57 Wonderboy update

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So the lack of compression took all of 5 seconds to diagnose. Looks like the old Clinton Manufacturing 3.6 has seen better days. So I dug out a an old Briggs I had from a SnowBird snow blower. I just wanted to make sure everything worked before total disassembly. So, I bolted it on, quickly rebuilt the carb, and off I went! My wife thinks I'm a dork but I don't care! I keep telling her to just wait til it's all restored! sm06

[joshuaareed 0]

Looking good, sure looks like you are having a blast zipping around on the lawn.

[Killer_A-C 0]

Did you get my email about the literature???

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Originally posted by Killer_A-C
Did you get my email about the literature???

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Yes I did. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. The week was crazy. I might be interested in just the dealer brochure. Let me know what you'd want for just that alone.

[4xbill 2]

That's cool. :O How's the joytick control? Gotta be wierd to use at first.

[Tom_Byrne 0]

Nice Job! I have wanted to pick up a wobblestick Wonderboy for years, but none ever seem to cross my path. Some day.... I see you are a Buick man also. One of the local shop owners in my area just picked up a real neat barn find- a 1949 Buick stock car with all the original lettering, interior modifications, etc. I'll try to get some pic's if you are interested.

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Originally posted by Tom_Byrne
Nice Job! I have wanted to pick up a wobblestick Wonderboy for years, but none ever seem to cross my path. Some day.... I see you are a Buick man also. One of the local shop owners in my area just picked up a real neat barn find- a 1949 Buick stock car with all the original lettering, interior modifications, etc. I'll try to get some pic's if you are interested.

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That would be fantastic Tom! I'd love to see it!

[Tacey 0]

With apololgies to Forrest Gump... Dorkie is as dorkie does. Nice Wonderboy. That replacement motor looks like it's meant to be there. Good job! Tacey

[ZippoVarga 61]

Had my chance last year at the portland show to get a 57 wonderboy rolling stock for 65 bucks and when I went back the next morning, the guy had jumped ship and I missed out. So I brought home 3 5S briggs instead...lol. Nice looking machine!!

[richp 0]

Here's a picture of mine. It's a little newer, I think 1962. It's small, but it's a blast to mow with.

[johnmonkey 4]

They are cute little beasts. jh

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Originally posted by richp
Here's a picture of mine. It's a little newer, I think 1962. It's small, but it's a blast to mow with.

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Yeah, That's COOOOOOL! sm06