The Toolman 22 #1 Posted December 15, 2009 Hello There, New guy from The Lake of The Ozarks in Mo. Have a chance to trade $150 worth of bobcat work (3 hours) to a buddy of mine for this tractor as it sets. Needs battery an new rear tires, they are so rotted they won't hold air. Besides, they look like heck anyway. He said tractor runs fine, all gears an rear end in great shape also. No deck is with the machine, this is how he got it years ago. Is it worth it? All I will have in it is a little labor an a few $ in gas for the bobcat. This is my first WH, and I thought I might give restoring it a try. I have all the tools an equip. to do it with, but thought I would get a coupla opinions here first. Most of my work I used to do was building hotrods for all the guys when I was a lot younger an owned a auto repair biz Thanx :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #2 Posted December 15, 2009 Hello, In my opinion, a good deal is if you are sastified. If you are happy , then it was a great deal. Ken from Mentone In. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #3 Posted December 15, 2009 Well, I shrunk the pic down to fit the size limit, but it won't show up for some reason. Kinda makes the post worthless without the picture... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #4 Posted December 15, 2009 Toolman,I to live at lake of Ozarks Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,023 #5 Posted December 15, 2009 :notworthy: This should help you with posting pics Click Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #6 Posted December 15, 2009 I don't mess with moving pics an all that stuff. I just thought that if I had them down to the right size I could just add them to the spot where it says file attachments. Is that not possible here or am I doing something wrong? The pics are over at the my tractor forum under the toro wh folder as C 101. I just put them up. I guess I'll just hafta use this forum as a info source if you can't post pics using the forum tools. Not trying to be mean or anything, I just don't wanna go to the trouble of messing with them like that. Some of us ol' farts like the easiest way of doing things.... Thanx, Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #7 Posted December 15, 2009 well photobucket or tinyurl work a lot nicer than forum upload, MTF is bigger with bigger sponsers as it is multi brand and equipment related. Anyways, saw the tractor, the blade in winter is worth $150-$200 alone, plus it is in decent condition. $25 for a battery at wally world. $125 for new ags off ebay Maybe $25 - 30, for new plug, and fluids. It is a nice tractor. I would do it. You'll be ahead. Out here in NY they charge $95 for mini escavator work (like bobcat 322), your price is cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,352 #8 Posted December 15, 2009 You can use the "File Attachments" thingy, but there is a size limit - not only in pixels, but kb size also. You can send them to me at terryreed2@aol.com and I can add them if you like, if you don't want to use photobucket or another outside host. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #9 Posted December 15, 2009 Toolmans thread from MTF for those of you who are members. http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=106169 Looks like a bargain for a little bit of Bobcat work to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #10 Posted December 15, 2009 Thanx Rollerman... :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #11 Posted December 15, 2009 Toolman,your tractor looks to be in pretty good shape Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #12 Posted December 15, 2009 Thanx guys, especially you Rick for all of the good info over the phone awhile ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,352 #13 Posted December 16, 2009 Here's the picture of the C-101 that Ron is talking about here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #14 Posted December 16, 2009 i have a c101 and i love it,maybe the nicest to drive of my small collection,i would jump on that deal,as long as you like to fix things,or should isay tinker with,go for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 478 #15 Posted December 16, 2009 Sounds good to me I'd jump on it for that! Shoot, I would just put tubes in the back tires for now and save the money till you get the rest of it tuned in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #16 Posted December 16, 2009 :thumbs: Go for it :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #17 Posted December 16, 2009 Thanx again for the great welcome Guys. I'm anxious to go get it this weekend an get started on it.... :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #18 Posted December 16, 2009 a great deal IMHO. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,949 #19 Posted December 16, 2009 :thumbs: Nice to have you on board. I hope there is enough room for you and your horses in Lake of the Ozarks with Rick V out there too. Bob in Maryland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #20 Posted December 16, 2009 Nice to have you on board. I hope there is enough room for you and your horses in Lake of the Ozarks with Rick V out there too. Bob in Maryland No problem... The lake is 90 miles long an Rick is about right in the middle, an I'm at the west end of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #21 Posted December 16, 2009 There is always room for wheelhorses and the folks that own them, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
