latest find( Updated B-1, 710, 725)

[Chris727 1,934]

Sunday, my Dad spotted this Simplicity in "captivity" next to a pawn shop in St.Louis. He brought me this pic.

After looking at the pic I decided it was worth calling about. The guy at the pawn shop said I could have it if I took the snapper out of his way too. I didn't want to let it get away so I picked it up today. It is a Broadmoor 707 mfr# 990375.

The engine is gone but it is otherwise complete. It came with a 32" deck which is in good shape, and it came with a broadmoor type snowblade hitch in very good condition. Unfortunately no blade or grill.It even still had one of the rare hood bolts. It looks much better in the pics than it does up close but I might have to keep this one around and put a motor on it. It is all original with the exception of the paint. Too good to part out. Update (2/11/06) Thursday I picked up these:

Got this AC 710 six speed. Missing a number of eng. parts. Paint is not too bad but someone got primer overspray on the hood. I needed the rear wheels for on my good 710, engine is supposed to knock. I may end up selling it, or fixing, not sure.

AC B-1, hard to tell it though. It was heavily modified. Someone put a 9hp motor on it. Hood is not factory. Deck is good. Original gas tank is gone, this one is a victim of some hacking. In the below pic you can see the footrests made for it and the goofy ampguage added to the dash. Lots of good parts. Engine might be good, not too bad for $60.

I also got a ford chainsaw for $10. I don't know if I can get it to run, but its a collectible.

While out picking up those items, I found a guy who had tons of mowers on his property. Found these:

I got this 42" blade to use with my broadmoor blade hitch, and it was only $10. Someone made custom skid shoes for it.

I also got this Simplicity 725 for $30. It is one of the early ones because it has the 2 piece seat, short steering column, and the engine is a model 19 rather than a 19D. It does have the bent shifter. It is mostly orig. Gas tank has a big hole in it. Only has one good tire. Someone put some small front wheels on it. BGB is good, don't know anything much about the engine's condition. Both emblems are good, and the grill will straighten out nicely. Going back next week for a Spirit of 76 Cub Cadet.

[D-17_Dave 12]

Free is ALWAYS good. Nice save.

[MPH 12]

"It looks much better in the pics than it does up close" Sounds like my paint jobs:D It does look clean enough to find an engine for. Price was sure right.

[FastPaul 0]

Can't beat free no matter what it is .Good score

[AC808 0]

I love 'FREE' ..good find!

[comet66 0]

Looks pretty straight in the pics. I'd say it will make a nice project,.....except for,..... having to take the snapper with it. The price may just be a little high:D:D:D;);)

[johnmonkey 4]

I love that price you paid. Jh

[goatfarmer 817]

Glad you were able to free those 'cousins" from captivity!

[PatrickE 0]

Nice pick-up, never thought to check a pawn shop.

[tomust 0]

I Have a grill for that tractor. The PO cut a small hole in it to get the spark plug out. It's yours for the cost of shipping if you want it. Shoot me a PM if interested. Tom

[Chris727 1,934]

Thanks for the comments. Today I picked up a B-1 and an AC 710 six speed. Also did some yard shopping. Spotted another 700 today, may even have a rear counterweight! Going back to see about it tommorow. Will likely post pics of the B-1 and 710 this weekend. Tom, I'll have to ponder that generous offer. How big is the hole? Thank You. Chris

[Killer_A-C 0]

It breaks my heart to see someone butcher up tractors like the B1. Makes you wonder why they did it that way,Matt

[johnmonkey 4]

Ya done good, errr I mean GREAT. good haul there. JH

[FastPaul 0]

Man looks like you found tractor junkyard heaven !!! I'd love to find a score like that,Awesome Dude!! you did real good.

[ehertzfeld 1]

I'm thinking that your 725, is a 700 in disguise, I'd bet the hood was swapped out at some point. Elon

[Killer_A-C 0]

I would like to have that FORD chainsaw if you want to part with it,Matt

[Chris727 1,934]

Elon, that was my 1st thought but after looking it over more closely I belive it really is a 725 because it has the larger diameter pivot pin on the front axle wishbone, has a bent shifter, it has the more round style gas tank, and it has a factory remote choke. It also has the factory cutout for the points on the grill, which my other 700's do not. Matt, Sorry but I plan on keeping the saw.

[Karl_Brandt 6]

Looks like someone else was also busy picking up tractors on the weekend.;) Too bad that AC B-1 was hacked up.[:0] Karl [url]www.simplicityva.com[/url]