refracman 167 #1 Posted October 7, 2009 Was coming back from work and seen it for sale. I slowed down and said to myself "Hes going to want a bundle" but he didn't and so now its got a new home. I have to say the gent took great care of it. Its all original and it still has the original blades on the deck! He bought it in 79 and it came with all the paper work also. All I have done to it is a little degreasing, It just came from the shop as he didnt want to sell it without being up to snuff. About the only thing I feel the need to do is replace the front hood decal but I have never seen one like it nor is it listed anywhere. Hmmm could be a job for Terry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #2 Posted October 7, 2009 Wow Steve that is sure a beauty. Did he ever use it in the last 30 years???? Congrats on the great find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #3 Posted October 7, 2009 Nice one Steve! Probably got it all for $100 I bet... :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 167 #4 Posted October 7, 2009 I tell ya it didnt get used much! And I did have to pay a bit more than $100 but not much! When I first seem it my first thought was to strip it and use all the tins on a 195 restore , but I was soon talked out of it and will leave it alone. heres a shot of the underside of the deck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #5 Posted October 7, 2009 Shes a beauty :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #6 Posted October 7, 2009 That is a fine looking tractor,I have a one owner tractor just like it. Rick :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamjack 0 #7 Posted October 7, 2009 Excellent find :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #8 Posted October 7, 2009 excellent buy! you just don't find many 30 year old tractors in that kinda condition. i was amazed at the condition of the underside of the deck. a real beauty... :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #9 Posted October 7, 2009 Very nice, mind if I ask what the serial number and date code is, I am still tring to posativly ID mine with partial numbers? Better yet does the manuals tell you how to decifer the date code? That is a very nice, very clean tractor, great find. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #10 Posted October 7, 2009 Very nice, mind if I ask what the serial number and date code is, I am still tring to posativly ID mine with partial numbers? Better yet does the manuals tell you how to decifer the date code? That is a very nice, very clean tractor, great find. The VIN will get you in the area...but the bottom 4 digit number on the id tag will be the build date. first number is the year and the rest is the julian date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #11 Posted October 7, 2009 A real beauty, Steve. Not too often do you find them like that. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #12 Posted October 7, 2009 Very nice, no way I could tear it apart, not many out there in that shape after all this time, If you get the decal on the nose made up let me know I need one for the tractor I redid for my son, his had that on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #13 Posted October 7, 2009 Dang, Steve, that was a find! Great looking machine, and have fun with it! Duff :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,138 #14 Posted October 7, 2009 Now thats a well preserved machine! I would love to "stumble" across one like that around here. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 167 #15 Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks Guys, I've been fairly lucky in finding them. I have to say this is the nicest one yet. It won't see any work though, just the shows. Kelly, I'll let ya know on the decal :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #16 Posted October 7, 2009 Hey steve...wondering where you have been...talked to Andy about that. An excellent find...bring that to Cahrlott next year? Would like to see. Looks like brand new. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #17 Posted October 8, 2009 The VIN will get you in the area...but the bottom 4 digit number on the id tag will be the build date. first number is the year and the rest is the julian date. Bingo!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #18 Posted October 8, 2009 WOW! It's BEAUTIFUL! Don't see them that nice too often! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
