Vinylguy 4,674 #1 Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) I had this hood in my shop this morning to replicate what appears to be an original c-195 hood that a southern Illinois client is restoring. Never seen one of these before. Does anyone have any info about this tractor? Also noticed that the hood decals were in fact linen beige background and not white? Edited November 18, 2020 by Vinylguy added info 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,136 #2 Posted November 18, 2020 Not something I've seen yet but it sure is super cool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,847 #3 Posted November 18, 2020 Love the Black Hoods! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #4 Posted November 18, 2020 Well I did find this cool ad from 1982 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,717 #5 Posted November 18, 2020 Is it possible that the track or maybe one of the teams had that decal made for their tractor?? If so it would be interesting to know who owned the tractor while it was used at the track. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #6 Posted November 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Achto said: Is it possible that the track or maybe one of the teams had that decal made for their tractor?? If so it would be interesting to know who owned the tractor while it was used at the track. The owner of it purchased it from someone in IN. Hoping I can get some more history from my customer who is commissioned to completely restore it. G&W Lawn Tractors Noble IL Did their first Wheel horse in 2019 for this very happy customer. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #7 Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Vinylguy said: I had this hood in my shop this morning to replicate what appears to be an original c-195 hood that a southern Illinois client is restoring. Never seen one of these before. Does anyone have any info about this tractor? Also noticed that the hood decals were in fact linen beige background and not white? Maybe a limited edition while or after a specific Race ? the 500 gives me an indicator for maybe indy 500 racetrack. Edited November 18, 2020 by Tractorhead 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #8 Posted November 18, 2020 We have a W-H 500 special thread here on RS featuring all the Indy themed tractors to commemorate the race over the years. No doubt that tractor is featured in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #9 Posted November 19, 2020 I think this tractor may be ill 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,701 #10 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) I know that furnished tractors for the Indy 500 throughout the '60s and in '68 had a 500 special model. I don't know when their association with the speedway ended but doubt it went into the '80s. That being said, I would love to own that tractor and hope the owner will find another hood and preserve the one you have. Though the historical significance is dubious at best the cool factor is off the chart! EDIT Just found an old thread that could add some credence to this being legitimate. Wild Bill has a good thread on them too. Edited November 19, 2020 by 953 nut 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,088 #11 Posted November 19, 2020 2000 522xi Indy Special Edition Garden Tractor model 73561SEI Serial 200000001-200999999 2001 17-44HXL Indy Special Edition model 71233 Recycler Serial 210000001-210999999 2002 17-44HXL Indy Special Edition model 71233 Serial 220000001-220999999 2003 17-44HXL Indy Special Edition Lawn Tractor model 71233 Serial 230000001-230999999 Garry 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
