Docwheelhorse 2,665 #1 Posted October 6, 2022 Hello All, Found this 953 in amazing shape... headlight lenses are there and nice. The BRASS "horn button" for steering wheel is there... Going to have @grnlark make me a seat Thanks @Retired Wrencher for the heads up. Happy Birthday to me, myself and I ! LOL Tony 2 18 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #2 Posted October 6, 2022 "Early 953 with that wheel. Prolly has the Ross steering as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 854 #3 Posted October 6, 2022 Good find!! 👍 I hope to get one myself someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,339 #4 Posted October 6, 2022 So guys…are those correct front rubber for a 953? Or are those the rare 1045 front tires? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,665 #5 Posted October 6, 2022 30 minutes ago, squonk said: "Early 953 with that wheel. Prolly has the Ross steering as well. It does, and I thought all 953s had it... that the 1054 and 1054a went to the regular fan setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,665 #6 Posted October 6, 2022 Just now, Sparky said: So guys…are those correct front rubber for a 953? Or are those the rare 1045 front tires? Whatever they are they are rotted to death and tubes are installed.... I mean rotted bad enough that they probably gotta get swapped 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,764 #7 Posted October 6, 2022 Happy Birthday Tony !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #8 Posted October 6, 2022 My 953 has the fan gear steering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #9 Posted October 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Sparky said: So guys…are those correct front rubber for a 953? Or are those the rare 1045 front tires? Never seen that style tire on any 953 Sparkster. @953 nut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #10 Posted October 6, 2022 Nice find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #12 Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) I hope you enjoy Birthday boy, it for years to come. All winter to go thru it get it ready for spring shows. Edited October 6, 2022 by Retired Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #13 Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, squonk said: My 953 has the fan gear steering. His does as well. Shake hand fan lack of a better term. Edited October 6, 2022 by Retired Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #14 Posted October 6, 2022 40 minutes ago, Sparky said: So guys…are those correct front rubber for a 953? Or are those the rare 1045 front tires? Mike talked about that, and we seem to think they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #15 Posted October 6, 2022 That's the first 953 I've seen with those tires. Most of them that I've seen had this style. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #16 Posted October 6, 2022 50 minutes ago, Sparky said: So guys…are those correct front rubber for a 953? Or are those the rare 1045 front tires? Mike, I just looked it up I guess they came with saw tooth fronts and Ag`s in the back according to the manual here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #17 Posted October 6, 2022 Nice find Tony! big wheels are the best workers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #18 Posted October 6, 2022 Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyes 213 #19 Posted October 6, 2022 Any idea what the serial # is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #20 Posted October 6, 2022 Nice grab on that one! It'll clean up great and look amazing with a new seat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,452 #21 Posted October 7, 2022 What no Briggs and Stratton ???? Well Tony you are older now and wiser .... in a few more years I could see you on a Tecumseh powered Wheel Horse ! Happy Birthday ! Wild Bill in Richmond VA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,324 #22 Posted October 7, 2022 18 hours ago, Sparky said: So guys…are those correct front rubber for a 953? Or are those the rare 1045 front tires? They look too wide for the 1045 and very early 953 would have Good Year sawtooth 4.00 X 8 tires. The rear tires look like 5.90 X 15 which is a bit small for the 953. The 6.40 X 15 are no longer made but Good Year has some 6.70 X 15 Ags that will fill the wheel well or a good pair of used OEM 6.40s may be the way to go. 19 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: Found this 953 in amazing shape... headlight lenses are there and nice. The BRASS "horn button" for steering wheel is there... Tony, that is the nicest original paint first generation 953 I have ever seen. Great birthday present! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
