rmaynard 15,308 #1 Posted September 21, 2013 My friend Austyn (WH-AG) informed me the other night that his dad's auction had two non-running Wheel Horses in today's sale. I couldn't be there, so Austyn bid for me. He got both C-120 Automatics for a total of $80.00 for the pair. Granted one doesn't have an engine, but nonetheless, it looks like a pretty good deal. Picking them up tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,741 #2 Posted September 21, 2013 What the heck? Was he the only one there??? In my neck of the woods that would have been $200 easy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 542 #3 Posted September 21, 2013 Nice score Bob! Thank him (Austyn) for doing your bidding! Wow 2 for $80!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted September 21, 2013 Send Austyn my way....sounds like he knows how to work an auction! You did good for $80! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,031 #5 Posted September 21, 2013 Looks like your next project, Bob. You and Austyn did good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #6 Posted September 21, 2013 The two of you guys should redo them together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #7 Posted September 21, 2013 Lucky dog, you are Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #8 Posted September 21, 2013 NICE SCORE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #9 Posted September 22, 2013 Great score 80.00 is cheap great deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #10 Posted September 22, 2013 Hard to beat that for $80!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 476 #11 Posted September 22, 2013 Well that's just not even fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,492 #12 Posted September 22, 2013 Wow..........A complete project WH and a matching spare for 80$. What'a deal !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,308 #13 Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) Turns out that one is a 1975 C-120 Automatic, and the other is a 1974 B-100 Automatic. Still, one to restore, and one for parts. Edited September 22, 2013 by rmaynard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,082 #14 Posted September 23, 2013 Turns out that one is a 1975 C-120 Automatic, and the other is a 1974 B-100 Automatic. Still, one to restore, and one for parts. Hehe...you just cant stop dragging those B-100's home can ya Bob! Sounds like agreat deal! Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,308 #15 Posted September 23, 2013 Even though I'm constantly looking for round hoods now, I can't resist the '74 to '77 B/C series. Anyway, when I picked up the tractors on Sunday, the C-120 appeared to have a decent engine and a bad transmission. So, I dragged out the battery booster this morning, got some power to the coil, purged the air out of the fuel pump, checked the oil, and powered up the starter. After about 30 seconds of cranking to feed the carburetor, she fired right up. Actually sounds very good. No unusual noises in the valves or connecting rod. Ran it long enough to try to engage the transmission. Nothing. I am a little suspicious of the parking brake lever though. It does not go all the way down, so later tonight when I have more time I will pull the belt cover and take a closer look at it. Over all, I am happy to at least have a good running K301S. No telling what I might turn this one into. Maybe a surprise is in store for the next WHCC show, hmm? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,308 #16 Posted September 27, 2013 I took the belt cover off last night and found that the parking lever was not going down all the way when the cover was installed. The dipstick also revealed that the transmission was a quart low. So I topped off the oil and started the engine with rear wheels off the ground. Engaging the speed control lever made the wheels turn. So I lowered the jack, and hopped onto the fender pan (no seat), put in in forwards and took off. I almost slid right off the back. No slippage at all in forward or reverse. Seems very strong. Only problem is, no parking pawl engagement. I guess it's broken off inside. So my question is, do I attempt to repair it, or just carry a chock around with me when I park? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #17 Posted September 28, 2013 Bob, at the risk of sounding really lazy, I think I would just leave it as is for the present time. If something else was going to bind or break I'm sure it would have done so by now. My other choice would be to put the engine on the other tractor to see what kind of condition that tranny is in. Have you given thought to an engine swap?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,308 #18 Posted September 28, 2013 I think it might be easier to swap transmissions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #19 Posted September 28, 2013 I think it might be easier to swap transmissions. That is another good way to look at it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites