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C-195 TWIN AUTO INDY TRACTOR

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I had this hood in my shop this morning to replicate what appears to be an original c-195 hood

that a southern Illinois client is restoring. Never seen one of these before. Does anyone have any info about this tractor?

Also noticed that the hood decals were in fact linen beige background and not white?

 

 

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ebinmaine

Not something I've seen yet but it sure is super cool

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SylvanLakeWH

Love the Black Hoods! :ph34r:

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Vinylguy

Well I did find this cool ad from 1982

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Achto

Is it possible that the track or maybe one of the teams had that decal made for their tractor?? If so it would be interesting to know who owned the tractor while it was used at the track.

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Vinylguy
8 minutes ago, Achto said:

Is it possible that the track or maybe one of the teams had that decal made for their tractor?? If so it would be interesting to know who owned the tractor while it was used at the track.

 The owner of it purchased it from someone in IN. Hoping I can get some more history from my customer who is commissioned to completely restore it.

G&W Lawn Tractors Noble IL  Did their first Wheel horse in 2019 for this very happy customer. 

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Tractorhead
5 hours ago, Vinylguy said:

I had this hood in my shop this morning to replicate what appears to be an original c-195 hood

that a southern Illinois client is restoring. Never seen one of these before. Does anyone have any info about this tractor?

Also noticed that the hood decals were in fact linen beige background and not white?

 

 

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Maybe a limited edition while or after a specific Race ?

 

the 500 gives me an indicator for maybe indy 500 racetrack.

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AMC RULES

We have a W-H 500 special thread here on RS featuring all the Indy themed tractors to commemorate the race over the years.

No doubt that tractor is featured in there.

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Zeek

I think this tractor may be ill :eusa-think:

 

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953 nut

I know that :wh: furnished tractors for the Indy 500 throughout the '60s and in '68 had a 500 special model. I don't know when their association with the speedway ended but doubt it went into the '80s.

That being said, I would love to own that tractor and hope the owner will find another hood and preserve the one you have. Though the historical significance is dubious at best the cool factor is off the chart!           :woohoo:

EDIT     :confusion-confused:         Just found an old thread that could add some credence to this being legitimate.     

 

Wild Bill has a good thread on them too.

 

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gwest_ca

2000 522xi Indy Special Edition Garden Tractor model 73561SEI Serial 200000001-200999999

2001 17-44HXL Indy Special Edition model 71233 Recycler Serial 210000001-210999999

2002 17-44HXL Indy Special Edition model 71233 Serial 220000001-220999999

2003 17-44HXL Indy Special Edition Lawn Tractor model 71233 Serial 230000001-230999999

 

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