hodge 6 #1 Posted July 22, 2009 Woohoo! I recently missed a 518-H for $75.00. But, I was able to get a hold of a local trade paper as soon as it was delivered, and found a C-101, 8 speed, 48" deck, and all the original manuals, for $300. I took off at lunch and went to see it, and when I pulled up to the house, I knew that I had found something. People with nice houses tend to take care of things. In the garage, sat this pristine beauty (I pick it up tomorrow- photos will follow). I was ready to take it without even hearing it run. But, I refrained from such an impulse. He fired it up, and I took it around the yard for a few laps. It is tight, runs smooth, and the deck is whisper quiet. It is probably the nicest WH that I have purchased, to date. I can't wait to get it home. Even the ammeter works! I think that is a first for me... I didn't barter the price- he knew what he had, and that it was a deal for our area. Either way, it is definitely worth $300 to me. The nice 48" deck is worth that. I am curious about how many calls he received today. I am glad I got the paper early! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #2 Posted July 22, 2009 Congratulations! Sounds like you got a terrific machine and a great deal! Can't wait for the pictures! Duff :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #3 Posted July 22, 2009 I won't be able to sleep tonight! I'm having flashbacks of trying to sleep on Christmas eve... Is tomorrow here yet? It is, in the south pacific... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #4 Posted July 22, 2009 Got a good one! I would like to find one like that at that price to leave over at Mom's house so I don't have to haul mine over there every week! Heck, she even might do the mowing!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #5 Posted July 22, 2009 Congratulations on the nice find! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #6 Posted July 22, 2009 Congratulations Hodge! Great Find! Sounds like when I picked up my C-101 that had its own seperate 2 car garage for it, and the attachments that came with it. And when "Bill" and I got their he was so embarassed he had to go sit in his truck and when we left he said I stole it which I know I did because the price was great :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #7 Posted July 22, 2009 Nice find. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #8 Posted July 22, 2009 Glad to hear that you got a really nice machine,i too just picked a c 101 that is really straight and clean. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamjack 0 #9 Posted July 23, 2009 :thumbs: first thing tomorrow! Will be waiting :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #10 Posted July 23, 2009 Sorry- I have to work tomorrow, and won't be able to get pics posted until I get home. So, get yourself a pepsi and some popcorn, and wait patiently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #11 Posted July 23, 2009 Can't wait to see the pics! I to went through the same thing. A buddy of mine, his father was selling his old horse for $300. When I went to look at it I found out it also came with a snow blower and a plow blade( no frame to mount on the tractor though ) plus the 36" mower. Along with the '71 work horse in very good condition.I couldn't wait to pick it up the next day! Good luck. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #12 Posted July 23, 2009 :thumbs2: Outstanding, congrats! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #13 Posted July 23, 2009 Nice find, Hodge. Can't wait to see the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 477 #14 Posted July 23, 2009 I too can't wait to see the pic's. Sounds like a great find :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olratlr 25 #15 Posted July 23, 2009 Good Find and a great buy. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #16 Posted July 23, 2009 Sounds like you found yourself a really good deal there! It is always nice to stumble upon a great machine that has been taken care of. That is such a bonus! Well I am in the same boat as everyone else.........can't wait to see the pictures of the new beauty! Good score! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #17 Posted July 23, 2009 Here she is. I just mowed with her, and the quality is impressive. I have some details to take care of, besides replacing the seat, but I am very excited to have found this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #18 Posted July 23, 2009 http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/br5...ent=C101001.jpg http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/br5...ent=C101004.jpg http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/br5...ent=C101006.jpg http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/br5...ent=C101002.jpg Here she is. I just mowed with her, and the quality is impressive. I have some details to take care of, besides replacing the seat, but I am very excited to have found this one. And you should be, she's a beauty. Just ripe for a refreshing on the paint and clean 'er up and she'll last a few decades. Nice score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #19 Posted July 23, 2009 A few decades... She is 30 years old, and to find a JD at Lowes, with enough hp to pull a 48" deck, takes a $2100, 22 hp tractor- and what will it look like with 30 years of age on it? $300 is a steal, the way I look at the value... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #20 Posted July 23, 2009 Yep after seeing the Pic's Hodge she is definitely a keeper! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #21 Posted July 23, 2009 A few decades... She is 30 years old, and to find a JD at Lowes, with enough hp to pull a 48" deck, takes a $2100, 22 hp tractor- and what will it look like with 30 years of age on it? $300 is a steal, the way I look at the value... Let me rephrase that. Before you'll need to do a restore ........ You certainly got a great deal, no question there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrabHorse 1 #22 Posted July 23, 2009 Great deal there! Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #23 Posted July 23, 2009 Nice find! Easy restoration in that condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #24 Posted July 23, 2009 I vote for a scrub & polish, Hodge. It's not often that you find an original tractor nice enough to leave original. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #25 Posted July 23, 2009 You won't be sorry with that one, Hodge. Other than the seat, it sure looks great in the pictures. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
