C-160 progress

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Figured I'd start a new post here since I am doing a little more work on the C-160 again. First up is the removing of that non-C160 hydraulic valve (which by the way if anyone needs it it's for sale).

And replaced with the original type that I got off of eBay with some hoses from Scott (4StarCstms). I am a lot happier with this valve, and the larger OEM pressure hose makes the cylinder operate faster which is nice.

In another week or two, I should have another update. I am getting a hard to get part which will really make the C-160 look great! Stay tuned.....

[WHC-125 4]

It looks very nice back to original again and maybe its a two piece seat with arm rests

That would be nice to see on their :ychain:

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

:thumbs2:

[520HC 208]

I like it a lot, just wondering why amp meter shows charging with the ignition switch in the off position.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Solar charging The AMP meter broke last year, I need to replace it, it's on the list.

[bo dawg 516]

Dawg gone it everytime I see that tractor I just

Thats so beautiful! :thumbs2:

[MikesRJ 552]

Beautiful machine Karl. Very nice.

[wheel horse 1045 2]

so thats what my C160 should look like,that looks nice.

[buckrancher 2,679]

Beautiful tractor Karl is that vaspar IH red and did you clear coat it with

something :thumbs:

[TJ 175]

Looks better than new. :thumbs2:

[MaineDad 85]

I'm guessing the original seat too :thumbs2:

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Beautiful tractor Karl is that vaspar IH red and did you clear coat it with

something

The tractor was painted by Eldon (kj4kicks) using Valspar Restoration IH Red with hardener. It was then finished with 2000 grit and polished as you see it. There is no clear coat on it.

Thank you all for the compliments.

[jusjeepn 59]

Carl, You can't be using that thing. It looks cleaner now than the first pic which I know is an archive photo. It still looks awesome and those little finishing touches just make it that must cleaner! Nice work!

[can whlvr 993]

Amazing looking tractor,got to be one of the nicest wheelhorses ever made,hope my c 101 will look half as good as yours does, :thumbs2:

[KyBlue 655]

Looks great Coach!! Glad those hoses worked out for ya, and they are leak free.

[KeithB 6]

That is one fine lookin C-160 Karl :scratchead:

[brentonkjohnson 0]

I know it's already been said, but that is a nice piece of tractor you have there. You are an excellent photographer too by the way. Makes me want to hold out for a C-160 myself.

[bitten 134]

With the seat could it be the right non-skid materal for foot rest? :scratchead:

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Nope it's not the mats, I actually like the ones that are on it better than the sandpaper type.

I just received one of the new parts yesterday (Thanks Charlie!) after some prep work and paint I'll be putting it on. Hopefully I'll be able to get to that soon and get some more pictures.

[bustedglass 1]

It's gotta be the seat. I don't see anything else that it needs . Great looking tractor Coach .

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Well, no seat yet, but I do have a muffler (Thank You Charlie) just need to clean it up a bit and give it a shot of paint. Thanks for the compliments, it's coming along nicely. Of course having an Eldon head start is a bonus!

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Coat one is on, I have already put on 2 more coats. Still have to get 2 new muffler clamps then it goes back on.

edit: I did pre-fit and it looks great just like it should!

More to come....

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,265]

Some pictures installed. Not sure if it's positioned correctly though?

[kj4kicks 151]

The muffler should be basically parallel to the edge of the hood, and the end of the tail pipe should be about halfway between where it is, and the frame rail.

Progress is looking good!

[MikesRJ 552]

Up close it looks :scratchead: