squonk 43,908 #1 Posted March 16, 2013 And I don't mean a 57 Chevy haircut either! Friend has a C-145 that he's selling to me reasonable. Kohler runs great but the Eaton 1100 may be questionable. Was working ok but started to slow down. Sorta knowing it's history before my friend got it I'm hoping a lack of maintenance will be cured with a new filter and a Mobil 1 oil change. I plan on making it a dedicated tall chute blower tractor and lawn grunt. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevyaddict83 39 #2 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Nice score! The blackhoods are growing on me. Sent from my 416-8 Edited March 16, 2013 by chevyaddict83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #3 Posted March 16, 2013 Always had a flat top when stationed, early 60's, while stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. Was a decent haircut too! Sorry, nice Wheel Horse! Good luck! ~Sent from my Digital Ankle Bracelet~ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #4 Posted March 16, 2013 They are cool tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #5 Posted March 16, 2013 I think if it works out mechanically I might just paint it Hot Rod primer Gray and do up the wheels red! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,692 #6 Posted March 16, 2013 I think if it works out mechanically I might just paint it Hot Rod primer Gray and do up the wheels red! I like your idea Mike. I will make you a set of hood decals (N/C) but change up the color scheme. Maybe in the workhorse red. I'm thinking of doing something a bit different with my 16 HP f I ever get it home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #7 Posted March 16, 2013 Terry, Are you talking the whole tractor Workhorse red or 2 tone it like a Work Horse? Is the red a different color than original red? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,247 #8 Posted March 16, 2013 I hope the tranny works out for ya. I would love to "stumble" across a C-145 or C-165 auto. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #9 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) looks like a good honest tractor there mike........ i really like my c125, the c175 (well the c175 parts) are really talking to me everytime im down the garage working on the other horses...... wants to become like the rest of them.... Edited March 16, 2013 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #10 Posted March 16, 2013 Nice score Mike, I think you are going to like that black hood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,692 #11 Posted March 17, 2013 Terry, Are you talking the whole tractor Workhorse red or 2 tone it like a Work Horse? Is the red a different color than original red? When I read your post I had a vision of a Balckhood in the GT1800 grey so wondered what it would look like with the darker workhorse red decals Here is a very quick and sloppy photoshop to get a idea of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,692 #12 Posted March 17, 2013 With Red Wheels 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #13 Posted March 17, 2013 Looks like a nice tractor! I like the paint idea too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 81 #14 Posted March 17, 2013 Nice tractor!! Still trying to find one of those for the stable...good call on the Mobil 1 by the way! Let us know if that makes a difference! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #15 Posted March 17, 2013 You're gonna like that BlackHood! I really like my C-125. Too bad Toro is not still making them. I would probably buy a brand new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #16 Posted March 17, 2013 I too like the black hoods. I don't have one so I am looking for one also! They look beefier to me than than earlier (B-80) or later (416-8) models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #17 Posted March 17, 2013 With Red Wheels I like that one. What's the color code for the Workhorse models? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #18 Posted March 17, 2013 Mike if you need one I have a 520 roller I'm gonna part out, has a good trans. Or I can make ya a good deal on a C175 roller Duane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #19 Posted March 17, 2013 Ok thanks Duane. I'll see what happens when I get it home and go thru it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #20 Posted March 18, 2013 When are you bringing it home Mike? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazy_horse 59 #21 Posted March 18, 2013 Always had a flat top when stationed, early 60's, while stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. Was a decent haircut to .....Nice tractor! I had a flat top with fender skirts in the 60's,That was flat on top and long on the sides. Now all I can manage is long on the sides. HaHa By the way this my 400th post!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #22 Posted March 18, 2013 When are you bringing it home Mike? My friend doesn't like using his trailer in the salt. I could go get it but it's a 65 mile round trip. We work together so he can bring it half way. I'm in no hurry. Gives me time to get caught up on some stuff before another project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #23 Posted March 18, 2013 When are you bringing it home Mike? My friend doesn't like using his trailer in the salt. I could go get it but it's a 65 mile round trip. We work together so he can bring it half way. I'm in no hurry. Gives me time to get caught up on some stuff before another project. LOL, thats what I'm doing now........... playing catch up! More projects on the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,908 #24 Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) It's loaded on my friends trailer so i should be getting it tomorrow. The rust spots on the hood look evil! I'm naming it Marvin after the martian on the Bugs Bunny cartoons. Edited March 27, 2013 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #25 Posted March 27, 2013 Thats a tuff looking old , and with a K321, I'll bet its got the grunt, to back up the look! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites