Bill Winn 156 #1 Posted June 28, 2021 Greetings Red Square community, I am new to all things "Red". I was born and raised about 30 feet above sea level in eastern N.C. on a small farm. Our main tractor was an Oliver Super 55 and it was "abuse-proof". We never had need of anything like a WH. With Farmall Cubs and 8n's a plenty all of our tractor needs were met. For the last 15 years I have been living in Mechanicsville, VA where I pastor a small church. I'm married with two children, one of whom just graduated high school two weeks ago. My wife is my favorite person with whom to hang out and we have recently begun to garden again. I am a hobbiest blacksmith and I have been known to wet a hook frequently. In the past couple of years that we've been growing veggies, in our reasonably sized back yard (about 125 feet square), we've agreed that a garden tractor would easier on our aging bodies than a tiller. I have for years hoped to acquire a Wheel Horse some day. My real desire was for a 3-point model but figured the clevis hydro would suffice. We recently decided it was time to get serious about finding a garden tractor. So I just purchased a C-175. It is in pretty good shape for a 30+ year old machine with unknown hours. But there are a few issues I will need help figuring out. Of course this is how I came to join your group. I am grateful for being accepted in and hope that, in some small way, I may be able to contribute as I benefit from the knowledge and experience found in this community. Blessings, Bill 9 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,791 #2 Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) to Red Square! The gettin older thing is one of the inspirations for our C-141 Auto "Dig Dug". I hate shovels! Eventually he'll have a backhoe too. This has been the best place to find the knowledge and expertise in everything wheelhorse! And everyone LOVES seeing pictures of your Horses! Edited June 28, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,713 #3 Posted June 28, 2021 Welcome to Red Square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Winn 156 #4 Posted June 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said: Thanks, I'm thrilled to be a WH owner finally and as soon as I get my new tires on the rear I'll post pics. Right now I have the seat/rear fender pan off and the back is on jack stands because the rear tires that came on it are old and mismatched I have ordered a set of ag tires for it that I will have on by the weekend. Where did you find a front end loader? That looks awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,791 #5 Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, Bill Winn said: Just now, Bill Winn said: Where did you find a front end loader? Special delivery by @pullstart all the way to the Big Show in PA just this past weekend! Installed on Dug thursday night! Shoulda seen some of the tractors at the show! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #6 Posted June 28, 2021 37 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said: Special delivery by @pullstart all the way to the Big Show in PA just this past weekend! Installed on Dug thursday night! Shoulda seen some of the tractors at the show! Welcome Bill! It's a fun bunch here, the best on the internet. What I wanna know is how many pairs of 'tighty whiteys' were sacrificed to make that seat cover! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,791 #7 Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: What I wanna know is how many pairs of 'tighty whiteys' were sacrificed to make that seat cover! I am proud to report that no undergarments were harmed in the making of my custom white cotton seat cover! Was all white shop rags! And I didn't toast my bum even once after it sitting in the sun! Edited June 28, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #8 Posted June 28, 2021 @Bill Winn Welcome to the forum . We are close to each other. I live in southside RVA . A few WH guys in this area. Check out the member map. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,809 #9 Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Bill Couple of aspiring smiths here too and who doesn't like to drown a worm now and then, We have also been known to discuss big tractors. A C-175 is a good tractor. If it has the KT-17 motor there are a few things you need to know. We will have manuals for everything if needed. Edited June 29, 2021 by WHX24 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,826 #10 Posted June 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Bill Winn said: My wife is my favorite person A C-175 aughtta do you just dandy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,809 #11 Posted June 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Bill Winn said: My wife is my favorite person 1 minute ago, pullstart said: ! Until you break her tractor! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #14 Posted June 28, 2021 to across the Big Pond 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,356 #15 Posted June 29, 2021 you'll find any questions you might have can be answered here. Plenty of willing and helpful people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #16 Posted June 29, 2021 congratulations on your new tractor and welcome to the form! - Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,095 #17 Posted June 29, 2021 to the 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
