ebinmaine 62,973 #1 Posted July 6, 2022 Sooooooo... For the third time now, Trina and I were chosen to be honored with a tractor. This one has a great sentimental value to the PO. It's another C160... I'll get pics later today. It's rough around the edges but has great potential. I've been searching for an engine as some of you know. A Horse popped up. I contacted the guy. Sent him a bit of info on who I am and what we've done with our Herd. We talked a bit. He had a snowblower. And a mowing deck. Plastic wheel weights. And a tractor... A tractor that's special to him. His Dad had the tractor ... Then he had it. Been 20, 25+ years between the two. He's had a LOT of mixed feelings about letting it go and had decided NOT to sell... Then we talked. He decided after talking with me n Trina we'd be the right people to own it... And keep it... Fix it up and - very importantly - USE it.... We agreed to keep in touch and I'd send him progress pics. Wheelhorse folk... Are amazing. 8 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,444 #2 Posted July 6, 2022 Really Eric?? You can wander around in the woods and share with us a dozen snapshots of moss growing on the north side of a tree and then you make a post like this and not a single picture. …. CONGRATS on the new ride !! 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,561 #3 Posted July 6, 2022 So….. Did it have more than monetary value, hence no monetary value? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,973 #4 Posted July 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: So….. Did it have more than monetary value, hence no monetary value? Let's just say I paid a fair price for the implements, only... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,037 #5 Posted July 6, 2022 @ebinmaine glad for you and Trina , often think about who would get my stuff , and the care / interest that goes along with it . just had a friend of mine let me know , he is giving me his his horse , knowing my interest and level of care . did not tell my wife , she has been quietly after me to downsize a lot of my interests . life goes on , pete 3 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #6 Posted July 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, peter lena said: she has been quietly after me to downsize a lot of my interests Hmm... you aren't the only one buddy! @davem1111... Don 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #7 Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: He decided after talking with me n Trina we'd be the right people to own it... He's got that right! The Bear comes highly recommended from the Beagle... Don 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #8 Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Hmm... you aren't the only one buddy! @davem1111... Don My problem is all the "interests" the Mrs has piled around! And of course my "interests" are WAYYY more important,valuable, and useful! Edited July 6, 2022 by Wheel Horse 3D 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,401 #9 Posted July 6, 2022 Good story and glad it worked out that way. I find I'm fond of wheel horses with the pride and thought that went into them. Knowing their pricing new I don't think anyone bought one in the day that didn't plan to respect the machine and take care of it. Keeping that going is a respectable endeavor and why the saves are important and this forum is a great contributor to that. When the time does come to move on or stable it for the last time I think it would be best to let a rig go when you have some say in who it goes to if it means something to you. Like in this case. Otherwise you wait too long and something happens and your rig is sold at a yard sale or to a person who will only see it as a mower to use until it breaks down then scrap it and find another. Anyways... We do need pics! I'll assume you're giving it the spa treatment of a thorough cleaning and oil rub down... 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #10 Posted July 6, 2022 53 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said: And of course my "interests" are WAYYY more important,valuable, and useful! Obviously... you say that in jest, dear sir... otherwise... your... "interest" would be seeking shelter from flying rolling-pins... Don 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #11 Posted July 6, 2022 58 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Obviously... you say that in jest, dear sir... otherwise... your... "interest" would be seeking shelter from flying rolling-pins... Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,973 #12 Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Sparky said: Really Eric?? You can wander around in the woods and share with us a dozen snapshots of moss growing on the north side of a tree and then you make a post like this and not a single picture. I have no comeback. It's possible you may be correct. 1 hour ago, OutdoorEnvy said: We do need pics! I'll assume you're giving it the spa treatment of a thorough cleaning and oil rub down... Spa treatment and a good tune-up for sure. This particular Beast doesn't appear to need much to be a good running worker. Some areas of the paint are decent but the sheet metal looks pretty rough. We haven't decided exactly what to do as far as looks go yet...... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,561 #13 Posted July 6, 2022 Have we decided if it’s an auto or a manual? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,973 #14 Posted July 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Have we decided if it’s an auto or a manual? Yes sir we have. It's a Kohler with an 8-speed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,686 #15 Posted July 6, 2022 I have to agree that purchases like this are touching. The sentimental value just can't be quantified. Great story! That being said, I feel the need to point out that this EXCEEDS THE FAIR AMOUNT OF C-160 TRACTORS for one household!!!! Congratulations, I bleepin guess! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #16 Posted July 6, 2022 Hhhmmm… A Haiku cometh to mind… @ebinmaine has C 160’s a many perchance hoarder be? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HC 207 #17 Posted July 6, 2022 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: I have to agree that purchases like this are touching. The sentimental value just can't be quantified. Great story! That being said, I feel the need to point out that this EXCEEDS THE FAIR AMOUNT OF C-160 TRACTORS for one household!!!! Congratulations, I bleepin guess! How many is too many? I have 15 C 160's. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,973 #18 Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, 520HC said: ..... have 15 C 160's. WOW. It would appear I have some ketchin' up tah do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,686 #19 Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, 520HC said: How many is too many? I have 15 C 160's. Sir, you have far exceeded the legal limit! 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: would appear I have some ketchin' up tah do. Don't you dare! One day, I WILL have a C-160 (Kohler) 8 speed. If I have to freaking build one, that's OK too! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,973 #20 Posted July 7, 2022 7 hours ago, kpinnc said: Sir, you have far exceeded the legal limit! Don't you dare! One day, I WILL have a C-160 (Kohler) 8 speed. If I have to freaking build one, that's OK too! All ya need is the K341 or Magnum 16. Hunt one o' them up an' toss a tractor together! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,686 #21 Posted July 7, 2022 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Hunt one o' them up an' toss a tractor together! Yeah, been trying for a while. Down here, I'd have a better chance of finding Bigfoot riding a Unicorn... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #22 Posted July 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Yeah, been trying for a while. Down here, I'd have a better chance of finding Bigfoot riding a Unicorn... Last week… trail cam at @ebinmaine’s pole barn build site… 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 1,932 #23 Posted July 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Last week… trail cam at @ebinmaine’s pole barn build site… Best LOL of the week! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,973 #24 Posted July 7, 2022 @SylvanLakeWH Well played Jim! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,686 #25 Posted July 7, 2022 48 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Last week… trail cam at @ebinmaine’s pole barn build site… Well, I am now a believer! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
