C121 or C161.....not sure

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

On closer inspection the rims look to have been previously mounted, oh well me thinks they would look great white 🦈

[Thor27 769]

Really enjoying your build. Great looking tractor.

[ebinmaine 67,593]

22 hours ago, WheelhorseBob said:

great white 🦈

I see what ya did there.  

 

 

We talking white white or a little off white?

 

[Pullstart 62,905]

This’s gonna be a sweet C-something!  Great work!

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

Got the shaker plate all cleaned up today. I was ready to buy some new rubber mounts but they are in great shape!

[Pullstart 62,905]

If those rubber mounts ever wear out, most people go to solid mounts.  There’s a guy who spins aluminum ones, or you could make your own.  

[oldredrider 2,548]

@pullstart Any leads on "that guy"?

Edited August 24, 2021 by oldredrider

[squonk 41,150]

49 minutes ago, oldredrider said:

@pullstart Any leads on "that guy"?

https://www.zkbrmachine.com/

[oldredrider 2,548]

Thank you! 

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

Hi guys,

 

l’m contemplating my front tire situation. I have these tri-ribs I could use or the other ribbed tires I jus mounted on stock rims. I also changed my mind on the rears and they will be wide AGs on 520 rims. I’m saving the narrow AG’s for a dual rear set up. So narrow tri’s or wide ribs? Btw if I go with the narrow tri’s I would also probably stay with silver rims. Skinny tri’s with fatty AG’s would have some serious cool factor.....

[Bill D 1,926]

I like the wide front tires.  I would also recommend swapping out that steering wheel for a 15 inch wheel from a 417-8.  It makes a big difference in how the tractor steers.

[c-series don 8,720]

@WheelhorseBob@Bill D Yup what Bill said ! 

[ebinmaine 67,593]

23 hours ago, WheelhorseBob said:

Skinny tri’s with fatty AG’s would have some serious cool factor

I do agree with that...

But for the sake of practicality the wide tires would be more beneficial on soft/wet/smooshy ground. 

 

I'll third the vote of the last 2 gents. 

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

Ok so the worst thing about restoration of a tractor has to be painting rims! Been a bit but made a little progress tonight. Sneak peak at the new skins!

[ebinmaine 67,593]

9 hours ago, WheelhorseBob said:

Ok so the worst thing about restoration of a tractor has to be painting rims! 

Hard to argue that for sure. 

If I had a cost effective blast/powder coating place around that would be a consideration. 

 

Those rims look excellent!

 

 

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

Decided to touch up the nicks I put in my front wheels when mounting the tires my twist on playing cards. Works great 👍 

Edited September 19, 2021 by WheelhorseBob

[ebinmaine 67,593]

1 hour ago, WheelhorseBob said:

my twist on playing cards. Works great

Yeah but the owner of those cards is gonna be a little irritated....

 

Seriously though... That's a great trick. Seen it here on this site a time or two in the past. My local Paint Department has used it with great success. 

 

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

More progress today. Need to finish this soon, hunting season is around the corner! Engine mounted and new Carlisle AG’s. 

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

Even got engine tins painted.

Edited September 21, 2021 by WheelhorseBob

[ebinmaine 67,593]

Looookin puuuuuurtyy

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

The air cleaner cover on my 16hp was badly damaged. The area around the mounting hole was broken out. The hole was 5/8” diameter. Welded a 1/8 “ thick  plug and then a fender washer. Should be plenty strong now. Is this a common problem with the larger 16hp filter covers?

[Lee1977 6,664]

On 8/21/2021 at 8:58 PM, WheelhorseBob said:

NOS.....found me a NOS C-series hood and a set of NOS 520 rear rims amongst other things. Sorry Black hood guys it ain’t looking good from your perspective...  

The top piece of the hood stand was different on the 78 and 79 models with the old C-series hoods.

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

1 hour ago, Lee1977 said:

The top piece of the hood stand was different on the 78 and 79 models with the old C-series hoods.

Yes but I believe the hoods are the same. Damn you scared me. I paid good money for that hood! Went out and measured and I seems the same as my 161 Automatic hood. Just need to find a hood ornament from an earlier model!

[ebinmaine 67,593]

22 minutes ago, WheelhorseBob said:

ornament

Somewhere around 64 or 65 up to 75 they had the ornaments. 

You can also have one printed. 

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

Did I mention I love adding the new decals!! Question where does the 15 AMP alternator decal go? Can’t find it on my original K301.