SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #1 Posted August 17 So yesterday I met up with @Pullstart to swap a couple tractors... I'm looking at another restoration, only this one runs, has good tires, and overall seems in pretty good shape. LED lights even work... In keeping with my budget (think Ramon noodles), I have already fixed the seat at no cost. Will be changing the oil in motor and trans, doing a thorough cleaning, replacing the shifter boot, and then seeing what direction I go from there... This one may just stay in its work clothes... Some pics: 9 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,204 #2 Posted August 17 There is your plow mule for next year 3 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #3 Posted August 18 Tonight's progress: New air cleaner - pretty bad... oil change - only 1 qt came out and it was VERY black... 80/90 on its way from the jungle. Greased fittings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,169 #4 Posted August 19 On 8/17/2025 at 5:22 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: This one may just stay in its work clothes... That style rear fender looks great on a black hood. I've been searching for one for a long time to do my own black hood build. 13 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Tonight's progress: New air cleaner - pretty bad... oil change - only 1 qt came out and it was VERY black... Hopefully it was enough oil to keep it slickery in there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,419 #5 Posted August 19 (edited) 30 minutes ago, kpinnc said: That style rear fender looks great on a black hood. This one came off a 520 KP. It fits perfect and they shouldn't be too hard to find. 3 /400 ones should be the same. On 8/17/2025 at 4:22 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: fixed the seat Cut the out of the back of the ungly seat ... paste on the garage wall shop art. Edited August 19 by WHX?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #6 Posted August 19 16 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Cut the out of the back of the ungly seat ... paste on the garage wall shop art. Good idea!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,169 #7 Posted August 19 (edited) 42 minutes ago, WHX?? said: This one came off a 520 KP. It fits perfect and they shouldn't be too hard to find. 3 /400 ones should be the same. That isn't the same fender. I have several classic series fenders. I'm talking about the last metal C series fender like the first pic. Edited August 19 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #8 Posted August 19 6 minutes ago, kpinnc said: That isn't the same fender. I have several classic series fenders. I'm talking about the last metal C series fender like the first pic. I like this one better than the later model metal ones... it is far stronger and has flat top... built in shelf when working on it!!! here's my C-105 with a more modern version vs the C-125: 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,169 #9 Posted August 19 37 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I like this one better than the later model metal ones... it is far stronger and has flat top... built in shelf when working on it!!! Me too. Looks way better than the classic fenders on a black hood. Personal preference of course but I think it "matches" the overall look better on a black hood. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,169 #10 Posted August 19 This one was posted by member @Martin a while back. It has the fender we are talking about and it looks great! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 2,019 #11 Posted August 19 6 hours ago, kpinnc said: This one was posted by member @Martin a while back. It has the fender we are talking about and it looks great! wow -- that is really handsome - - one of nicest i have seen of any model !!!!!!! I always admired the beige rims against the Red with Blackhoods - i have one C175 with the beige rims but the other I painted rims black and looks "nasty" good !! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,959 #12 Posted August 20 22 hours ago, kpinnc said: That style rear fender looks great on a black hood. I've been searching for one for a long time to do my own black hood build You pay the freight and I'll send ya a fender 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,959 #13 Posted August 20 On 8/17/2025 at 5:22 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: met up with @Pullstart to swap a couple tractors... I'm looking at another restoration Lookin forward to seeing your results! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,419 #14 Posted August 20 21 hours ago, kpinnc said: It has the fender we are talking about Oh OK I gotcha KP my bad ... ya know I have a few of those fenders ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #15 Posted August 20 11 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Oh OK I gotcha KP my bad ... ya know I have a few of those fenders ... BTW... @Pullstart has all of your belt guards that you loaned me at plow day this year... only used one on Pullstart's masterpiece that I returned to him... don't let him do anything "un-natural" to them... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,169 #16 Posted August 20 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: Oh OK I gotcha KP my bad ... ya know I have a few of those fenders . I do too, but they are all the older ones that flip up (older C series and Bronco/Charger/Raider style). The fender I want is cut out like a 300 series under the seat. They are from the C-1x1 models with the gas tank under the seat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,959 #17 Posted August 20 9 minutes ago, kpinnc said: I do too, but they are all the older ones that flip up (older C series and Bronco/Charger/Raider style). The fender I want is cut out like a 300 series under the seat. They are from the C-1x1 models with the gas tank under the seat. Like this'n here @WHX?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #18 Posted August 21 Trans oil / chocolate shake... Tried this method to make adding oil faster... worked like charm. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,374 #19 Posted August 21 @SylvanLakeWH that trans fluid , just got back in from cutting , have a regular check over , check trans oil , for condition , level , top up tank , add an ounce of , STABIL , to full tank , check engine oil , all good . simple as it sounds . that look around has helped me spot something starting , or off the norm . anything that is off that basic , stage . is noted and addressed . that led me to pto engagement outer swivel clip , swing arm , buzzing ? added a spring from that to the , frame mounted , hitch pin clip , the tension was just enough to silence the , buzzing / rattling, looking at 2 tom turkeys right now , just came out of the field . in back . with the hot dry we had , this fall , should look like a snow storm , at leaf drop , start . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,566 #20 Posted August 21 On 8/20/2025 at 10:15 AM, SylvanLakeWH said: BTW... @Pullstart has all of your belt guards that you loaned me at plow day this year... only used one on Pullstart's masterpiece that I returned to him... don't let him do anything "un-natural" to them... I wha??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #21 Posted August 23 Today's progress: 1. Finished the front hitch. Worked out perfect. 2. First coat of penetrol on the hood and fender pan... I'm going to keep it in its work clothes... 3. @WHX?? i took your advice and cut out the WH logo from the old seat... location pending... All for now. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,204 #22 Posted August 24 That penetrol really made that black pop!! What is your method of applying it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,074 #23 Posted August 24 How much of a shin buster will that front hitch be? Mabe one needs to whack each shin a couple three times before remembering to walk by with adequate clearance? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,104 #24 Posted August 24 8 hours ago, AlexR said: That penetrol really made that black pop!! What is your method of applying it? I just wipe it on rather liberally with a clean rag and leave it to soak into the paint. I'll do another lighter coat today or tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,374 #25 Posted August 24 @SylvanLakeWH did you clean out and re grease those MULE DRIVE BEARINGS ? also 5 th picture down , notice the pto swing lever arm , spring clip ,corner outer circle ? then look at frame hitch pin clip , with large end hole facing forward ? want to stop related set up buzzing ? use a light / medium grade extension spring and connect the 2 , once trying that , there was immediate quiet , now have that set up on my 3 horses . always using any mod , to be shared with the others , not exact , commonality of set up has given me numerous elimination of problem ideas . oh yeah , those mule drive bearings 6203 ( 3/4 ) have wide grease shields , what could you possibly do ? EVERY RELATED DECK AND DRIVE SET UP , has the , you can't do that , lucas green grease in it , polyurea rated , no spin up issues at all , imagine no screaming clutch , lever set up also detailed , all 3 units share all the mods , with zero failure , years usage . LOVE A REPEDITIVE PROBLEM , kill it . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
