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So here is my new addition to the fleet, a gutbrod 1030 with deck. The guy that I bought it off new nothing about it and just fancied buying something to fix. I also bought a Bolens husky 800 off him and a Brinly plow. Overall the tractor is in good original condition about from the paint, it has been painted in the past. It was not working when I bought it as he said it had an electrical fault. However I tested it this morning by putting back together what he had taken apart, fresh fuel and a battery and away it went. It goes through all the gears and mows well. This is my first gutbrod and I am really starting to like them, it is surprisingly fast as well. I just wanted your opinion on what I should do, keep it as is or restore it, bearing in mind there are not many restored ones out there. Here are a few pictures...

I was going well today until i ran out of paint and the supplier is closed for the holidays. Doh! so im going to have to wait another day or two to get everything finished off. Decided to start building what i had. Got on quite well, i think its looking good. Put the wheels on for now but they will be sent off to the bead blasters at a later date and finished off in an off white.

Due to the high prices and demand for Ransomes link arms particularly the straight ones (last pair went for £280) I set about making my own, see below against original.

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If its the Same as the Elf I have mine is under the dynostarter John

Hi Give it a good clean down with Jizer or Gunk let it dry and paint it with Owatrol oil it is air dried oil and will keep it fine George S Keep your eye on fleebay the frames do appear

aah, so that's how the recess works, i'll change the drawing a bit then also seems i missed a hole in the drawing in the mean time

Dont tell the boss that just yet !!!!

Nice looking bit of kit . Good purchase

A man of good taste!

I think Chris may of already bought the Bolens off me!

For sale currently on eBay sale is due to end on Sunday, If one of you is interested let me know and I'm sure we can have a chat and sort something out, Same goes for this one as the dozer blade, if i am not allowed to post the eBay link let me know and i shall re ad this one as well. these are actually stamped IH (international harvester) and came off the cub cadet original they will fit many other makes and models of old garden tractors. lots more pictures within the eBay ad. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wheelhorse-John-Deere-Cubcadet-Bolens-Garden-Tractor-Wheel-Weights-Ride-On-Mower-/322056016206?hash=item4afc08d14e:g:iDMAAOSwzvlW-oKc like I said if you are interested, message me on here and we will sort something out.

Harry if it were me a good clean and service followed with a good waxing session will set it off nicely. Nice find by the way! Look forward to see some photos of the 800.

Looking good Noel, nice when you start painting the red bits

Eventually, parts are starting to turn red.