WheelhorseBob 1,549 #1 Posted May 10, 2021 Thought you all might like to see a very old Gibson I found on the side of the road yesterday. No idea if it’s for sale or if it’s a lawn ornament. No one was home. 6 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #3 Posted May 10, 2021 Wow if that a lawn ornament I'm a unkies monkel! Check out the WI on the front of the motor... is that a cupholder just in front of the lever steer?!?!? 8 minutes ago, WheelhorseBob said: No idea if it’s for sale Did you at least make an offer owner couldn't refuse??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #4 Posted May 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, WheelhorseBob said: No idea if it’s for sale or if it’s a lawn ornament. Way too nice to leave as a lawn ornament. They are neat tractors. If you get the chance you should buy it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,401 #5 Posted May 10, 2021 Love it love it love it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #6 Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) I'm those pics for future reference Bob! Wonder what the hoobie doo on top the chain guard is for??... Flag holder? Now I see what the trunnion on the left side is for. I thought the steer lever could be moved there for lefties! What's the rod here for on the turning brakes.... Dan I don't think mine has that.... Edited May 10, 2021 by WHX24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #7 Posted May 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, WHX24 said: What's the rod here for on the turning brakes.... Dan I don't think mine has that. I'm not sure, I'd have to take a loo at ours again to see if we have that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #8 Posted May 10, 2021 34 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Now I see what the trunnion on the left side is for. I thought the steer lever could be moved there for lefties! Ours has that handle too. Ours also has a handle on the rear to raise and lower the rear hitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #9 Posted May 10, 2021 Trust me it is outside on a lawn with a bunch of other stuff. It hasn’t moved in at least a year from the looks of it. Shame to see it sitting there like that. I’ll be inquiring about it, rest assured! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #10 Posted May 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Achto said: Ours also has a handle on the rear to raise and lower the rear hitch. I got robbed then ...last time I buy a FREE tractor! Yeah you go need to rescue it then Bob. FYI I saw a couple on CL awhile back and it seemed even restoed the top worth was 2 - 2500. There was a guy up in Wausaw area Dan that had one for 2500 and it had some kind of hydraulics on it & fully restoed in Ford gray. Still kick myself for not selling the dog and going to get it. I think tractor nuts are scared of them due to parts being $$. That one looks complete. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #11 Posted May 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, WheelhorseBob said: It hasn’t moved in at least a year from the looks of it. Probably going to have some magneto issues if it sat out side that long. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #12 Posted May 10, 2021 Pretty proud of my sleuthing skills. I searched Craigslist for the town I found this in. Found an add for something in that town and asked the seller if he had a Gibson tractor that I had seen. He didn’t but I got the name of the individual who has it. More to come. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,401 #13 Posted May 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, WheelhorseBob said: Pretty proud of my sleuthing skills. I searched Craigslist for the town I found this in. Found an add for something in that town and asked the seller if he had a Gibson tractor that I had seen. He didn’t but I got the name of the individual who has it. More to come. Niiiiiiiice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,206 #14 Posted May 10, 2021 What caught my eye in the picture were the four belts in the drive train and the starter rope hanging on the steering lever! I am curious about the thing that looks like a beverage holder near the base of the steering lever--oil can holder for on the move lubrication? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #15 Posted May 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Handy Don said: What caught my eye in the picture were the four belts in the drive train and the starter rope hanging on the steering lever! I am curious about the thing that looks like a beverage holder near the base of the steering lever--oil can holder for on the move lubrication? The pulley on those 4 belts tilts in towards the motor to serve as your clutch. from there it's chain drive to the pilot shaft on the transmission. The beverage/oil can holder is not stock to my knowledge. Looks like an add on by a PO. I saw the jumper cables/pull rope also. Clear indication that the charging system doesn't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,206 #16 Posted May 11, 2021 58 minutes ago, Achto said: The beverage/oil can holder is not stock to my knowledge. Looks like an add on by a PO. On closer look, the welds on it are not very neat either. Certainly not to the standard of the rest of the tractor. Add-on agreed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
