WheelhorseBob 1,549 #1 Posted June 16, 2021 Guys, I know nothing of Cubs. I responded to a FBMP ad for a cub basket case. I ended up with what I believe is a 1961 Cub. The guy I got it from completely disassembled it, sand blasted and primed everything. He told me the 7hp Kohler ran perfect before disassembly. Seemed like a solid gent and I believe him. I got this for the price of the sandblasting and I’m excited to delve into the world of cubs. Infidelity..... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #2 Posted June 17, 2021 This is what a 1961 Cub Cadet looks like disassembled..,, 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #3 Posted June 17, 2021 He also bagged and tagged a bunch of stuff. This will be fun! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,470 #4 Posted June 17, 2021 10 hours ago, WheelhorseBob said: This is what a 1961 Cub Cadet looks like disassembled..,, Here's what it looks like together. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,118 #5 Posted June 17, 2021 Well, that looks like fun! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,739 #6 Posted June 17, 2021 They are fun little tractors l owned one about a decade ago and had intentions of restoring it but never “got around tuit”! That will be a fun one to put back together! Good luck👍🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,482 #7 Posted June 17, 2021 I still think the one of these my neighbor got new in 1963 or 1964, that I was practically dying to have a chance to drive, started my (long unfulfilled) interest in garden tractors. In searching for a solid GT last year, when I finally had the resources and legitimate reason to buy, I was focussing on WH and Cubs. Happened to find a solid WH first. But if a nice Cub "jumped up" on my trailer, I wouldn't push it off! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,034 #8 Posted June 20, 2021 I had one similar back in the early 80s. Can’t remember the model number. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,470 #9 Posted June 20, 2021 54 minutes ago, dclarke said: I had one similar back in the early 80s. Can’t remember the model number. Oil bath air cleaner makes it an Original 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #10 Posted June 21, 2021 Did you check the serial #, the cub collectors go nuts for the low number ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #11 Posted July 10, 2021 I have 2 1961 cubs and love them!! They are even consecutive serial numbers, 14,882 and 14,883 Here is a pic of the one Dad and I restored about 15 years ago and it still looks good and we use it. I have the driveshaft out right now, so haven't used it this summer. First pic is right after we finished it and next is about 4 years ago after I have taken it to the carwash and cleaned her up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
