Newest Aquisition 1961 Suburban 551

[CRE1992 135]

I saw an add on craigslist about a suburban. So I showed the link to the breakfast club members (aka the guys always on chat). With enthusiasm they said I am out of my mind if I don't go get it. (AKA Stevebo) So I sent the guy an email immediately after I saw it on craigslist anyways. Everyone thought I was too late until I got a call from the guy who owned it in the morning the following day. Unfortunately I could not leave to work to go get it. So I asked the nice man who owned if he would hold it until later that night. And I went and picked it up. The price was most certainly right. Has the deck and plow. It came with all of the guards, mower belt guard, exhaust heat shield, and the trans belt cover. The engine unfortunately though being original has a broken connecting rod. Oh and it has something else. They are quite rare from what I hear, check out the last picture. Unfortunately, due to my current situation, I am not keeping it. I am passing it along to another fellow member who along with his son CANNOT wait to get it. Hopefully he will enjoy it along with the other round hoods he has. I will let him reveal himself if he so chooses too. However I am keeping the things in the last picture. ENJOY

-Charles

BUT LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT THESE! (Sorry Craig [ amcrules00 ], I am keeping these too. =] )

[clintonnut 126]

I'd say a score!

[ben06351 19]

nice score!

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,586]

Nice, inside wheel weights. Are they WH originals? I only know what the outside weights look like. Is it likely that this machine going to end up in Ct ?

Mike...............

[CRE1992 135]

Nice, inside wheel weights. Are they WH originals? I only know what the outside weights look like. Is it likely that this machine going to end up in Ct ?

Mike...............

Yes they are original wheel horse suburban wheel weights. Here is what a pair that are not on a tractor look like

And yes Mike it is very likely this machine is going there :eusa-think:

[danjmah 71]

Very Very Nice! Love those CL finds!

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,586]

Nice, inside wheel weights. Are they WH originals? I only know what the outside weights look like. Is it likely that this machine going to end up in Ct ?

Mike...............

Yes they are original wheel horse suburban wheel weights. Here is what a pair that are not on a tractor look like

And yes Mike it is very likely this machine is going there

Well that confirms it, they are original weights!! Lucky you.

Mike............

[whc160 74]

Nice find ! :handgestures-thumbupright:

[AMC RULES 37,143]

Congratulations on another fantastic Craigslist score, Charles.

You made out really good with that one.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364]

Charles.. Very nice find and no... I am not the one who will end up with it.. :scratchead:

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,586]

Charles.. Very nice find and no... I am not the one who will end up with it..

Really? I woulda bet money it was heading to your place Steve!

Mike.........

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364]

Nope.. I was offered and thank Charles for asking however I think three (3) Suburbans is enough..

[rj35hunter 283]

Wow, that is a nice original survivor!!! Is your plans to put it all back, get it running & keep it original? Most 551's are restored or in bad shape. Nice find!!!

[Ken B 3,164]

Wow, that is a nice original survivor!!! Is your plans to put it all back, get it running & keep it original? Most 551's are restored or in bad shape. Nice find!!!

Yes, my plans are to do what needs being done to the engine and keeping it original. Once it is up and running my 9 yr. old son will use it mostly. He has been begging me for an electric start tractor. We are both very excited and can't wait to get it, even though I'm 44 y/o I still get excited like a little kid.

Much thanks goes out to Charles for totally hooking me up with this tractor! You da man.

[AMC RULES 37,143]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6_1Pw1xm9U

Congratulations Ken.

[wallfish 17,140]

That is nice!

The mount for the snow blade is for an RJ. The suburban mounts just come out in front and bolt to the sides of the frame. That RJ setup hangs under the frame and goes up and around the front axle.

[fireman 1,022]

Nice Score. I saw that too and almost considered emailing the seller. But that's ok because it's going to a good home!

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

Very nice Suburban and great score!

[speedyleedy 205]

Sweet looking 551& it was a great find ! :bow-blue:

[Michael 0]

Ok how much and where are you thx