Lawn mowers!

[Patty B.]

I saw this on another site and thought I'd post it here where there is a lot of interest in all things fabrication--from cars to wagons to bikes of all kinds, why not lawn mowers!
https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/go-karts/124444-mini-push-mower-project.html

[Letterman7]

Mad fab skills!

[79SuperVert]

Wow! Too pretty to mess up with grass clippings and dust and the like.
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[cdennisg]

Honestly, that is an appliance I had never thought to customize. Though I do recall quelling the urge to paint flames on Dad's new riding lawn mower when I was 16 and he was on a two week motorcycle vacation. I guess the thought of getting my ass kicked kept me away from the masking tape and spray cans.

Dad was a cop. I was a scrawny kid. We're cool now, though.

On topic, the free Snapper from @1984 that I picked up at the dump to mow the ditch next door might need some custom work this summer. Driving lights and a tail fin? Really small flames?
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[Cusser]

I was happy enough with my yard mower when I fixed twice in 2016: replaced a broken "sacrificial" key, and replaced a leaky carb float. With new machines costing $200 with warranty, typically not worth paying for a repair on these.
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[far rider]

Very cool! Even a "hood ornament".
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67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.

[Zundfolge1432]

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Holy crap thats Kool. Now you got me thinking, I picked up a 1976 Troy-Bilt garden tiller the other day at the local pawnshop. Runs, but needs restored.

[old DKP driver]

I would have loved to be mowing the yards in my neighborhood with such
a cool looking machine back in the late 1950's

Totally cool thanks for posting it
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[kingkarmann]

I have a garage wall full of 50's-80's Clintons, Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh and a Cushman. Late Father-in-Law was into small engine repair. Gives me some idea's
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[OB Bus]

The oldminibikes site brought back a bunch of memories. I lusted after a mini bike in grades 4 through 8, but that was never happening in my family.
Thanks PattyB for the cool mower and the trip down memory lane.
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[mark tucker]

Ive got a 70's crapsman rider .looks about new. and....hear it comes........ there it go's .........didnt you hear it?? no??? Ive got a electrick riding mower. that sucker is quiet and dosent stink. that way I can sneek up on the grass&weeds.

[Mike Fisher]

This Jetsons model for the wife looks like it has air conditioning?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1021141232...mp;theater
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[Zundfolge1432]

Another offer to join Facebook, thanks but no.

[my59]

While pushing the Toro around dealing with my hate/hate relationship with the lawn I dream of Flymo
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my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget.

[windfish]

The custom fabricated mower is really well done, I like that the builder seemed surprised how well it worked out.

Flymo is still around - http://www.flymo.com/uk/products/hover-mowers/
Looks like the new ones get good reviews too

Old 2-cycle lawnboys are the best, light and easy to maneuver.
Mine usually starts in a pull or two.

[ach60]

[cdennisg]

I mowed a lot of grass with those as a young teen. Liked that they worked well, hated the offset front wheels.
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[Cap10323]

I've been refurbishing Lawn-Boy 2 stroke mowers for nearly 10 years now. It started when I was a little kid cutting lawns, but it became a massive addiction for a few years.

Here are two of my favorites. a 1970 5024 with the 'bricktop' engine design, and a 1878 8232AE with full alternator charging system, electric start, and 'capstan' style friction rear wheel drive.

Fun fact, the 'cap' in my username is a reference to said system, and the 10323 is another lawn-boy model number.

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-Ian

'77 Westfalia - 2.0 F.I