C100Johnson 11 #1 Posted December 11, 2019 Just acquired this machine from my dad. Been sitting in the barn for a few years, but still runs. Plans are to do a complete restore/mod. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 5,124 #2 Posted December 11, 2019 Nice basis for a project. It will be good to see how you go about it. Please post photos as you go along. Mick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,555 #3 Posted December 11, 2019 Please keep us posted on your progress!!! Questions?? Ask away... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,175 #4 Posted December 11, 2019 This will be interesting to watch! Good luck with your resto. And yes as you go along. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,889 #6 Posted December 11, 2019 I always love to hear about a being passed down in the family and loved by subsequent generations. If questions arise during your restoration please feel free to ask for assistance and advice. This manual should be helpful, nor sure of the year but guessed it was a '75. The decal on the front of the grill side looks interesting, was that a military insignia? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C100Johnson 11 #7 Posted December 11, 2019 Thanks everyone! I will definitely be including pictures throughout the entire process. This is a first for me (restoring a garden tractor). Also I’m very green to the wheel horse nostalgia. Thank you 953nut for the brochure, it will definitely come in handy. I’m not sure on the year yet, was told a ‘72, but as I’m seeing it wasn’t made in that year. Glad to be a part of this big community! Plans are to have a bit of custom fabrication on the sheet metal, and a slightly custom paint, carrying the red, but more metallic with pearl, and at what would be “show car quality”. I might be going the route of stretching the frame out about18 inches, lowering the front, and possibly a bigger engine (this could all change as the process goes). But, I’m very excited to get started and see what comes of it. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #8 Posted December 11, 2019 Very nice and. to ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 252 #9 Posted December 11, 2019 C100 is an awesome tractor! Your going to fall in love very quickly if you haven’t already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,355 #10 Posted December 11, 2019 You dad had a good eye, nice Wheel Horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,732 #11 Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, C100Johnson said: Also I’m very green to the wheel horse nostalgia. So wasn't I and still am but the fellas here learn me something new every day! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,388 #12 Posted December 11, 2019 Looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,698 #13 Posted December 11, 2019 The C Series are one of the best Wheelhorses made. Simple stout construction with minimal electrical wiring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #14 Posted December 11, 2019 From someone else who recently inherited the hobby, You couldn't have found a better, or more helpful community than you have here. With tons of resources available, and plenty of people willing to share their experience and opinions here I am sure your project will turn out great! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,689 #15 Posted December 11, 2019 @C100Johnson I can’t wait to see the progress as it comes to us! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #16 Posted December 13, 2019 Welcome to the forum ! Nice machine you have there, its good for many more years. Ill be following your progress. Any questions just ask, we are here to help and guide any way possible. -Brady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
