bowtiebutler956 166 #1 Posted January 28, 2014 Well, I thought I'd post a couple pics of my B-80, that has been repowered with a Kohler K301 12hp. This has been my mower for about 10yrs now. It was missing its original engine when I got it, so I repowered it with a well worn K301 years ago, and worked it like a dog for many years. It finally came to the point it was burning more oil than gasoline, and the tractor had surface rust all over it, so I decided to give it a refresh. I rebuilt the engine, as well as anything else that needed some love. Its been almost 3 years since it was refreshed, and its still my full time mower of choice, although I use some of the other tractors occasionally. It doesn't look quite this nice anymore, but it still runs like new. Matt 2 TITCH and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAV694 23 #2 Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice, A job well done and will now last for many years more 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 25 #3 Posted January 28, 2014 Top job...... 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 19 #4 Posted January 28, 2014 Another beautiful tractor - nothing wrong with a repower that's in keeping and a great resto. :thumbs: Andy 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #5 Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice, A job well done and will now last for many years more Thank you, and thats what I'm hoping for. This is my dedicated mower, and we have to mow year round here, as we don't get snow, and for the most part we don't see temps below 32. Although, today is our coldest day of the year, and the weather guessers, say we may get down to 28 tonight. Waaaay to cold for this southern boy! Top job...... I'll take that as a great compliment, after seeing your beautiful C141 !! Another beautiful tractor - nothing wrong with a repower that's in keeping and a great resto. :thumbs: Andy Thanks Andy. I do like to try and keep them original, but I have to admit that I like the extra power. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #6 Posted January 28, 2014 Superb restoration, well done !! 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted January 28, 2014 A beautiful restoration Matt, I could never restore a machine to that high standard.. Windswept and interesting is more my look 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #8 Posted January 28, 2014 Superb restoration, well done !! Thank you Sir, much appreciated. A beautiful restoration Matt, I could never restore a machine to that high standard.. Windswept and interesting is more my look Thanks Ian, but I got nothing on your imagination, and ingenuity my friend! Your the king of Wheel Horse Creations!!! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcrules00 24 #9 Posted January 28, 2014 Too clean to work that one Matt. 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #10 Posted January 28, 2014 I agree with him above me , it is too nice to send to work , she is certainly a museum exhibit . Buy anther use one and work that one , Top job Matt,,,,,,,,, one of the best ive seen 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TITCH 84 #11 Posted January 28, 2014 Very Very nice, A restoration is of course maintenance too, giving it a whole new lease of life. Looks Fantastic! Titch 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #12 Posted January 28, 2014 Too clean to work that one Matt. To late Craig. Like I said above, I did this a couple years ago, and its been a full time mower ever since. I agree with him above me , it is too nice to send to work , she is certainly a museum exhibit . Buy anther use one and work that one , Top job Matt,,,,,,,,, one of the best ive seen Neil this has already been in full time mowing duty for a couple years now. Its not as pretty as it was in these pics, but she's still looking good, and working even better! Very Very nice, A restoration is of course maintenance too, giving it a whole new lease of life. Looks Fantastic! Titch Thanks, and I couldn't agree with you more TITCH! There is alot more than paint, that goes into a proper refurbish, and of course, regular maintenance after. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #13 Posted January 28, 2014 Doesn't matter if you have used it....I'm sure it still look's good and works hard and strong. Given it a new lease of use for a looooong time. If you mow on Sundays, then it's in it's Sunday Best......as well as every other day . ...........................5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 .... if it was in the Tractor Olympics 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted January 28, 2014 top job!!! love it 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #15 Posted January 29, 2014 Doesn't matter if you have used it....I'm sure it still look's good and works hard and strong. Given it a new lease of use for a looooong time. If you mow on Sundays, then it's in it's Sunday Best......as well as every other day . ...........................5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 .... if it was in the Tractor Olympics Thanks Richard. I think you should post up some pics, and an overview of your C-120 restoration Richard. I'm sure it would be a very well read thread, as well as showing what a proper restoration can look like, if you take your time, and do it right. top job!!! love it Thanks Mark, its appreciated. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
