Couldn't pass it up

[BPEisenhower 617]

Hello Horse fans. We've all had a chance to get something cheap enough for no reason so, why not. And people say $50 don't buy much. However, it does buy a C120 sitting for 15 years. New battery and fuel line was all it took. Will get a bath and better pictures tomorrow! 

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,590]

Cant wait to it again. Your scored big time. 

[ebinmaine 80,628]

Good catch! 

[SylvanLakeWH 32,459]

[ri702bill 12,982]

Nice score... how's the Automatic?

You bought a mule drive & got a free tractor & deck!

[oliver2-44 11,734]

Great find!

Tires even look good.

Is the paint all original?

[parsonsponyz 407]

Nice score.  Looks like really nice tractor

 

Glad there's not a lot of deals like that around here or I would have to make the stables larger. 

[BPEisenhower 617]

Early morning with the Hotsy. Big believer in Citri Blast and Cascade. I did get everything cleaned and I think it's a good candidate for a repaint. No dents or holes. Surface rust isn't bad but, I do like the wet look. LoL 🤣. Also, I did get the original rear tires with it and do hold air, no cracking. I can see myself adding more C series to the collection. Show more pictures later! Enjoy your morning Horse fans! 🌞 Apologies for the hazy photos but I had my washer set at 280°. Can't stand greasy build up!

[peter lena 10,047]

@BPEisenhower  very often suggest , getting  paint recovery  started  ASAP , like penetrating oil  total spray down , let it sit  for weeks  , to penetrate and establish easier base , rub out , sun heat is best for absorption  , but a darker shade is showing you the way ,  this is regular  stuff for me , gently do it in stages , finish with a  6" electric  palm buffer , cleaner wax , TRY A SMALL  test  area . pete  

 

[BPEisenhower 617]

1 hour ago, peter lena said:

@BPEisenhower  very often suggest , getting  paint recovery  started  ASAP , like penetrating oil  total spray down , let it sit  for weeks  , to penetrate and establish easier base , rub out , sun heat is best for absorption  , but a darker shade is showing you the way ,  this is regular  stuff for me , gently do it in stages , finish with a  6" electric  palm buffer , cleaner wax , TRY A SMALL  test  area . pete  

 

I often wondered if a lubricant of some type would help. Considering that everything that was caked in grease was preserved underneath. However, someone did rattle can the right fender 🤬. Definitely going to change motor oil and figure out what type of ATF is best in rear end. Also, need to locate the engine screen. Magnum plastic don't look correct and, it has the original muffler turned out.... I'm picky but it must be correct since it's there! LMAO 🤣. Thank you for the advice, I'm grabbing a gallon of WD and spray bottles 

 

[8ntruck 9,283]

If the muffler is original, it is not mounted properly.  The stock muffler mounts roughly vertically in front of the engine with the exhaust exiting the left side.

[sqrlgtr 3,860]

7 hours ago, BPEisenhower said:

Also, need to locate the engine screen. Magnum plastic don't look correct

I agree and may have an extra screen ( will have to check) yours for $5 dollars plus shipping if you promise to fix muffler.

[BPEisenhower 617]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

I agree and may have an extra screen ( will have to check) yours for $5 dollars plus shipping if you promise to fix muffler.

I would gladly pay for a correct screen 😜. The muffler is driving me nuts seeing it upside down. Definitely getting put in it's correct configuration 😁. Had to get other work done before I could do much more with it but, since the girlfriend is visiting new grand baby, I got plans for the evening! 🤣. Steam cleaning definitely has improved its image!  Can't believe how hot water and soap can change appearance 

 

[BPEisenhower 617]

3 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

I agree and may have an extra screen ( will have to check) yours for $5 dollars plus shipping if you promise to fix muffler.

So, do I get extra credit for finishing early? LMAO 🤣. Had the service truck so I used the torch to heat nuts, pipe expander to save downpipe and muffler.....

[Retired Wrencher 6,979]

You definitely hit the jackpot pot with this one. I guess good deals can still be had. Enjoy it. Take good care of it.

[JoeM 10,251]

15 hours ago, BPEisenhower said:

The muffler is driving me nuts

Wire brush and some heat paint and turns it into a going to town rig!

 

that muffler is worth 50 clams itself

[BPEisenhower 617]

3 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

You definitely hit the jackpot pot with this one. I guess good deals can still be had. Enjoy it. Take good care of it.

Thank you so much! It's something that all the Horses I find have been abused and parked to be replaced with a big box store plastic fantastic. Sold quite a few to other collectors and want them back. LoL. I believe the C series is addictive 🤣

[BPEisenhower 617]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

Wire brush and some heat paint and turns it into a going to town rig!

 

that muffler is worth 50 clams itself

Already had two people ask if it was for sale...NO!  They were surprised to see points and a coil....not to mention a carburetor. Then want to compare it to a Craftsman 😮. The expression on their face when I pointed out the bolt on wheels as apposed to the lock ring and woodruff keys on theirs...

[ebinmaine 80,628]

2 hours ago, BPEisenhower said:

. I believe the C series is addictive

 

Can confirm. I have quite a few.  

[adsm08 5,130]

Good grief. I am actively not looking for another tractor, and I don't much care for the looks of the 70s units. If I ran across that for $50 I'd be trying to figure out if I could drive it home.

[BPEisenhower 617]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Can confirm. I have quite a few.  

I did put the original rear tires back on and ran a rag of WD40 across it and now I want a set of ag tires. LoL. Going to look into adding hydraulic lift since it's doing so well! Might even go for sending off the motion lever and PTO lever in for chrome. 😁. Got a few pics and a cold start, no choke. 

Edited 5 hours ago by BPEisenhower

[sqrlgtr 3,860]

19 hours ago, BPEisenhower said:

So, do I get extra credit for finishing early? LMAO 🤣. Had the service truck so I used the torch to heat nuts, pipe expander to save downpipe and muffler.....

 

I cannot find the screen I was thinking about but if I run across it in next day or two will let you know.. Great job on muffler relocation.

Edited 3 hours ago by sqrlgtr

[BPEisenhower 617]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

 

I cannot find the screen I was thinking about but if I run across it in next day or two will let you know.. Great job on muffler relocation.

Not a problem! Thank you for the motivation 🤣. I've got a few things done and I can't be happier!

 

 

[BPEisenhower 617]

And to add more icing to an already delicious cake, I seen the deck from my C195 looking lonely since thrower is on so.... Why not? I like bigger deck, tractor looks beefy or better😁. Plus, I found a NOS mule drive to top off the whipped cream and sprinkles. The girlfriend asked what I did all weekend after I clocked out yesterday at 1 and pointed at the Horse. I got a cold stare of unimpressed. However, I did get a purple LED lit tree for Halloween set up in the living room and lights on the wall. I'm safe, for the next few days 😜. Have a great evening everyone!! I'll keep you all posted