SousaKerry 501 #1 Posted February 28, 2014 Lookie what I won for $55 on a local online auction site over in Grand Rapids.... Can't tell if the dark spots are rusted through or just wet but the rest looks in great shape. I can't wait to go pick it up tomorrow. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,408 #2 Posted February 28, 2014 Wow! Great pick-up and at a great price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #3 Posted February 28, 2014 Really nice one too...congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #4 Posted February 28, 2014 Looks like a Nice one to fix up!..congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #5 Posted February 28, 2014 Nice score Kerry. Looks in good shape. My son is supposed to be watching that auction site for me. Guess I'll just have to do it myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #6 Posted February 28, 2014 I'm glad he didn't watch that one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted February 28, 2014 Good looking tub cart. Keep us informed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #8 Posted March 1, 2014 one coat of paint & she`s brand new again . congratulations on your find , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #9 Posted March 2, 2014 Nice score. I have one also and used it more then I thought I would. I never did get the dumping action to work by backing up though. It would never grab as described in the owners manual. When my tractor is back together I plan on doing the trailer to match. They are handy little buggers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #10 Posted March 2, 2014 I would buy those all day long for $55! Great find and buy...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #11 Posted March 2, 2014 How do you determine what year it was produced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #12 Posted March 2, 2014 I got a decent one for a Franklin. Just needed a good scuffing and a repaint. I did the inside with Rhino Liner. It's too nice to really use. so I only use it at a show and then put a drop cloth or blanket in it. I got a bigger cart to do work with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #13 Posted March 2, 2014 very good score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #14 Posted March 2, 2014 Great score! Reminds me of a TV show, "The Price is Right". I would've leaped on that one too! Follow up the post after you pickup the tub. Rust? Wet? Holes? Regardless certainly repairable! Good luck you won't need, you already have it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #15 Posted March 3, 2014 Well Saturday morning me and the boy piled into the Ford Lawn Ranger for the drive to Grand Rapids to pick up the trailer. Paid and got her loaded took a few pictures for posterity. Then got the heck out of dodge before they called the cops, cause I stole that thing at $55. It is a 1976 model(just like me) but in much better shape. The tub is beautiful hardly a dent or scratch in it, original paint is peeling in a few spots but I think I will rub it down with WD40 and call it a survivor. I don't think this thing ever spent a night outside in it's life, one of the tires has been replaced. Not sure what style tire was the original, one looks like a cheap wheel barrow tire the other is a sawtooth front tire. One of the original grease caps was still on the axle. I am thinking about getting a home bed liner kit to put on the inside of the tub. Anyone ever do this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #16 Posted March 3, 2014 its great to see great deals out there because where i am its so expensive for wheelhorse products Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #17 Posted March 3, 2014 I picked up an original great shape C-101 and tub cart like yours, not sure of exact year, but the original owners won both the tub cart and C-101 in some type drawing out of state in 1978 then brought them to their camp in Greenville, Maine. Both were in excellent condition. Anyway, this pic may help you on what tires were original on the one that I got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,026 #18 Posted March 3, 2014 With a 8053 build date it should be a 1978 model 87-05DC01. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #19 Posted March 3, 2014 Did not even think of looking up the date code I was going off the model number. Good to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #20 Posted March 4, 2014 Well Saturday morning me and the boy piled into the Ford Lawn Ranger for the drive to Grand Rapids to pick up the trailer. Paid and got her loaded took a few pictures for posterity. Then got the heck out of dodge before they called the cops, cause I stole that thing at $55. It is a 1976 model(just like me) but in much better shape. The tub is beautiful hardly a dent or scratch in it, original paint is peeling in a few spots but I think I will rub it down with WD40 and call it a survivor. I don't think this thing ever spent a night outside in it's life, one of the tires has been replaced. Not sure what style tire was the original, one looks like a cheap wheel barrow tire the other is a sawtooth front tire. One of the original grease caps was still on the axle. I am thinking about getting a home bed liner kit to put on the inside of the tub. Anyone ever do this? Look at my pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
