BOWTIE 226 #1 Posted January 1, 2013 HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF MY 1982 SK486 I BOUGHT NEW IN 1983 FOR $1900. I BOUGHT IT TO GIVE MY 1975 B80 A REST. THE TRACTOR NOW HAS 1300 HOURS ON IT NOW AND I USE IT ABOUT 15 HOURS A YEAR NOW VACUUMING UP LEAVES. IT HAS HAD THE THE BEST OF CARE, IT HAS A 42" SD DECK THAT IS ALSO EXCELLENT. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEAT WITH A GENERIC (I HAVE NOS SEAT PUT AWAY),MOWER DECK WHEELS AND INSTALLED A CIGARETTE LIGHTER. TRACTOR HAS THE ORIGINAL PAINT AND JUST MOWED GRASS WITH IT. I BOUGHT A 99 314-8 TO GIVE THIS ONE A BREAK. I WILL POST MORE PICTURES LATER. THANKS BOWTIE IN OHIO 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,673 #2 Posted January 1, 2013 Are those current pictures?? If so that machine looks great!! Nice job keeping it up. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 209 #3 Posted January 1, 2013 that has to be the best horse built, big gas tank, big engine, solid mount engine, the best C styling. i wish i could find one! my c 161 8 speed is the closest i have . i'll trade you 4 running tecky powered tractors for it! LOL JAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted January 1, 2013 Wow that is a very clean machine, you took very good care of your tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #5 Posted January 1, 2013 WOW! That is in amazing shape! You have taken great care of that over the years. :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #6 Posted January 1, 2013 SPARKY,THE PICTURES ARE ABOUT 6 HOURS OLD. I HAVE A TOTAL OF 8, I WILL LIST MORE. THANKS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #7 Posted January 1, 2013 JAY, IT IS THE SAME AS THE C160 EXCEPT IT HAS THE 1" AXLES AND 4 PINION REAREND. ALL IT DONE IS MOW GRASS IT'S HAD A PRETTY EASY LIFE. BOWTIE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 209 #8 Posted January 1, 2013 i didn't know about the smaller rear but there still hard to break! nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #9 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) never grow tired looking at originals like this......... just cant get enough. Edited January 1, 2013 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #10 Posted January 1, 2013 Another beauty Bowtie.You sure did take care of it. I really like the rear tire style. Its the same as on my 312-8. Are they still available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #11 Posted January 1, 2013 WOW! That is in amazing shape! You have taken great care of that over the years. DITTO, YOUR SK486 TRACTOR IS IN AMAZINGLY GOOD SHAPE. I WOULD BE VERY PROUD TO OWN THAT ONE :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #12 Posted January 1, 2013 Now that's a blast from the past! Beautifully kept Stallions, happy Horses for sure! Thank you for sharing the pic's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #13 Posted January 1, 2013 looks like brand new! and what is hiding under the car cover with redline tires? :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #14 Posted January 1, 2013 :text-thankyoublue: again for giving your tractors the care they deserve! A friend has a "Special K" that he also bought new. His was used a little harder, but is still pretty nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #15 Posted January 1, 2013 Very nice looking tractor. You have kept it in wonderful shape....NO WONDER YOU ARE YELLING ABOUT IT! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAM58 30 #16 Posted January 1, 2013 I have seen Bowtie's Tractors in person, Yes they look that good! Everthing I seen is Show grade. I think there is two ways to restore old tractors. One is to completely take apart a redo to new condition. Two is to restore to almost new and still allowing a little age to show which in my opinion is a better look. Keep up the good work. Sam58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glgrumpy 35 #17 Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmmmm! How can you do that and use it too? Let's see......1-1/2 hrs mowing......and 3 hr's cleaning all the grass, dirt and oils off tractor each time!! Guess I'll never have a "Like new" tractor ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #18 Posted January 1, 2013 :text-coolphotos: That looks great ! A friend of mine also has one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #19 Posted January 1, 2013 I BLOW THE TRACTOR OFF WITH A LEAF BLOWER MOST OF THE TIME AND SOMETIMES I USED A AIR HOSE. I DON'T MOW WET GRASS AND SCRAPE THE CLUMPS OF GRASS OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE DECK WITH A DULL KNIFE. I GIVE IT SOAP WATER BATH AT THE END OF THE SEASON. THE CAR IS A 68 CAMARO L78 WITH 2600 MILES ON IT UNRESTORED. I STARTED OUT AS A CAR GUY AND IT GOT A LITTLE HARD TO WORK ON THEM. HERE ARE MY LAST TWO PICTURES. I HAVE TWO MORE TRACTORS TOO SHARE WITH YOU GUYS. THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS. BOWTIE IN OHIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #20 Posted January 2, 2013 Gorgeous , hope we'll get to see the Camaro too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
