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Hacksawhero123

Greetings all.  I recently picked up a 1975 C-160 Auto. I managed to fire it up the other day. Probably the first time in at least ten years. It's such a neat old machine. My plans are to get it in serviceable shape, use it for a while, then blow it apart for a complete resto. I'm glad I found your site. Lots of great info here. 

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KC9KAS

That is a fine machine!

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AMC RULES

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Sparky

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 Interesting decals....not original but definitly cool, never seen them like yours before.

  Mike.....

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Terry M

:text-welcomeconfetti:to :rs:

 

Glad you found us!!:)

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Walt

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benji756

:text-welcomeconfetti: to:rs: :banana-rock:

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SylvanLakeWH

:text-welcomeconfetti:

 

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Hacksawhero123

Thanks Fellas. I don't know about the decals. If not original, they have been there a long time. Paint looks original. I was amazed at how solid the deck is for having sat in the weeds for so long. I'm having difficulty posting in the parts wanted section. I'm needing a fuel tank and brackets. Mine is MIA but the tray is there.  Also needing headlight lens and a pair of front rims. I'd like to find a tiller somewhat close to home. Thanks again for the welcome. 

Mark. 281-739-4886

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KC9KAS

As of 2 years ago, the headlight lens was still available from a TORO dealer....around $40

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11 hours ago, Hacksawhero123 said:

I'm glad I found your site.

:WRS:    We are glad you found us too. The 160 is a great machine and looks like it is need of a little love, glad you are going to bring it back to life. Having a hydraulic lift is a big plus too.

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JC 1965

C160 is my favorite tractor. Thanks for sharing and     :WRS:

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Achto

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DougC

Hello and    :text-welcomeconfetti:.    Enjoy the forum!   :)

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jay bee

I think you're going to like it here.  There is a vast amount of knowledge awaiting you, simply for the asking.  Thanks for sharing the photos and :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

 

Jim

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oliver2-44

Welcome!

There are a few Texas members on here. I'm up the road a ways in Marble Falls.

Good luck with your C-160!

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