Retired Wrencher 5,451 #1 Posted July 15, 2020 I got lucky one day and a Red [] member new that I was looking for one: He can chime in if he likes. Sent a pm and off I went to pick it up. All I did was use marvel to clean it up. Easy way to clean and bring back color. I think when at the factory they ran out of the side decals or the assembler put the wrong ones on. No big deal. The bonus of this is it is the same year as the tractor. And pretty much the same area in the state soooo you never know could be a set? Or not. I will hook it to the tractor one day to take a side shot Friday for Sparky. Hope you enjoyed the picks and the story. 12 10 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,427 #2 Posted July 15, 2020 Nice find! Looks like it's good and solid. So what year is it in the tractor? And how do you tell on a trailer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,068 #3 Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Nice find! Looks like it's good and solid. So what year is it in the tractor? And how do you tell on a trailer? Tag on the tongue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #4 Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Nice find! Looks like it's good and solid. So what year is it in the tractor? And how do you tell on a trailer? They are both 77`s Eric. By the S/n on the trailer tongue also. Edited July 15, 2020 by Retierd Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,427 #5 Posted July 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: They are both 77`s Eric. By the S/n on the trailer tongue also. That's pretty cool. 77 was actually a split year for Ohio Steel made trailers. 1976 and early 77 they had a Round tongue like the trailer Trina has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #6 Posted July 15, 2020 I have GOT TO buy me some of that Marvel, and try it. Awesome trailer!!👍🏼👍🏼 Mine's a 77, too, i think, n nowhere near as nice, but it matches nicely with the '77 C160. Still needs lotsa work, nnalready have more in than it'll prolly ever be worth, but it's not going anywhere anytime soon! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #7 Posted July 15, 2020 I use marvel all the time in my gas and oil, never tried it to clean up an attachment. I have that same dump cart, not sure the year will check and try the marvel on it, I got it few years ago, love it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #8 Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, 12Horse Paladin said: I have GOT TO buy me some of that Marvel, and try it. Awesome trailer!!👍🏼👍🏼 Mine's a 77, too, i think, n nowhere near as nice, but it matches nicely with the '77 C160. Still needs lotsa work, nnalready have more in than it'll prolly ever be worth, but it's not going anywhere anytime soon! 12Horse Paladin Thanks for the reply. These are hard to find around here. They do not last a day on the net when you see them. I use Marvel because it is easy to use plus it protects the meatal from rusting. Thanks for the reply. Edited July 16, 2020 by Retierd Wrencher 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #9 Posted July 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Darb1964 said: I use marvel all the time in my gas and oil, never tried it to clean up an attachment. I have that same dump cart, not sure the year will check and try the marvel on it, I got it few years ago, love it. Darb1964. Thanks for the reply. These are real dump carts. Not like junk they sell today. By Ohio steel made in U.S.A. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,427 #10 Posted July 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: hard to find I would agree with that in my area as well. We have three trailers usable here. Two of them I know, are Ohio Steel brand. The third one I'm not sure but I think it is as well. Two of the ones we have were gifts from close friends at different times. The third one I purchased right up the street and fixed it up. They don't seem to last long for sale around here either. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #11 Posted July 16, 2020 Mines real beat up but keeps a workin! Only paid 25 clams for it. Go to tub for gas service on plow day. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #12 Posted July 16, 2020 A few years ago, I couldn't give this one away at our big W-H show, so here it will sit. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #13 Posted July 17, 2020 Is that a Toro badge I see ther Madge? Do you not know Terry??? Yah put a sticker on it and sell like hotcakes.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #14 Posted July 17, 2020 For a 1977 that trailer sure is in good shape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #15 Posted July 17, 2020 Congrats Gary! Where did you find this one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #16 Posted July 17, 2020 I have two of the Ohio Trailer carts. I bought one three years ago with the locking tailgate . It’s big and hauls a lot. Seen in next to last picture when I sprayed bed with bed liner. I also bought one three weeks ago that is a nice looking trailer. I Parker it on fence next to my LTD-24 trailer. Last pic is from the Ohio Trailer sales brochure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #17 Posted July 17, 2020 Isn't there a Wheel Horse dump cart with rounded corners? I could swear my Grandpa had one when I was a kid in the early 70's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #18 Posted July 17, 2020 10 hours ago, c-series don said: For a 1977 that trailer sure is in good shape! Thanks Don. I t took awhile so I will keep it while. Sorry for the pun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #19 Posted July 17, 2020 This is the Wheel Horse rounded corner dump cart, version behind my 854 at the Portage , Wisconsin Show in 2019. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #20 Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 9:05 PM, c-series don said: For a 1977 that trailer sure is in good shape! Thanks Don. The cart cleaned up nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #21 Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 11:07 AM, Lane Ranger said: This is the Wheel Horse rounded corner dump cart, version behind my 854 at the Portage , Wisconsin Show in 2019. Lane I have had a few of those. Very handy in tight spaces. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #22 Posted February 19 On 7/16/2020 at 11:26 AM, ebinmaine said: I would agree with that in my area as well. We have three trailers usable here. Two of them I know, are Ohio Steel brand. The third one I'm not sure but I think it is as well. Two of the ones we have were gifts from close friends at different times. The third one I purchased right up the street and fixed it up. They don't seem to last long for sale around here either. Eric back in the day Sears sold attachments that were made very well. I sold one last year I think it was very close to this 10c.u. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #23 Posted February 19 On 7/16/2020 at 9:27 PM, Sparky said: Congrats Gary! Where did you find this one? Sorry Mike I bought from Stevbo. Tony owen’s it now. I needed the room. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #24 Posted February 19 @Retired Wrencher nice pick up on that ! , just the idea of using MMO , on / in a metal anything is what you want , in your base line salvation . very simple , getting a lubricant into any metal , as opposed to rust / rot / neglect , will stop corrosion from happening . would really also turn that over , at every angle , held in place to hold oil creep into seaming , would also , rub that down with a clean oiled cloth , no sandpaper or paint removal , anything , that would retain patina . @ tony Owens , that existing paint / overall , looks solid , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #25 Posted February 20 21 hours ago, peter lena said: @Retired Wrencher nice pick up on that ! , just the idea of using MMO , on / in a metal anything is what you want , in your base line salvation . very simple , getting a lubricant into any metal , as opposed to rust / rot / neglect , will stop corrosion from happening . would really also turn that over , at every angle , held in place to hold oil creep into seaming , would also , rub that down with a clean oiled cloth , no sandpaper or paint removal , anything , that would retain patina . @ tony Owens , that existing paint / overall , looks solid , pete Very true Pete. Always have plenty on hand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites