C-85...95...105...

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Finally found a Black Hood roller locally (10 minutes away)!!!

 

C-85 frame and guts, C-105 hood, and it will be powered with a never started, brand new Lifan 9 HP with electric start (came from my son's high speed winch project, which also donated the frame for my wheel barrow trailer build 2.0 described on another thread)...

 

So, I guess its gonna be a C-85, 95, 105...! (Another custom decal design coming your way eventually @Vinylguy!!!) All Good cuz its Black Hood!!! 

 

Came with a couple extra WH rear wheels and chains (can you say dually?) and has the old plastic fender (may or may not use...).

 

All in all - happy for a new project.

 

Will keep you posted as things go along...

 

[ebinmaine 67,262]

Super cool

I like projects

I'm in.

 

[953 nut 55,054]

3 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

will be powered with a never started, brand new Lifan 9 HP with electric start (came from my son's high speed winch project,

Nice of your son to keep feeding your addiction!

[PeacemakerJack 10,738]

I love seeing these builds come together...I’ll follow along too.  Can’t wait to see what you create in the end!!!!

[81blackhood 168]

Looking forward to this build👍

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Some quick & dirty mock ups demonstrate the Lifan motor will at least fit under the hood...

 

Originally thinking full paint & restoration... But I Kinda like the beat up tough guy look, so not sure where this build is gonna go... paint, no paint...single or dually, strictly a cruiser or set up to work...

 

Choices choices choices...

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,262]

7 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

motor will at least fit under the hood

Acres of space under there

 

 

8 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Choices choices choices

I'm putting in a vote for full restoration with fresh paint and duals.

[953 nut 55,054]

14 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

thinking full paint & restoration... But I Kinda like the beat up tough guy look, so not sure where this build is gonna go... paint, no paint...single or dually, strictly a cruiser or set up to work..

[bds1984 1,429]

I vote for assembling it as is but paint up the rims black with red pin striping and new tires.

[bds1984 1,429]

I am not really running into blackhoods by me.... it is mostly 312-8s.  Maybe I'm the odd one....

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

1 hour ago, bds1984 said:

I vote for assembling it as is but paint up the rims black with red pin striping and new tires.

 

Cool idea! If I go with the ratty look I will keep rims as is...if not maybe black...

 

 Running through all the “issues” on it now... tires will be a must as they are all toast...

 

1 hour ago, bds1984 said:

I am not really running into blackhoods by me.... it is mostly 312-8s.  Maybe I'm the odd one....

 

They are out there but a lot more of the newer 312’s and 520’s...a lot sadly seem to be in pretty bad shape also...

 

Hope all is well on your side of the Mitten...!!!

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

I think I have a 1980, but can I get verification from one of the gurus?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Edited September 2, 2019 by SylvanLakeWH

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Wow!

 

First pull on a brand new engine without choke.

 

Wasn’t sure about this knock off but man does it run smooth...

 

Quiet too...!

 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

On 9/1/2019 at 2:38 PM, SylvanLakeWH said:

I think I have a 1980, but can I get verification from one of the gurus?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Close.....01-08K802 1981 C Series Garden Tractor C-81 8-Speed Kohler K181S-30743D 8

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032]

1980 C-85 8-Speed model 01-08K802 - Incorrectly named a 1981 C-81 @ Toro & listed in PSB #276 for 1980

 

Click on the fuzzy picture

 

Garry

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Gotta Love this decal!

 

Definitely going to keep it or have @Vinylguy replicate it...

 

I will be sure to have OSHA inspect my handiwork when finished!!!

 

[Pullstart 62,783]

2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Gotta Love this decal!

 

Definitely going to keep it or have @Vinylguy replicate it...

 

I will be sure to have OSHA inspect my handiwork when finished!!!

 

 

From the days when it was considered smart to stand up and stretch on your tractor during a hard day’s work!

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Got the clutch and brake mechanisms back together from the box of assorted parts...Lots of PB Blaster and moving things around got her sort of back in shape...

 

Changed out the transmission oil tonight...

 

No chunks or chips...but only about 1 Qt. came out (yes front end was up high)...

 

Considering unknown nature of the beast - didn't look that bad...

 

Beginning to form a concept for the build in my mind...uh oh...

 

 

Edited September 5, 2019 by SylvanLakeWH

[ebinmaine 67,262]

6 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Beginning to form a concept for the build in my mind...uh oh...

 

[Pullstart 62,783]

9 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

Beginning to form a concept for the build in my mind...uh oh...

 

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

“I.......  HAVE.....  AN...  IDEA!”  -Grug 

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

His teeth are better then mine, but yea, you get the picture...

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Bit more progress and “thinking” today...

 

Steering Wheel off - yikes...

 

Shaker mount gone. May use for front hitch / winch plate idea...

 

1/4” steel plate from son’s winch was perfect fit for new mounting plate!!! Score!!!

 

Thinking...rat...

 

Also thinking centrifugal clutch, ala go kart, again courtesy of my son’s winch project (love that kid!)...Anyone ever done it for a cruiser? Pros cons just plain stupid  won’t work brilliant??? Input appreciated...

 

Dually decision still in thinking stages...

[Pullstart 62,783]

Jim that clutch will take a funky shaped belt, it’s nearly flat on the inside and beveled on the outside.  It fits the clutch opening just dandy, but might not jive with the WH pulleys...

[SylvanLakeWH 25,489]

Agree. The belt the clutch came with for my son’s application is 3/4” flat with the “teeth” ? Inside...

 

figured it’s worth a shot if I use slightly wider v belt...

 

may throw my 105 belt on there and see what does...

 

here’s pic of belt that it came with...

[8ntruck 6,991]

Or machine a custom pully for the transmission out of a chunk of steel to match the funky belt shape?  Only problem is it would be expensive unless you are well connected with a machinist/machine shop.