Red Iron 1 #1 Posted July 12, 2009 :thumbs2: Hi to my new friends and 1 special friend, that's the Duke! The Horse Fixer told me to sign up here and join the fun. I live less 15 minutes from the HorseFixer, work at one of Wheelhorse Company vendor (die castings), producing aluminum mower spindle housings and dash panels, the year was 1978. Today, we no longer produce for Wheelhorse, obviously. I do have a 1054 Wheelhorse to play with, it's my second one! I sold my first 1054 to buy a 1968 Jeepster Commando (Red for red). After I sold the Jeepster, I was starting to miss my 1054 and kicking myself in the rear for doing that! I was able to acquire another 1054 that HorseFixer found for me, trading him a few things. To Duke: Thank you very much for refering me here! Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #2 Posted July 12, 2009 :thumbs2: red iron, you're fortunate to live so close to duke and mj. i met them a few weeks ago on their way home from the show in pa. they're really great people to get to meet. ole' duke will help you out a lot with information and know how. again, welcome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Iron 1 #3 Posted July 12, 2009 Now, I'm replying to my own post. That tractor pictured as my avatar is my first one. I bought it as it is, slightly butchered, but a true worker! Previous owner cut hood and inserted standard auto battery to stick up thru the hood. Leaving original battery mount intact, I refabricated the battery pan (simple 3/4 plywood, routed grooves) to anchor this bigger battery better. That headlight is actually a corn combine light! Lights were broken, I did not drill that hole in the iron for that light, I think there was some kind of hood ornament installed there sometime ago. I never drilled any new holes, I take advantage to "adapt to fit" since I knew, if I wanted to go back to original, I easily can! Oh yes, that's my 244-H sitting there, with the solid chrome hub caps I purchased within the first few weeks I had it. The white cabinet shows I had accident with red spray paint, it stuck open, though it wasn't Wheelhorse Red, it was Tractor Red I used as touch up to prevent rusting. Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 175 #4 Posted July 12, 2009 You can forgive someone for their relatives,but you pick your friends........You aren't off to a real good start here, Red Iron. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,275 #5 Posted July 12, 2009 Welcome to RedSquare, here's a larger picture for all of us with older eyes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #6 Posted July 12, 2009 :thumbs: Jerry. Have to agree with TJ on that one. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Iron 1 #7 Posted July 13, 2009 :thumbs2: Coach for reposting my Avatar. I'm learning things all the time, keeps my mind young. Thanks for welcomes from everyone else too. That 1054 is my first one, rebuilt tranny, engine, and hydraulic pump. It was my 1st horse I owned, now since sold. Even if it wasn't all original, it did what I needed to do! Mow, blow snow, and push snow. Of course, it did more than that, even bit me (don't touch that spark plug wire while running). Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #8 Posted July 13, 2009 :thumbs: , Jerry! Glad you've joined us! Duff :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #9 Posted July 13, 2009 :thumbs: Good to have another member posting to himself. (sorry, just came out) Enjoy the sight, as it's a great place to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #10 Posted July 13, 2009 Well Ill be Damned look what the cat drug in! Hey Jerry I was wondering what ever happened to you? Glad to see ya finally made it here! how is the 1054 running? Ya get to use it much this summer? We sure miss the Ole girl but glad it made it to a good home! Ill stop by sometime in the evening after work being Im going back tomarrow. (long story) Maybe Ill bring my Camera and get a shot of you on the 1054! Thanks Karl for blowin that up for Jer. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #11 Posted July 18, 2009 :thumbs2: red iron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
