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About 10-15 years ago I was driving down the road and saw a gentleman mowing with a C-81. I knew he was relatively new to the area so of course I stopped to introduce myself and ask him about his tractor. Well don’t you know that even though he’s old enough to be my dad we became good friends. A couple of years ago he bought a new green tractor because it was easier to for him and his wife to get on and off. Well the C-81 was just sitting for a few years so he called me recently and said he wanted me to have it! It definitely needs some love but now it’s home in the Wheel Horse hospital (that’s what my friend calls it!) I’m going to repair whatever is necessary, then do a complete service on it. After that will be a light sanding and a @peter lena bath in WD-40 or whatever he recommends.

Got the 856 " Forsaken " out for a spin today. Spring time it's going to need a new battery. The one in it has a sticker from 2016 on it. Won't hold a charge anymore.

I'd have to add a heated cab. This would probably fit.

Took the C-121 out after two and a half years of hibernation. I must have totally ran it out of gas back then because I put a fresh battery and gas in it, took the air cleaner off, sprayed a little gas in the carburetor with a spray bottle and it fired up instantly! Next it was time for a bath. Soon I will be replacing the axle seal. It’s also the first tractor I got signed by the man himself Cecil Pond!

Stretching Colt’s legs last week…

Let’s see some of you guys signs and memorabilia that you have. I have a few things first is this lighted sign that is what it was made to be. I did upgrade to brighter lights Second is a metal sign made to be screwed to the wall. I made a shadow box style enclosure for it and put lights behind it

@c-series don I would've used more soap!

Nothing earth shattering here but I tend to cut my own gaskets at times and the long straight edges are one thing but the bolt holes are another story. I cut a gasket for a fuel pump this morning and considered drilling the 1/4" holes but they always end up being shaggy and a bit of a pain to do. I looked around the shop and considered several thing and landed on filing the teeth from a tool chest key and using it like a cigar punch. One or two hits on a hard surface works pretty well

Remove the set screws in the side of the pulley, sometimes 2 screws, one on top of the other. Sometimes 2 set screw holes, i.e. 12 o' clock & 3 o'clock.... Spray down with penetrating oil in the screw holes & crank. Hook up a puller & remove.

@Pullstart mine was a metal sign that my niece cut for me and I painted.I had that on the mash pole in 2018. I made this sign that will go in a light box.

I’ve got some!

Couple wks ago I walked out with a huge grin on -- went there for welding rods and despite staying 30-40 mins I left with only the rods!!! Think that was a first! That gasket punch set is worth twice the cost, super handy tool......

Hey hey! Twinning!

Nothing near the restoration done on my last 520, this one received a sheetmetal only teardown, and a very deep mechanical rehab with some improvements along the way. A worker quality redo.

Prime rib was most excellent!!! As usual when our gang gets together there is always more food than we need. I left J&C stables completely and uncomfortably stuffed. Thanks again Jim & Cindy!!! BTW - What we doing with your next check??

Not today but yesterday... got my first SSI check and promised the gang I would make them prime rib when I did. We all went out to eat for new years and many of them had PR which was less than show. I took pity on them, I had surf n turf and told them a supper club can't do what I do. I told @Achto he sliced it a bit thin ... I usually slice in 2 - 3 inch chunks. Not enough room at the table for everyone so Massey Jason & wife ...the newlyweds got the "love" table... kinda like putting them up in the love shack @JCM...

I have a few

Tore down a 1276 parts tractor. Anybody see anything they need speak now or forever hold yer peace. Tore into the motor and the boys measured it up. Within std. specs but some weird cross hatching. Will get cleaned up, honed and new rings & paint and on the shelf for a ready spare or project. We think this might have been a service motor at one time. I.D. plate is MIA. Drilled out the pully set screws and came off no problem @Achto From the we seen it all files. Hubs are savable tho with new keyway. Axles good yet too!

Maybe you Mainahs could get together and build a colossal golf cart...

enjoying the black hoods, and yes, the KT17s are beasts

Pulled the b80 out and did a bit of yrd work. 800 special is ready for grass duty after a long winters snooze in the shed.ole Briggs started right up

A spring stroll last week…

The thinner you slice it, the more of it there is.

Buy horses?

Sorry Dav... yer screwed... and it's only gonna get worse. Dry rot knows no bounds. Only thing I can suggest it run them with only a couple of psi. The good news is those tires can be had. New depending on the weather, Miller Tire comes to mind. Some of the fellas have decent used ones tho. You make the pilgrimage to the BS you gotta a good chance of finding some.

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Probably more lurking about...

ITS ALIIIIIVE !!!!

I'm 68 years young. This was my Grand Dads vice.

Finally got the front shoes for the 165 yesterday too They broke their tire machine last week when they tried to mount these so I had to wait until they got parts in for that. New bearings are in and I'll get them put on tomorrow.

Forgot all about this. got me wondering which will get finished soonest? Custom golf cart or Colossus?

Saw this in a friend’s home town a few weeks ago. He sent me some much appreciated pictures!

I’ve been rebuild these old engines for decades. If you want to do it correctly then sleeve the cylinder. Anything else is a half smacked job. I sleeve about two per month. It’s not a big deal.

Soooo…went into the woods for a cruise with the B-80 and figured I would snap a side shot for this thread (and apparently a few front end Friday shots as well). Unfortunately deep in the woods I had a front tire failure, as in IT FELL OFF! Of course I had no tools so had to walk back home for a couple tools and a rag. Luckily Mother Nature left a jack-stand close by. Quick repair and she drove back home without an issue. I do need to look for front spindles with the bolt rather than that little clip

Hydraulic control valve cleaned up and new O rings installed. Hoses have been cleaned up with new O rings as well. That is where I am at right now. Engine has been cleaned up and had the decarbon, valves adjusted etc last year and it is ready to go back in when I am ready for it.

I know this isn’t the right color tractor for side shot Saturday but went early this morning and picked this up. One owner tractor very well taken care of. I know it’s not a horse but I have always wanted one of these big wheel tractors. Don’t hate me too bad guys I like them all unfortunately

Good for you! I love the little 8hp tractors, always amazed at what they can do.

I just looked, mine is on the inside too, Must need to get my pulleys checked!

Hone marks looks like someone has been in there and didn't slow the hone down to get a cross hatch

Like @SPINJIM and @953 nut this March brings my 73rd birthday and it is time for a reality check. I have several nice decks that will never get restored to show quality, and they are taking up valuable space. One is off my 875, and the other is an original 701 deck. I have other things that might have to go as well. However, like 953 said, I must have a sale commitment before I will load them on the trailer.

Even though I only live about 50 minutes from the show, it's a lot easier to spend the night nearby rather than driving home at night. For many years I camped in my tent, but since my back surgery, a hotel bed seems to be a better solution. I'm counting the days until SHOWTIME.

If I can get my panzer sold, I'm all over that!

I'll get us off to a good start. I'll be moving to a retirement community in the spring, and won't need my 417 with 2-stage blower anymore. Hope this doesn't cause a late winter blizzard before we move. This has been my dedicated snow tractor, and not used for mowing for the past 5 years. Only 508 hours on it. Has an electric lift, two lift assist springs, and electric fuel pump, wheel weights, a new seat, Ag rear tires and tri-rib fronts, only 508 hours, and a dependable Kohler KT17. Asking $1200. More items to follow.