76c12091520h 3,664 #1 Posted May 18, 2020 As some of you may know, the company I work for has 2 divisions: a collision center and a recycling center. I work in the collision center which overlooks the recycling yard; about 10:30 this morning I was carrying a door out to our scrap pile when I spied with my little eyes : All for 3 cents a pound! Loaded it up, took it home, gave it a bath. Don't know anything more than that, yet! (and I have the missing hubcaps too) 9 25 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,148 #2 Posted May 18, 2020 Just Wow..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,852 #3 Posted May 18, 2020 Great save! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Pasch 449 #4 Posted May 18, 2020 That thing looks nice! Wonder why they would through it away like that? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,620 #5 Posted May 19, 2020 That is just an insane find.You are a lucky man! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #7 Posted May 19, 2020 I have to ask ,was the tank full of fresh no ethanol fuel? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #8 Posted May 19, 2020 And a near perfect seat too.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #9 Posted May 19, 2020 Glad you was there at the right time to save a horse in need!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 251 #10 Posted May 19, 2020 Low hours on it...so you took it home for under $20? That is a great perk your job offers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #11 Posted May 19, 2020 You were the right person in the right place at the right time. Awesome save; if u hadnt been the one who saw it, who knows what mighta been... Thats prolly the only way id find one of those 520's, lol. And three cents a pound you say? Wanna quadruple your inital investment...?😉🤣😁 Give it a good proper home; congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,664 #12 Posted May 19, 2020 2 hours ago, kasey54 said: I have to ask ,was the tank full of fresh no ethanol fuel? No, tank was bone dry. I probably should have passed on the deal 1 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #13 Posted May 19, 2020 Great find, lucky eyes for you and the Horse. 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #14 Posted May 19, 2020 Some people have to much money. Even if it doesn't run, there's plenty there for the price. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #15 Posted May 19, 2020 Holy S###!!! Great save, I am happy for you. I hope she runs as well as she looks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #16 Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) It amazes me the the level of stupidity of some people that throw away decent vehicles and tractors then you have the the complete opposite that would want $3k for some RJ that most would used for a yard ornament ... Edited May 19, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #17 Posted May 19, 2020 Pretty much, all I would be doing from now on... is being that guy. Yep, taking out the trash out, over here boss! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #18 Posted May 19, 2020 What is it about y'all up there? Just look out the window and a 520 Hydro is winking at you, complete with wheel covers. I'm surprised it didn't fire up right there I have to speak up for the poor homeowner of today. Where do they go to have these machines repaired? The process today is to park the 2 year old MTD variant on the side of the house and it's off to Home Depot for another. Poor slobs - your gain! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #19 Posted May 19, 2020 What a shame. Someone spent all that money on an awesome tractor back then, just to scrap it cause something wouldnt work right. I bet its something small / stupid like a bad switch or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,345 #20 Posted May 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, 71_Bronco said: What a shame. Someone spent all that money on an awesome tractor back then, just to scrap it cause something wouldnt work right. I bet its something small / stupid like a bad switch or something. Nah, he already said it ran out of gas! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,664 #21 Posted May 20, 2020 And it runs, drives, and cuts grass ! 20200519_194726[1].mp4 12 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #23 Posted May 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: And it runs, drives, and cuts grass ! 20200519_194726[1].mp4 So what was the problem? This oughtta be good for a laugh, or tear, depending...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,664 #24 Posted May 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, 12Horse Paladin said: So what was the problem? This oughtta be good for a laugh, or tear, depending...! I have no clue. Checked the fluids, repaired a non-attached positive battery cable, threw a battery in it, squirted some gas in the carb, fiddled with the safety switches. Kicked right off! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #25 Posted May 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: I have no clue. Checked the fluids, repaired a non-attached positive battery cable, threw a battery in it, squirted some gas in the carb, fiddled with the safety switches. Kicked right off! Probably the non attatched cable lol, n sigh. SMH 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
