Ugly horses

[bds1984 1,497]

It seems like we share a lot of pictures of our restored horse or nice originals.  How about those that are our daily workers that look a little rough around the edges?  

Here is my 520H I rescued for $125 last winter, the pictures make her look cosmetically better than she really is.  I have never seen foot rests actually rust out before like this one had.  It was basically a rusty, grease-laden, rolling shell until I added a new seat and a "new" 390 hour engine from a Cub Cadet for a $150 and replaced the rusted out sheet metal bits from my parts bin.  Counting the new rear tires, this old horse is the best running $375 I've ever spent!  So, where are all the dirty, rusty, ugly horses out there?  Lets see them!

 

[JPWH 6,331]

I have one that is rusty but I wouldn't call it ugly. 

 

 

[Daddy Don 909]

You just can't work a horse to death. It just keeps on going. Nice repairs.

[JAinVA 4,636]

Want to see and ugly horse check out my avatar.Thing never saw a day under cover,Foot rest have rust holes.Right now its waitng to move a couple yards of coarse wood chips after I break for lunch.You can't see it in the photo but since the replacement muffler wouldn't fit under the hood someone cut out the whole side and part of the top of the hood.

JimAnderson

Gloucester,Va 

Edited April 8, 2016 by JAinVA

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

Here's one of my C-195's.Rode hard,put away wet,but runs like a top.

[ranger 1,791]

Here are a couple of mine

 

[ClassicTractorProfessor 5,370]

I wouldn't call her ugly but my 1277 is still a worker and gets put to use almost daily in my landscaping and tree care business,  as well as around the house.

[BESTDOGEVER 218]

 Yup rusty but trusty my 310 is like that but it will start every time and do anything 

[TDF5G 2,072]

UGLY HORSES?  There ain't no such thing!  

'79 C-121 currently in engine overhaul stage and '80 C-105 waiting it's turn for overhaul.  Both of them are good, solid tractors.  They've been neglected and in need of a little TLC.  

Edited April 8, 2016 by TDF5G

[Wheelin'theSky 57]

4 hours ago, bds1984 said:

I have never seen foot rests actually rust out before like this one had.

More than likely had collected wet leaves in the footrests while stored or outside. It's a bit more common than you think (check out ranger's post of his 312-8). I get the feeling they don't get as many layers of paint in some of the corners from the factory as one would like and that contributes. Love me some rust though...or shall we say patina? Nice pics of both.

[Phatboy 565]

56 minutes ago, ranger said:

Here are a couple of mine

 

Nice AG's what brand are they ?

[TDF5G 2,072]

3 minutes ago, Phatboy said:

Nice AG's what brand are they ?

 What size are they?

[Phatboy 565]

14 minutes ago, TDF5G said:

 What size are they?

[grine_22 145]

4 hours ago, JPWH said:

I have one that is rusty but I wouldn't call it ugly. 

 

 

What size tires are on the fronts, I like em! 

[ranger 1,791]

Thanks Phatboy, the ag's are 7 x 12  continentals, the wheels are a bit too wide though.

[JPWH 6,331]

42 minutes ago, grine_22 said:

What size tires are on the fronts, I like em! 

4.8 - 8

[Pullstart 65,934]

5 hours ago, JPWH said:

I have one that is rusty but I wouldn't call it ugly. 

 

 

 

 

 

What is on the front.. and what is it used for?  Hydraulic tank / hanging weight for something?

[KC9KAS 4,744]

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

I like them all!

[608KEB 796]

1995 520H. It was used by a local hospital for snow removal. 332 hours on a working meter. I was going to use it for parts on my other 520H's. Now I'm thinking about redoing her. The pictures make it look better than what it is.

Edited April 9, 2016 by 608KEB

[N3PUY 1,031]

Sometimes all they need is a little makeup before they go to work!

 

 

 

 

[Wheelie again 158]

My ugly horse is getting some work done but nothing cosmetic only mechanical and I have been thinking of clear coating it for the patina LOL only pic I have

[AMC RULES 37,185]

 Was thinking about clear coating this ol' girl too. 

 

Edited April 8, 2016 by AMC RULES

[953 nut 59,297]

Here are a couple of my "Ugly Ducklings", the 1055 I am driving is my first  and the one on the trailer is my first 953 on the day I brought it home. Both are worker/survivors and look beautiful to me!

[JPWH 6,331]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

 

 

 

What is on the front.. and what is it used for?  Hydraulic tank / hanging weight for something?

It's the hydraulic tank. When I finish the 854 the raider gets rebuilt. I will build a 3" bumper that will also hold the hydraulic fluid. Should add about 50 lbs to the front.

9 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Here are a couple of my "Ugly Ducklings", the 1055 I am driving is my first  and the one on the trailer is my first 953 on the day I brought it home. Both are worker/survivors and look beautiful to me!

I don't see ugly. If they get to be an eyesore let me know. I will be glad to hide them for you. 

[JAinVA 4,636]

The picture of my 520h in my avatar might be too small to appreciate how ugly she really is so - -.To give a hint I refer to this one as the big ugly tractor.You guys that have a few know that sometimes you have to name them or number them because I'm taking the Wheel Horse  is not specific enough.JAinVA

JimAnderson

Gloucester,Va

Edited April 8, 2016 by JAinVA