Red Horse 76 16 #1 Posted March 6, 2016 Hi folks. Formerly a John Deere owner, I recently purchased a 1976 C120 Wheel Horse tractor. I was looking for something more heavy duty. The JD was basically a lawn tractor. I tried plowing and snow blowing with it, but it just couldn't handle it. So I found someone with an older Wheel Horse. I went to see it and it was in really good shape for a 40 year old tractor. The best thing was that it came with a snow blower that looks like it was hardly used. It was like 5 degrees out when I went to look at it and the engine was stone cold. Choked it, turned the key and she fired right up. Sold ! I brought it home and checked it all out. it was all there and working great. So I decided to tear it down and restore it before I start using it for the season. It did not come with a mower deck but i was able to find one 2 hours away. I will be restoring that next. So it already had a new battery,fresh oil and new spark plug and wire. I stripped it down and cleaned, prepped and painted everything. I used Krylon Super Maxx Gloss Banner Red. Really good match. I also used gloss white for the rims and gloss black for a few things. I used Rustoleum high heat black on the head and exhaust. 4 new tires were installed. Hi Run WD1043 16x6.5-8 on the front and Carlisle Tru Power 23x8.5-12 on the rear. I found a new seat from Northern Tool which fit perfectly. It is a high back Kubota tractor seat model 53,000bk. $99.00. I mounted a winch that I bought at Harbor freight under the rear seat pan.There was a dummy plug in the dash already so install was easy.I made 2 diamond plate foot pieces. The aluminum rods were removed and polished also. I think it came out really good and now I have a great old tractor to snow blow in the winter and take care of my yard in the summer. Just thought I would share with all you Wheel Horse lovers. D 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #3 Posted March 6, 2016 Dude you've been busy. You did a fine resdo. I like alum diamond plate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 76 16 #4 Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks Sparky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #5 Posted March 6, 2016 Looks great! Mike.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 76 16 #6 Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #7 Posted March 6, 2016 How can you not love that ... so much more that that green thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 76 16 #8 Posted March 6, 2016 Its such a better built machine. I love how easy the attachments go on too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #9 Posted March 7, 2016 I like your work , nice restore , the winch on the rear is a nice touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted March 7, 2016 @Red Horse 76 1st of all, and for the Nice resto on the C-120. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #11 Posted March 7, 2016 Looks good. Hank 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #12 Posted March 7, 2016 You have done a first class job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted March 7, 2016 That is nice! To this day I do not understand why a nicely done WH is SO nice! I really enjoy attractive women, but I just can't help but stare at a good looking WH! Anyway to get a better look at how that winch is mounted? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 76 16 #14 Posted March 7, 2016 I mounted the L bracket to the plate above the hitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted March 7, 2016 I just can't quite figure it out from this picture... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #17 Posted March 7, 2016 Nice horse, 39 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: That is nice! To this day I do not understand why a nicely done WH is SO nice! I really enjoy attractive women, but I just can't help but stare at a good looking WH! And Dennis, you`re showing your age 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #18 Posted March 7, 2016 31 minutes ago, roadapples said: Nice horse, And Dennis, you`re showing your age Yes, but I ain't dead yet! Women and WHs! What else would a guy want? Oh, maybe another brand tractor on the side... 58 minutes ago, Red Horse 76 said: Ahhh! I'd want something supporting the top then... You may not but I'm hard on stuff. I've been known to work stuff until it stalls, stops or brakes. That could be why I like WHs so much! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 76 16 #19 Posted March 7, 2016 it would be easy enough to fab an upper bracket. i wont be doing anything heavy with mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #20 Posted March 10, 2016 Looks great. Take a while to do all of this. I am in the process of redoing a C125 Should be done in about another week. Will Post Pictures when done. You did a great job love the winch setup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse84 87 #21 Posted March 15, 2016 I miss her already! Nice job cleaning the old girl up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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