pmackellow 2,738 #1 Posted May 24, 2015 Went oop North to pick this up today It's a Wheelhorse R26 rear engine rider, fairly rare over here I would think It's a bit rough and ready at the moment but it has the all important spec plate, a sound deck and was not dear so a good project methinks Not a runner but has good compression so fingers crossed Here's some photos... 4 4x4forks, Ian, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted May 24, 2015 is that one of those REO's? not really a fan of those but looks fairly restorable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted May 24, 2015 Similar to the REO but branded as a Wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted May 24, 2015 Mr Showman has dated it as 1969, thanks Chris !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #5 Posted May 24, 2015 She is quite cutie paul , those are quite rare over here,Tecumseh engine???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #6 Posted May 24, 2015 Hello Neil, yes Tecumseh engine I know it's not everyones cup of tea (coffee if you are Ian ) but its worth saving before its turned into a go kart, racing lawn mower or just scrapped... Should go well with the rest of the herd... 1 WestwoodGazelle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted May 24, 2015 Just found these in my box 2 Triumph66 and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #8 Posted May 24, 2015 Confirms that is the right model number then, 2 2641, recoil start model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #9 Posted May 24, 2015 Nice find Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted May 24, 2015 Thanks Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #11 Posted May 24, 2015 We've been short of red for a few weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #12 Posted May 24, 2015 Unusual for me to post anything red !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #13 Posted May 25, 2015 Red will look good on you. I'm glad you saved it, that's why these are so rare, no one bothers with them. I think they are really cool. I've seen some old Fords and Cub RERs that were really cool as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #14 Posted May 25, 2015 Unusual for me to post anything red !! Will be nice to get some more red stuff from you Paul, once you get into your restoration on this little baby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #15 Posted May 25, 2015 Will be nice to get some more red stuff from you Paul, once you get into your restoration on this little baby Yes well as you know Chris my stable of machines are all different colours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #16 Posted May 25, 2015 Not quite my cup of coffee (I don't drink tea) Paul, but a nice find and a good save.. It would of been a shame if it was raced or scrapped.. 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #17 Posted May 25, 2015 Not quite my cup of coffee (I don't drink tea) Paul, but a nice find and a good save.. It would of been a shame if it was raced or scrapped.. Absolutely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #18 Posted May 25, 2015 Not quite my cup of coffee (I don't drink tea) Paul, but a nice find and a good save.. It would of been a shame if it was raced or scrapped.. You don't drink Tea? Time to call MI6 and find out who this guy really is 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted May 25, 2015 Ah we don't all drink tea over here... (I do but each to their own) Anyone got a cowling for a Tecumseh V70 engine please, the one on the R26 is a bit second hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #20 Posted June 9, 2015 If anyone has a cowling for a Tecumseh V70 going spare please let me know, ta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #21 Posted July 12, 2015 If anyone has a cowling for a Tecumseh V70 going spare please let me know, ta Still looking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted August 3, 2015 Just won another R26 this evening on that well known auction site, more complete than the first one Photos on here when I pick it up on Sunday 2 Cub Cadet and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #23 Posted August 9, 2015 Here's the second one... It's just about complete the engine was not bolted in so that went in the car for transportation home... The serial number is higher than the first one, I will ask Mr Showman to put a production date on it for me 3 Triumph66, nigel and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #24 Posted August 9, 2015 Going to build a good one out the two then Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #25 Posted August 9, 2015 Going to build a good one out the two then Paul That is the cunning plan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
