WH854 45 #1 Posted September 21, 2009 This Gentleman came up my driveway with this tractor on his truck! He said to me I have a present for you,here are some pictures of it. The ID tag says it is 1981 C-165 Auto 01-16KE02, Iwill be the third owner that I know about. Looks like I have my work cut out for me.he said it was runing,about three years ago! He parked it because the starter went out on it,he did not want to pay (his words $200.00 far a new one). So what do you fellows think about my gift, Will it be a lot of happy work Chas :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #2 Posted September 21, 2009 Free and delivered...can't beat that. Nice project. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #3 Posted September 21, 2009 Hi nice the free ones is the best ! when you find them? or they find you!! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #4 Posted September 21, 2009 YIKES! The PO should be taken out and horse-whipped for horse abuse! Nice find, though. Make her shine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #5 Posted September 21, 2009 I love the blackhoods. The 16hp single has a ton of torque. I would have all the parts sandblasted and start from there. I have tried the etank, chemical stripper and regular old power sanding and I can tell you that sandblasting is the best !! It will make the restore much easier. Good luck- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #6 Posted September 21, 2009 I am a huge fan of the blackhoods as well! That looks a like a good start for a restore! Great price and it was delivered to boot! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #7 Posted September 22, 2009 Can't beat that...if he has anymore Wheel Horses can you send him my way? Some TLC & it will be a great tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #8 Posted September 22, 2009 Well fellows I started on it today tearing it down. Took seat off fender pan is pretty shot (plastic) I have a plastic one off my C-105, that is in good shape for plastic. He told me he may bring me a snowblower, if the fellow he gave it to still has it. I will be posting pictures of my progress Chas :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #9 Posted September 22, 2009 Chas: Great score, free is always good no matter what shape it is in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #10 Posted September 22, 2009 Congrats on the freebee!! Wish I had luck like that. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #11 Posted September 22, 2009 Chas, nice machine and certainly worth the labor of love to rebuild/restore. Might want to consider upgrading to a metal fender pan - I'm told one from a 300 or 400 series machine will fit, and these are fairly common in the used market. Cheers! Duff :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #12 Posted September 22, 2009 I was thinking about a metal fender Duff, but Iwill wait for awhile.I put one on my C-105 it turned out nice, I think it came off a 520-H. I have some more pictures I may get heck for putting them in this section.The Mods can move them if they want to here goes. The PO had a bolt holding the hoop to the PTO,also the bearing race was in backwards, I think PTO will have to be replaced the face is awful rough looking. Chas :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #13 Posted September 22, 2009 Chas nice find! A little buffing compound and it will be good as new! Free is allways good! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.C. horserider 5 #14 Posted September 22, 2009 Chas here's the goal hope the free bee comes out looking as good or better: Can't beat that 16HP big block power either !! My 1984 C-165 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #15 Posted September 23, 2009 I have an update on the old girl, worked on her some more today lots of crap every where,diging and blowing with leaf blower,finally got it down where I can see the small parts on it. The motion control leaver has been broken and rewelded not avery good job. The deck needs belt covers,height adjuster lever,three places to patch up that I can see. More pictures To be continued Chas :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #16 Posted September 23, 2009 From one Chaz to another Chas Good score & good luck with her. Looks like your going to have your hands full. Chaz :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
