Karls old C120

[kj4kicks 154]

Alot of the newer members here won't know about this project. It started nearly a year ago, so the paint is well cured. Still need to paint the sheetmetal and some of the other parts, but there was enough on the shelf to make it a roller.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,469]

Wow, I am really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Bringing it to you is still one of the best days of my life :thumbs:

[kj4kicks 154]

Guess I'd better put up a "before" pic so you have a reference:

[DOC in Kentucky 178]

Geez E, Your like the Ford assembly plant of tractor restorations.

I know where there is a dry cleaners that went out of business and you could get the rails that hung from the ceiling that moved all the clothes around and hang that from your shop ceiling. That way you could just punch in a letter of the restore you wanted, work on it for a while and then select the next one and so on. :whistle:

[KyBlue 655]

I spy a dennis Carpenters Box in the background...orderin parts for old blue??

Lookin Good E...Jeez to have half your energy

[kj4kicks 154]

I spy a dennis Carpenters Box in the background...orderin parts for old blue??

wow Scott, good eyes ! That pic is nearly a year old,and yeah, it was a new steering wheel...

Hey Doc, if you have room in your suitcase, bring those rails along. That would be wicked cool !!

[bell 11]

That looks GREAT E! I just picked up a pair of those same Carlisles today for the 1045... :whistle:

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,036]

Hmmm...how did I miss this post? I wondered what had become of that tractor Eldon. I hadnt heard any talk of it since......well.......the day we dropped it off. I'll bet its gonna look sweet! Will it be a keeper or do you have a new home lined up for it?

And dont you try to get me to "drive" it across the parking lot at the WH show. I aint falling for that one again .

Mike..........

[WHC-125 4]

Looks Great

Cant wait to see it finished :whistle:

[kj4kicks 154]

Thanks guys ! I added the rear lift thingy, but that's as far as I can go until more paintwork gets done:

Mike, I think this one will be a keeper, since we're going to do a complete rebuild on the engine. Probably be too pricey for most folks, unless I can get them to take it for a drive :thumbs:

[George 0]

Looks great Eldon! Keep us posted on the progress.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,469]

I'm really glad that you have this one Eldon. The guy that I bought it from had intentions of restoring it, then I had those same intentions. It will do both of us good knowing that it will be done and done right! If it looks half as good as the C-160, it will be one awsome C-120!

Note to self, take off rear hitch lift parts before getting rid of tractors :thumbs:

[kj4kicks 154]

I'm glad you left those parts on there Karl. That's what made me decide to go with the rear ag's. I also picked up the correct lift valve a while back, and of course TT hooked me up with an excellent rockshaft. Also picked up a nice seat for it too.

So even when I wasn't "working on it" , I really still was.

[MaineDad 85]

Eldon,

Nice job so far on the C-120. One question. The hydraulic lines that you are using to the implement lift valve look braided. Did you add those lines?

[TJ 183]

Nice work. :thumbs:

[kj4kicks 154]

The hydraulic lines that you are using to the implement lift valve look braided. Did you add those lines?

That's just an old junk one I use for painting. It's only purpose is to keep dirt out until I install the new lines and assemble the tractor.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,469]

I think that those were the lines which were on the C-120. The 120 was retrofitted with Hydraulic lift. The previos owner had thelines made up, and used the braded lines. They were long and coiled, but didn't leak.

[kj4kicks 154]

Finally got back to painting again. Most of the C120 parts (and some for the Electro) are now drying...

[Rollerman 290]

E looking great.

Sure hope I get to cross paths with you sometime & see an Eldon Horse first hand.

I bet it be like walking into a dealership & seeing a Horse like it just come out of the shipping crate back in the day...but better. :whistle:

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,036]

Sure hope I get to cross paths with you sometime & see an Eldon Horse first hand.

I bet it be like walking into a dealership & seeing a Horse like it just come out of the shipping crate back in the day...but better.

Its great Stephen. I get to see one everytime I go in the garage .

Mike.........

[Rideawaysenior 25]

E's work is flawless. I remember seeing hi C520 and the 416 that Sparky bought at the show from him. Not sure if you remember E but you gave me some great tips on the 312 that I had with the sweepster mounted on it. I was able to cover the rust spots. I did exactly as you told me and it worked like a charm. Wish I had the ability to turn out work like you do though.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,469]

Its great Stephen. I get to see one everytime I go in the garage .

Mike.........

Me too! :thumbs:

[Operator 7]

Eldon I have Two questions for you , the rear tires what size? 9:50 or 10:50 wide?

and what is your opinion on powder coating the hood, fenders, belt gard, I don't know that much about that type of painting. Your input please

The tractor-really a great job!

Randy

[kj4kicks 154]

The rear tires are 23x8.50x12.

Haven't ventured into powdercoating yet. The only real issue I see is getting paint to match whatever color powder you use. There are lots of powder colors, but not sure if there is an exact match to WH red (or IH red).

[Ohio_Tractor_Nut 0]

Great Job! That is going to be one pretty tractor!