Anniversary

[Gregor 4,846]

Today is my one year anniversary on I joined after purchasing this C-141, just a few days earlier.  I had never has a Wheel Horse before, but always wanted one, and this one popped up for sale near me.Prior to this tractor, I had only rebuilt one other garden tractor. An MF 14, that was handed down to me by my FIL. While the 141 did take some time, I did eventually get it done. It remains one of my favorite tractors.

I subsequently went on to buy and rebuild a 656, an 876, a 125, and a 175. Along with rebuilding the motors on the 656, the 876, and the 125, I also bought and rebuilt several other motors.For those of you that are intimidated at the thought of rebuilding a motor, it's really not much different than rebuilding a tractor. This piece goes here, that piece goes there, etc, etc, etc. As with doing a tractor, you learn something new, with every rebuild.

While rebuilding tractors and motors is not a real cheap hobby, it's very doable compared to other things. Such as cars, trucks, and boats. It got me off the couch, and into doing something I really enjoy, with the added bonus of losing 70 pounds. Although about 10 of that has come back recently. Oh well.

Now I have a collection of tractors and motors I am very proud of. I did something other than sit on a couch, eat, and watch reruns.

I never could have done any of this without the help and guidance from the members on Red Square. I made a lot of mistakes, and will probably continue to do so, but so far, everything has been fixable. So a GREAT BIG to all those who have put up with my ignorance, and guided me through what must have seemed like trivial matters to you at the time. I belong to several tractor forums, but none are of the quality, of .

 

Thank You So Much.  Greg

[Pullstart 62,906]

Your enthusiasm doesn’t go unnoticed, neither does the speed of your builds!  Thanks for sticking around… it seems like all too often people stop by, hit it hard and heavy, then fall off the face of the square.

[953 nut 55,302]

2 hours ago, Gregor said:

GREAT BIG to all those who have put up with my ignorance, and guided me through what must have seemed like trivial matters to you at the time. I belong to several tractor forums, but none are of the quality, of .

 

Thank You So Much.  Greg

You have added a lot to our Wheel Horse community in just one year.

Asking for help is not ignorance, quite to the contrary it is a sign that you want to learn. Ignorance would be plodding along making mistakes and not caring enough to seek information.

 

[dclarke 4,032]

That's a nice looking horse, Greg!... Well done! 

[19richie66 17,508]

We need people here like you…. Balances out the rest of us clowns. Nice tractors and yes it’s fun….. keeps me in and out if trouble. 

[ebinmaine 67,596]

As stated above your input is very much appreciated.

You've also shown me a level of generosity a couple times that was very nice to experience.

 

You have my condolences on the fact that you have to put up with the likes of me and I hope you'll stick around for a while more

[WheelHorse520H 708]

@Gregor I thought that you had been on here for at least 5 years with the knowledge I have seen you post. 5 tractors in a year?! Lucky! I look forward to seeing more tractors join your herd, I’ve seen you post some cool stuff.

[JCM 9,177]

Happy Anniversary Greg, Always quality work. Care to give up the size and brand of those shiny wheels ?  Keep up the good work and pictures too.

[Skwerl58 704]

This is a great site! The reason is people like you joining together for a common cause, mostly Wheel Horse tractors. We have cohorts we have never personally met but are linked by something that bonds us! We also have a great group of moderators that keep us in line! I also appreciate the frankness and knowledge of others on this site.

[WheelHorse520H 708]

6 minutes ago, Skwerl58 said:

frankness

I read this as “freakness” not “frankness” and was confused for a minute. I do appreciate the frankness here, I have not joined other forums but I have read how some people don’t mention how much it might cost someone do fix their tractor.

Edited October 27, 2021 by WheelHorse520H

[Gregor 4,846]

4 hours ago, JCM said:

Care to give up the size and brand of those shiny wheels ?

The Wheels are 23  X 10 with 4" rear off set. There are 2 inch spacers on the hubs. I don't know the brand. They were purchased from Miller Tire in Ohio.

I forgot. The fronts are 4 X 8

They are stickered as "Made In The "

Edited October 27, 2021 by Gregor