ljsdad414 101 #1 Posted December 22, 2020 Picked up a C165 today. I can’t resist a 16hp Kohler especially when it’s mated to an Eaton 11. Also came with a 48” deck. It will need the basics to get it running, but the engine is free, and the rear seems good to go. Thank goodness I have a wife who “gets it”. This makes 10 Wheel Horses in my barn, the only bad thing is I’m out of room now! My Black Hood collection is taking shape. I’ll have this one running in the next couple weeks, and hopefully ready for mowing duty in the spring. I haven’t decided if I’m going go full out or just get the mechanicals in good working order and use as is, paint wise. Sorry should have taken a couple better pictures. I didn’t get the number off the tag, I’ll have to get that tomorrow. Heath 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #2 Posted December 22, 2020 Good find. @SylvanLakeWH likes him a black hood. Nothing like a big 16!! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #3 Posted December 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, ljsdad414 said: Picked up a C165 today. I can’t resist a 16hp Kohler especially when it’s mated to an Eaton 11. Also came with a 48” deck. It will need the basics to get it running, but the engine is free, and the rear seems good to go. Thank goodness I have a wife who “gets it”. This makes 10 Wheel Horses in my barn, the only bad thing is I’m out of room now! My Black Hood collection is taking shape. I’ll have this one running in the next couple weeks, and hopefully ready for mowing duty in the spring. I haven’t decided if I’m going go full out or just get the mechanicals in good working order and use as is, paint wise. Sorry should have taken a couple better pictures. I didn’t get the number off the tag, I’ll have to get that tomorrow. Heath Love the Black Hoods! Pics of the herd? 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Good find. @SylvanLakeWH likes him a black hood. Yes I do!!! Thanks for tagging me! 2 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #4 Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, ljsdad414 said: Thank goodness I have a wife who “gets it”. This makes 10 Wheel Horses in my barn, the only bad thing is I’m out of room now! If you're lucky enough to have a supportive wife who understands the "NEED" to acquire more certainly the new barn you will "NEED" will be warmly received. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljsdad414 101 #5 Posted December 23, 2020 33 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Love the Black Hoods! Pics of the herd? This is the best I can do for now, it’s just a few. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljsdad414 101 #6 Posted December 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, 953 nut said: If you're lucky enough to have a supportive wife who understands the "NEED" to acquire more certainly the new barn you will "NEED" will be warmly received. Funny you say that, we have been thinking of adding on to the barn! It may just become a “Horse only” barn. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #7 Posted December 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, ljsdad414 said: Funny you say that, we have been thinking of adding on to the barn! It may just become a “Horse only” barn. Horse stable 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,834 #8 Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Nice score ther Dad... a sweet 16 thumper! When you got project tractors behind her I like, these days anyway, to just get her whipped into good mechanicals and put her to work. You know dang well as I do on a new to us even just squaring away PO cobbles is a project! Have fun with her and good seat time! Gotta them Onans ther in your line up! You know somethin Dan @Achto & Jack @PeacemakerJack of all the tractors at plow day I don't recollect ther ever being a B'hood in a furrow!?? Thinkin maybe about high time we did something about that!!! Edited December 23, 2020 by WHX24 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljsdad414 101 #9 Posted December 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Nice score ther Dad... a sweet 16 thumper! When you got project tractors behind her I like, these days anyway, to just get her whipped into good mechanicals and put her to work. You know dang well as I do on a new to us even just squaring away PO cobbles is a project! Have fun with her and good seat time! Gotta them Onans ther in your line up! My Horses are all workers, some are not the prettiest but they serve their purpose. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,834 #10 Posted December 23, 2020 Lol..... just remember pretty ungly means pretty hard working ... This is where someone chimes in about riding hard and putting away wet?!?!? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #11 Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, ljsdad414 said: Picked up a C165 today. I can’t resist a 16hp Kohler especially when it’s mated to an Eaton 11. Also came with a 48” deck. It will need the basics to get it running, but the engine is free, and the rear seems good to go. Thank goodness I have a wife who “gets it”. This makes 10 Wheel Horses in my barn, the only bad thing is I’m out of room now! My Black Hood collection is taking shape. I’ll have this one running in the next couple weeks, and hopefully ready for mowing duty in the spring. I haven’t decided if I’m going go full out or just get the mechanicals in good working order and use as is, paint wise. Sorry should have taken a couple better pictures. I didn’t get the number off the tag, I’ll have to get that tomorrow. Heath Good for you. I brought another roller home today too. I have to stop. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #12 Posted December 23, 2020 46 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Lol..... just remember pretty ungly means pretty hard working ... This is where someone chimes in about riding hard and putting away wet?!?!? “Pretty ugly” heh...? So that’s why my wife keeps telling me I’m really really really really pretty hard working...? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #13 Posted December 23, 2020 7 hours ago, slim67 said: I brought another roller home today..... And no PICS??!!?? 7 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: “Pretty ugly” heh...? So that’s why my ((everybody I've ever met)) keeps telling me I’m really really really really pretty hard working...? Right there with ya Bud..... Hahahahaha 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #14 Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: And no PICS??!!?? Right there with ya Bud..... Hahahahaha late day but I will this morning 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #15 Posted December 23, 2020 Guys, We all have that addiction, in bought my second, whitin a week of owning my first. It's an expensive addiction, but It's okey! 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #16 Posted December 23, 2020 VERY nice black hood.Love a 16 horse with automatic trans.Have fun with your new toy. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #17 Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, WHX24 said: I don't recollect ther ever being a B'hood in a furrow!?? Thinkin maybe about high time we did something about that!!! Does this mean that you're going to buy a black hood and turn it into a "plow mule" or are you saying that I need to??? Either way works for me. Edited December 23, 2020 by Achto 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #18 Posted December 23, 2020 I always wanted to restore a black hood. I was looking for a decent C195, but it didn't happen before I relocated. The pick 'ins are slim down here 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #19 Posted December 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, Achto said: Does this mean that you're going to buy a black hood and turn it into a "plow mule" or are you saying that I need to??? Either way works for me. Me thinks both of you should... 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #20 Posted December 23, 2020 25 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Me thinks both of you should... That was my first thought as well. Why should either one of you be limited from said experience?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #21 Posted December 23, 2020 I'm feeling warm and fuzzy with all this black hood love, my favorite vintage for sure. A C-165 is pretty much top of my list right now for wanted tractors, kind of leaning towards trying to find an 8-speed as all my others are hydro so it would be nice to change it up. That's a good looking machine ya got there, it will make a fine addition to your fleet. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,918 #22 Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Alex175 said: I'm feeling warm and fuzzy with all this black hood love, my favorite vintage for sure. A C-165 is pretty much top of my list right now for wanted tractors, kind of leaning towards trying to find an 8-speed as all my others are hydro so it would be nice to change it up. That's a good looking machine ya got there, it will make a fine addition to your fleet. Ive got one in Buffalo I would part with. Hasn’t been started in a year or do but ran great then. Tires leak down. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
