the showman 4,074 #1 Posted April 27, 2014 Had a phone call from a fellow member that there was a free Wheelhorse to a good home on Red-Square local to me. After a quick response I managed to speak to the owner, he didn't know what model it was only that the engine was up front. with the help of Mr Mackellow and his trailer we went to collect it. I was thrilled to bits to find a 1974 Raider 12, 8 speed with almost a new deck . Had a quick look after tea and it spins over, so a drop of fuel tomorrow and it should fire up, 3 Ian, Gazza and vegikev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #2 Posted April 27, 2014 Who's a happy chappy then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #3 Posted April 27, 2014 looks nice chris i have the same deck for mine i believe only mine is black Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #4 Posted April 27, 2014 You jammy so and so, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #5 Posted April 27, 2014 Just tell me Chris How do you do it you lucky git A tidy machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted April 27, 2014 No luck in it boys, it was on Red-square for everyone to see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #7 Posted April 27, 2014 well done chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #8 Posted April 27, 2014 what a beauty chris , cant get better than being free. whats the plan for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted April 27, 2014 Iam tempted to get it running and give it the oily rag treatment and keep it 2 Ian and vegikev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted April 27, 2014 Thought you'd have that going by now Mr Showman !! Horse transportation for a very happy man this afternoon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #11 Posted April 27, 2014 Looks like a great addition Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #12 Posted April 28, 2014 would look amazing oiled over , great Patina looking forward to know that it runs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #13 Posted April 28, 2014 That's a great find Chris, a nice price too.... I have a feeling that the cutting deck and mule drive have been through my hands... Can't be 100% sure... What's the previous owner story about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #14 Posted April 28, 2014 All the chap said that he bought the house 5 or 6 years ago and the Wheelhorse was in the barn, he's used ever since but each year he has to spend money on it and decided to let her spend the rest of her life driving round rally fields with lots of other Horse's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted April 28, 2014 Must be loosing my touch, took me just over an hour this morning to get her running, had a drive round the garden and tried out all the gears and cutter deck. I was a bit disappointed to find only one headlight works , or was the ole girl winking at me 2 neil and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #16 Posted April 28, 2014 great news Chris that she still lives , would be a real ahame to point a paint brush at her , she looks a lovely colour, in fact the deck kinda spoils her aged look . but hey...... NEVER LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH ,,,,,,, and this really was a gift . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #17 Posted April 28, 2014 I thought about giving the deck a good mopping with some G7 to give it that aged look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #18 Posted April 28, 2014 what was the problem with her Chris, why wasnt she running when you got her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted April 28, 2014 Dont know really, the tank was dry and the battery was flat, I changed the plug and charged the battery and renewed the + battery lead, skirted some fuel in the carb and she fired up. kept her running on the extra fuel until she pumped it up then she was ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #21 Posted May 3, 2014 The more I look at this tractor the more I like it, its just so lovely with its faded paintwork, looks a proper workhorse. ive booked it into a couple of rallys as I think it makes a good exhibit in its working clothes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #22 Posted May 3, 2014 Having seen this fine machine today, all I can say is it's a good job you gave her the diesel treatment or my dribbling over it would of made her rust more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted May 4, 2014 That's ok Ian, I mopped up after you left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #24 Posted May 5, 2014 BLA! BLA! BLA! Having seen this fine machine today, all I can say is it's a good job you gave her the diesel treatment or my dribbling over it would of made her rust more BLA! BLA! BLA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #25 Posted May 5, 2014 BLA! BLA! BLA! BLA! BLA! BLA! Your only jealous that when I was dribbling over your Holder the paint stopped it rusting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
