Neglected WH’s

[Thegearhead0324 1,256]

Hi all! So during my walk with the ol lady this evening, I ran across a wheel horse that has been sitting in the same spot for months. I drive by it every day and walk by it a lot. I feel like it’s WH neglect, just leaving it there rain or shine, probably been sitting in snow banks in past. I figured this thread can be the start of posting abused, “not loved” tractors. Makes me cringe and sad. It’s like the owner gave up on it. 

[daveoman1966 3,752]

Wave a 'C' note in ther face...  You'll probably own it.  ps...those 75lb wheel weights are a must buy.  

 

[peter lena 8,637]

@Thegearhead0324 more than likely  a lot of failure issues , got to the overwhelming stage , that deck rot , blown out seat , is only the start , could be worth a stop , and ask , pete  

[johnnymag3 2,520]

Before and after......same situation and 100 took it away

[johnnymag3 2,520]

10 minutes ago, peter lena said:

@Thegearhead0324 more than likely  a lot of failure issues , got to the overwhelming stage , that deck rot , blown out seat , is only the start , could be worth a stop , and ask , pete  

look at the darn hood !!!!

 

 

 

[ineedanother 1,369]

Is it an optical delusion or is the left front bigger than the right? 

 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 hour ago, Thegearhead0324 said:

sitting in the same spot

 

Right on the sidewalk?  Why isn't the grass grown up around it? Do they weed whack around it?  Why haven't you offered to get that "piece of junk" out of their way.

Edited July 22, 2022 by Jeff-C175

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326]

@johnnymag3 In the before picture what is that do hickey in from of the pto ?

[johnnymag3 2,520]

17 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

@johnnymag3 In the before picture what is that do hickey in from of the pto ?

Part of the snowblower set up...I sold the snowblower

 

[johnnymag3 2,520]

Is it an optical delusion or is the left front bigger than the right? 

 

 

Same

[Blasterdad 2,692]

Was told this poor girl was outside for 10 years...

She likes it better here inside.

 

[ineedanother 1,369]

3 minutes ago, Blasterdad said:

Was told this poor girl was outside for 10 years...

She likes it better here inside.

 

She's definitely a keeper! Nice find.

[ANTPER 207]

I'd stop walking around it and buy it for 100.00. The bones are all there. I would of made an offer ages ago.

[Thegearhead0324 1,256]

2 hours ago, Thegearhead0324 said:

Hi all! So during my walk with the ol lady this evening, I ran across a wheel horse that has been sitting in the same spot for months. I drive by it every day and walk by it a lot. I feel like it’s WH neglect, just leaving it there rain or shine, probably been sitting in snow banks in past. I figured this thread can be the start of posting abused, “not loved” tractors. Makes me cringe and sad. It’s like the owner gave up on it. 

Yes, it’s been on the side walk for a while now. I am tempted to just take it……… or maybe ask what he’s doing with it.

[SylvanLakeWH 25,602]

Don’t forget the blower next to the house…

[Blasterdad 2,692]

12 minutes ago, Thegearhead0324 said:

I am tempted to just take it……… or maybe ask what he’s doing with it.

No Horse theiving now! That would make you just as bad as the person neglecting it...

@SylvanLakeWH just beat me to it but yes, that does look like a snowblower next to the house, might be a great find...Would ask about it for sure! 

Edited July 22, 2022 by Blasterdad

[R Scheer 502]

In this case it wouldn't be theiving, more like a rescue.  Of course offer $50 and see what happens...

Edited July 22, 2022 by R Scheer

[D_Mac 8,623]

I just finished my rescue of a tractor that was abandoned out in the woods for more then two decades. I named it " Forsaken" and is now one of my favorite tractors. As a 3 time cancer survivor I wouldn't want anyone to have given up on me.

[Thegearhead0324 1,256]

Yea, horse thieving isn’t my style, I may have to walk up and ask about it at some point. I just hate to see neglected or abandoned machinery. I managed to continue saving my 1257 after my dad gave it to me, I’ve picked up attachments that needed love, I saved my Trans Am which that owner should’ve been ashamed of themselves, and happened to save my truck from a disaster owner. Now I know in general that at some point they all need working on, but you can tell the difference if needed work vs just not caring and letting it all go. I’ve watched quite a few YouTube videos with people “experimenting” these tractors, jumping them off hills and blowing them up on purpose, like that really gets my blood boiling. But anyways, we just gotta save them. 

[Achto 27,609]

This is my Suburban 400 on the day that I bought it. My friend & I had to pick it up to get it an the trailer because absolutely nothing moved on it any more. 

 

It enjoys a much better life now.

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Them little guys are drying up.

[Blasterdad 2,692]

This poor girl was rode hard & put away wet for 24 years, a testiment to how tough these tractors are.

She finally overheated & seized up, spark plugs were pure ash white. 

[peter lena 8,637]

@Blasterdad thats ok, engine swaps are easy , personally rather have a  12-14-16 single set up , simplified  wiring , already thinking  of the set up , dreamland , pete

[Blasterdad 2,692]

1 minute ago, peter lena said:

@Blasterdad thats ok, engine swaps are easy , personally rather have a  12-14-16 single set up , simplified  wiring , already thinking  of the set up , dreamland , pete

Great minds think alike, she is destined to become a SUPER C-160. 

[johnnymag3 2,520]

28 minutes ago, Blasterdad said:

This poor girl was rode hard & put away wet for 24 years, a testiment to how tough these tractors are.

She finally overheated & seized up, spark plugs were pure ash white

time for a strip down, power wash....and a nice Kohler power plant...Big Block SINGLE 16