WHX?? 48,813 #1 Posted October 10, 2018 This just popped up fairly local. Have a text into the guy to discuss but no call back yet. Think it would make a nice little show cruiser for the Missus which is what he used it for. Still has the deck as well. Asking 500 for it which I think might be fair what with 3 new batteries?? Said to be a '69? We are offering for sale a real nice vintage (antique ?) 1969 Wheel Horse (Wheelhorse) A-60 (A60) riding lawn mower with $300 of NEW batteries installed. This one looks to be in original condition and runs and drives very well. We bought it to use as a flea maket, swap meet, get-around. As such, we removed the blade deck and installed the Coca-Cola open what-not trunk. We still have the blade deck in storage, which worked well when it was removed. We cleaned it up, put a new rubber floor mat in it, put new front tires on it, and just installed the (3) new deep-cycle batteries. It has an on-board, built-in battery charger. All you have to do is plug it in. It has a 6-speed linear shift-on-the-go type of mechanical transmission. We have really enjoyed it as on-grounds transportation and have mixed feelings about selling it. It will go all weekend as our get-around without needing recharging or slowing down. We did wash it before we took the photos, and it was still wet. The paint is not as glossy as it appears in the pictures, when it is dry. While this rider is very clean and runs and drives like well with brand new batteries, it is still a 40-ish-year-old mechanical, electrical item and thus, is being sold as is, where is, with now guarantees or warranties. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #2 Posted October 10, 2018 You just can't settle with an odd number, can you? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #3 Posted October 10, 2018 @WHX21 I think you have a problem . Too much money on hand burning a hole in your pocket . Send me some I have bills to pay and none for a horse. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #4 Posted October 10, 2018 Go for it! It's a neat little horse! What's another screen name change lol 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,156 #5 Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: another screen name change lol No need to change HIS name on here! It won't be Jim's, it will be his wife's. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,391 #6 Posted October 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Achto said: You just can't settle with an odd number, can you? He can't settle with an even number either Dan 2 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @WHX21 I think you have a problem . Too much money on hand burning a hole in your pocket . Send me some I have bills to pay and none for a horse. Jim, don't be greedy. I could use some of that too. We'll split his cash 50/50. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #7 Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @WHX21 I think you have a problem . Too much money on hand burning a hole in your pocket . Send me some I have bills to pay and none for a horse. I do too El ....that's why I have to crunch numbers half the day and then hop in a service truck and go into nasty cat crap filled dungeons of a basement to try and fix a POS furnace.... you have a tendency to charge like the dickens to be able to have some coin to pay the bills and have some disposal income to be able to purchase such a beaut. The next service call on Christmas eve will pay for her and then some. Did I mention sometimes 16 hour work days Jimbo? 7 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Jim, don't be greedy. I could use some of that too. We'll split his cash 50/50. Did I mention eating beans and franks 7 days a week in my younger days so my land was paid off well in advance EB? I other words if you got it.... spend it..ain't never saw a dead man being buried with his money! Edited October 11, 2018 by WHX21 1 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #8 Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, 953 nut said: It won't be Jim's, it will be his wife's. HMMM don't think that will happen Heard that one before Edited October 11, 2018 by Shynon 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #9 Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Lol ... she changed her tune Tom when I told her it operated like a golf cart... next word was "can you paint it candy apple"! Unfortunately no word from seller yet. I'm sorry the person you are calling has a voice mailbox that has not been set up yet..... Not a good sign..... Oh well sometimes you get the horse ... sometimes the horse throws you! Got that gut feeling this one is not going to pan out but you guys know out CL finds go so nothing ventured nothing gained. Thought you guys would like the pics anyways Edited October 11, 2018 by WHX21 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #10 Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 8:06 PM, WHX21 said: that gut feeling this one is not going to pan out Yup...finally got ahold of the guy and I guess his kids told him to keep it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,391 #11 Posted October 12, 2018 Just now, WHX21 said: Yup...finally got ahold of the guy and I guess his kids told him to keep it... Can't say as I blame his kids there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #12 Posted November 3, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 8:48 PM, WHX21 said: I do too El ....that's why I have to crunch numbers half the day and then hop in a service truck and go into nasty cat crap filled dungeons of a basement to try and fix a POS furnace.... you have a tendency to charge like the dickens to be able to have some coin to pay the bills and have some disposal income to be able to purchase such a beaut. The next service call on Christmas eve will pay for her and then some. Did I mention sometimes 16 hour work days Jimbo? Did I mention eating beans and franks 7 days a week in my younger days so my land was paid off well in advance EB? I other words if you got it.... spend it..ain't never saw a dead man being buried with his money! If you you ever want to be buried with your money, hand it to me in cash and I’ll send you a 100% honest check in your casket! Sorry, had to! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #13 Posted November 3, 2018 @WHX21 do you have the armored truck lined up to follow hearse ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uglyblue66 112 #14 Posted June 27, 2022 I have a quick question in regards to a A-60E I have 1 that I got close to 20 years ago from a dealer that had shut down years before. This thing was literally sold,was brought back same day and returned with a issue,and put under a tarp and never mowed again.The machine is rusty,the tires still had the mold nubs on them,but rotten. The front wheels are 5 inch,I am missing 1 correct wheel for the front.Tractor data dot ,com gives these tire sizes for the gas tractor but not for the electric. I will be going to a show later this week where there are a couple tire vendors and I might would pick up a couple but if 4's are correct, I have plenty of 4 inch wheels and tires. What is the correct tire and wheel size for the electric A-60E? Copy and paste from https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/002/4/5/2457-wheel-horse-a-60.html Front tire: 4.10x3.50-4 Rear tire: 4.10x3.50-6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039 #15 Posted June 27, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039 #16 Posted June 27, 2022 From operator manual page 3 Looks like front wheels are 5" diameter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uglyblue66 112 #17 Posted June 27, 2022 thank you,so I wasn't nuts after all. I know now to look for a good 5 inch rim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uglyblue66 112 #18 Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) Instead of posting pics and such, I was just going to post a link to my thread on smok stak but it won't let me,so here is a couple pics I got from there instead of digging the the computer. It looks horrible. BUT it is waiting for a restore,I got me a large enough tank to do the frame in electrolysis for rust removal. All 3 motors run, the deck motors run quite as church mice but the drive motor will need to be cleaned up and put bearings in ,it is noisey. Edited June 27, 2022 by uglyblue66 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039 #19 Posted June 28, 2022 Best to locate tires and wheels at the same time. 5" may be hard to find where 6" would be easier. Did find one 5" tire https://sutongctr.com/tires/hi-run-su14/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uglyblue66 112 #20 Posted June 28, 2022 I keep getting a certificate problem message and I can't get that to open. Appears a 5 inch tire will be a pain to find. Looks like it will get some 4's to get it rolling and working and 5's can come at a later date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
