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[Sparky-(Admin) 25,684]

  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 its in 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. 
 

 

[parsonsponyz 360]

Nice score

[Sparky-(Admin) 25,684]

1 hour ago, parsonsponyz said:

Nice score

Nice meeting you at the show! 
  

[ri702bill 12,301]

Nice! Almost too purdy to put to work! Almost.

[WHX?? 57,073]

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 23 hours ago by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 31,617]

18 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

I mighta forgot to tell you the engine

.., ran when parked... 

 

Look for cheese curds under the seat... 

[Sparky-(Admin) 25,684]

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! 

[parsonsponyz 360]

3 hours ago, Sparky said:

Nice meeting you at the show! 
  

Enjoyed meeting you.  It was nice to put a face to the name.

[Jrblanke 966]

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!

 

[Pullstart 70,208]

@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 

 

 

[953 nut 66,898]

What did I score at the Big Show?            A great time seeing old friends and enjoying myself.                

[Pullstart 70,208]

I’m unloaded now, shy of checking out of Hotel Norman.  

 

 

In honor of @elcamino/wheelhorse calling me the flip flop kid, I did it with the flippy flops on!

 

 

I scored a sweet front deck carrier frame from @c-series don, mine is pretty twisted up and this will be put to use.  
 

 

 

 

I also got some cool old tires for a 953 from @stevebo

 

 

@pfrederi dropped off a couple engines to my tent and wouldn’t take a dime for them.  As always Paul, you amaze me!

 

 

Somebody cruised by my tent and tossed me this new key chain.  I forget who, it was quick!

 

 

@8ntruck Bill I grabbed that muffler from Uncle Jim for ya!  
 

[peter lena 9,913]

@Sparky   that is sweet !  dare I say it ? a penetrating oil  on that would  enhance the finish , its so simple easy  ,  let it sit in  the sun to  enhance absorption.  just do the red on the hood , let it  sit  days , thats the  patina  opportunity , all , clean cloth , mineral oil  rub down , no scratch pads , depending on pull out , next used , 6" electric palm buffer , cleaner wax . also been using valvoline VR1 , 10-30 , for flat tappet engines , extra zinc , like a wake up call , engine operational  running ease , is sick , lucky you , enjoy it . pete