slim67 2,735 #1 Posted September 7, 2021 I lived near a guy who had a restored pair of non lever steer Gibsons that he would bring to the Memorial Day parade every year. He had a few others and I think a collection of vintage tractors. I wish I had gotten to know him because at the time he was already an older guy and that was years ago. He told me the Gibson would pull a Cub backwards in a tug of war. I’d like to see that contest but doubt I ever will. Anyways I saw this lever steer and though I’m sure many members have seen or know Gibsons, maybe the newer guys haven’t, so here’s today’s find. 1 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #2 Posted September 7, 2021 Big rear wheels. Round hood. Lever steer. All my favorite things. Beautiful rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #3 Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) @Achto and I both have one Mine is a '47 not sure what year his is. That one looks to a 50's model Mine Dan's ...I got to drive his a couple o times and they are a blast! Edited September 7, 2021 by WHX?? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #4 Posted September 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Big rear wheels. Round hood. Lever steer. All my favorite things. Beautiful rig. Yes it’s part of garden tractor history. Definitely function over form ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #5 Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: @Achto and I both have one Mine is a '47 not sure what year his is. That one looks to a 50's model Mine Is that a Model A rear end ? Looks beefy. When did they start with hoods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #6 Posted September 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Mine is a '47 not sure what year his is Ours is a '48 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #7 Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, WHX?? said: @Achto and I both have one Mine is a '47 not sure what year his is. That one looks to a 50's model Mine Dan's ...I got to drive his a couple o times and they are a blast! I like the Pony too. A lot of history in that pic. Edited September 7, 2021 by slim67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #8 Posted September 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, slim67 said: Is that a Model A rear end Nope proprietary but a Borg Warner T series transmission. 1 minute ago, slim67 said: I like the Pony too More of the Achto family's collection ... his niece lays claim to that one or has one like it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #9 Posted September 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, slim67 said: When did they start with hoods? the grill in '49 and hoods early 50's Some more info if interested https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/gibson-tractors-were-important-for-a-while/347651.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #10 Posted September 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, WHX?? said: the grill in '49 and hoods early 50's Some more info if interested https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/gibson-tractors-were-important-for-a-while/347651.html “ Gibson was finding it difficult to compete with the likes of IHC, Deere and others “ that statement probably rings true for a lot of others including Wheel Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,747 #11 Posted September 7, 2021 I love the hooded Gibson's, and they seem a lot rarer than the other models. I've goy enough to work on, but if that one was for sale near me it would be on the trailer and I'd be begging for forgiveness. . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #12 Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: the grill in '49 and hoods early 50's Some more info if interested https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/gibson-tractors-were-important-for-a-while/347651.html That was an interesting article, thanks for sharing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #13 Posted September 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, slim67 said: That was an interesting article, thanks for sharing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #14 Posted September 7, 2021 Awesome pics guys. Thanks for posting. Do those lever steer tractors kick around on rough ground real bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #15 Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Awesome pics guys. Thanks for posting. Do those lever steer tractors kick around on rough ground real bad? Can't say I've ever had one on rough ground but on the flat amazingly easy to steer. I did give that guy in TX with the parts a call Ollie and he would have come down abit but shipping would have been a killer. I woulda been better off having you pick them up then me road tripping to see you. I put the Gibson project on the back burner till I retire and don't have the time but for now she's safe and sound. I had a line on a restoed model D one for 2K that had some nifty HY on it with a front blade I shoulda never passed on. Edited September 7, 2021 by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
