DennisThornton 4,769 #26 Posted November 9, 2015 Martin...just "acquired" a model 1632 Speedex.. where did you join as member 17?....might as well learn all I can about this "interesting" tractor!! Here I was eagerly reading news about Speedex and I just noticed that Martin postedPosted 17 Feb 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #27 Posted November 9, 2015 I have a 72 or 74 ( can`t remember at the moment ) S19. The sliding engine is pretty Freddy Flintstone but it works. Never did a lot of research but they`re definitely not Wheel Horse. Martin...just "acquired" a model 1632 Speedex.. where did you join as member 17?....might as well learn all I can about this "interesting" tractor!! Here I was eagerly reading news about Speedex and I just noticed that Martin postedPosted 17 Feb 2012 Just realized this is an old post too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #28 Posted November 9, 2015 Yep,,,,I knew it was an old post...but did you see "Coach's post?...Speedex forum is dead.....well, at least I woke ya up in NY and PA!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #29 Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) http://www.speedextractors.com/index_files/story.htm <-- Full storyThe SPEEDEX Tractor Corporation was founded in 1935 by Harold Pond, who is considered the developer of the first four wheel riding garden tractor in America. Harold Pond was associated in the late 1920's with Stanley W. Shaw of the Shaw Mfg. Co. in Galesburg............ Edited November 9, 2015 by nylyon Copyright material, removed detailed material with a link to the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #30 Posted November 9, 2015 I have a 72 or 74 ( can`t remember at the moment ) S19. The sliding engine is pretty Freddy Flintstone but it works. Never did a lot of research but they`re definitely not Wheel Horse. Any picts to share here...of the Speedex sliding engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #31 Posted November 9, 2015 Sorry Craig, I can`t even figure how to put those little yellow pac man lookin` guys on a post let alone pictures. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #32 Posted November 9, 2015 That Speedex's motor mount...look anything like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #33 Posted November 10, 2015 That Speedex's motor mount...look anything like this? Chuckle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #34 Posted November 10, 2015 Craig, the bolts from the Briggs engine go down along the edge of the frame, not through it. They thread into a tab about 1"x 1 1/2" x 1/4" if I remember correctly. I`ll try to remember to check. You grease the frame and adjust so it slides freely without binding. The "clutch" works in reverse. When you step on it the engine slides forward and tightens the belt, let off an it stops. It only has to move about 3/4". It`s pretty "mickey" but if adjusted right it works pretty good. Down side, you have to keep tension on it with your foot to keep going. On the safety side, if you fall off it will stop on its own. LOL! That`s it in a nut shell. Hope someone else on here can post pictures. Whew, that took a while, I type with one finger! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #35 Posted November 17, 2015 I had a speedex Tractor in non wheel horse classifieds a while back...model 1140...didn't sale on here but didn't last long on CL. Got $225 for it real quick.First one I had ever seen...probably should have kept it. Oh well, wasn't a WH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
