C 81 restoration

[Brandon357 9]

Hello everyone I picked up a c81 about a year ago and I've  decided to fully restore it to its former glory. My question to yall is how to get started and what's the best way to take on this challenge?

[ri702bill 8,613]

Brandon:

 

Not a bad looking candidate for restoring. Actually looks a bit better that our C81. Restoring can get a bit expensive - depends on the overall condition of the motor and the eight speed.

Before you disassemble it , take a ton of pictures and more as you remove things. Wear items like the tie rods, brake lining, axle seals, and the fuel tank shut off and bushing are most likely going to need to be changed.

RS Member Vinlyguy (in the Vendor heading) sells the repro decal package. Here's a tip - you can get the shift knob decals too - I used black vinyl car interior paint to repaint the knobs before putting the decals on and they look and hold up great. Do the decals with the knobs tightened in place.

 

Bill

Edited May 25, 2019 by ri702bill
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[ebinmaine 69,189]

Hi Brandon!

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Man, you found the best website for all the info and help and friends you'll need to get the job done.

 

"Where to start"... Is a tough question but I'm gonna recommend pictures!!!

LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES

 

There are manuals you can download as well.

 

That's a great candidate for a restoration.

Many of us have that little 8 hp engine on our list of favorites, myself included.

We have a 67 and a 74 here.

 

What kind of experience, tools, workspace do you have?

 

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 26,272]

 

 

[Brandon357 9]

38 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Hi Brandon!

 to 

 

 

Man, you found the best website for all the info and help and friends you'll need to get the job done.

 

"Where to start"... Is a tough question but I'm gonna recommend pictures!!!

LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES

 

There are manuals you can download as well.

 

That's a great candidate for a restoration.

Many of us have that little 8 hp engine on our list of favorites, myself included.

We have a 67 and a 74 here.

 

What kind of experience, tools, workspace do you have?

 

 

 

I have lots of mechanical experience working on stuff with my buddies and my dad,  I have plenty of tools and I ha e one empty bay in a 3 car garage I plan to do it in. 

[953 nut 56,341]

7 hours ago, Brandon357 said:

My question to yall is how to get started and what's the best way to take on this challenge?

You have a good soild tractor to start with co it should make a great project.

A good place to start would be reading over a rebuild thread. This one that Jay did is one of the best in my opinion.

 

[Achto 28,023]

 Nice looking candidate for a resto.

 

After taking pictures, I start a resto by turning a tractor into a pile o' parts.

 

From there it is clean, inspect, repair each piece. Then paint and reassemble. Sounds easy, right?!?! Not always easy but I enjoy doing it. I hope you have fun with your resto, Take lots of picture and keep us up to date please.

[AMC RULES 37,143]

27 minutes ago, Achto said:

...turning a tractor into a pile o' parts. Sounds easy, right?!?!  Not!

 

 You've definitely gotta want it...

especially, the longer they've been sitting neglected. 

 

[Pullstart 63,271]

 @Brandon357!  As you can see, we like to chime in when you need help.  Help spending money, help bench racing, help laughing, etc.  We are pretty fond of  tractors too!

[953 nut 56,341]

On 5/25/2019 at 7:59 AM, Achto said:

Take lots of picture and keep us up to date please.

    Before you make it into a pile of parts be sure to take pictures from every angle so you will remember how they go together. As you go along you can download them and make notes, it will pay dividends in the future.