oldblue1993 98 #1 Posted September 17, 2022 Hey everyone, just dropping in to say hi and that after all these years the design of the black hood actually makes sense. I never really cared much for this model, till mowing with her tonight and stopped to watch the sun set. All the questions in the world today, this one was answered. I hope you guys are all out there just taking a moment to kick back and enjoy. 4 2 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,568 #2 Posted September 17, 2022 Just now, oldblue1993 said: I hope you guys are all out there just taking a moment to kick back and enjoy Every. Single. Day. I do live me a happy life!! Niiiiice pic!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #3 Posted September 17, 2022 NICE! So, now that I've also been enlightened, be it resolved that I will NOT be selling my C-105, it will run again! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,568 #4 Posted September 17, 2022 1 minute ago, tunahead72 said: NICE! So, now that I've also been enlightened, be it resolved that I will NOT be selling my C-105, it will run again! I got a C165 for sale here. You come get it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,597 #5 Posted September 17, 2022 Never cared for the black hoods at first either, then I got one. Needless to say it grew on me quite fast. The "C" series tractors have become one of my favorite's. The flat spot on the black hoods also works great to set your gym bag on while you cruise from the camper to the showers when your at a show. 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,568 #6 Posted September 17, 2022 Just now, Achto said: Never cared for the black hoods at first either, then I got one. Needless to say it grew on me quite fast. The "C" series tractors have become one of my favorite's. The flat spot on the black hoods also works great to set your gym bag on while you cruise from the camper to the showers when your at a show. I been mullin' over what it is that don't quite set right about em with me. It's this hood front area. Seems to me it would look about yay much betterer if'n it looked more like... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #7 Posted September 17, 2022 41 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: You come get it. You can't be persuaded to deliver to NJ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,568 #8 Posted September 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: You can't be persuaded to deliver to NJ? I gotta go ta NY next month..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #9 Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I gotta go ta NY next month..... I'll drop ya an e... tomorrow sometime... So, you think it would look better like this? I added a piece of 67 Vette bumper on there cuz it looked like it needed it: 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #10 Posted September 17, 2022 The "piece of 67 Vette bumper" will likely make it run faster....... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #11 Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: It's this hood front area. Don't forget about that big tub looking plastic rear fender! I see yours has been changed to a metal rear fender 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #12 Posted September 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, Sailman said: run faster I was gonna add side pipes and some ground effects but I thought that might be a little overkill. But, "Bad Chad" would dig it, I'm sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #13 Posted September 17, 2022 Love the Black Hoods!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,663 #14 Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I been mullin' over what it is that don't quite set right about em with me. It's this hood front area. Seems to me it would look about yay much betterer if'n it looked more like... With all the right parts you can make it any 70's or later WH Garden Tractor or another unfinished project. Edited September 17, 2022 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #15 Posted September 17, 2022 I’ve always loved the black hoods…looking over the hood with those “fins” on top That part of the hood you all wanna chop off would probably make the hood weak, might find yourself adding stiffening parts under the hood. Mine… 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,145 #16 Posted September 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, Sparky said: I’ve always loved the black hoods…looking over the hood with those “fins” on top That part of the hood you all wanna chop off would probably make the hood weak, might find yourself adding stiffening parts under the hood. Mine… Yes. Those hoods flop around like a carp on a dock as they are. One reason why I never really cared for them unless I did this. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,568 #17 Posted September 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: another unfinished project. Only "stages of completion" projects around here Lee. We'll definitely have more time next year. Pole Barn. New garden area. BBT's daughter's wedding. All done by then ... No major projects after these. 17 minutes ago, Sparky said: That part of the hood you all wanna chop off would probably make the hood weak, might find yourself adding stiffening parts under the hood I wondered about that... IIFF I ever attack it I'd put reinforcement bars in. @squonk I DO like that color scheme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #18 Posted September 17, 2022 56 minutes ago, Sparky said: make the hood weak Absolutely correct! The blackhood is already pretty flimsy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #19 Posted September 17, 2022 I love the black hoods too! 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #20 Posted September 17, 2022 6 hours ago, squonk said: Yes. Those hoods flop around like a carp on a dock as they are. One reason why I never really cared for them unless I did this. That white hood does look pretty sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #21 Posted September 17, 2022 5 hours ago, bo dawg said: I love the black hoods too! But but but... that hood ain't even black 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #22 Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: But but but... that hood ain't even black maybe underneath. It’s still a black hood in name. Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,667 #23 Posted September 18, 2022 liking the Blackhoods more everyday we have them 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites