Pathfinder 38 #1 Posted August 17, 2015 After hours of internet searching and researching, I got the wheel horse bug! I started looking for our old family tractor and thought I'd find another one. It was an old 66' Cub Cadet. I found a few on the internet, but after researching about the tractor I found out that it may not be the best purchase for me. What came up mostly was the love of the wheel horse and I became hook and starting looking for those type tractors. I found many across the state but it is almost impossible to view all of them due to vast distances. My top three were a 64' 1054, a 67 1057 and a C 100. After thinking it over I decided on the C 100. It was well taken care of and should provide a lot more life I'm in the processes of cleaning it up and doing some modified painting of certain parts. Basically tune up stuff. Mower deck needs some holes patched, but it does seem pretty clean. The plow is in great shape. Best of all, it came with about 7 various manuals and brochures for viewing . 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #2 Posted August 17, 2015 The whole line of "C" tractors were really nice, and yours does indeed look well cared for --- well maybe not the deck! That original seat in that condition sure caught my eye - nice! Well, dang, its just a nice looking tractor... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #3 Posted August 17, 2015 Like they say; "Wheel Horse of Course"You made a good choice on that C100 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted August 17, 2015 Nice looking C-100, and 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,963 #5 Posted August 17, 2015 A nice choice you made there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted August 17, 2015 Very nice looking C-100.You've been officially bitten by the WH bug.No cure for it.You'll be looking to buy another soon.Have fun with your new toy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,245 #7 Posted August 17, 2015 Really nice Ceee. Sounds like you already have the WHA. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovinski 42 #8 Posted August 17, 2015 Great choice...................you did good!!!!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 519 #9 Posted August 17, 2015 Very nice looking C-100.You've been officially bitten by the WH bug.No cure for it.You'll be looking to buy another soon.Have fun with your new toy. He's not wrong, I had a C-101 for about 6mths now I also have a C-161 and I still search every other day to see if any more are near me that need to be saved.That looks a nice tractor. Welcome to the forum. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #10 Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks everybody for the interest! I've been doing a lot of cleaning on the old rig. Tons of grease build up underneath the frame. Better than rust though. I'm also doing some piece meal painting but not a complete restoration. I need to repair the lower steering bracket due to being cracked in the usual spots. Carb kit, head gasket, will be up after getting it cleaned up. I'll be on the look out for a better deck too. We'll see how it turns out. Great site and I'm glad on got a horse, "A wheel horse of course." 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #11 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) I've been spending way too much time on the wheel horse, but it is addictive. I took care of the weak factory tie rods and replaced those with the threaded rod and aluminum bushing method talked about on this forum. The aluminum rod was a bear to fit into the threaded rod, but I got it reamed out. Spent some time working on the deck repairs too. Looking for a dial a height knob and a mule drive knob for the front. Also spent some time painting the seat and panels. I haven't touched the hood yet and most likely wont. The steering gear bracket was also cracked on both sides. I had a welder weld the two pieces back together and I had him put a reinforcement piece in front to make it stronger. This is the welded bracket. Hope it helps with the weak spot in the steering system. Edited August 21, 2015 by Pathfinder 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #12 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) One thing I noticed that I was concerned about is the location of the fuel line next to the exhaust part of the muffler. Seems it is very close. Any safety issues here. Everything seems factory. Edited August 21, 2015 by Pathfinder 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #13 Posted August 22, 2015 I would try to maintain at least 1/2" of seperation between the gas line and muffler. You should be good with that but do keep an eye on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #14 Posted August 22, 2015 Yes that is factory fuel line location..my Ex Electro 12, that's where the fuel line was located 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #15 Posted August 22, 2015 When I reinstalled the muffler I did not have the correct angle. I found this out whe I tried to put the mower deck belt on the mule drive. The belt was hitting the muffler too. I the reposition the muffler pipe and sovlved both problems. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,963 #16 Posted August 22, 2015 Good to hear... because that was just crazy close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,655 #17 Posted August 22, 2015 Now that you are a Wheel Horse-a-holic you can start searching for that 1057 and 1054! to 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #18 Posted August 23, 2015 Hooked like a big 'ol fish!!! Welcome. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #19 Posted August 23, 2015 Welcome to the group! You got a nice score!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #20 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Over the fall I've been accumulating (hoarding) a few attachments. I added a blower and rototiller. Haven't used either yet but they hook up and attach very good. Used the plow today after some snowfall and very please with the capabilities. Attached are some pic's. Also found a Snowco trailer that I'm currently in the process of refurbishing. Edited December 30, 2015 by Pathfinder Added Pictures 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,477 #21 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) On 8/17/2015 at 8:17 PM, Pathfinder said: Is that a Nordic or Oly under that yellow cover ? Edited December 30, 2015 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #22 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Is that a Nordic or Oly under that yellow cover ? Snowmobile: 1970 Olympique 12/3 Trailer: 60's ish ??? Snowco Model SM-542 Edited December 30, 2015 by Pathfinder 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pathfinder 38 #23 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Rototiller in great shape. Can't wait to try it out this spring! Edited December 30, 2015 by Pathfinder 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #24 Posted December 30, 2015 Real nice C-100. I think you made the right choice for doing work around the house, attachments are everywhere for your tractor. Careful with that seat, it looks to be in very nice shape and they are pretty valuable. If you plan to use the tractor in cold weather I'd find a cheap seat to put on in its place. The cold weather cause's them to stiffen up and crack when they age... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,054 #25 Posted December 30, 2015 Welcome aboard. Very nice C-100 you have there. I like it. The B C series are good looking tractors. I notice the hood ornament is missing and WOW, the seat is in mint condition, that's great! It's a good original tractor, don't paint too much of it! We have a little in common, I have a '77 B-100. The muffler is a little tricky to get snugged down in the right spot to clear everything, the air cleaner and hood, etc. I don't remember my fuel line being that close though, I'll have to take a look. Looks like a new muffler on yours. Your deck is rusted in the exact same place as one of mine. And I had to replace the steering support on mine, as was broken on both sides also. The background spotters got you too! Been there done that! That's a neat little trailer also. Once the bug bites you, I don't think there is any cure either. At least I've not found one yet! Have fun with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites