Mikies new old garden tractor

[artfull dodger]

Here are a few pics of my nice old Wheel Horse. She cuts the grass better than my high doller diesel cub cadet, or my dads 2 year old craftsman. The K181 Kohler has just been rebuilt and runs like a top. Enjoy!! Mike

 

[artfull dodger]

The narrow ags are only on there temporary, while the turf rims are drying from a fresh coat of paint. They are only 6-12's and dont look right on this model. They will go on the custom diesel powered Wheel Horse suburban I am getting ready to start. Mike

 

[yazooman]

nice horse i have an 89 257h bought on ebay love it since i work for a snapper dealer they are always kidding me about my horse ill cut circles around those junky snappers

 

[artfull dodger]

Got her freshened up a bit today, new paint, new tail light and got the correct rear tires on it again. Enjoy the pics. Mike

 

[actionaj]

Thats a nice looking Wheel Horse what year is it? I have a 86 416H that I have had for years does'nt look as good as your's does.

 

[Fordlords]

Nice! My father in law has that exact same one with mower deck in excellent condition just sitting in the corner of his garage not used since it got an oil leak on its front crankshaft seal. He bought a new Craftsman, I kinda-sorta implied to him that I would enjoy the old W/H when he decides to let it go.

-Fordlords-

 

[coobie]

Great pics mike,very nice mower.ENJOY.coobie

 

[artfull dodger]

She is a 1973, same year as I was born. She was born when WH didnt know what to name them, basicly a commando 8 style tractor, that became the C181 once they figured out the C series numbering. She runs as good as she looks. My headlights will be here later this week, this one didnt have the headlights. Just the 8spd trans. 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse. I have a sleeve hitch for it on the way. I also have a WH snowblade and chains for the rear tires in my shed. Cheers Mike

 

[artfull dodger]

Completion pics, all painted, only a few small items to finish up. Enjoy. Mike

 

[cjlink]

The new paint job looks awesome, and I have to ask you a couple of questions. What brand of paint did you use, and how did you apply it to get it to look so smooth?