TractorChild97 158 #1 Posted January 19, 2021 I went and picked up the C-81 for 100$ and seen a small 3 speed wheel horse. I got that one for 100$ also! Not sure what kind it is. They dont run but should be savable. I really love the small horse! 10 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,698 #2 Posted January 19, 2021 Well done Man!! The transmission alone on the C81 is worth more than the $100. Good purchase. Now that little square hood. We'll need more pics to see it better of course. It's in the 1965 to 1967 vintage. Starter/generator so it should be a Kohler. Missing some parts and rear wheels look reversed. Absolutely savable!!! There should be an ID tag on the vertical surface just in front of the shifter. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #3 Posted January 19, 2021 VERY nice.That's the way to buy them.A lot of tractor for a little money.Have fun with your new toys. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #4 Posted January 19, 2021 Nice score. That little 3-speed looks pretty dang solid. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #5 Posted January 19, 2021 If you're going to drop the tongue of the trailer on the hitch you might as well fill it up! Like EB said, one at the front is '65 to '67. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #6 Posted January 19, 2021 The faded out decal on the 3 speed looks like a 500 Special decal. Maybe a it's a 500 Special that has had an engine swap? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #7 Posted January 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Achto said: The faded out decal on the 3 speed looks like a 500 Special decal. Maybe a it's a 500 Special that has had an engine swap? Good eye, I couldn't remember where I had seen the long hood decal on a short frame before. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #8 Posted January 19, 2021 The 700 also used a long decal like that. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #9 Posted January 19, 2021 Great score! Richard, there’s plenty more room on the trailer! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,623 #10 Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Great score! Richard, there’s plenty more room on the trailer! Pretty sure @pullstart can get 2 tractors into his glove compartment with out any problem. 1 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,698 #11 Posted January 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Pretty sure @pullstart can get 2 tractors into his glove compartment with out any problem. I was about half tempted to call you out for exaggeration there for just a second or two and then I realized it was Pullstart and I've seen what he can do so... Carry on everyone! 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorChild97 158 #12 Posted January 19, 2021 Oh nice thanks guys I knew this would be the place to find out those awesome details! I through a rope around them and dagged them up on the trailer. It sucked but I wasnt about to leave them! They are banged up and missing some parts but so am I. 2 2 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #13 Posted January 19, 2021 6 hours ago, Achto said: The 700 also used a long decal like that. Have you considered moving the starter banjo one screw hole CCW 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #14 Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, bcgold said: Have you considered moving the starter banjo one screw hole CCW I would do the same, if it were my tractor. This is a pic that I grabbed from the web, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorChild97 158 #15 Posted January 20, 2021 5 hours ago, bcgold said: Have you considered moving the starter banjo one screw hole CCW I dont understand im sorry. Im still knee high to a grasshopper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #16 Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, TractorChild97 said: I dont understand im sorry. Im still knee high to a grasshopper. The the bolt circle, like your spare tire maybe mounted from different holes, you can install the rope starter in any of four positions. In its current position your pulling the rope to the left you avoid coming into contact with that lever, this will cause excessive wear on the rope. Once bolt to the left will allow a inline pull. My 2 cents. Edited January 20, 2021 by bcgold 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #17 Posted January 20, 2021 21 hours ago, pullstart said: Great score! Richard, there’s plenty more room on the trailer! Looking at the trailer suspension, one more maybe the limit before the suspension bottoms out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #18 Posted January 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Stormin said: Looking at the trailer suspension, one more maybe the limit before the suspension bottoms out. two more would keep it as a solid axle trailer 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorChild97 158 #19 Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 6:24 AM, pullstart said: two more would keep it as a solid axle trailer The homemade trailer had a hard time with the wheel horse weight she was alittle too bouncy on the road back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
