Pullstart 62,783 #1 Posted October 27, 2020 I know of no other with a 1970’s “C” themed restoration. I guess that makes this one unique, though wrong, but it’s perfect and my wife agrees! I guess my next step other than getting it running is to take that wanted ad down! 4 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #2 Posted October 27, 2020 8 14 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #3 Posted October 27, 2020 Congrats on the score! Looks like everybody is smiling over that one. Any thoughts on a name yet??? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #4 Posted October 27, 2020 That is so awesome. Congratulations! The decal on the side looks sort of like the rear decal on my C-161. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #5 Posted October 27, 2020 That's awesome Kevin!! Been waiting for this thread to pop up. Mrs. P looks very happy. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #6 Posted October 27, 2020 And the big reveal! It’s so funny that I forget she is easily startled, so to have the lights come on and seeing the girls sitting in the dark, she looked right past the tractor, a couple times! 1 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #7 Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, 71_Bronco said: Congrats on the score! Looks like everybody is smiling over that one. Any thoughts on a name yet??? We will get it running and see what she wants to name it... It’s hers to name if she so chooses 33 minutes ago, cschannuth said: That is so awesome. Congratulations! The decal on the side looks sort of like the rear decal on my C-161. That sure does look the same! How about a measurement or two on that decal? I thought maybe a hood decal, but the C series I have around here were too small to be exact. I think you’re right! 13 minutes ago, Achto said: That's awesome Kevin!! Been waiting for this thread to pop up. Mrs. P looks very happy. It was so hard to be in the presence of so many enthusiasts and not share a bit of the news! Thanks everyone for keeping the secret! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,039 #8 Posted October 27, 2020 What a great find. It sounds like you were in my neck of the weeds Kevin. Per chance was the dealer just north of South Bend Chandlers? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #9 Posted October 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Racinbob said: What a great find. It sounds like you were in my neck of the weeds Kevin. Per chance was the dealer just north of South Bend Chandlers? We picked it up in a town just north of Ft Wayne from a very serious Wheel Horse and classic car collector. He couldn’t recall the name of the dealer who restored it. I’d like to pull the hood some day, maybe I’d be able to find a dealer sticker! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #10 Posted October 27, 2020 Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I like it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,429 #11 Posted October 27, 2020 Nice find. What are you going to do with the C195? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,761 #12 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) We get you set up with a decent hauler I could see that senior attending plow day! Portage show fer sure! Edited October 27, 2020 by WHX24 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #13 Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, bds1984 said: Nice find. What are you going to do with the C195? That was part of the haul, but not mine from the beginning. Matt snagged that one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldiron613 583 #14 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) That's awesome, Kevin! I know you were really looking for a Senior and really glad to see that you found one - and a nice one at that! The early tractors are awesome. When you think about the history there - on one hand, what that and similar tractors represented during that post WW2 era and the excitement of a booming economy with tons of "victory gardens" - a really special time in American history. Then on the other hand, recognizing that these tractors were made by hand; each one of these that Elmer/Cecil had their hands on gives me warm and fuzzies just thinking about. So much equipment evolution evolved from the Pond Lever Steer and then the RS83 Ride-Away Senior. Really special. Congrats again!! Edited October 27, 2020 by oldiron613 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #15 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) So it's been 5hrs since you started this post. Is it running yet?? Got spark?? Gas, Oil?? Edited October 27, 2020 by Achto 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #16 Posted October 27, 2020 So awesome to see this dream become a reality for Mrs. P and the Pullstart Gang! It is awesome how you guys share this hobby and make it an “excuse” to bond even more as a family unit. That is such a special and unique tractor with a great backstory. Looking forward to seeing it in action and getting some seat time somewhere in the not too distant future😉 Well done. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #17 Posted October 27, 2020 Nice one Kevin! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,489 #18 Posted October 27, 2020 Well Done! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #19 Posted October 27, 2020 5 hours ago, pullstart said: We will get it running and see what she wants to name it... It’s hers to name if she so chooses That sure does look the same! How about a measurement or two on that decal? I thought maybe a hood decal, but the C series I have around here were too small to be exact. I think you’re right! It was so hard to be in the presence of so many enthusiasts and not share a bit of the news! Thanks everyone for keeping the secret! The sticker on the back of my 161 is 12 inches wide by 2 inches tall. And you’re right, the sticker on the side is actually larger than that so they would not have been able to cut it down to that size. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #20 Posted October 27, 2020 Glad you got one, Kevin! 👍 Those are so hard to find. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,761 #21 Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Achto said: So it's been 5hrs since you started this post. Is it running yet?? Got spark?? Gas, Oil?? OIL OIL OIL Were you in the shop the other day when Ryan got that tractor running and the LAST thing he did was check the oil?!?!? Just barely read on the dip stick!! This was even after Dan was man handling the throttle! Dan and I says they don't leave the trailer till their running! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #22 Posted October 27, 2020 Well done Kevin... !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #23 Posted October 27, 2020 I 'd love to find something like that over here. Lovely looking machine. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow_Extreme 544 #24 Posted October 27, 2020 6 hours ago, bds1984 said: Nice find. What are you going to do with the C195? not for sale...lol. It’s an 84’ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,056 #25 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Just bring the entire load to my house. My two bucket list tractors are a Senior and a super "C". Edited October 27, 2020 by 953 nut 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
