BOB ELLISON 2,981 #1 Posted October 21, 2015 It all strated with a wheel horse 520h that i bought in early August .wanted one fora long time and got a nice 1995 with 650 hours, then I found a 1974 c160 and a 1966 lawn ranger for $50.00 for both.that started me on the road of no return.then i found a 1978 c160for $225.00.that gave me a good parts tractor.and this is my story in pictures.i want to thank all the wheel horse members for all there input and help and parts ,thanks to shuboxlover , TT and all those I forgot about.I could not have done this without your help. Not done totally got to pull rear wheels and paint them. I did change hydraulic lever handle ,I liked the one that the 1978 hadso I changed it , 2 new hoses , 1 hub,1 axle 1 1533 bearing ,needle bearings and seals did not replace parking pawl just grinded it smooth .I got my plow on it now and it runs great starts and idles nice. pulls and lifts just like new. I had fun pushing dirt today ,I will put tubes in rears and fillwith rv anti freeze , And order all new decals tomorrow .its not a show tractor but it looks really nice. I LIKE IT !! THIS OLD HORSE IS NOT GOING TO THE GLUE FACTORYI want to try to rebuild the 78 which has a good engine and rear axle and the lawn ranger next year if the good LORDS willing. we need to show this younger generationthat they can do this , I am 67 years young and I can do this. and the lights I added I made fit the holes so if it ever needs to be put back to original it can be.I don't like to cut or modify a work of art. 24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,148 #2 Posted October 21, 2015 Great story and picture documentation. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358 #3 Posted October 21, 2015 That is one great job. You did a lot of nice work. I'll be 68 in December.At our age we are just getting started. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #4 Posted October 21, 2015 very nice work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #5 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Thank you allI have the original muffler off the 78 that I want to paint and put on it ,I don't like that round mufflerjust ordered all the decals for it ,that will make it a look like a horse and not a cow .and I have tochange that gas filter, keep forgetting about that. Edited October 21, 2015 by BOB ELLISON Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #6 Posted October 21, 2015 Awesome! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,639 #7 Posted October 21, 2015 What kind of lights did you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiotiken 105 #9 Posted October 21, 2015 You did some amazing work on the old horse. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #10 Posted October 21, 2015 Looks great! Can't wait to see the progress on the lawn ranger and the 78! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 85 #11 Posted October 21, 2015 beautiful work! and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #12 Posted October 21, 2015 WOW !! That tractor looks great. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
js5020 111 #13 Posted October 21, 2015 Very nice,, I love my 16 Auto it's a basically a snow machine and trailer puller, I'm always amazed at what it can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,922 #14 Posted October 21, 2015 Very nice. Inspires me to rebuild my C161 ....after my Suburban project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #15 Posted October 21, 2015 What kind of lights did you use? squonk it was from AutoZone axxent by Blazer n774 c here is a pic of box and how its done with 3 brackets .i did make a aluminum plate to cover the hole.then cut it out for lights 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #16 Posted October 21, 2015 You are a patient man who takes pride in his work! Very nice Bob Ellison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,145 #17 Posted October 29, 2015 Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #18 Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) This is almost all done ,I've got 1 rim to paint gas filter to change and it will almost be done . well it's never done completely right guys.But I might have a gold mine the guy at my local scrap yard is going to call me if he gets any wheel horse's in. and he will save them forme to buy at scrap price, Never know what will come in. I got 5 gals of rv antifreeze in both rear tires with new tubes front and rearneed front weight somehow.I got my new decals from terry today and they look great. 10 mins had themon very easy to apply ,thanks terry Edited October 30, 2015 by BOB ELLISON 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #19 Posted October 30, 2015 Really turned out great Bob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #20 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,570 #21 Posted October 31, 2015 a real respectable job you did 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #22 Posted October 31, 2015 Thank you all for your support on this project. I only have abut $300.00 in tractor. 2 Months ago i never owned or worked on wheel horse. Never tried to do anything like this. But it runs good the strongest tractor i ever had. I dont have plow for 520h yet but this little c160 hydro has a lot of power.thanks to all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 519 #23 Posted October 31, 2015 Excellent work, I like the lights, I may steal your idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #24 Posted October 31, 2015 Sharp ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #25 Posted October 31, 2015 Great Job !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
