Jovee Posted September 13, 2005 Posted September 13, 2005 I brought this home last night. I spotted it at about 150yrds in a field along a desolate road. Yard shopping again. I got somewhat excited. I found the owner and she said to just take it. It has many issues. The picture is in my small and cluttered yard at about 40ft distance. Take a guess at what model it actually is. Was it a disappointment or is it something that no matter how much money it takes, it will run again? I have a closeup that will answer the question but not yet.
Chris727 Posted September 13, 2005 Posted September 13, 2005 I'm thinking its an earlier Gilson or Wheel Horse, leaning towards Gilson due to the white deck.
D-17_Dave Posted September 13, 2005 Posted September 13, 2005 I'd say a Wheel Hourse with the chrome muffler. Looks to have a right side discharge deck but that could be from scratches and scraps. That wouldn't be a Lomb. diesel would it??
ehertzfeld Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 I'm going to guess, Simplicity, AC, Wards, Deutz, or Homelight, Wheelhorse, Gilson, JD, or a Jacobson, Massey, Ford, Cub, Bolens, or a MTD.............did I miss any??? I like to cover all my bases:o)[ Elon
Ronald Hribar Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 I'll say Wheel Horse also I'm betting Dave blew up picture. But I'm thinking 4 cylinder gas engine
Jovee Posted September 14, 2005 Author Posted September 14, 2005 Elon, you've nailed it on the head :D:D Not a diesel and not a 4cyl - The faded orange and hubcaps caught my eye but not as much as the bugeye headlights did -
D-17_Dave Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 So when do we get to see an up close shot??
firefoxz1 Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Massey? but you said faded orange so I'll have to really quess Jacobsen.
ehertzfeld Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Jovee Elon, you've nailed it on the head :D:D For some reason I knew I would!!!:D Elon
D-17_Dave Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 Elon, that's like mowing the yard with weed killer ain't it? lol
ehertzfeld Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 quote:Originally posted by D-17_Dave Elon, that's like mowing the yard with weed killer ain't it? lol What ever works, right? lol Elon
Jovee Posted September 15, 2005 Author Posted September 15, 2005 Heres the rest. From the distance I saw it I had happy visions of my very own 101 LL. Maybe even a Broadmoor older than the 3 I have. Free free free. Well, after I got the greenlight to take it I walked up into the field to see what the new prize was. The closer I got the more disappointed I got. Almost left it there but the folks were very nice about it. Chris727 actually got it. Its a 1970 Gilson S-14 The engine is a Briggs 14 and is beyond repair. I figured I would pirate some parts and sell off the rest of the useable stuff. Its supposed to have a good hydro and electric lift. But the more I look at it I think I can save it. What would you do?
D-17_Dave Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I think if you put some of those hub caps behind it on it then you'd be almost restored.lol
Chris727 Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I picked up a Gilson G16 a year or so ago. I robbed the 16hp briggs off it and have been trying to sell it ever since. Mine has the tiller and a rear discharge deck. I think you got a good deal for the price. Almost anything is worth having for free.
Jovee Posted September 15, 2005 Author Posted September 15, 2005 quote:Originally posted by D-17_Dave I think if you put some of those hub caps behind it on it then you'd be almost restored.lol Do ya need any? ;)
D-17_Dave Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 quote: Do ya need any? ;) LOL, you got any for a 620??:o)
Jovee Posted September 16, 2005 Author Posted September 16, 2005 As long as it uses the same rims as a 74 Plymouth Satellite -lol
MPH Posted September 17, 2005 Posted September 17, 2005 Being a Gilson not sure it's worth saving or else your pretty sure you can sell it. Have a 71 14hp wards I've yet to do anything with. If you part it out I'd be interested in the fan that goes on the hydro.
Jovee Posted September 17, 2005 Author Posted September 17, 2005 I will keep you in mind Marty. I will give it the winter to figure out the fate of a few. Too late in the year to start any major projects. About a month of decent weather left here - Joe
SmilinSam Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 If you fix it look at the frame on each side where it widens out at the engine. They commonly crack and break there on each side.
Jovee Posted September 25, 2005 Author Posted September 25, 2005 Thanks Sam. Was that a common Gilson problem?
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