ACman 7,618 #1 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Well that’s what I’m been telling myself for a couple years now but as a true horse-a-holic we all no better . So Sunday evening checking out Craigslist (I do keep a eye out for other members too ) I come to this ad that said hasn’t ran in couple years but always stored inside. I see what looks to me is a big block stuffed under a short hood . I was adding up other clues that it was a 1055 plus you could just make out the headlights poking out behind the hood and that really got my attention. Had to pm @WHX24 Jim to see if he concurred with my observation . All this for a price that you know it’s going to be gone within hours . I just happened to be the first caller and I explained my situation and he would hold it for me . He had no clue what he had other than it was a old Wheel Horse that his brother left him and that he had since the early 70’s . I happen to make the comment of it having a stack and it looked good and he said it has lights too . So yesterday evening my cousin went to pick it up which made the whole deal better was it was only 23mins away from us . It’s not pretty by no means as it’s like its been painted with a brush. Only things I’ve found wrong is it’s missing the hood ornament , tab for hood release , cigarette lighter , knob for light switch and center cap for steering wheel . Has wrong seat , shifter knob and dash is boogerad up with wrong key switch and a push button where the lighter should be . All in all I think I did pretty good on this one . I bought the headlights setup and got the tractor for free . This one will make someone a great restoration project minus the lights someday. @gwest_ca don’t know if you have a registration for these. Edited July 20, 2021 by ACman 4 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,764 #2 Posted July 20, 2021 Hard to stop buying horses, when you keep finding horses like that Jeff. WOW!!! Just look at that mower deck. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #3 Posted July 20, 2021 All in all still looks pretty solid & aside for the boogering which can be reversed .. way better than my 1055's when got them. Yep the HL's were the the deal maker. Speaking of the mower deck are they supposed to open on both sides like that? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentoolong 94 #4 Posted July 20, 2021 Nice get Jeff! If you run out of room let me know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #5 Posted July 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: Hard to stop buying horses, when you keep finding horses like that Jeff. Got that right ... just bought a 856 at auction and come to find out I already had one at home I didn't know I had... 1 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #6 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Bentoolong said: Nice get Jeff! If you run out of room let me know. ‘Mark you know I’m looking out for you but this one had my name on it and was in my backyard . Big block short hoods are my favorite and now just need a 1045 to complete the set but that’s not probably ever going to happen. I’m thinking a buy/sell , meet and greet here in the fall would be great . I’m sure I can use the hayfield next door. @WHX24 I don’t believe so but I have the parts to fix it . Edited July 20, 2021 by ACman 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentoolong 94 #7 Posted July 20, 2021 @acman, Thanks for keeping an eye out for me bud!. I've been hunting' real hard but haven't quite had the luck you had. I missed a few but that's to be expected. I'd like to attend your fall meet if you can pull something together. Bentoolong 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #8 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) It's alot like hunting Ben ...sometimes you just get blind $hi% house lucky but patience helps. Some times they just find you. Me thinks Jeffery has got a horseshoe up his @$$. Say you like big blocks stuffed in a shorty AC? Yep I'm ther for ya ... I got a extra short pan 241 that I cant seem to give away! Kev was sposed to get it but I would rather see it go to some one that would DO something with it ! Edited July 21, 2021 by WHX24 2 2 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #9 Posted July 21, 2021 I like that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,603 #10 Posted July 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, WheelhorseBob said: I like that! Agreed!! 4 hours ago, WHX24 said: ... just bought a 856 at auction and come to find out I already had one at home I didn't know I had 'magine that!!! WHX- 3 million and 41.... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,910 #11 Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, WHX24 said: Say you like big blocks stuffed in a shorty AC? Yep I'm ther for ya ... I got a extra short pan 241 that I cant seem to give away! Kev was sposed to get it but I would rather see it go to some one that would DO something with it ! @ACman if you end up with Uncle Jim’s K241 ‘fore I do.. I’ll trade you his steal seat pan he gave me to give you for it! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #12 Posted July 21, 2021 I do have a most of the parts to build a clone 1045 and a 702 without a engine. Oh the possibilities 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #13 Posted July 21, 2021 11 hours ago, ebinmaine said: WHX- 3 million and 41... @19richie66 ever starts making cups again its gonna have WHX?? on it! 10 hours ago, pullstart said: you end up with Uncle Jim’s K241 ‘fore I do.. Be yours you come to plow day! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #14 Posted July 21, 2021 Haven’t used the toy hauler yet this year . Been wanting to do it for the last couple years as it looks like a pretty good time . My RJ isn’t afraid of working some dirt . 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #15 Posted July 21, 2021 17 hours ago, ACman said: need a 1045 to complete the set but that’s not probably ever going to happen. I don't know Jeff I always thought a 1045 was somewhat of a rare bird but saw a few at the BS and one was even 4 sale at what I thought was reasonable. @Bailey855 was hankerin for one and recently scored. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #16 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) If I come across a 1045 I’m also going to buy a lottery ticket. My next call will be to the proctologist to get that horse shoe removed from my a$$ ! Edited July 21, 2021 by ACman 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
