Grandfathers old GT-14 possibly tracked down

[Schrumgmc 150]

my great grandfather purchased all of these wheel horse things back in the late 69, and early 70’s

 

Back in 2011. My family had an auction in North Carolina and had to sell my grandfathers wheel horse GT-14 tractors (2) and a tiller and two mower decks. Anyway, it made me sick and fast forward to now, I found out who bought them through auction papers and contacted the man and he sold them BUT! he is going to talk to the man who he sold them to and hopefully he still has them

 

it would make my entire year being able to get the two tractors back, plus the tiller

 

Here is some photos of the tractors from the auction. You can see the tiller in the back

 

 

the utility wagon was also in the auction but was bought by my neighbor and long story short now my friend owns it, and I’m trying to get it back as well

 

fingers crossed that the man who the guy sold it to still has them

Edited July 9, 2022 by Schrumgmc
Adding new words and photos

[wallfish 17,014]

Good Luck and hope you can get them back.

I'd be honored if my grandson just went hunting for some of my stuff, let alone be able to actually find them and own them. He has absolutely 0 interest now but maybe one day. There's quite a few custom built things out there as I did some non wheel horse stuff too back in the day.

[953 nut 55,324]

Good luck on your quest, got to get them back in the family. The one on the left is a 1969 and the one on the right is likely a 1970.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,339]

Good luck! 
  Fingers crossed that the current owner will sell you (at least one) of em! 
 

[Pullstart 62,916]

Best wishes in your hunt!  I know how it feels to get a family piece back after a number of years.  I have my Great Uncle’s, then Grandfather’s old ‘67 Puch motorcycle.  I’ve had it on the road a few times.  Always a good time!

[Schrumgmc 150]

Grandfathers GT-14 tractor update 

Folks I believe I have found my grandfathers tractors. Spoke to the man who purchased them from the auction and he has said the man who has them probably won’t sell them because a lot of people have tried buying them from him. I didn’t get his name or number but the man got my name and number, and is going to have him call me sometime

Fingers crossed that the man will call me and we can strike a deal to get them back into the family or at least keep tabs on them, and get updated photos of them besides the one I post of 

If he has them, which everything is pointing to him having them. Then I will do my very best to get the two GT-14’s back into my Schrum family

[Schrumgmc 150]

Got the call

 

i found them. Going to look at them tomorrow afternoon 

[953 nut 55,324]

28 minutes ago, Schrumgmc said:

Got the call

[Wheelhorse#1 1,669]

Cool story.I hope you get them back.

Please keep us updated….good luck to you.

 

[Schrumgmc 150]

They come with the attachments including a rolo-tiller etc. 

 

69 and 70 GT-14’s

[Pullstart 62,916]

Just the fact that he was willing to call you sounds like a miracle!  Woo hoo!

[Schrumgmc 150]

5 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Just the fact that he was willing to call you sounds like a miracle!  Woo hoo!

When I saw the number I about dropped my phone because it was around the area from where the other man was. It made my entire day!

[Retired Wrencher 5,465]

11 hours ago, Schrumgmc said:

Got the call

 

i found them. Going to look at them tomorrow afternoon 

Good luck. Hope all goes well.

[Schrumgmc 150]

Officially I have found them. Going back soon to get them and all of the attachments 

 

we struck a deal and will pay when I can

Edited July 12, 2022 by Schrumgmc

[Schrumgmc 150]

Going today hopefully to pick up my grandfathers old wheel horse tractors!!!!

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

Can we see ‘em 

[Schrumgmc 150]

20 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said:

Can we see ‘em 

Some reason the site won’t let me post the photos I have. When I go get them today, I’ll post some photos 

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

I get it don’t worry it happens to me too your good no pressure 

[peter lena 8,637]

@Schrumgmc  good going on that !  only a suggestion , while you are figuring how and what to do , on a recovery on those 2  horses . that paint stage is begging for an  aerosol lubricant spray down on every painted surface, just that lube soaking into that paint will patina save it . the faded paint will turn a darker shade , indicating its in the paint , that oil soak is safe to leave , only needing to be rubbed down till dry to finish it, with a clean cloth . usually do that 2 time's , and finish with linseed oil rub down . that paint will look like a time capsule , perfect for older horses . and you barely had to do anything to get it , just an idea , pete  

[Schrumgmc 150]

Thanks. Where do I get these oils at?

 

I am new to the whole linseed ordeal and what not 

[ineedanother 1,369]

32 minutes ago, Schrumgmc said:

Some reason the site won’t let me post the photos I have. When I go get them today, I’ll post some photos 

Subscribe!!

 

 

[Bill D 1,926]

6 minutes ago, Schrumgmc said:

Thanks. Where do I get these oils at?

 

I am new to the whole linseed ordeal and what not 

Be very careful with linseed oil.  Rags covered with will spontaneously combust.  A former coworker of mine accidentally burned his house down when he left rags covered with linseed oil on the floor of his garage.  If you used linseed oil leave the rags outside on a rock or stone wall away from your horse or anything else flammable until trash pickup day.  That let's the oil evaporate. If they do combust they won't hurt anything.

[Handy Don 12,237]

EMPHATICALLY

And not only for linseed oil, but for any rags used with volatile compounds.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 hour ago, Bill D said:

If they do combust

 

And they DO indeed! This can not be repeated too often, most people are unaware of the danger!  

 

I have witnessed it myself, once as a young fella after my Dad refinished some furniture (thankfully I saw the smoldering box and got it outdoors and threw it on the ground at which point it burst into flame), and once experimentally under controlled conditions about a decade ago. 

 

It does not take long either, sometimes as short as a half hour if they are wadded up and thrown into a cardboard box in warm weather.  Could be as much as a few hours depending on how confined they are.

 

As Linseed Oil dries it creates what is known as an EXOTHERMIC REACTION, which simply means that it creates heat as it dries.  If you confine that heat it can self-combust!

 

It doesn't need to get as hot as you might expect either. It can be in the low 100°F range.

 

@Schrumgmc

 

 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Jeff-C175

[peter lena 8,637]

@Schrumgmc  nothing exotic , basically aerosol penetrating oil , or marvel mystery oil , both available at walmart or local big box store , just something I  don't even think about not doing on neglected , dull paint , agree with others on the  disposal of a soaked rag . let mine hang over a pipe in the sun , dries out quickly , away from anything . my experience with that lubricant rub down , has been very good , simple / easy , and it works . was just thinking while you are planning on your , tractor recovery , your paint can be coming back on its own . pete