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Been working on these for awhile now. Made a couple 701 aluminum dashes.

Owned since new, 22 years now…replaced one deck spindle that failed in all that time. Absolutely NO complaints about this rig! Just finished the final leaf pickup for 2023…

But, can you do something with the color? I dunno, red maybe?

Lots of puttering around today.

30 second job to eliminate bruised shins or dinged door on Mrs Sylvan's ride... noodle with a slice makes for a perfect on off bumper for the sharp corners of the plow blades...

This summer I bought a 13 year old car for my daughter to drive. It’s a way nicer car than the beat up pickup I got to use when I was her age, but kidsnowadays… I never really thought I used the backup cameras in my other cars, but apparently I do as I find myself glancing at the radio in this thing when I put it in reverse. It’s not a mandatory accessory, but sure is nice to have to eliminate blind spots. And avoiding accidents for a new teen driver is kind of a big deal. So, I found this thing on Amazon for $90. It got good reviews so I figured it was worth a try. The camera transmits its signal to the head unit wirelessly, but both pieces need a 12v power connection to the car to function. DoHonest camera I gave the pieces a test run for a few weeks just plugging them into the cigarette lighter plugs to make sure it was worth the effort of tearing the car apart to run wires behind panels. Test run was satisfactory so I dug in. I have the little camera mounted on the tailgate using one of the license plate fasteners. It was a bit tedious to run the power wires through the tailgate and up and around the D pillar to get to the left taillight, but wasn’t too bad. I tapped into the backup lights so the camera only comes on when in reverse. The head unit is stuck to the top of the dashboard. I ran its wires down through the dash to the fuse block and tapped off a circuit that only gets power when the car is on. For being pretty cheap, this thing works beautifully. There is a 3-second delay when you shift the car into reverse while the camera powers up and the monitor finds the signal, but it works really well. It even sees in the dark quite well. The monitor image in reality is clear and crisp, I’m not sure why my phone screwed up the image. When not in reverse the monitor goes to sleep and blacks out completely, so it’s not a distracting thing sitting on the dashboard. I’ve had it on the car for a while and am happy with it. It helps my daughter who is quite short see what’s hidden behind her that is blocked by the tailgate. my only fear is that someone will break a car window to take this cheap gadget since it’s displayed so prominently on the dash… I plan to pick up another one of these things and mount the camera to the back of my boat to provide a view directly behind me when towing. I’ll mount the camera and pull its power from the boat battery but will keep the monitor portable. The owners manual with this comes with an offer to get a second camera or entire unit for free, so I’ll see if that’s too good to be true or not. Anyway, this is a crowd that tends to drive older vehicles so I thought I’d mention this as a nice accessory in case someone is interested. Steve

@AMC RULES came down and did some tractor things . He helped inspired me with some ads from The 50’s era .this will be the wall mural.

Or, only work it on 3rd shift.

I was lucky first day in Ct. Firearms season, big doe offered me an opportunity and I didn't hesitate. My old 300 savage model 99 did the job again. Going back Monday and try to fill my either sex tag. Fortunate to have a generous land owner that has allowed access for decades. Good luck to everyone getting after them. Darb

Out going... and in coming.

Not old, just a coinsurer of vintage vehicles. IMO - That year/model was not one of Ford's better looking cars.

Send it to me... Tom prolly owes me anyway....

Interesting to me how the BBT and I have managed to acquire the ... items... that we have. As mentioned above I needed a couple springs. Both the needed springs on this particular tractor were broken and modified by a PO. The PTO lever return spring had a bulletin from Wheelhorse out back in the day. Read that. Double check the existing piece. Found that we had THREE of the needed springs in our Parts Department. The drive belt idler spring was likely the original but was bent on one end, then worn out and broke almost exactly in half. I read some old threads. Found the part number. Looked for a replacement and found the measurements on Jack's. One of the used springs I had here was a little bit too long but I clipped and re-curled it. Seems good. We got the Cab all out and ready to be considered. Trina took the tie rods off a 312 that our friend @PWL216 dropped off here a few weeks ago. That tractor won't need them because we have plans for it involving a 520H swept axle, steering etc. Tomorrow I'll pick up some good black rubber fuel line. Next on the list is installing that, the wiring, then the sheet metal.

Nice GTO Here's my 1969 Original 400 4sp

Having been a collector of these fine tractors in the past you may already realize.. That C160 is considered a holy grail for many folks. That's an awesome gift on the part of your friend and quite a find for you. The mid 70s are my own personal favorites overall. I have six of those 1974/5 C160s. 2 Kohler engine 8 speeds. 1 Kohler engine Automatic transmission. 3 Tecumsehorses. And to have the paperwork. WOW.

Here’s a little eye candy for you guys…we went for the annual Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals on Saturday in Rosemont, IL. It is a great invitational only show that I have attended with my Dad off and on since its inception. This year Dad was able to go with myself, @Coulter Caleb and Zachman (his first time at the show) These rare survivors keep on surfacing. This car has under 200 miles on the clock (one qtr mile at a time!) For you Mopar fans, these Rapid Transit cars are real gems, this one was built in 1971 and is mostly original! Not every day that you get to see a 1968 Mustang Shelby GT500KR! This was one of the first 1968 Wimbledon White 428CJ “test cars”. Note the “Swiss Cheese” factory treatment under the hood to lighten it. This car was supposed to be destroyed but it was instead purchased by a new young Ford engineer for about $2500!!! He still owns it today!! I love this 1973 SD 455 TA Anyone recognize this “rarity” from north of our USA border? The 1970’s called—they wanted their paint job back! Dad owned a Nova that looked exactly like this back in 1974, unfortunately his only had a 6 cyl engine. Zach got to personally meet Arnie “the Farmer” Beswick and get a t-shirt signed by him. Then he was given the opportunity to sit in the legendary Tameless Tiger II Here are the Stertz boys enjoying a replica of Dyno Don Nicholson’s Comet! This 1966 Goat was ordered with a custom color (verified on the body plate and other documentation). Ironically, my dad spotted it from across the center. He said, “I’ve never seen a ‘66 GTO in that color!” I guess we found out why! How about this for “modern muscle”? That is a FACTORY built BowTie race car! It was a fun day of drooling over the rare machines but our favorite part was spending time together!

Well boys you guys know I am on safari for the nine day WI gun hunt. Scored opening afternoon on a three point scrub buck so tagged out with a firearm. Can't eat them horns and tag needs to boiled for hours to eat. May go sit with the bow if Cindy tags out. Guiding Cindy to some nice bucks we have been seeing but no dice so far. Weather has just been too mild and animals not moving. Could use a little tracking dust. Pics when we get back to civilization.

I need to get something like this for my WHs. Especially the snow horses. When I am all bundled up I do not twist around real well anymore to look behind me..Hooking up a trailer is also getting harder...

Tank parts split up for print.

Confirmed tombstone handle on one half of the heavy duty version can handle at least 25 lbs!

Thanks for the claw tool recommendation. I have a usb endoscope somewhere if I can find it, hopefully that will also help me locate it to facilitate removal.

Trick of it is getting the force of a puller or pry bar on the HUB of the pulley - I have used variety of tricks over the years - Motorcycle tire irons were my go-to tools because of their curved ends on one end and they're thin to slip under pulley lips in limited space. Some wheel horse pulleys had grooves in the upper part of the hub where you could use a power steering pump pulley puller - and along the same lines I have drilled and tapped hubs either side of the shaft (where there was enough meat to drill and tap for 5mm or 6mm grade 8 or better screws) and have also drilled holes in the sides of hubs to fit home made puller bolts (grade 8 bolts bent to an L shape with heads cut off, threaded ends through a steering wheel puller with nuts & washers) , but sometimes there's just no saving the pulley , in which case, making sure to have replacement pulleys in hand first, a hacksaw or die grinder outfitted with a muffler cutoff wheel to cut a slot in the hub (or 2 slots in opposite sides for especially stubborn pulleys) and cold chisel to split the pulley and remove..

@Pullstart What the heck is a pickle fork you mean thing to remove ball joints? All the pickle forks in kitchen are silver or silver plate don't think they would last long being hammered on .

@AMC RULES that is a deer like @WHX?? has a real dog!

Operating the hydraulic circuit will get the air out of it. The oil pushes through everything, hoses, valve, cylinder taking the air with it back to the reservoir (Trans case) where the air is then released as it bubbles out of the oil.

4 does walked under us at 6:30 this morning. Heard a shot NW of us a ways 30 minutes too early. Calm and 35 degrees. Me and @Lil’ Pullstart

Sounds durn close to "Apples" 1974 16hp c160 (but auto rather than 8 speed)...great tractors and I'd say the most desirable of c series

It is a 1974, it has a 16 hp kohler. I have the original owners manual and all the neat paperwork that came with it.. even the WheelHorse quality check yellow tag and sales brochure.. the documentation is probably worth more than my whole tractor! Lol

Gear reduction is honestly the last of my worries. I guess I need to suspend the for sale listing!

Hopefully I'm done with fuel leaks on C105! Replaced entire fuel line, filter, tank shut off, fuel pump, & carb. Seems like everything was leaking 🙄 Pretty sure it was all original

Wheel horse parts and more, A to Z tractor, redo your horse, and isavetractors have been good sources. eBay too. They’ll have most of what you need. I’ll be watching to see if someone has a recommendation on the seat. Good luck with the tractor. This is the friendliest internet community around.

and sorry for your loss of a friend. @grnlark (Matt Castagno on FB I think) makes amazing seats. @BOB ELLISON used to, but has since stopped. I don’t know if @wheelhorseman (Wheel Horse Parts And More) bought that tooling?

I just noticed the title of this thread. Made me wonder if there were male and female genders of the C160 seats, at what age they were able to reproduce, and what the offspring are like?!

New key in the crank and cranked the screws down...good and snug. The cam gear slop has me concerned, that's a ton of lash. But its back together, backfired on first start and turned the rusty old muffler inside out. Runs good, still has a bit of noise..i did pull the rod cap and there was no scoring or signs of wear on the new rod. Not sure at this point, tractor is pretty much trash, both shifters are rotted away at the base, the diff oozes, its very rusty. Ill say this, the shaking is pretty uncomfortable, at idle its bad, at 3600 it makes all the sheetmetal buzzzz...mid range its not bad.

I would not start that engine till I removed the plastic tube. That would be like sitting on a time bomb with your fingers crossed.

@Reddart look up METAL SQUEEZE CLAW , got a long one to grab the leaves out of car grille area , also used it in a long reach situation , Walmart , or similar store , handy , Pete

15 minutes and the engine is out, sump off...no felt rod play, but i found the balance gears are going, and despite the set screws being tight..the drive pulley is loose. It still made the rattle with the pulley removed last time..its possible the sudden increase was the pulley this time. Regardless...the gears are getting evicted https://youtube.com/shorts/zXl9iNDh9QM?si=HpfmBE8RNwTUzLeM

Hi all, first my introduction and then my question. I used to colllect these old tractors about 20 years ago. I had several c series hydros, suburban a few RJs and a couple of square hoods. Anyhow, I’m back into it mildly, a friend offered me. A C-series 8 spd for free a week or so ago, it was free so I jumped on it. After 15 years of sitting in a barn not being tan I got it running, it seems to run good and engine has been rebuilt. I need the entire headlight system, This tractor also has the two peice seat but the vinyl is in bad shape. Does anyone remake these seats like this anymore? If so can someone put me in contact with them? Also where is a good source for general I parts for these old tractors, I had a good freind who was a Wheelhorse fanatic, but sadly he passed a few weeks ago. Thanks for any help in advance.

Thats probably where im heading

Interesting tidbit…..thanks for the info. I ended up buying a bare swept axle to go with the parts I already have. It should be here Tuesdayish. Then I’ll mock it up and see if the swept forward portion will give me any trouble. If not, it will go on the tractor. If it does, then I may go searching one of those 195 axles…..I’m assuming you mean off of a C195? I didn’t even know that tractor existed until I went searching.

Over the course of the last month or so, I’ve refurbished this old wagon. Made brackets to make the stake sides removable. Next week it goes to its new home with three of my grandchildren. Thanks to @Vinylguy at Redo Your Horse for working with me on the custom vinyl lettering, it came out perfectly.

I've never met anyone who was actually satisfied with the longevity of a portable garage. We've bought two. The first was supposed to last 3 to 5 years. It got about 1 into it and the cover was going out already. We put a tarp over it. The second one I chose specifically for the FRAME. I hoped it would last a bit but the wind wasn't tarp friendly. That one will eventually get a metal roofing cover.

Had to do some swapping around today, so I figured I’d take em out for a few pictures. The two C-Series, the LSE, and the Work Horse are going for winter hibernation soon.