Ken B 3,189 #1 Posted September 27, 2012 I've known about this C-161 being available for a few yrs. now but I never pulled the trigger. I got a call from its original owner a few days ago wondering if I wanted to take a look at it. As they say, the rest is history! My son really likes it and we are planning a father/son full restoration on it over the winter. I was told it might smoke a tad on start up by him but I haven't seen any. The carb was way out of adjustment (new carb) It runs super strong. Part of the plans are ag tires out back, tri ribs up front and possibly a forward swept axle conversion. Overall it is a very tight and well kept tractor that can mow the yard tomm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,203 #2 Posted September 27, 2012 Really nice one too Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #3 Posted September 27, 2012 Very nice looking tractor ken!!! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #4 Posted September 27, 2012 NIce!!! Even has the hydro lift. That's a keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 210 #5 Posted September 27, 2012 i love my c-161 it's my plow tractor . yours looks great! i know my decals are on the wrong side but it still looks better than the medium blue metalic it was when i found it. you willbe very happy with it. Jay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #6 Posted September 27, 2012 Very nice tractor ...wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #7 Posted September 27, 2012 Wonderful equipment! Can't live without the Horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #8 Posted September 27, 2012 That is a nice one! Hard to believe that it needs restoring as good as it looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #9 Posted September 27, 2012 Great haul Ken ! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #10 Posted September 27, 2012 In the pic the tractor is semi wet, its very faded and kinda chaulky when dry. There are a few minor issues that will require me to take things apart anyways. If it were a round hood in this shape I'd just clean it up and leave it be. Besides, if my son wants it restored I'm all for spending time with him, (he WILL help) anything to keep him away from that friggin X-box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #11 Posted September 27, 2012 Nice find Ken. I hope the time spent with him goes as planned. :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #12 Posted September 27, 2012 Very nice Ken. Your lucky it was still available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #14 Posted October 5, 2012 I've known about this C-161 being available for a few yrs. now but I never pulled the trigger. I got a call from its original owner a few days ago wondering if I wanted to take a look at it. As they say, the rest is history! My son really likes it and we are planning a father/son full restoration on it over the winter. I was told it might smoke a tad on start up by him but I haven't seen any. The carb was way out of adjustment (new carb) It runs super strong. Part of the plans are ag tires out back, tri ribs up front and possibly a forward swept axle conversion. Overall it is a very tight and well kept tractor that can mow the yard tomm. By Jiminie that's a looker. Plow straight. Gerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #15 Posted October 5, 2012 Sooooo.......What did it cost you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #16 Posted October 7, 2012 very nice,i have a c101(wish it was the 161)and its a very smooth nice driving tractor,some guys say they dont like the iso mounts,but i do think they are alittle smoother,it will be a great trator to restore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
