squared 7 #1 Posted September 1, 2022 I got this tractor free. It obviously needs a lot of work. I cannot find a tag or stamp in frame to identify model to start restoration. Any help would be appreciated. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,602 #2 Posted September 1, 2022 Not an expert, but many will be along shortly to help you out… Looks like a bit of this and a bit of that… older guts, newer fender pan, duallys… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,387 #3 Posted September 1, 2022 yes, definitely a little bit of dis and a little bit of dat. Basics look like it started life in the 60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,324 #4 Posted September 1, 2022 There may be a model number and serial number tag riveted to the steering tower just below the dash. My guess is an 855/1055 or 856/1056 being a short frame . Parts for the mid sixties Wheel Horses are very interchangeable, in fact some parts from '70s, '80s and '90s will bolt right up with little or no modification. Here is a picture of a 1055. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,347 #5 Posted September 1, 2022 Welcome - interesting "Frankenhorse" you have there - particularly the hammerhead mufflers! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,516 #6 Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) I think that 1968 was the last year for stirrup-style foot rests. It's a 4 speed. Shifter is straight up. Tunnel has an angled cover. Rear fender is hinged at the back with a slide lock on the left side. Engine/gas tank is obviously a replacement. My guess (without further evidence) is maybe an 856, 857, Commando 8 or something in that date range. Edited September 1, 2022 by rmaynard 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #7 Posted September 1, 2022 Has a Eee-nuke exhaust. Reminds me of somethin @Pullstart would have patented in his "childhood!" 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #8 Posted September 1, 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #9 Posted September 1, 2022 Welcome to the Forum. As noted by others, this tractor has some "work done" on it but if the engine (probably a Briggs & Stratton transplant) and trans are usable, you have a great starting point! I suspect the model/serial tag has been painted over where the red arrow is pointing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,048 #10 Posted September 1, 2022 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #11 Posted September 1, 2022 @squared! Nice ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #12 Posted September 1, 2022 I love the duels in the back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #13 Posted September 1, 2022 3 hours ago, squonk said: Has a Eee-nuke exhaust. Reminds me of somethin @Pullstart would have patented 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #14 Posted September 2, 2022 12 hours ago, squared said: Looks like the inside wheel may be bolted on backwards to get it that close to the frame, interesting Looks cool though! Love the boat seat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
