself lucky it didn't come up missing in Chicago . That town is full of old thugs . I heard the boss is ex Navy , drives a old Ford truck , makes his own wine and still uses Windows7 ... sound familiar ? He didn't make you kiss his ring after breakfast for that "favor" did he ... You know my boss?? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,850 #10 Posted August 9, 2017 That's a sweet ride Jim!! I knew you wouldn't want to let it go. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,026 #11 Posted August 9, 2017 Could it be the sock-less wooden shoe mafia boss from Elgin? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #12 Posted August 9, 2017 starting to like those 753"s good luck on getting the hy-2 working again hopefully it won't be to much of a challenge 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,292 #13 Posted August 9, 2017 Windows 7???? Come again.... I had to check out the basement man cave... I saw windows 95! Not only that he lives on the busiest intersection down ther... I come from a land where we can pee off the front porch and the nearest neighbor is two miles away! I digress ...back to the 753... I robbed the battery out of the 857 to make her go, had a dumb @ss attack and left the key... er on off ... switch on over nite and drained the battery. Now the batt won't hold a charge. Oh well the batt had a date code of 2011 and was a $30 GT cheapy anyway. Put a brand new 70" TSC belt on her and can't get the belt to stop while clutching......see the recently resurrected thread on shift on the fly....grind ya a pound? belt guard and skivvies adjustment and all is good! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,882 #14 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Glad to hear you got another hole in the head Jim! Now the MRS. Can finally have the 702 she wanted. Looks nice Jim Edited August 9, 2017 by prondzy 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,292 #15 Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks Mike..... she would get the 702 in candy apple red if she would specify gold or silver or whatever undertone she wants but can't make up her mind! This 753 is a prime candidate for repaint as the hood is obviously got some bondo and repaint in it but it still has some original paint and some rust that I and you would like to keep. Decisions decisions, as I'm tearing into this gem crap is going through my head about possibilities. I as always have a tendency to think total resto but then common sense prevails saying when you gonna have time for this? This time just get it running and work it prevailed. ... Jim you got a sickle bar on the bench, a short frame 10hp that's in the works , finnish up the 1067 for pioneer, a new to me HY that I know nothing about!!! Ain't life grand! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,850 #16 Posted August 9, 2017 Sounds like it's time to focus Jim. If I try to work on too many things at once, it seems like I never get any thing done. The sickle is on hold until some guy gets your part done. I think you should finish up the 1067, then move on to the next project. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,895 #17 Posted August 9, 2017 Jesse, it was excellent meeting you again. And my truck is empty again...I can put my ice fishing sled back in there now. Just in case we get some ice soon. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #18 Posted August 9, 2017 I don't know the winters are getting warmer and warmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
