Dhodge 528 #1 Posted June 13, 2014 Picked up a Suburban 1961 which has a Clinton in it. Looks original, but not sure yet. Came with original wheel weights, snow plow and mower deck. Oh yea this one has the serial number on the tractor and the mower deck. I'm tickled about this find. I already cut some grass with it. enjoy!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,075 #2 Posted June 13, 2014 Great find! I don't own around hood but when I do I'm going to be searching long and hard for that style of rear tire, love that tread pattern! Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #3 Posted June 13, 2014 Hodge... what a ride. Good luck with it and keep us posted. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #4 Posted June 13, 2014 Very nice. I wish the one I picked up looked like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #5 Posted June 13, 2014 Yeah...two thumbs up for originality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,738 #6 Posted June 13, 2014 I'd give you 2 thumbs up if my I- Pad would let me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #7 Posted June 13, 2014 Nice little tractor. Looking good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #8 Posted June 13, 2014 Lucky!! Great find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,858 #9 Posted June 13, 2014 Sweet!! Ya gonna restore it or leave it as is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #10 Posted June 13, 2014 Awesome find! Don't think that clinton would be original on a 61, but I see no reason to change it they are good little engines and it looks perfect on your tractor. Even has the hard to find 603 foot rests too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhodge 528 #11 Posted June 13, 2014 Sweet!! Ya gonna restore it or leave it as is? Not sure yet. This might be a good one to clean up and leave alone 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhodge 528 #12 Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks for all the kind comments fella's. The gentleman I purchased it from says he has all the paperwork that was from the original purchase. He has to find it for me. This is the first one I have found with the original serial number on it and the mower deck. Yes Jake I like the fact that it has the cast iron footrests, which is another first for me. I am not certain about restoration, although it needs rear axle seals and transmition gaskets. What would you guys do restore or leave alone? Denny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #13 Posted June 13, 2014 Denny, that is a tough one to decide to restore or leave alone. I think I would do the gaskets and seals on the rear end and just clean it up a little. Maybe a light oiling to protect the nice patina of that little gem! Very nice find! Did you get any looks from the neighbors when cutting the grass with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #14 Posted June 13, 2014 Give it a rub down with some light sand paper and some oil and paint the wheels it will look awsome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #15 Posted June 13, 2014 Very nice looking tractor. Thanks for the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,366 #16 Posted June 13, 2014 Looks great as is, don't change a thing, drive it anf enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,408 #17 Posted June 13, 2014 What a little beauty, great find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #18 Posted June 14, 2014 I got to give you a thumbs up on that nice find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,858 #19 Posted June 14, 2014 Not sure yet. This might be a good one to clean up and leave alone I'd say it's a win, win situation. It looks good as is and would be a great restoration project. Personally, I'd probably end up restoring it but I just like projects. You're probably thinking smarter by just cleaning it up and keeping the original look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #20 Posted June 14, 2014 Well one thing you can be sure of is that it is going to keep your thighs warm while you are using it. That's a nice tractor. Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
