DennisThornton 4,769 #7701 Posted November 17, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 5:27 PM, Lee1977 said: Had the Horses out for exercise today, took them all for a lap around the property. I think I see how you made and mounted your hitch. How do you like the winch? I'm curious if it could be mounted lower, closer to the draw bar? On 2/23/2020 at 5:27 PM, Lee1977 said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7702 Posted November 17, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 7:40 PM, 19richie66 said: Not bored eric....... plenty to do. Welding up another gt14 tank tomorrow 👍 That is sweet! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7703 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 9:00 PM, cafoose said: I got two of the big ones! They're both filled up now The last picture is how the second one in the first picture looks now. Lots of projects for quarantine and soon to be retirement! I don't know what being bored is like I usually have to pull snow off my tents once or twice a season so I keep mine about 8 ft apart. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7704 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/9/2020 at 6:47 PM, ELET Productions said: First time poster on RedSquare. I have looked and this site in the past and found helpful info. I think the Wheelhorse community might enjoy this video vlog my family and I are doing about restoring a 753 that has some family history. Sure some of you can relate to this project. This is the first episode on youtube. you can find the rest on our channel ELET Productions. Hope you find it and enjoy the work we are putting in to this project. Subscribe to the channel if you want for future updates..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91LjTzejIc&t=10s Very nice! And welcome to the forum! Please continue to share and I think you'll find the members here not only very knowledgeable but also very willing to share as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7705 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 8:27 PM, pullstart said: Real 1st world problem here... I can’t fit Rebel the new 953! Time to thin the herd! Maybe then the rest of us can have some! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,661 #7706 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: I think I see how you made and mounted your hitch. How do you like the winch? I'm curious if it could be mounted lower, closer to the draw bar? This is the reason for the winch, I could pick it up, but it was almost impossible to get the lift released with weight back there. It also gives me the lift for the grader blade. The tractor has a full height 25" tires the fender bracket, gas tank and fender was raised 1 3/4". There is a few other modifications. The foot boards were all bent when I got it I straighten and reinforced them with a 3/8" rod. Edited November 17, 2020 by Lee1977 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7707 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 8:27 PM, pullstart said: Real 1st world problem here... I can’t fit Rebel the new 953! Time to thin the herd! Open up the market a little bit... Auction perhaps? I'll bring cash after the vaccines are distributed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7708 Posted November 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: This is the reason for the winch, I could pick it up, but it was almost impossible to get the lift released with weight back there. It also gives me the lift for the grader blade. The tractor has a full height 25" tires the fender bracket, gas tank and fender was raised 1 3/4". There is a few other modifications. Not only do I see your point and purpose but I also now remember admiring your pictures! Yep, you need the lift but I think your setup is not too far away from being flippable to both lift and perhaps pull with a lower center of gravity, which is what I was thinking of before you reminded me what you needed. Very nice and thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7709 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 1:36 PM, pfrederi said: Biggest Horse and smallest Horse working together today on some road maintenance. After dressing it up with the York rake Lawn Ranger will pull the roller over the repairs... This needs a little more than just a Wheel Horse "Like"! Very nice subject matter and very nice shots! Thank you for sharing! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7710 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/27/2020 at 6:34 PM, 12Horse Paladin said: Straightened out the garage... Stable/Barn...? ...Seems to be gettin' thatway...! a bit more today; fair bit of new "tack" to put up... Can't see it in this pic, but there's a 10 cubic foot WH cart, homemade belly blade, n plow blade, in there too, off to the left. I. Like. Red. I love your building! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7711 Posted November 17, 2020 On 4/28/2020 at 5:23 PM, johnnymag3 said: Is Covid a proper name for a machine I acquired two weeks ago? Or should I name it something more politically correct? So beautiful! Years from now I think you'd be happier with a better memory. How about "April"? Or perhaps "Hope"? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7712 Posted November 17, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 6:52 PM, 953 nut said: You were asking for running board ideas for "Colossus" the other day. I think I just spotted a good one. I was going to say the same thing! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7713 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) On 5/3/2020 at 4:12 PM, Lane Ranger said: Cleaned out the garage today! Took out six of my nine Wheel Horse tractors including all three RJ’s ! Still working on another RJ in garage . Nice day for it. All six tractors started and I even trimmed the lawn on the edges of the driveway with the RJ with the mower deck on it! Awesome! Just awesome! You know, I could be looking at lots of other things but I'm here looking at your tractors! You are a fortunate man! Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures of a piece of our tractor history! Edited November 17, 2020 by DennisThornton 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,661 #7714 Posted November 17, 2020 1 minute ago, DennisThornton said: Not only do I see your point and purpose but I also now remember admiring your pictures! Yep, you need the lift but I think your setup is not too far away from being flippable to both lift and perhaps pull with a lower center of gravity, which is what I was thinking of before you reminded me what you needed. Very nice and thanks for sharing! It does have a bad habit of climbing fence post and trees if you back into them. Never had a problem with it flipping backwards as I have a heavy home make grader blade under the tractor. I've had a plan for a front weight for a couple of years just haven't got it done. Spent all summer mowing when it wasn't raining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7715 Posted November 17, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 2:12 PM, squonk said: Put the hubcaps on the 1467 Special using the "Wisconsiny" method! I need to think a bit and try to phase this well... Yes! I'm going to type something in a moment... Ok! Wow! Only for Squonk: (Is that an Empire in the background? Just beautiful! The Wheel Horse I mean! That is one nice WH!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7716 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: That is sweet! The straight welds are awesome but the others! Edited November 17, 2020 by DennisThornton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #7717 Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Ouch! Some Bengay? But what was it? And motor? It was a gt14/Xi/ diesel project that got far enough to look good but wouldn’t work. Picture is just before I canned it. Had the frame all welded together but couldn’t get the steering right. Still have the engine and it will go in one of my Hesston frontrunners hopefully one day. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7718 Posted November 17, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 9:47 AM, WHX24 said: Did the same thing once to a 604 that @prondzy now has … crap where am I gonna find a replacement with this patina!!! Walking down the drive and just happened to look down and there it was!!! This is where you throw up a pic of what it looks like now Mike You just added an egg to your basket! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,890 #7719 Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: Time to thin the herd! Maybe then the rest of us can have some! 54 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Time to thin the herd! Open up the market a little bit... Auction perhaps? I'll bring cash after the vaccines are distributed! Funny story, I’ve gotten rid of one for sure, maybe two since then... but have gained about four or five more! let’s see... Since Rebel, we’ve added a 1054, a 520 XI, a 401 (Rylee’s), another 1054, @SylvanLakeWH’s WHRat WHrecker, a Ride Away Senior, and an RJ-35 will join us later this week! Ok, maybe more than four or five... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7720 Posted November 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: It was a gt14/Xi/ diesel project that got far enough to look good but wouldn’t work. Picture is just before I canned it. Had the frame all welded together but couldn’t get the steering right. Still have the engine and it will go in one of my Hesston frontrunners hopefully one day. Incredible! What a neat idea! Man! I sure threw me a curve! I had no idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7721 Posted November 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, pullstart said: Funny story, I’ve gotten rid of one for sure, maybe two since then... but have gained about four or five more! let’s see... Since Rebel, we’ve added a 1054, a 520 XI, a 401 (Rylee’s), another 1054, @SylvanLakeWH’s WHRat WHrecker, a Ride Away Senior, and an RJ-35 will join us later this week! Ok, maybe more than four or five... Well, it will be somewhat of a strain but I can help with two of them! I wish I could do more but for now only the 1054 and the XI. I promise to offer them shelter and feed them well. I'd like the others too but we both know what happens when you adopt too many too fast! Just no room! Or worse! I can provide transportation at no cost to you! The important thing is that they receive quality care! I have other adoption obligations so we will have to work on a schedule but I will try to be as flexible as possible. I don't mind the efforts and I'm glad to help. It's for them! And I know that you know what I mean! Bless you! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #7722 Posted November 18, 2020 Got another 15 mins to look at the charger 12 today. Waiting on a message back from another member @pfrederi who has been HUGE help so far (thank you) but everyones input is appreciated. Axle seals are not leaking, and if they are its very minor, there is NO fluid around the hubs or bottom of the rear end. All on the front of trans near the filter and motion control setup which multiple people told me to look into and i have started today. I took the cover off to take a better look and this is what i saw. Also keep in mind the tractor only drove 10 feet since i bought it (off the tow truck) but i have started it a few times to play with the loader. Its been sitting currently 2 days and has a puddle under the trans of red fluid. Will motion control seals leak while sitting? Is that still the general consensus on the location of my leak? Could i be the luckiest person ever and its just that simple? Who knows. Thanks guys for the help so far. Before winter i hope to have a working loader machine. Still just as excited as the day i bought it! Hoping its just what you guys said it was and i can get it sorted out sometime next week and will try to at least wash it this week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,890 #7723 Posted November 18, 2020 @Jhook there’s not a whole lot more up front that could make such a mess... it’s still my vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #7724 Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: I need to think a bit and try to phase this well... Yes! I'm going to type something in a moment... Ok! Wow! Only for Squonk: (Is that an Empire in the background? Just beautiful! The Wheel Horse I mean! That is one nice WH!) Yes it's an Empire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #7725 Posted November 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, pullstart said: @Jhook there’s not a whole lot more up front that could make such a mess... it’s still my vote! Every vote counts. I hope that one wins though. Seems like such a simple fix. What are the chances the trans is toast from previous owner moving it short distances low on fluid? He added it as needed, and didnt use it often. It does drive forward and reverse as is. Fluid isnt even on the stick though. I parked it and it will stay there til it's filled properly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
