Wheel Horse Raider 14, 8 Speed

[Graydon 62]

This is my Raider 14. I purchased in October of this year from West Wales. It had been standing unused for at least twelve years.

Over the last twenty years or so I've restored a number of motorcycles from the 1970's, however, this is my first garden tractor project. I purposely chose a Wheel Horse, as they seemed to be one of the better vintage garden tractors from the 1970's era. 

Once the restoration has been completed, hopefully by March 2018, its then my intension to use the tractor and mower in connection with my little business. If I can achieve a decent restoration I would also like to consider showing. Starting off from a non-running restoration project, its certainly so far been quite a challenge and a learning curve for myself. 

The main issues I've had, have been finding out that just about everything wasn't working, being worn out and broken, has been trying to find a reasonable supplier of spares here in the UK.

Although I've recently posted the progress in another area on this site, It has been suggested to me to start a new thread here. From the original post, I would like to thank you everyone for your offers of help and support I've had to date, its been much appreciated.

 

Edited December 24, 2017 by Graydon
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[oliver2-44 9,929]

Let us know what some of the worn problems are.  I suspect so,eone on here has encountered the problem before and has an aftermarket repair when original parts are not available

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358]

That is really nice looking, looks like your repairs have worked . Good luck with the rest of the project.

[ol550 830]

2 hours ago, Graydon said:

 

Looks good, but what is the studded thing hanging on the wall?

[Graydon 62]

That's from my teenage years as a biker, it's a "cut off", worn over the top of a motorcycle leather jacket.

[Stormin 9,981]

Looks good for not being used for 12yrs.  Kept inside at a guess?  

 

Depending on how handy you are, And you say you've restored old motorcycles, you may find you can make many parts yourself.

 

For things you may require put a request in the wanted section. You never know what someone might have and not need.

 

Nice work so far. 

 

BTW. Check out My Old Machine. The European sister to RS.

Edited December 22, 2017 by Stormin

[953 nut 56,164]

         it appears that you are off to a good start. There are quite a few European members so I'm sure you won't be the only  when you start attending shows.