Newly Purchased 126

[dxsmith]

Just obtained this 126. It needs some TLC, (New seat, new belt, muffler, carb rebuilt). I got it home and remembered that I had an extra headlight panel and surprisingly, it fits this unit. Only thing missing, are the bezels. Anyone have a set of headlight bezels hiding? Has a spray bomb paint job, little light in areas and heavy runs in others. I plan to get the bugs worked out of it first, then work toward a new paint job.

 

[dschwandt]

Great find of the 3rd rarest IH produced Cub Cadet!!

 

[jkoenig]

Nice! I like those original front tires. I couldn't stand them when I was a kid, but now I wish I had some like those. I used to have a 126 with a creeper, and a small flywheel 14 hp, but had to sell it when I moved. It had the fat "smooth" fronts. 3rd rarest or not, I like the way 1X6/7's look.

 

[RAllison]

Nice find,looks to be in good shape

 

[mgwin]

Take that seat to a local auto upholstery shop and get it re-covered.

 

[dxsmith]

Take that seat to a local auto upholstery shop and get it re-covered.

I would be fine doing that, but the pictures don's show the two large holes in the metal pan of it. Due to that, I need new. I checked and Charlie doesn't have any right now. Headed to Boone to a show this weekend, maybe someone may have a used one there.

 

[RayF]

I have the original seat-pan from my (1974) 108... if it's the same. It's surface rusty, but solid.
IF I can find it!!! (I don't throw stuff like that away).
I'm only a couple hours from you, but will be heading to the Franklinton area next week to work on a 1958 Packard Hardtop. I could drop it off somewhere along the way if it helps.
$20 just to help with gas...lol

 

[wh cc guy]

Looks like you found a nice one. Lots of fun ahead.

 

[mgwin]

What show in Boone?

 

[bwilkinson]

Just obtained this 126. It needs some TLC, (New seat, new belt, muffler, carb rebuilt). I got it home and remembered that I had an extra headlight panel and surprisingly, it fits this unit. Only thing missing, are the bezels. Anyone have a set of headlight bezels hiding? Has a spray bomb paint job, little light in areas and heavy runs in others. I plan to get the bugs worked out of it first, then work toward a new paint job.

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Your hood looks different than my 126 does.

 

[snicklas]

That is the correct hood for a 1x6/7 series tractor.....

 

[mgwin]

Found the show in Boone. Northern Tool has a seat real close to the original. It is a Black Talon brand at around $90.

 

[dschwandt]

That's the correct hood for the 126
Same as 106, 107, 126, & 147
You may have a 73 hood as the grill casting is the same as a 126

 

[mfrade]

There are a couple pics of a "73" in this thread and they match mine, that doesn't look like a 73 hood to me.
https://www.ihcubcadet.com/threads/starting-a-rebuild-my-dad-never-got-to-start.10018/#post-238287