Stephen,
I can't speak for all, but I wouldn't be offended. I think it would show honor and respect to a few good men who have served. I wasn't an Army Ranger, mind you, but I don't see anything disrespectful in doing this.

Or you could paint the whole thing Wheelhorse red, including the engine..

I can't imagine anyone taking offense with it either. I think you'd have to paint the tractor pink or something to cause any problems.

The 11th CAV subdued patch looks kinda nice too.

You could always put the WH horse head logo in subdued colors (flat black and gray or red) with the "ranger" tab over it....

Kevin

Stephen I don't even think the Hardcore guys would be offended. As someone that wears a Ranger Tab I can say I would be honored that your son and you took the time to do it. It is a cool project and actually shows a good alot of support for our brothers and sisters over in the sandbox. Just my 2 cents. I'll add a pick of a subdued one when I find them.

Terry CAV? LOL I've seen all sides now. Started as a ranger with the 75th Ranger division 4 years, 2 years in Montana as a recruiter, and now 8 yrs as an MP in the reserves. Been shot at more in the reserves then ever on Active Duty. Something wrong somewhere there.

Thanks for the info guys....looks like it will need a tab then to give it a complete look.
Maybe on either side where it would wear the horse head logo on the hood?
Wheel horse puller....man that OD green engine to me is pretty just the way it is....I'd rather match the tractor to it than repaint the engine.

Joel,
My MOS was 12B, Combat Engineer. I was assigned to the 58th Engineer Company, who were attached to the 11th ACR in Fulda, Germany. We wore the 11th patch and our company was an unique company. Most combat engineer companies were assigned to combat engineer battalions, like Companies A, B, C, D, etc. to the 5th Engineer Battalion. Those companies generally had about 120-150 men assigned to them and the company CO was a O-3 or Captain. Our company was to have 200-250 men and our CO was to be a O-4 Major.

The 11th ACR was a celebrated unit when it fought in Vietnam. When I was there, from 1980 to 1982, there were a few NCO's who were with the 58th Engineer Company when it was with the 11th in Vietnam. It was interesting to hear their stories. Well, enough of this

Stephen,
I agree, it would be a shame to waste this opportunity to paint the tractor olive drab. I think its a great idea.

Stephen, I agree with Terry. OD will really make this tractor stand out at the shows. I'm sure you'll get some flack from a few dire hards, but who cares. Its for your collection (well your sons) as long as you guys are happy with it thats what counts. If they all had to be original Eldon, Tricycle Terry, Nick and myself would be exiled right along with you. Along with a bunch of other guys

I second that, Joel.
Come on guys...... (I hate to "black and white" this, but...) these are lawn and garden tractors. That's the bottom line. I used to get irate when someone would dismantle a perfectly good tractor just to make money from the parts.
Think about how many of these tractors have been scrapped in the last 10 or 15 years. Those parts are gone forever. At least places like Ray's Mower Shop and Joe's Outdoor Power are providing used parts for us to keep our tractors running and working -- and we don't have to give our money to Toro!
I never got mad when I saw one with a few modifications, or the wrong decals or paint color, and could really care less if a 401 Suburban doesn't have the "correct K-91 Kohler", or a GT1600 WorkHorse has a K-321 in it now since the Briggs "took a poop". They aren't Yenko Camaros or Shelby Mustangs, they are tractors. (the best tractors on Earth , but still JUST tractors)
The ones that get me are the guys that hoard all of this stuff up, and then let it sit there and rot away -- just so no one else can have it. I have 30 + years to go until I can retire (hopefully ) and I plan on still having some of my same tractors that I have now. The oil supply may be gone by then, or who knows what else may happen, but I'll have them. If I have to run them on grain alcohol that I make in my own basement and pump the crankcase full of KY jelly that I swipe from the proctologist, then so be it.
Greg Morgan has an RJ35 on ebay right now (you probably saw it) and it's up to $750.00! It doesn't have shiny paint OR EVEN AN ENGINE. This tractor was less than half of that when it was new.
To each his own, but for $750, I'll buy another Wheel Horse (or two - or three) that I can use.
I tend to believe that the value of these tractors is based on what someone is willing to pay for them. The "blue book" is a joke too. How can they put values on stuff like this? When was the last time you watched a 1967 Lawn Ranger roll across the block at the Barrett-Jackson auction ?
I suppose this will get moved to another location on here, which is fine. I seem to be the one that stirs things up on a regular basis, but a lot of this is the truth.
If I never go to the WHCC show again, I will still have my tractors. They might not be correct restorations, or have the wrong engine, or not be worth anything to someone else, but as the Mastercard commercials say, to me, they're "PRICELESS".

TT,
I think a rant every now and then is okay. Okay let's see it.....

I like things to be original as the next person, but bottom line, it is better that one be saved and used again, than let it go to some junkyard to be crushed....that's what sad

I rather something be done like what Stephen's doing than paint the thing green and yellow or PINK! It's his tractor and even if he wanted to paint it pink, then so be it.

Like you said, TT, it's just a tractor, albeit a Wheel Horse. It will be functional and running again, that's the main thing.

Just want to add...LOL
TT I could here you typeing clear over hear in IN!

I'm not concerned nor do I care what color I paint the tractor...I think the OD green gonna be great!
I only ment to ask if by putting the "Army Ranger" moniker on the Lawn Ranger if any one would take offense to it who is or had been in the armed services or find it in poor taste.

My son currently has a B 80 painted orange with the General Lee decals on it.
He runs it like his 4 wheeler though & it sits broke down a lot.

Rants are okay in my book...I'm guilty here a few times.

Steve, I think Bo and Luke Duke should drive your son's Orange General Lee B-80 tractor YE HAAA . Ben

A B-80, what are you thinking? Everyone knows the General Lee was a Charger V8

It sure was!!!! Now see stephen theres what you could do with that charger you were looking at

...it wasn't my idea

OK I guess we can cut you some flack this time
A perfectly good vertical shaft situation lost