New to Me Model C

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Hi all, I live in La Crosse, WI and traveled up to Hayward, WI today and picked up my newest worker.  It is a 1942 Model C that came with a woods L306 belly mower.  I am happier that a lark!!  The wonderful wife didn't even hesitate when she said "Sure you can buy it."  So here is number 2 of a new disease.  Needs some work as there are parts missing and the alternator isn't even hooked up.  The wiring is all cannibalized and I have to figure that out. The air cleaner was off, so I assume the carb needs work. It has two different tires on the rear, a turf tire and a regular tractor tire. They are both pretty well shot. No headlights or tail light. A pan seat (which I might keep on it), but it purrs pretty good.  IF spring ever gets here, I will dump all the fluids and start over. The woods mower needs lots of work. There are parts missing and needs a new belt. Well, enough rambling, so here are a couple of pics (It was FREEZING out today)  More pics as I go along this summer.  Ted

Edited by Ted J - 05 Mar 2011 at 7:24pm

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Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18883	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New to Me Model C Posted: 05 Mar 2011 at 7:23pm
	Hi all, I live in La Crosse, WI and traveled up to Hayward, WI today and picked up my newest worker. It is a 1942 Model C that came with a woods L306 belly mower. I am happier that a lark!! The wonderful wife didn't even hesitate when she said "Sure you can buy it." So here is number 2 of a new disease. Needs some work as there are parts missing and the alternator isn't even hooked up. The wiring is all cannibalized and I have to figure that out. The air cleaner was off, so I assume the carb needs work. It has two different tires on the rear, a turf tire and a regular tractor tire. They are both pretty well shot. No headlights or tail light. A pan seat (which I might keep on it), but it purrs pretty good. IF spring ever gets here, I will dump all the fluids and start over. The woods mower needs lots of work. There are parts missing and needs a new belt. Well, enough rambling, so here are a couple of pics (It was FREEZING out today) More pics as I go along this summer. Ted Edited by Ted J - 05 Mar 2011 at 7:24pm
	"Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17

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wjohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Location: KS Points: 2074	Post Options Post Reply Quote wjohn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2011 at 7:53pm
	Nice buy! I've got a complete L306 setup for a C that's sitting behind the shed, along with a C rear end and torque tube because I couldn't pass up the opportunity. When I finish my B I'll try to accumulate a few more parts and make a whole B/C tractor out of what I've got. I can't wait to mow with it and I bet you're looking forward to it too! I'm not sure if spring is ever going to get here either...
	1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45

CTuckerNWIL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: NW Illinois Points: 22824	Post Options Post Reply Quote CTuckerNWIL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2011 at 8:03pm
	And so the fever has started, Orange fever that is. That outfit will mow circles around any "lawn mower" out there these days. I wouldn't include a commercial zero turn in that field. Careful with that hydraulic lift on the C. I have seen them come up and stick to the battery cable on the starter. Not a good thing to have happen.
	http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF

Bill Long Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Points: 4556	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Long Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2011 at 8:12pm
	You know, that is not too bad a looking C. Great hunting. I think you will find it an excellent mowing tractor. If you are going to use it on your lawn you may want the turf tires and a ribbed front tire set up. Otherwise it can chew up a lawn. Easy tractor to work on. Yes, drain the fluids and go from there. Let us know how it goes. Good Luck! Bill Long

Chalmersbob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Points: 2122	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chalmersbob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2011 at 8:32pm
	Ted J, Great looking C, You will love it. I have 2 C's and 3 CA's. What is that white stuff in the backround? Bob

DSeries4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7393	Post Options Post Reply Quote DSeries4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2011 at 11:06pm
	Nice looking tractor. If the ar cleaner is not hooked up, it could be plugged. I'd chekc that before the carb. Good luck!
	'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080

mdm1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Onalaska, WI Points: 2650	Post Options Post Reply Quote mdm1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 2011 at 6:44am
	Yup that's how it starts. A wd-45 then a C. My parts for my C are starting to arrive. So it begins again.
	Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!

Jim Lindemood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Location: Dry Ridge, KY Points: 2569	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim Lindemood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 2011 at 7:37am
	She says "sure you can buy it " now --- there will be payback on down the road sometime --- LOL. That's part of the fun.