1977 C160 Automatic

[bell 11]

Dad and I found this tractor about a year ago... Sitting under a tree in a guy's back yard. It had been sitting there for probably 10 years. The guy wanted a small fortune for it. I went back last week and was able to pick it up for a pretty fair price.

I brought it home, cleaned the carb, filed the points and had it running in about 10 minutes. It runs FANTABULOUS!

Here's a few pics of it before I really get started on it. Going for a back to stock-ish redo with different tires.

It looks like HELL from sitting outside, but is in really good shape. Everything is nice and tight. I was able to slide the rear hubs right off AND the hitch pin is not stuck! :banghead:

[rmaynard 14,932]

I love 1977's too. It was the end of an era so to speak. From 1978 on, the C's started using shaker cradles.The solid mount engine was superior in my opinion.

Bob

[Operator 7]

That will be one nice project tractor Jon!

Randy

[Vinylguy 4,666]

Bell

Love it. I want one of those.

I even have a set of decals to put on it. :banghead:

[can whlvr 991]

nice tactor,those 16hp kohlers are really strong

[145Automatic 7]

Nice find Bell. Ive got more stuff than my shed can hold now, but If I run across a C-160 I might just have to make space. What a cool machine. I'd love to see Pictures when its done. Have fun on the restore. :banghead:

[rickv1957 70]

Nice find there Jon!!!

[dgoyette 12]

Looks great...perfect for that nice new stand of yours!

Another great horse saved! I have to love it that it sat for so long and that ol' Kohler runs so great. Love the K341, mine powers a 2 stage blower and does quite well. I would like to see any current manufacture 16 horse engine do that.

[Suburban 550 28]

Nice one, Jon. Looks pretty much original and with a little TLC, it will be a beauty. :banghead:

[Don1977 604]

My favorite model! :banghead:

[COMMANDO1 23]

good luck bell.

[DMK855 15]

1977 was a good year Jon!!

Nice find!! Can't wait to see what you do with it!!