Brianator
Gettin' er done!
Howdy folks! I just wanted to show you a couple toys I picked up recently, I'm pretty excited about both of them!
First up is a 1984 Yamaha IT200 (enduro) (a first year model) that I picked up completely dismantled for $300! The only pieces together was the frame with the steering stem and swingarm, most of the rest was in a large bin and a pail. I spent a couple hours assembling it (as pictured) so it wasn't just a pile of parts and could start taking inventory on what might be missing or needing to be replaced. So far it's looking like it's about 95% complete but will probably need a new crankshaft, rod, piston, rebore on the jug and a rear axle. My goal is to have it done and on the road for summer of 2022.
Next up is this beauty 1974 Bolens G10 garden tractor, she runs, drives, steers and cuts just fine! The only real issue with it is the seat and the paint job, the cracked a$$ seat has been duct taped (black of course) so I don't get jabbed by the sharp vinyl and so the padding isn't exposed to moisture. One day I'll do something about it but i'm far too busy these days to worry about it right now. Don't mind the "bug eye" headlights, I'll be making a bracket to tuck them behind the headlight holes for a factory look. I've already rewired them with a relay and waterproof switch and have installed rectangular running lights in the rear in the factory location, I'll get them wired up with the headlights within the next few days.
It has some pretty neat features like a belt driven front/rear PTO for driving implements (mower deck, snowblower, tiller, post hole digger ect.), a hose port on the mower deck for cleaning it, grease fittings everywhere and high/low range on the belt drive making it a 6 speed (with reverse)! Seems like it was ahead of it's time to me and has survived the test!
Curse me or call me crazy all you want for trading a 1979 Chevy half ton pickup strait up for it, truth be told I had plans for the old girl but haven't made any progress on it in 10 years and it's been taking up space so time to let it go... it was far from pretty and needs a full resto, both my buddy and I are happy with the trade though and we both know the fate of each machine so maybe there's some comfort in that!?
First up is a 1984 Yamaha IT200 (enduro) (a first year model) that I picked up completely dismantled for $300! The only pieces together was the frame with the steering stem and swingarm, most of the rest was in a large bin and a pail. I spent a couple hours assembling it (as pictured) so it wasn't just a pile of parts and could start taking inventory on what might be missing or needing to be replaced. So far it's looking like it's about 95% complete but will probably need a new crankshaft, rod, piston, rebore on the jug and a rear axle. My goal is to have it done and on the road for summer of 2022.
Next up is this beauty 1974 Bolens G10 garden tractor, she runs, drives, steers and cuts just fine! The only real issue with it is the seat and the paint job, the cracked a$$ seat has been duct taped (black of course) so I don't get jabbed by the sharp vinyl and so the padding isn't exposed to moisture. One day I'll do something about it but i'm far too busy these days to worry about it right now. Don't mind the "bug eye" headlights, I'll be making a bracket to tuck them behind the headlight holes for a factory look. I've already rewired them with a relay and waterproof switch and have installed rectangular running lights in the rear in the factory location, I'll get them wired up with the headlights within the next few days.
It has some pretty neat features like a belt driven front/rear PTO for driving implements (mower deck, snowblower, tiller, post hole digger ect.), a hose port on the mower deck for cleaning it, grease fittings everywhere and high/low range on the belt drive making it a 6 speed (with reverse)! Seems like it was ahead of it's time to me and has survived the test!
Curse me or call me crazy all you want for trading a 1979 Chevy half ton pickup strait up for it, truth be told I had plans for the old girl but haven't made any progress on it in 10 years and it's been taking up space so time to let it go... it was far from pretty and needs a full resto, both my buddy and I are happy with the trade though and we both know the fate of each machine so maybe there's some comfort in that!?
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