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Here's my C-160 "LITTLE THUMPER" I could do that.

The RJ25 ProtoType...

Here are a couple of pictures. early rj58 77c120 702 401

my 701 Brian

I just got home, and I am whipped! That's a lot of driving for one day. I took a couple pics when I was at a gas station, and thought I'd post them. In the pics the owner sent me it looked like seat was a little tor up, but that was not the case. The stuff around the bottom of the seat that made it look bad was actually the original clear plastic that came on the seat when new. This seat is beautiful! Anyway, here are the pics. Matt

I just came from the ugly post....What a change to this one!!

Here's my RJ35 Brian

A fun tractor for consideration... here's my dual agged, early '58, #1188.

How are you suppose to get tractors ready for snow duty when you have grass to cut yet. Are grass is the greenest it's been all year and growing like crazy. I can't mow because we keep getting rain and Snow! The leaves are not even all down yet. Went to mow the other day and the ground had this white stuff all over it. We keep getting snow, Guess I will be out there to see what that 48" deck can blow off the drive. Crazy weather.

I think by state would make it much easier to find the dealers local to your area.

My Commando 8.

Here's my 1990 520H

well I don't really have a wheel horse tractor, but I do have a couple of these Ponds!

I put a set of duals on my RJ58 project tractor. Also jacked it down in the front with a set of smaller bar lugs. It's got the original 4 hp Kohler on it. I took the small butt type of seat off it for my 1956 RJ35 and the gas tank got sniped off it too. I replaced the seat with the correct type but now I need a gas tank for it. I will have to sand blast and paint this seat and the front rims. Click on the pics for a larger image. Stick it back in the shed until next time....KJ

have a few now, more to come.......

Holy Crap!!! at 1:35 was that a "barking spider"!!!! Steve, a true man cave....coffee cup and all !!!!! Sing it Steve!! does your wife look out the window and just shake her head??!!?? I think you should put the plow on and do your drive around the block!!!

On a side note...I took the springs, after they were in electrolysis...wire brushed them with the 4" grinder put them on the charcoal grill for about 20 minutes (to dry them out), and then soaked them in a penetrating oil solution that I made of 3 parts ATF, 1 part paint thinner (for oil based paint), and 1 part diesel fuel for about 3 days. Looking for the penetrating oil to soak into the metal...they look great, we will see if it will last through the winter. Here is a video of watching paint dry...could not resist doing this...click on the picture.

First time I've ever used seafoam. I've noticed it running better, but it still has a long way to go before I'm happy. Stayed back at work tonight and got the wheel weights powdercoated. Also decided to paint the bracket that holds the front of the seat pan and gas tank in place, it was a little rusty and we can't have any of that nonsense. I think the silver is fairly close to the wheel color.

I was just thinking it's calendar time. I will be checking on the cost of professionally printed wall calendars for those that are interested again this year. I sent out close to 40 calendars last year. I will make the cut off day for ordering a week after Justin's file is out so those lucky enough to be included in the calendar can get one if they wish. Look for a separate thread about calendar ordering! THANK-YOU JUSTIN FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!!!! Here are me "entries" 1964 704 with sweeper "Marvin" 1981 C-145 Custom 76 C160 73 12 8 spd

Up for humble consideration is my 1973 18 Auto. Completely redone by me in 2012. Pic show winter and summer. I reworked a 60 inch deck from a 520 to make the ultimate big mowing machine. Hopefully 1 pic will be considered good enough. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Once again I'll be offering at cost Wheel Horse wall calendars professionally printed off of Justin's pdf file. Those of you who don't have a good printer, just want one extra nice or maybe your tractor is in it this year and want a keepsake this is for you. I sent out close to 40 of them last year and no one was disappointed. Best news is the calendars themselves are the same price but shipping has changed some. They are as follows: Calendars shipped to your door (including shipping:) US $ 22.00 CANADA $ 35.00 INTERNATIONAL $45.00 GOOD NEWS IF YOU WANT MORE THAN 1. I CAN FIT 3 CALENDARS IN AN ENVELOPE SO IF YOU WANT 2 OR 3 JUST ADD $15.00 FOR EACH EXTRA CALENDAR. ORDER BY P.M. ONLY. DO NOT ORDER THEM ON THIS THREAD! I WILL ACCEPT PAYPAL (USING THE GIFT OPTION) OR PERSONAL CHECK. I WILL NOT ORDER ANY IF NOT PAID IN ADVANCE. Ask any one who has one of last years calendar they are TOP NOTCH! I will be accepting orders up until 2 weeks after Justin's file is done and is on RS so everyone can see the pics and decide if they want one. THANKS, MIKE

Wow, thanks for all the great comments, and encouragement guys! The Tecky lives, and it runs Fantastic!!! No smoke, except a puff of black smoke when throttling up hard. I did the initial wash up on the today, including removing the shroud, and cleaning out the cooling fins before starting. All I did to was change the oil, new battery, and add gas, and it fired right up. I'm really starting to love this beast now! The clutch pedal is broken as can be seen in the pics below, but I've got a set of both clutch, and brake pedals on the way. I'm still really amazed by the seat, as its in fantastic shape, and the vinyl is still soft, and pliable. I think I'm going to have to put a stack on it. The Nelson muffler is in like new condition, so I'll save it, incase I decide I want to go back to original. I'm going to order a set of 23x10.50-12 ags as well. I introduced the C-160 to the B-80 today, and they get along quite well. Both of my :wh:'s are 1974 models, just like me. All of us are turning 40 next year! The hood really is raised much higher on this Tecky model, as can be seen in the comparison of it, and the B-80 below. Anyway, hear are the pics. I almost forgot to mention that the 88yr old woman I bought this from even gave me the original owners manual for the beast. Matt

1974 and 1975 were the only 2 years that South Bend used Techys to fill in when Kohler couldn't keep up. In 74 the C-120 had no monicker other than the number designation and the 16 horse was designated a C-162 (even though the decals say C-160) and it came as an 8 speed only. In 1975 they added the "Special" designation for Techy powered C-120's and they also were 8 speed only machines. Thats about all I know about the 2 years (thank the creator is was only 2) of Techys

That looks great, Steve!

Chris...excellent pictures...thanks. Your snow blade looks great... Here are the pictures that I have at the moment. As you can see, this attachment is in really rough shape. I ended up just using a wire wheel on my 4" grinder (went through 1 of them), I wiped it down with Mineral Spirits and then sprayed on Rust-Oleum red primer (used 1 can)...then I brush painted with a good 2" brush using Rust-Oleum Regal Red thinned with Mineral spirits (1 cup paint to 1/4" cup spirits).. The paint covered great and flowed better then I expected. One issue I had...the temperature outside dropped as soon as I was ready to paint. I ended up painting in the 40 degree "F" zone. Being a snow blade, and the fact that I am running out of nice weather, I went for it. I like the brush method for this application...it looks real good for what I had to work with...I got great coverage with no waste and over spray...and for about $9 for a quart of paint...a very economical out come. I could wet sand this in the spring, and give it a couple of more coats, and have a much better looking result. I did do electrolysis on the springs...they came out real good. Primed... Painted...but still wet. Have to let it dry (2 days) and put it back together. I'll put pictures of it together in a couple of days. Thank You all for sharing your pictures and knowledge.

I know that all of this means work for the Mods/Admin but, it would be cool to have it all plotted on a map (USA or even world??) with closed or still open colored flags, with contact info, address, phone, website!

Looks like it was well worth the trip.

I did notice this morning that there is a wheel horse clevis hitch on ebay...search on Wheelhorse Brinly Adapter. That would be one piece needed.

Cod I had same problem with my 1100 trans and it was a little jerky .. I replaced pump.. still same problems .. so I replaced trans and pump.. still same problem.. so reading on one of the many great topics here on RS I got me a Matts pedal and change to mobil 1. Omg Can't believe that its the same tractor..Fell in love with my tractor all over again. Bernie

I agree with the other guys, Well worth the trip, Matt..... Looks great!

That certainly is a dandy and well worth the drive. I remember back in 1972 my Dad bought a new Raider 12. He was looking at another one at the dealer but decided on the 12 because it had the Kohler. I do prefer Kohlers but I see no reason to swap the Tecky out as it's an excellent motor as well. With the scarsity of Wheel Horses here in Florida I'd consider your long drive almost a local trip. Congrats on your find!

You should drive the 520 and then make your choice. One thing that you need to be aware of is the tendency for the hydro transmission in the 520 to sort of "freewheel" downhill. You mention that your property is hilly and the 520 won't hold itself back without your fooling around with the motion control lever whenever you head downhill. It's not a problem or really much of an inconvenience, but something of which to be aware.

Drum roll...............Nebraska, Iowa, Mich State, Ohio State.......I really don't think that the Huskers will win but I really liked Tom Osborne. I loved Lou Holtz. Lou coached at Minnesota....Ricky Foggie anyone? There aren't any connections between Lou and the Gophers though. Aha! Here it goes: Bo Pelini coached under Frank Solich who coached under Tom Osborne therefore its the Huskers. My logic at its finest. Relish the moment gents!

Nice looking machine!

New member here but I had to celebrate with you on the great 74 C-160. I've got one just like that minus some of the red paint. They only came with the OH160 Tech in 74 and it was just an option then. Most had that K. I rebuilt the engine in mine last winter and it runs great now. Parts are a little hard to get and ignitions and carbs are gold plated, but if it's all right, it's as strong as any 16hp and very good on gas. I can mow an 1 1/4 acre of heavy tough southern bahia grass on one tank. The only problem is the deck belt will slip. Kind of a neat rarity.

I just wish we could see the whole tractor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Zq_dUSV94SA#t=76 Joe !!! -BK

All great tractors. I consider myself blessed to having the privilege of being a farmer. I started out on a Ford 9n when I was just 5yrs. old. Graduated to an 806 at the age of 8. During my teens is when I spent 2yrs straight in the cab of the Steiger. I also spent many hours in many JD's, ranging from a 4020 all the way up to a 9750 STS Combine. Massy Ferguson, Case and New Holland were other tractors I spent hours in the seat. But nothing was like the Steiger Panther. Many nights I would take a nap in the cab. I'd idle it down, turn up the heat, take about a 40 minute nap and I was ready to run all night long. I remember several times working straight through the night. Was the first one in, fueled back up all 400 gallons and back in the field again. Had 24 lights total on the tractor. At night it looked like just 1 big bright blur in the distance. I am rambling.....

We also had an Oliver 2255 4x4 that thing was a pulling beast. That was before we went with the Cases My uncle stuck his 1486 IH while chopping. My mother pulled him, the chopper and a 12 ton tandem wagon loaded out And he wasn't even in gear. Ours was the earlier version with the Cat 3208 but the kitty got stoked out to 370 pto hp Sadly the overdrive didn't survive the hired hands quick shifts