Sparky-(Admin) 22,731 #1 Posted June 4 She’s a 1982 C-85 in incredible shape. Ran the Kohler numbers and it’s the original power plant. Runs good, fires right up. High and low range checked out. The 36” RD is solid and quiet. Tires are all matching and in nice shape. Battery is brand new. AND!!!! The worlds ugliest rear fender is mint 4 23 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 956 #3 Posted June 4 (edited) Looks in excellent condition. Congratulations…. But you are right about the fender pan. Edited June 4 by Sodaking27 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 886 #4 Posted June 4 WOW, very nice!!!👍👍👍👍👍 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,070 #5 Posted June 4 What an incredible find, it looks like new. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,444 #6 Posted June 4 You love them 8hp kohler!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,731 #7 Posted June 4 2 minutes ago, stevebo said: You love them 8hp kohler!! Well I do currently have 6 machines with Kohler 8’s 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,640 #8 Posted June 5 Sweet. Looks a bit Gen-Z though. Might not ever break a sweat. Probably just ahead of its time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,715 #10 Posted June 5 Wow Mike! That baby is nice! Looks like it was definitely well taken care of. Very hard to find a fender pan that is not cracked. Where did you find that beauty? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,731 #11 Posted June 5 7 minutes ago, c-series don said: Wow Mike! That baby is nice! Looks like it was definitely well taken care of. Very hard to find a fender pan that is not cracked. Where did you find that beauty? Like 20 minutes from home. Long story but old guy that owned it passed, his daughter sold it yesterday to a guy I know, that guy installed a new battery and got it fired up and sold it to me today. It’s a keeper! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,303 #12 Posted June 5 Cool, you lucked out! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,327 #13 Posted June 5 (edited) WOW Sylvia see this? That seat is awesome! Edited June 5 by WHX?? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,541 #14 Posted June 5 Nice Score! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,881 #15 Posted Thursday at 06:11 AM luv it -- that's a spectacular look -- Big fan of the blackhoods here -- and yes just like your c85, I also like the plastic seat pan design on my two C175s 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,048 #16 Posted Thursday at 09:23 AM 7 hours ago, WHX?? said: WOW Sylvia see this? That seat is awesome! I did!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,720 #17 Posted Thursday at 10:00 AM Mike it looks like new. The P/O definitely took care of it. Hope you have this one for years. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,235 #18 Posted Thursday at 10:16 AM I'm starting to believe these incredible machines have a spiritual ability. Seems they are destined to find their way to the home they deserve. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,578 #19 Posted Thursday at 10:55 AM Nice rig. Two thumbs up> 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,574 #20 Posted Thursday at 11:35 AM Sweet find Mikey! @phil bowling and his buddy Scott Shearer were big black hood fans. While visiting Scott’s farm he pointed out that the side lines (angles) of the fender perfectly match the hood lines from the front. I can’t say that makes the fender look any better on it’s own, but it is surely that 80’s Chevy Celebrity look! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,267 #21 Posted Thursday at 12:04 PM 28 minutes ago, Pullstart said: but it is surely that 80’s Chevy Celebrity look! Goin with a 57 Chrysler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,574 #22 Posted Thursday at 12:07 PM Way too round still! Blocky 80’s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,184 #23 Posted Thursday at 12:08 PM @Sparky can definitely relate , still have my original 82 c-85 , bought it , in 82, been my test bed for many long past issues , have the original plastic rear fender , up in the shed , plowed miles of snow , and still cuts grass like crazy . pete 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,327 #24 Posted Thursday at 12:59 PM 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I'm starting to believe these incredible machines have a spiritual ability. Seems they are destined to find their way to the home they deserve. So that why I end up with the it looked better in pictures ones! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
