MalMac 1,332 #26 Posted September 13, 2015 The C-1x1's were the starting of what would be the 300's, 400's and I would say the base for the 500's. They were the backbone bread and butter for Wheel Horse. With a Kohler K series in them except for a Briggs thrown in just to keep things interesting, they were very simple to maintain and with just alittle TLC here and there they would outlast anything on the market. They were what I call the foundation, everything else that came along, though they were good tractors just had fluff added to them. The C-1x1's were a no noncence, no frills get it done garden tractor. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #27 Posted September 13, 2015 It's a '75 C-160 Mike...not uncomon to find 'em broken there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #28 Posted September 13, 2015 I do like the sheat metal of the Cs and also really like the head light lens they used too but i like the 300 series too but the paint does tend to blow off in sheets if not taken care of and the head lights on 300 series don't look as cool but are way brighter. In my opinion you cant go wrong with either one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,929 #29 Posted September 13, 2015 Not to mention all the trinkets that the lawyers made them put on in an attempt to keep idiots from hurting themselves. Just look at the later model wiring diagrams in comparison. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenb69 1 #30 Posted September 13, 2015 I have a C-121 that came as a hydro. I have had it for 15 years and it has always been my go to tractor. I put an 8 speed in it till I rebuild the hydro but am restoring back to original. 12 horse Kohler and it is a beast. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #31 Posted September 14, 2015 I got the engine tins off today and gave it a good cleaning it was not to bad but it needed it cleaned. Also it has a great looking nelson muffler on it. Got the headlights working and they both work great and took a look at the deck it looks like it was in good condition before it was parked but rust and pitted pretty bad on the bottom kinda a bummer but it will be fine i soaked it in oil for now i think it will be a good winter project to paint all the spindles look good 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #32 Posted September 14, 2015 Lookin' good....how much did ya give fer it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #33 Posted September 14, 2015 Craig, my 1977 C-160 H has a crack just that the one in your picture. Mike, you thinking that's from the lift cylinder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #36 Posted October 6, 2015 Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Bought sum chrome hood acron nuts from 857 horse Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #37 Posted October 7, 2015 Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Bought sum chrome hood acron nuts from 857 horse Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk You're pimp'in now! Since I have no experience with them, I have to ask...What are the benefits of the Nelson mufflers? I see they are pricey and look cool, but other than that????Different sound? Power? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
