YNOT 0 #1 Posted September 20, 2010 My first attempt at salvaging a truly nice machine. Picked this up a few months ago, not running, in really sad shape. Paint was shot, everything that the PO could have neglected was. I remember cleaning it and i removed 30 gallon trash bag of old grass clippings from the center console alone. So after sand blasting all panels, painting, numerous problems (which by the way were all resolved through reading this forum, Thank You All) with hydro, electrical and such. here she is. Not a full frame up, rattle can paint (really good rattle can job), all maintenance items addressed, no issues of any kind. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmuone 15 #2 Posted September 20, 2010 Great job ynot. I can see you spent a lot of time on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #3 Posted September 20, 2010 wow that came out great :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #4 Posted September 20, 2010 Great job and nice save. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #5 Posted September 20, 2010 Amazing isn't it what can be done if you work at it. Great job You should be very proud. Chas :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #6 Posted September 20, 2010 Terrific! Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedglass 1 #7 Posted September 20, 2010 Great save. Nice looking tractor. Good job . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #8 Posted September 20, 2010 Tony, Nice Job . Do you have a date in mind for the meet & greet? How does Sunday October 17th sound? Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #9 Posted September 20, 2010 Congratulations, You not only saved a tractor but you also ended up with a jewel Great work! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #10 Posted September 20, 2010 Great job looks really good!!!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted September 20, 2010 An old Allis Chalmers dealer once told me "that a good coat of paint will cover a lot of sins"! Tractor looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #12 Posted September 20, 2010 Tractor looks GREAT!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #13 Posted September 20, 2010 Very nice. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 507 #14 Posted September 20, 2010 Do you have a before pic ? That tractor looks great! I probably have to say those C-175s are about my favorite tractor. Especially when those ugly plastic fender pans is changed out to the metal. :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,031 #15 Posted September 20, 2010 Nice job, really looks good! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #16 Posted September 20, 2010 I think it really came out sweeeeet!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #17 Posted September 21, 2010 Nice job! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YNOT 0 #18 Posted September 21, 2010 Thank everyone, I was inspired by all of your great restores. The plastic fender was the first thing to go, thanks to mike (MRM). Next project is 1979 C81-8, full restore on this one, I'll make that really nice. Thanks again everyone. Oct 17 looks good so far for fall meet and greet at our house. Get ready folks, LOTS of LEAVES Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRM 4 #19 Posted September 21, 2010 looks even better close up :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites