Case Model C

Thanks very much for letting me view your BBS's, great place to visit.

I have decided to buy a C Model much like the one we had on the farm when I was a kid in the early 50's.

I will try to post a picture of it. Would like any and all comments of what you folks think.

Fellow wants $2500 for it and he will deliver it to me (320 miles) for that price.

Thanks for your time and interest.

Dave Olson

After I made the first post the fellow called and I bought it, they brought it to me today. Here is a picture of it sitting in my shop. Was to cold to stay outside very long today!

Gotta tell you guys. When the engine first started up (haven't heard or seen one in well over 40 years) WOW, sounded just like I remembered!! Really Neat! :-) Of course it was neat driving it around too!

Not sure about the mag and manifold but I do know it has the flat belt rather than the V. Which brings me to another question.

Looking at the list of serial numbers on YT, can't really date it! Guys I bought it from thought it is a 1929. The only serial number I can find is on the right rear side of the engine block (C393344). Is there other locations for serial numbers and does anyone know by using this number is there another place I could go to find out what year this tractor was built.

Thanks

Dave Olson

I have one myself, a '34. Its near original and runs and drives like a new one. It aint got a lick of paint on it, just rust. One day I hope to get it looking as good as yours. The Cs are sweet little tractors. I'm chasing down an L to park beside it right now, but havent found the right one yet. I think it will be neat to park big brother next to little brother at the shows.

From reading your serial number it appears you have a 1930 model.

thanks
kyle the rookie tractor restorer

Sorry I keep coming up with more questions but the route that the water takes is puzzling because there is a trough of sorts (can see the antifreeze) under the shaft leading to the fan. It appears that it is supposed to be this way but I cannot remember from so many years ago. Does this mean that this is a non pressurized cooling system?

I need to find a operators manual for this little guy!

Thanks again for your replies,

Dave Olson

Sorry to hear the tag is missing but thats where it should be on a C, right on the back of the toolbox. I assume the number you have is taken from the block. My guess is that they would be the same number.