Docwheelhorse 2,740 #1 Posted April 8, 2020 Hello All, Well if I could only have 1 it would be a 1973--1976 C160 with the solid mount engine / big oil pan the gas tank under hood & the "trunk" fender pan setup. Plus I just love the looks.... Had to buy this one when I saw it... yah its a re-paint... needs a belt and fresh gear oil. But runs out great... Hope everyone is safe / healthy and is trying to stay busy. Its easy to get bored. Have a good one! Tony P.S. CHECK OUT THE BRILLIANT USE OF ROOF SHINGLES ON THE RUNNING BOARDS! 9 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,008 #2 Posted April 8, 2020 Super cool. So that's got a hood ornament which makes it a 1974 or 1975 The roof shingles were a fairly ingenuitive thought on the part of somebody in the past. I wonder how long they lasted... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,067 #3 Posted April 8, 2020 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: The roof shingles were a fairly ingenuitive thought on the part of somebody in the past. I wonder how long they lasted... 10-15 years tops 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #4 Posted April 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, pullstart said: 10-15 years tops Not if you got the 30yr jobs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,840 #5 Posted April 9, 2020 I saw that Tony. Looks like a good tractor. That was always on my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River19 87 #6 Posted April 9, 2020 Nice rig......I guess I should thank my father for buying the C160 Auto in the mid 80s seems like they are desirable.......he had good foresight Roof shingles.......for once the standard asphalt shingles would be preferred to a full metal job...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #7 Posted April 9, 2020 40 minutes ago, River19 said: Nice rig......I guess I should thank my father for buying the C160 Auto in the mid 80s seems like they are desirable.......he had good foresight Roof shingles.......for once the standard asphalt shingles would be preferred to a full metal job...... so you're suggesting slate and tile are also out of the question ... lol yep - your father done good ... very good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #8 Posted April 9, 2020 great find doc - looks like a nice C160 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River19 87 #9 Posted April 9, 2020 I'm trying to figure out if I like the "bug eye" add-on headlight look........What I do remember was years ago trying to snow blow (we used to have a blower for the C-160) using those stock headlights and I think they may have been 1 candle power......and I'm talking a small votive candle at that. Reminds me of an Austin Healy Bug Eye Sprite from the 50s or 60s...... Has anyone tried to convert to LED? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 977 #10 Posted April 9, 2020 Beautiful machine, looks like you may need an axle seal on one side..... LOVE it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,067 #11 Posted April 9, 2020 @River19 there are quite a few LED conversions on here, from replacing the bulb to full LED headlights replacing the buckets and all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,225 #12 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Well it needs a new seal on the left rear axle probable bad roller bearing also. Might as well do both sides while your at it. Edited April 9, 2020 by Lee1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,307 #13 Posted April 9, 2020 Very Nice. I love my 160-8. good luck with it. I’m sure you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #14 Posted April 9, 2020 I used an old truck mud flap from the scrap yard where my late dad worked for almost 30 years on my now daughters 800 workhorse. been working good for 22 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #15 Posted April 9, 2020 2 hours ago, tom2p said: so you're suggesting slate and tile are also out of the question ... lol yep - your father done good ... very good and wood shakes also not an option for the Wheel Horse owners that prefer to cut grass standing on the running boards with hands up high - I recommend skate board grip tape 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,008 #16 Posted April 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, tom2p said: and wood shakes also not an option for the Wheel Horse owners that prefer to cut grass standing on the running boards with hands up high - I recommend skate board grip tape I did actually use the skateboard grip tape but I don't see why I can't use wood shingles. I feel like you're excluding materials from my possibilities list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #17 Posted April 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I did actually use the skateboard grip tape but I don't see why I can't use wood shingles. I feel like you're excluding materials from my possibilities list. eb - you are one of the exceptions - all parts and materials are fair game for you ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,379 #18 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) I just use some black rustoleum paint and sprinkle that with white sand or for rougher grip, you could use black sandblast media.Good use for the old stuff that got a little thick No rust issues with putting on an overlay that catches moisture. If a fella wants that Sunday go to meetin' look, he just masks in a border or stripes or whatnot. Edited April 9, 2020 by ohiofarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River19 87 #19 Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I did actually use the skateboard grip tape but I don't see why I can't use wood shingles. I feel like you're excluding materials from my possibilities list. Well you are from Maine, perhaps cottage style cedar shakes, let them weather to gray, maybe trim them in white to fit in along the New England coast...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
