Sparky-(Admin) 25,678 #1 Posted 7 hours ago I had a small shopping list for this years show. Already had an 867 coming from Jim, so didn’t have to shop the show for a short frame start/gen machine, but was also on the lookout for a C-81. Not a super desirable model but I really wanted one. Last year there were no C-81’s for sale. Found this one on Thursday morning. It’s a 1978 and it real nice shape! The story is that it was a Phil Bowling (I hope I got his name right!) tractor and after he passed it ended up in someone else’s hands. And this year it went up for sale to reduce someone’s collection. Grabbed a show shirt, 8 speed drive belt and a pair of rear wheels/tires…and that’s it. 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsonsponyz 356 #2 Posted 7 hours ago Nice score 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 25,678 #3 Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, parsonsponyz said: Nice score Nice meeting you at the show! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,298 #4 Posted 6 hours ago Nice! Almost too purdy to put to work! Almost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,050 #5 Posted 5 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Already had an 867 coming from Hope your happy with it. If not Pullstart will gladly buy it back. If the SG fails take it out of 'Fish"s hide. I mighta forgot to tell you the engine on it is a service motor I had on a 875. Prolly wouldn't hurt to change the break in oil and re-torgue the head after a couple hours. Edited 5 hours ago by WHX?? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,613 #6 Posted 5 hours ago 18 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I mighta forgot to tell you the engine .., ran when parked... Look for cheese curds under the seat... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 25,678 #7 Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Nice! Almost too purdy to put to work! Almost. Almost to nice..but I’ll grease it and swap fluids and then she’s getting a 36”RD to prove it deserves a spot here! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsonsponyz 356 #8 Posted 3 hours ago 3 hours ago, Sparky said: Nice meeting you at the show! Enjoyed meeting you. It was nice to put a face to the name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 965 #9 Posted 1 hour ago Nice score on the C81! Funny enough, yesterday while I was at the show, my dad let me know that one of his friends had a C81 that he wanted to get rid of. I wasn't too keen on it, but after seeing your post, and seeing van work on his B80, it might a be a fun project to pick up. Great talking with you and your son on Friday! Maybe he will have to get a rooster tattoo! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,196 #10 Posted 1 hour ago @phil bowling was an amazing soul @Sparky. I’m glad for you to have one of his machines, he took great care of them! I believe his name should also be green, he is a member at rest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
