Todays FB purchase

[slim67 2,735]

I picked up this 1970 Raider after work because the guy accepted my offer and I didn’t think he would. It looks to be pretty complete except for flywheel screen and battery. PO said it does run so I will be cleaning it up in the near future. It has a HH100 in it and I’m ok with that being that I’m also a Sears fan. I’m more familiar with Tecumseh anyways. Decals are surprisingly good so for now it will just be a good cleaning and yard work.

[953 nut 55,342]

Looking good!                                The seat is worth the price of admission.

[slim67 2,735]

3 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Looking good!                                The seat is worth the price of admission.

The seat has a seam at the top about 6 inches that needs sewn. Otherwise it is pretty damn nice.

[slim67 2,735]

Actually it’s not even 6 inches.

[WHX?? 48,834]

I'd kill for just the seat pan then have Bob E make me new pieces.... oh thats right he's retired .. 

Still nice score Slim 

[slim67 2,735]

10 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

I'd kill for just the seat pan then have Bob E make me new pieces.... oh thats right he's retired .. 

Still nice score Slim 

Thanks my friend. I have dealt with a guy in the city i I work that does nice upholstery that I could take it to. I have a seat cover off my 654 that needs some attention also

[WHX?? 48,834]

15 minutes ago, slim67 said:

 does nice upholstery that I could take it to. I have a seat cover off my 654 that needs some attention also

Treat your friend good.... guys that do it this side of the Mississippi  are hard to find. 

[slim67 2,735]

17 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

Treat your friend good.... guys that do it this side of the Mississippi  are hard to find. 

He put a seat cover on a golf cart seat for me and it looked perfect. Upholstery is an art form IMO. He had a 57 Chevy convertible in his shop when I was there and this car was pristine.Turqoise and white top/interior. You don't take a car like that to just anyone these days. I'm not even sure what that car would be worth but they say if the top goes down the value goes up.

[ebinmaine 67,711]

Nice find slim. 

[slim67 2,735]

4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Nice find slim. 

Thanks Eric. Another winter project!

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

Looks good to me.I have it's twin sitting out behind my barn.It is a " someday" project.Have fun with your new toy.

[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

Slim I think you did well. Maybe a good cleaning to see where you are at and just enjoy it. Happy Holidays.

[Tractorhead 9,064]

Congrats to you „newbie“ in the Herd.

I love the Squarehoods.

 

Well working specialists on upholstery are here also rare to find,

If you bee satisfied with his Work, maybe he is willing to offers Fixes for Forum members.

Just as a suggestion, can may be a Win Win situation for all.

 

An ask is allway’s free of charge.

[slim67 2,735]

1 hour ago, Pollack Pete said:

Looks good to me.I have it's twin sitting out behind my barn.It is a " someday" project.Have fun with your new toy.

Thanks Pete, I plan on getting to it soon

 

1 hour ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Slim I think you did well. Maybe a good cleaning to see where you are at and just enjoy it. Happy Holidays.

Yes for sure on that. First things first. Merry Christmas to you as well.

 

44 minutes ago, Tractorhead said:

Congrats to you „newbie“ in the Herd.

I love the Squarehoods.

 

Well working specialists on upholstery are here also rare to find,

If you bee satisfied with his Work, maybe he is willing to offers Fixes for Forum members.

Just as a suggestion, can may be a Win Win situation for all.

 

An ask is allway’s free of charge.

I shall see what he will charge this time but he's a nice guy so like last time he'll be more than fair. I actually gave him more than he asked because I was so happy. My inlaws are German by the way and my father in laws profession was a meat cutter. I was there for 2 weeks for my honeymoon. Countryside was beautiful,lots of neat little towns.

[Tractorhead 9,064]

1 hour ago, slim67 said:

 

I shall see what he will charge this time but he's a nice guy so like last time he'll be more than fair. I actually gave him more than he asked because I was so happy. My inlaws are German by the way and my father in laws profession was a meat cutter. I was there for 2 weeks for my honeymoon. Countryside was beautiful,lots of neat little towns.

 

Great to hear, a deal is made so simple.

 

I hope we can see us maybe also in 2021 on the Big Show face to face.

My biggest hope is that this dang Covid will be end soon.

 

I still waiting to finally get my rear Rims back from powder coating, to have again some Seat time on mine.

Good we had not so much snow here, that the absent time don‘t hurts so much.

 

 

[slim67 2,735]

41 minutes ago, Tractorhead said:

 

Great to hear, a deal is made so simple.

 

I hope we can see us maybe also in 2021 on the Big Show face to face.

My biggest hope is that this dang Covid will be end soon.

 

I still waiting to finally get my rear Rims back from powder coating, to have again some Seat time on mine.

Good we had not so much snow here, that the absent time don‘t hurts so much.

 

 

That sounds good to me and I am hoping the same. I remember it seemed like a long flight to Frankfurt. As they say in Deutschland, Auf Wiedersehen !

[WheelhorseBob 1,549]

I like it!

[ohiofarmer 3,276]

Most people like the mule drive with the longer belt, but the side drive mower set up will take on taller grass without slipping. I can take those mowers where angels fear to tread.

Edited December 13, 2020 by ohiofarmer

[slim67 2,735]

On 12/13/2020 at 8:06 AM, ohiofarmer said:

Most people like the mule drive with the longer belt, but the side drive mower set up will take on taller grass without slipping. I can take those mowers where angels fear to tread.

I have never used this style only the mule drive set up. I don't think I will honestly ever cut a blade of grass with this one. But it will get used for other chores. Thanks for the info OF.