Pullstart 62,834 #1 Posted October 4, 2018 When I finished the refresh on Putt Putt and momma took her first ride, she asked me, “Is this one mine?” Now I swear I love her, but I couldn’t imagine giving up Putt Putt if I had another option. 5 months later, I find this gem. Mrs. Pullstart is out of town on business, so in the morning the girls and I plan to go look at it. The owner hasn’t ever started it and the transmission seems stuck. Not sure if it is stuck in 2 gears or locked up by water or other means, but he said it used to roll just fine. It has one light, some cool stars on the hood and some sweet rear tires. The starter / generator is a bonus for the Mrs, she has a tough time pulling Putt Putt over even though she can start her Polaris 440 snowmobile just fine. 9 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #3 Posted October 4, 2018 But....will it fit in your truck? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,424 #4 Posted October 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, oldredrider said: But....will it fit in your truck? Dude... Really... 4 of those could fit. He's proven it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #5 Posted October 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, oldredrider said: But....will it fit in your truck? If I show up like this, I might be in trouble! If I come home like that, I know I’ll be in trouble! 5 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #6 Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Diamond in the rough? Got a nice patina and character! Lol them pictures never git old Kev.... Edited October 4, 2018 by WHX21 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #7 Posted October 4, 2018 Looks nice! Is it a 753? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #8 Posted October 4, 2018 Yes it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #9 Posted October 4, 2018 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Dude... Really... 4 of those could fit. He's proven it. Not without some major disassembly. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #10 Posted October 4, 2018 9 hours ago, oldredrider said: But....will it fit in your truck? May need to take "Norman" to pick up another . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #11 Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Not without some major disassembly. Say what? Edited October 4, 2018 by WHX21 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #12 Posted October 4, 2018 It’s a little rougher than I hoped for, but it’s ours! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #13 Posted October 4, 2018 I think someone painted it with the shop broom... so it’s a candidate for repaint. BUT, I think I like the Stars and Stripes idea, so maybe I’ll have to bribe @Vinylguy by talking nice about him and we’ll work up something special some day! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #14 Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Love it!! Get me the distance from the back of hood to the wheel horse logo? I will be home full time after the 15th as we will be winterizing our redneck lake house and closing up for the winter. Many projects to work on this winter and will definetly come up with something for this project. Terry AKA Vinylguy Edited October 4, 2018 by Vinylguy 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #15 Posted October 4, 2018 Work smarter, not back breaking can’t trust a fart harder, right @ebinmaine!? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,424 #16 Posted October 4, 2018 You're awesome Kev! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #17 Posted October 4, 2018 You talking old fart? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #18 Posted October 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: You talking old fart? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #19 Posted October 4, 2018 40 minutes ago, Vinylguy said: Love it!! Get me the distance from the back of hood to the wheel horse logo? I will be home full time after the 15th as we will be winterizing our redneck lake house and closing up for the winter. Many projects to work on this winter and will definetly come up with something for this project. Terry AKA Vinylguy Like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #20 Posted October 4, 2018 That will work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #21 Posted October 4, 2018 So, I pulled the shifter and it’s not stuck in two gears, it’s in neutral. I dumped some used oil in the shifter hole, and it’s coming out the drive pulley shaft as fast as I can dump it in! I’m thinking this will be a candidate for a rebuilt 8 speed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #22 Posted October 4, 2018 That will be a good one for the mrs. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #23 Posted October 4, 2018 Just now, 19richie66 said: That will be a good one for the mrs. It’s no 953, but it’ll do! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #24 Posted October 4, 2018 As long as you can get them onboard with the hobby, it doesn’t matter what she has. As long as she is happy with it. Mine just happened to like that model and a project 1054 just happen to fall into my lap. Worked out fine. Now to find time to work on it. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #25 Posted October 5, 2018 Kevin—great find! I’m checking in because I want to follow along on this journey. Looks like a cool little project tractor and I can’t wait to see what you are going to turn this one into when it is all said and done. Work your magic my friend... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
