slim67 2,809 #1 Posted March 29, 2017 I came across this B-80 on CL with the intentions of making it my wifes/daughters/dogs tractor so they wont be asking me to use mine. It will probably replace my 265-6 or JD. The guy was asking 350 and " it ran when he parked it". I offered him 200 but didnt think he would take it. Well he did so this the second time I got a surprise. Im sure its nothing serious but its got to be worth that in parts anyways. The flames have to go though. I h.ope they appreciate this. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #2 Posted March 29, 2017 looks hot with the flames on it eric j 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 915 #3 Posted March 29, 2017 Looks like it's going B-80 standing still!!! Jim 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #4 Posted March 29, 2017 nice machine 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #5 Posted March 29, 2017 I hate $200.00 wheel horse's because I buy every one I see. Nice horse by the way. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted March 29, 2017 Good looking machine...I like the flames! I have a B-80 and love it! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #7 Posted March 29, 2017 8 hours ago, ericj said: looks hot with the flames on it eric j you mean like flaming? 8 hours ago, jay bee said: Looks like it's going B-80 standing still!!! Jim it will be for a couple days 8 hours ago, BOB ELLISON said: I hate $200.00 wheel horse's because I buy every one I see. Nice horse by the way. i need to stay off CL 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,836 #8 Posted March 29, 2017 slim67 I have had many of these. They are great little tractors. Never should sold the last one I had. Life's lesions. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #9 Posted March 29, 2017 I have one with a rear discharge deck at my camp.Great tractor.The Squaw loves mowing with it.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #10 Posted March 29, 2017 A very nice machine, best of luck with it to. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #11 Posted March 29, 2017 As always , thanks for your comments guys. I don't feel bad since what I spent on my last three is still less than I would have spent on the CHEAPEST lawn tractor at Home Depot. I saw the lowest priced one around 1,100 dollars . I think about that every once in awhile when I begin to wonder what I'm doing with all these tractors. But I've always had more than one . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,073 #12 Posted March 29, 2017 12 hours ago, ericj said: looks hot with the flames on it eric j You got a hot deal too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,371 #13 Posted March 29, 2017 3 hours ago, slim67 said: I think about that every once in awhile when I begin to wonder what I'm doing with all these tractors. But I've always had more than one . You can't ever have to many Horses, or even tractors in general. I'm up to 3 Horses and a Deere now, and nowhere near done building my collection. Nice score on the B80, the flames definitely add a unique touch to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #14 Posted March 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Professor1990 said: You can't ever have to many Horses, or even tractors in general. I'm up to 3 Horses and a Deere now, and nowhere near done building my collection. Nice score on the B80, the flames definitely add a unique touch to it. Lol good point. The flames need to be extinguished I'm afraid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #15 Posted March 29, 2017 Good looking B80! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #16 Posted March 30, 2017 I was going to go over it tonight but had to look at my cars exhaust instead. I will be installing a new exhaust tomorrow so wont get to the fireball till Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldarmy 113 #17 Posted March 30, 2017 Nice, I too picked up a B80 yesterday. What are the odds? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #18 Posted March 30, 2017 10 hours ago, Oldarmy said: Nice, I too picked up a B80 yesterday. What are the odds? good for you. what condition is it in? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,325 #19 Posted March 30, 2017 Those flames look like the vinyl ones they sell at auto parts stores; if so they will come off clean with very little work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #20 Posted March 30, 2017 A very nice B80 indeed. It has a nice original looking patina that I would hate to see disturbed when it is in such nice condition. As for the flames, at this point I think I would leave them because they represent the entire history of the tractor's journey through its ownership and personal touches of previous owners. They all tell part of the story of this tractor's past, or, this might just be a lot of hokum. Either way, the flames have grown on me. If I had the money I would offer to buy the hood and fender pan so I could put them on another unit in the future. Looking forward to see how it turns out after your revisions. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,073 #21 Posted March 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, JimD said: A very nice B80 indeed. It has a nice original looking patina that I would hate to see disturbed when it is in such nice condition. As for the flames, at this point I think I would leave them because they represent the entire history of the tractor's journey through its ownership and personal touches of previous owners. They all tell part of the story of this tractor's past, or, this might just be a lot of hokum. Either way, the flames have grown on me. If I had the money I would offer to buy the hood and fender pan so I could put them on another unit in the future. Looking forward to see how it turns out after your revisions. Yeah, the flames don't look that bad to me. I would probably leave them on for a while at least then remove them later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,875 #22 Posted March 30, 2017 On 3/29/2017 at 5:35 AM, slim67 said: i need to stay off CL Wait till you subscribe to CL notifications in interstate searches for wheel and horse and wheelhorse then you will know you have a real problem! Nice tractor & everyone here should have a B series! They are just plain old handy! I vote leave the flames, looks like they were somewhat tastefully done and like Jimmy D said gives character. @Oldarmy's B-80 here slim ...looks to be a real dandy as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #23 Posted March 30, 2017 10 hours ago, 953 nut said: Those flames look like the vinyl ones they sell at auto parts stores; if so they will come off clean with very little work. 8 hours ago, JimD said: A very nice B80 indeed. It has a nice original looking patina that I would hate to see disturbed when it is in such nice condition. As for the flames, at this point I think I would leave them because they represent the entire history of the tractor's journey through its ownership and personal touches of previous owners. They all tell part of the story of this tractor's past, or, this might just be a lot of hokum. Either way, the flames have grown on me. If I had the money I would offer to buy the hood and fender pan so I could put them on another unit in the future. Looking forward to see how it turns out after your revisions. 8 hours ago, TDF5G said: Yeah, the flames don't look that bad to me. I would probably leave them on for a while at least then remove them later. 7 hours ago, WHX9 said: Wait till you subscribe to CL notifications in interstate searches for wheel and horse and wheelhorse then you will know you have a real problem! Nice tractor & everyone here should have a B series! They are just plain old handy! I vote leave the flames, looks like they were somewhat tastefully done and like Jimmy D said gives character. @Oldarmy's B-80 here slim ...looks to be a real dandy as well! Well i guess the flames stay. Some very interesting perspectives i didnt think about. These are painted on 953, not vinyl, but they were done by hand supposedly. Its a nice old machine and will have a good home. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #24 Posted March 31, 2017 10 hours ago, WHX9 said: Wait till you subscribe to CL notifications in interstate searches for wheel and horse and wheelhorse then you will know you have a real problem! Nice tractor & everyone here should have a B series! They are just plain old handy! I vote leave the flames, looks like they were somewhat tastefully done and like Jimmy D said gives character. @Oldarmy's B-80 here slim ...looks to be a real dandy as well! Oldarmys b-80 is NICE , no doubt about it. Id like to get this one in that kind of condition. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldarmy 113 #25 Posted March 31, 2017 On 3/30/2017 at 6:25 AM, slim67 said: good for you. what condition is it in? If you look for my post titled "New old guy here" you can see the pictures. It's been restored so it's pretty nice shape. I guess we can learn together about these. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
