something green in my garage...not a JD

[truckin88 104]

Well I have been wanting a simiplicity for a while, they seem to be way over priced, but man do they cut and stripe nice. I think I did ok on this deal. I saw this on CL, needs some work odds and end, but all together not bad. It is an 1989 Deutz Allis 1817 (samething as a simplicity 6517 or 17GTH). Came with 48" deck and 42" snow thrower and weights, runs decent. It needs the basics, plus a drive belt and snow blower belt, and the steering is skipping gears. It is a Kohler 17 Magnum Twin, man does it roar. This thing is all simplicity too. I paid $400 for the setup.

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

That's a "nice" green machine! Sound like it was a really good deal.

[Jake Kuhn 1,555]

Very nice! My Aunt has had one like that but a little older since it was new and still uses it.Jake

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

That is a nice set up Will. I saw that too. Good luck-

[Ken B 3,164]

My 1966 Allis Chalmers B-10 is the best cutting grass machine I have yet to own. I'll no doubt be layin the fertilizer on heavy this spring.

[truckin88 104]

thanks guys, it is all torn apart, I have a punch list of stuff to get her moving right and already placed an order for parts. I am hoping the steering is an easy fix (hopefully just bushings) then I can keep parts at around $100.

[rexman72 210]

always nice to see good deals still out there

[wildman 205]

You will like this machine.Good buy.

[truckin88 104]

Here is the question, it is hard to find (not impossible) the deutz spring green and decals, do I paint it orange and put the simplicity decals on. Is that a bad thing? It is a lot cheaper and easier to do....

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,338]

I would keep it the original color scheme.

Mike........

[Ken B 3,164]

Personally speaking, I wouldn't have a problem going with the Simplicity color. The green kinda looks like something AMC with have put on a Pacer.