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| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/09/2011 : 19:40:39
I've been watching quietly for one of these bad boys for quite some time. I've seen them far from home, pricey, or trashed. This one popped up near deercamp, and the price was right.
It's in fantastic shape and has all 4 original hubcaps! (Jon, I'm always looking for more 4"!) I don't thing I'm going to add this to the resto list quite yet, but will work on those hubcaps ASAP.
The deck needs idler attention, but cuts and has no arbor issues. The machine starts easy and runs GREAT! It's a ball to drive...it turns on a dime, and the clutch, gear shift and HiLo all function flawlessly.
I knew/know little to nothing about these things, but I'm learning fast! Everyone needs to try one of these. I'm real impressed with the power of this Briggs. It's the original 5.75hp, and puffs a bit of smoke which I'll look into. There certainly is no lack of compression, and I took it up and down my 'Test Hill' only to hear it rev and pull with no bogging whatsoever.
I'm thinking this will be a neat show-ride next summer!
There's big brother in the background, watching with envy. I have a feeling the 'Boys' will get to play later this week 
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| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/14/2011 : 06:45:02
Yeah, I was suprised too. I'll see if I can find the one CL ad. Pretty neat...had a brush/log saw, reel mower, plows, cultivator, etc. If was the complete package, and we'll see if it sells. If I ever had one, I think that brush saw would be the ticket...that would be incredibly useful, if it worked well.
If nothing else, ads like those drive values up...good for guys who have all the tractor stuff they want, bad for those of us still searching for things =] |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 10/13/2011 : 21:03:58
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
Really! I was making an assumption due to the size of the pics...yup thats Wards. There have been a couple Lawn Trac walkers around here lately with LOTS of attachments...package prices pushing $1000+
Never seen prices that high on a walker before! I guess they can ask, but getting it? I figured that tin would make a good wall hanger until I or someone needs them. I asked the guy if he had more of it he said no. I didn't want to know what happened to the rest of it, so didn't ask. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/13/2011 : 15:45:33
Really! I was making an assumption due to the size of the pics...yup thats Wards. There have been a couple Lawn Trac walkers around here lately with LOTS of attachments...package prices pushing $1000+ |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 10/13/2011 : 13:20:52
They say Lawn Trac on them. That's the Wards version no? I thought they were cool. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/12/2011 : 05:31:59
Rich, those look like the hood sides from a WB400. Ive never seen a 400, but thought they only said Simplicity, and had no model # designation on the badging, like what Im seeing there. Pretty cool! |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 23:48:37
I think we already missed the good video opportunity! I am sure getting used to running that thing would be a challenge, unless you fly helicoptors or something.
As for my parts, no attachment. I do have a NOS single blade deck for one up on a shelf, but it's for a later model one. Saturday I went to a big flea market, this was the only vintage Simplicity stuff I found.
Cruddy pic I apologize. I saw these and had to have them, only purchase there other than food. |
| acdad |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 22:08:04
That sure is a cool machine Josh! |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 13:58:38
You got it! Not sure when, but Ill get her out there with the camera soon |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 13:56:53
You got it! Not sure when, but Ill get her out there with the camera soon |
| cschmidt62 |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 13:07:29
I think you should get the wife to shoot some video of you running it...we all could use the chuckle. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 12:44:23
I'm hoping to avoid going through the garage, or smacking one of the trucks in teh driveway. I already took out my garbage can, and luckily, it was empty and the neighbor had his back turned. =]
I also got a bit too close to the freshly tilled garden and beacher her in the loose soil. It is easy to pull out of a 'stuck' position though! =] |
| cschmidt62 |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 12:29:17
My Grandpa had one of those when I was a kid, the took some getting used to. I remember the steering was refered to as a suicide stick and rightfully so...lol. I would like to have one also. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 08:17:12
Well, let's see some pics of your 'parts' =] If you have attachments, you better start talkin! I would LOVE to find a 24" rotary, or 30" reel mower. Of course, I'd love to find a dozer or electric start kit too. I just never see those pieces....EVER. |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 10/10/2011 : 22:29:44
I'm keeping my eyes peeled for one too, rather rare machines apperently. I did however pick up part of one Saturday. Nice buy, looks like a keeper for sure. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/10/2011 : 12:59:26
It's a different duck, that's for sure! I'm hoping to get some time this week to play a bit more. This might be my designated fertilizer-spreader-puller this fall. =]
It would be perfect if I had a sweeper to tow too...put this old girl to work! |
