BPEisenhower 535 #1 Posted November 24, 2023 First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH DON! This man took the time out of his day to send me a Caterpillar 12 book and spent time on the phone with me chatting away one evening. It seems to me that the friendliest people are in collector groups.. seriously, I can't think of any tractor, truck, car or garden tractor show I attended that anyone was intolerable. Everyone eager to help in some way to make it enjoyable. I now have something that was recently gifted to me and will be needing help with ( hint hint C-Series-Don). Lmao 🤣. I was given a C125 that is new. New meaning that it was used for an hour and parked. This has mowed for an hour and parked in a shed since 1982. After digging in the shed moving vending machines, I finally found it. I'm actually in shock that it's real and was told to take it. What do I do with it? Sure it would be sweet to use again but I don't want to scratch it all over. Motor turns freely, tires need air, seat is nicer than my Super Duty. Not a scratch on the deck and has the grass chute. What should I do with this tractor? Parade use? Mowing? Do I even bother with trying to make it run or leave it alone? All input is welcome! 6 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,556 #2 Posted November 24, 2023 First of all. AWESOME. What to do with a machine that was originally BUILT TO WORK? 🤔 🤔 Well I personally wouldn't let it set again. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,833 #3 Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, BPEisenhower said: Do I even bother with trying to make it run or leave it alone? All input is welcome! A tractor that doesn't run is nothing but a dust collector that takes up space. I suggest get it running, then decide what to do with it. Use it, show tractor, parade tractor, most of all enjoy it. AWESOME SCORE BTW!! Edited November 24, 2023 by Achto 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,443 #4 Posted November 24, 2023 Get it running and use it! It’s not a “never been started NOS machine” so I would clean it up and put a few hours on it each year. Sitting doesn’t do these things any good. Congrats on the awesome score 10 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,005 #5 Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) I'll be happy to help you with your dilemma... I will pay you twice what you paid... I agree with @ebinmaine and @Sparky and @Achto... run it!!! Seriously, nice tractor!!! Love the Black Hoods!!! Edited November 24, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 4 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,072 #6 Posted November 24, 2023 Great score and I agree with the gentlemen above me; run it! Maybe don't run it like you stole it (which you kinda did considering what you paid ) but run it for sure! Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,492 #7 Posted November 24, 2023 Yep, I agree with everyone above. If you have (or can make) room for it, then run it at least a couple hours a year. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 797 #8 Posted November 25, 2023 Beautiful time machine right there. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 229 #9 Posted November 25, 2023 Clean, grease, change the oil and get every drop of gas out of it. Don't forget to clean the carburetor, flush out the fuel tank with fresh gas and put in a new fuel filter. After that have lots of fun! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #10 Posted November 25, 2023 From what I have gathered from the USA and Netherlands it's apparent that a Wheel Horse is definitely not a Koi pond, fountain, or a statue! I WILL give it a complete service front to back and occasionally mow and open area minus the low hanging branches and other scratchy obstacles. Probably not a wise idea to power wash the 30+ years of dust since damaging the decals, safety stickers and who knows what else would be blown away. I have found recently that using Rotella 30 has the vitamins and dinosaurs flat tappet engines like. Once I actually get the beast outside, more pictures are going to be taken. My only hope is that I can fit on this one! 6 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 844 #11 Posted November 25, 2023 some guys have ALL the luck! congrats 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,726 #12 Posted November 25, 2023 in life, if you are fortunate, you find wonderful "neighbors" many places -- and in your case you found CSeries Don half way across the USA -- that's the kind of person he is but also is the kind of people all across this forum - Great timing to read a story like this of "thanks" as we celebrate THANKSgiving. 2 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,556 #13 Posted November 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: in life, if you are fortunate, you find wonderful "neighbors" many places -- and in your case you found CSeries Don half way across the USA -- that's the kind of person he is but also is the kind of people all across this forum - Great timing to read a story like this of "thanks" as we celebrate THANKSgiving. Trina and I have had several great experiences with the folks here on Redsquare. One has been Don. As recently as yesterday. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,523 #14 Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, BPEisenhower said: From what I have gathered from the USA and Netherlands it's apparent that a Wheel Horse is definitely not a Koi pond, fountain, or a statue! I WILL give it a complete service front to back and occasionally mow and open area minus the low hanging branches and other scratchy obstacles. Probably not a wise idea to power wash the 30+ years of dust since damaging the decals, safety stickers and who knows what else would be blown away. I have found recently that using Rotella 30 has the vitamins and dinosaurs flat tappet engines like. Once I actually get the beast outside, more pictures are going to be taken. My only hope is that I can fit on this one! I do not think it need a power wash. I f you like it and do not want to get it dirty take the deck off clean it by hand store it in a dry place off the ground. You can use this with a cart to hall stuff. Find an old rug and put the tractor on it to keep moisture off it. I MEAN MAN just enjoy it. Pass down to some one else when you get old. Edited November 25, 2023 by Retired Wrencher 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #15 Posted November 25, 2023 So far I have gotten an actual Kohler carb kit, air filter, spark plug, points, condenser, plug wire, rear end oil, Rotella 30 engine oil and new fuel line and filter. Will get it out and ready in the next few days! Thank you all for your input and plan to use it possibly one time this year just to exercise before winter ❄️. You have sealed the deal for me and also, the woman of the house approves!! I can have as many tractors as I want as long as she gets a few too.... Better marry this one sometime. But then that's what notorized prenuptial agreements are for!! LMAO 🤣 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #16 Posted November 25, 2023 13 hours ago, mrc said: some guys have ALL the luck! congrats Just dumb luck mostly!! I can't let a tractor pass me by.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #17 Posted November 25, 2023 7 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: I do not think it need a power wash. I f you like it and do not want to get it dirty take the deck off clean it by hand store it in a dry place off the ground. You can use this with a cart to hall stuff. Find an old rug and put the tractor on it to keep moisture off it. I MEAN MAN just enjoy it. Pass down to some one else when you get old. People remember this guy's father buying it years ago and wondering what happened to it. Even the salesman that sold it stopped by and can't believe that it was used one time. Everyone thought it was sold years ago! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #18 Posted November 25, 2023 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Trina and I have had several great experiences with the folks here on Redsquare. One has been Don. As recently as yesterday. I firmly believe that ALL members on here are a family that has spread to all far reaches of the earth and am pleased we have the same interests in preservation of these machines! I even caught a YouTube video from someone in Maine pushing slushy snow in the last few days!! 😜 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #19 Posted November 25, 2023 17 hours ago, 23 Reo said: Clean, grease, change the oil and get every drop of gas out of it. Don't forget to clean the carburetor, flush out the fuel tank with fresh gas and put in a new fuel filter. After that have lots of fun! Got the shopping done and will soon be getting into it fingers crossed!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,523 #20 Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, BPEisenhower said: People remember this guy's father buying it years ago and wondering what happened to it. Even the salesman that sold it stopped by and can't believe that it was used one time. Everyone thought it was sold years ago! BPE - `People do funny things to tractors. I bought a 657 one time. The owner stuck it under a raised porch or deck his wife found it 25 years later after he passed away. It was dirty but I fix that. I truly hope you enjoy it for what it is. Edited November 26, 2023 by Retired Wrencher 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #21 Posted November 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: BPE - `People do funny things to tractors. I bought a 657 one time. The owner stuck it under a raised porch or deck his wife found it 25 years later after he passed away. It was dirty but I fix that. I truly hope you enjoy it for what it is. That's almost what I ran into before. Until I got out of the roll off dumpster business people threw out some interesting things. I got my Raider 14 from a 20 yd dumpster buried under blankets, clothes and beds from an estate clean up. Really like to finish painting since it's already in primer 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #22 Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 1:47 PM, ebinmaine said: First of all. AWESOME. What to do with a machine that was originally BUILT TO WORK? 🤔 🤔 Well I personally wouldn't let it set again. You're right! I'm not going to let it sit and not work again. I know it's in great condition but occasional use won't hurt ☺️ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPEisenhower 535 #23 Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 2:15 PM, Achto said: A tractor that doesn't run is nothing but a dust collector that takes up space. I suggest get it running, then decide what to do with it. Use it, show tractor, parade tractor, most of all enjoy it. AWESOME SCORE BTW!! I hear you loud and clear!! A Wheel Horse is not a fountain or a statue. I'm thinking it's a good show piece for Portage and the I&I show... I have to go to the one in Pennsylvania sometime too 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,833 #24 Posted November 26, 2023 7 hours ago, BPEisenhower said: I'm thinking it's a good show piece for Portage Would be great if you could make it to Portage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,523 #25 Posted November 27, 2023 19 hours ago, BPEisenhower said: You're right! I'm not going to let it sit and not work again. I know it's in great condition but occasional use won't hurt ☺️ I have this one I only take it in the summer of nice days.I had three at one time. For some reason I like the Start/Gen models. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
