cleat 6,944 #22901 Posted February 2 Looking great. The maroon decals are my favorite. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,733 #22902 Posted February 2 That turned out great @Andy N. Well done! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,494 #22903 Posted February 2 @Andy N. Niiiiice work! That maroon is occasionally seen up here too. I've had a late 60s Raider done ALL maroon and not the best paint work. 😬 Also had my own C160 Automatic show up to my hands in a more calm maroon. We believe it was a later model but original Wheelhorse tone. @JCM Liked that color quite a lot. I prefer a much brighter red. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,328 #22904 Posted February 3 Fixed a pesky belt guard. As you can see,I added some stronger metal to the transmission belt cover on a C- 160. The locator hole in the belt guard cracked and fractured away and then the guard bound itself to the pulley imitating a pooched battery and then a dragging starter. It didn't seem right as that tractor started in single digits with relative ease. It was fussy work,but the fact that the soothing hiss of the antique Coleman Lantern was serving as a finger warmer upper made the job bearable.A couple of rivets should bond the repair. Elon Musk can just eat his heart out over this perfectly balanced lantern burning clean without the benefit of mantles. Remarkable that a 1957 model can be fussed with a bit of effort into a useful companion Coleman and Wheel Horse seem to be cut from the same cloth 5 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 466 #22905 Posted February 3 I’ve got one in perfect shape along with the case ( also in great shape) that I found in an old hay barn. Who would such a nice lantern in there? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,321 #22906 Posted February 3 12 hours ago, ohiofarmer said: I’m quite happy to have two Colemans (one white gas and one propane) to use for emergency lighting. Is yours also usable with mantles to get brighter light? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,373 #22907 Posted February 3 My modified Coleman propane lantern is hanging near my back door and is my go to light when the grid fails. Then I use the Coleman to locate and fire up the "coal oil" lamps. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,328 #22908 Posted February 3 9 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: I’ve got one in perfect shape along with the case ( also in great shape) that I found in an old hay barn. Who would such a nice lantern in there? You never know. My first one bought new is a brown lantern.Ugly . It's a 275 and the collectors want at least one "turd" model. I am finding out that the 220 D,E,and F models run well and quiet and can be workhorse lanterns. Original green sunrise globes are rare to survive and the red print originals get stored or displayed. I started to acquire twenty dollar lanterns just for parts. It was really good one day and I got six of them running. VID-20250129-WA0001.mp4 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,733 #22909 Posted February 3 Love the old Coleman’s! There’s a thread on here for them. Worth checking out. It needs a new post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,328 #22910 Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: I’m quite happy to have two Colemans (one white gas and one propane) to use for emergency lighting. Is yours also usable with mantles to get brighter light? Sure is. It's just a sign of a good runner when they light up and run blue Pro tip. Peerless Mantles are brighter and less breakable than Coleman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,328 #22911 Posted February 3 21 minutes ago, OutdoorEnvy said: Love the old Coleman’s! There’s a thread on here for them. Worth checking out. It needs a new post Yes I will find it and quit hijacking my own Post and this thread 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Cullison 76 #22912 Posted February 3 Very nice Andy! Wish mine looked that good...lol. Interested in replacing my seat...can you advise where you got yours?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,494 #22913 Posted February 4 I had regular work today. Trina and our friend got to play snowplow duty on the Horses. The friend driving my '75 C160 Automatic. 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 832 #22914 Posted February 5 That is a colossal plow. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,255 #22915 Posted February 5 Removed the old worn out hood hinge brackets on the 520-H. Installed the @Steve Janninck designed and modified hood hinge brackets. Will definitely last longer than the original '89 set! 4 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,494 #22916 Posted February 5 7 hours ago, Thor27 said: That is a colossal plow. 60" across the bottom. It'll move snow. Side to side pivot is a workout. It's easy to see how a second hydraulic circuit would be a benefit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,433 #22917 Posted February 5 8 hours ago, Thor27 said: That is a colossal plow. I would say it is a " colossalless plow! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,321 #22918 Posted February 5 (edited) Well, these rescued Suburban parts were mine for short time, but I am delighted to see them loaded up and headed off to a home with @Bill G who's anxious to put them to good use! (Note, he brought usable front wheels/tires to swap on instead of the rotted out originals so we could more easily roll it into his van.) Edited February 5 by Handy Don 14 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,334 #22919 Posted February 5 @Handy DonI'm glad u saved them and I'm looking forward to putting all useable parts back to work! Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,494 #22920 Posted February 5 14 minutes ago, Chris G said: @Handy DonI'm glad u saved them and I'm looking forward to putting all useable parts back to work! Thanks again Wicked cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,298 #22921 Posted February 6 Excellent. Looking forward to a Restoration thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,255 #22922 Posted February 6 On 2/3/2025 at 1:21 PM, Greg Cullison said: Very nice Andy! Wish mine looked that good...lol. Interested in replacing my seat...can you advise where you got yours?? https://a.co/d/36gjafE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplecity 22 #22923 Posted February 6 Good Afternoon All Finally getting back to the 857. The motor was out early summer for a rebuild to an older gentleman (early 90's) who lives eats and breathes Wheel Horse. His out building is chocked full of parts most from dealerships who either closed or just got rid of their old inventory. Anyway, I called and no answer left message. Stopped by his place a few days later, no one home. Starting to get nervous that something happened to him as his wife died over the summer and he just wasn't himself after that. Having been down that road myself, I can relate. So, plan B. If my motor is gone, I will be looking for a replacement. If memory serves me correctly, it is a K181S. Can the experts out there verify this? Thanks for your time Simplecity 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,351 #22924 Posted February 6 7 minutes ago, Simplecity said: Anyway, I called and no answer left message. Stopped by his place a few days later, no one home. Starting to get nervous that something happened to him as his wife died over the summer and he just wasn't himself after that. Having been down that road myself, I can relate. perhaps a wellness check by local police would be in order...? We had a neighbor a few years back spend a couple days on the floor after a fall unbeknownst to anyone... ultimately passed away... 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,494 #22925 Posted February 6 3 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: wellness check by local police Seconded. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
