Interesting post...

[AMC RULES 37,127]

...in the FB group Wheel Horse Junkies.

Looking for someone who is interested in putting this rig back to work on the annual tractor show circuit.

[Stormin 9,981]

That's brilliant! Be interesting to see how the front tractors are controlled. Everything else will just follow them.

[AMC RULES 37,127]

How cool whould it be...seeing Wild Bill interviewing the operator of that rig at the big show.

[Stepney 2,325]

I saw that post too.. first time I heard of it. 

[JCM 9,130]

Nice, summer of 1974, I would assume all original paint on those Horses ?      

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Sure...right off the  dealership floor.  

[c-series don 8,663]

I really need to know more about this whole set up. Steering, motion control etc. Is there anymore pictures? It’s very cool! 

[Macwrench 133]

4 minutes ago, c-series don said:

I really need to know more about this whole set up. Steering, motion control etc. Is there anymore pictures? It’s very cool! 

The reins have to be hooked up to the front spindles.  Two front tractors towing everything else.  Set the speed in low gear and climb on.  May see a wire or string going back to kill switches on them.  Plus, she has a shotgun just in case.  

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Says only one tractor is doing all the work. Other three are in neutral. Also, is saying the steering for all four tractors is pretty complicated.

[Macwrench 133]

1 minute ago, AMC RULES said:

Says only one tractor is doing all the work. Other three are in neutral. 

Government job, one working, three along for the ride.  

[PeacemakerJack 10,738]

Great post and pics Craig—thanks for sharing. What a cool setup and very much in keeping with the Horse theme that  owned throughout the 60-70’s!!!!

 

 

 

Ever the car guy, I noticed the Chevy Nova in the background of the first picture. However, on my phone I can’t tell what the car is in the background of the first pic.  Can any of our resident car experts identify?

 

 

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Says the unit has now been sold...

so hopefully we will get to see it in action again sometime in the near future.

[Pullstart 62,783]

[Tractorhead 9,064]

17 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Says only one tractor is doing all the work. Other three are in neutral. Also, is saying the steering for all four tractors is pretty complicated.

 

I don‘t think so,

 

 

complication is part of description or how it beeing solved.

 

 

The frontaxles and the Tails of the both first tractors must be fixed coupled by link’s.

 

With modern technic, the Throttle can be regulated by a small RC Remote,
where 2 combined by y cables Servos acting as Throttle pedals on the both first Tractors.

 

sycronize both Engines will be the highest Challenge in this Scenario.

 

While hidden implemented, you wasn‘t be able to see how it works in real
and one of the Steeringwheel will be interconnected by the tension cord‘s.

 

also the Clutch can maybe be solved by 2 Y interconnected Powerservos or Winches,
how they beeing used in RC Sailships i.eg.

A real realistic Drive will be imagine as the Result.

 

 

like this Idea.👍

 

 

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

That is something!

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@hcminis

Did you get this DJ? 

[ZXT 2,401]

On 10/24/2019 at 4:47 PM, PeacemakerJack said:

Great post and pics Craig—thanks for sharing. What a cool setup and very much in keeping with the Horse theme that  owned throughout the 60-70’s!!!!

 

 

 

Ever the car guy, I noticed the Chevy Nova in the background of the first picture. However, on my phone I can’t tell what the car is in the background of the first pic.  Can any of our resident car experts identify?

 

 

There are actually two cars in the first pic.. I see tail lights of one and the roofline of another. Judging by the roof line, I'm going to guess it's around a '74 Ford LTD 4 door. I don't have any clue what the other is - the tail lights almost look like later 70s or even 80s, which wouldn't fit in with the timeline of the photo.

[hcminis 1,555]

1 hour ago, AMC RULES said:

@hcminis

Did you get this DJ? 

I will be getting the coach and team hook up. Working out the details to arrange pick up. The unit is 3 hours from me so will be a full day of driving

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@hcminis

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here on  DJ.   

 

           

 

[hcminis 1,555]

1 minute ago, AMC RULES said:

@hcminis

   Please share your  score...

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I definitely will. My plan is to update and add some more detail to the coach. The frame is an actual Wheel Horse 4-Wheel wagon. I plan to try and preserve that and possibly add real style wagon wheels.  Not sure if the 4-wheel wagon is included yet
 

This is what current owner explained to me:

Tractors aren't the problem.  There should be enough interest at any show for attendees to let their tractors to be used.  Setup could be the day before.  The right front unit needs to be a hydro with the shift lever on the left.  Others just need to be stick shift with same frame length side by side.  The real issue is the building of the coach.  It was on a Wheel Horse 4-wheel wagon, but I would recommend that the replacement be a little larger and with different wheels.  

[hcminis 1,555]

My plan is to possibly pick up the stage coach and all accessories tomorrow.   We will see how that works out

[Pullstart 62,783]

Safe travels, DJ.

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

We all will be patiently waiting! 

[hcminis 1,555]

well I wasn't able to make the trip last weekend.  So....this Saturday 11/9/19 I will be making the 3 hour trip north.  There is also some other goodies that the owner has for me to look at.  Will hopefully post pictures Saturday evening or Sunday.  Stay tuned.

[new2horses 287]

@hcminisDJ,

 Now I know why you sold me the LTD24. Cool rig.

David

Edited November 9, 2019 by new2horses
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