bowtiebutler956

That's a fantastic restoration Matt (Welcome to MOM by the way), it should last many many more years now.

That is now one SWEET ride and love to see those old pics.
Thanks for sharing it. Probably a lifetime memory for your son too.
 
What happened to the lights? Was that something your Dad added or were they factory? I see you closed the holes when you restored it

Matt .great pics , is that you in the top photo with the shorts on ,
I remember watching that American restoration programme with, oh whats his name,  Rick dale or something  & he restored one of those , they are great little tractors

Glorious transformation Matt. 

What a fantastic collection Neil! I live in the US, but still haven't seen a SR in person! Very Nice!
 
Matt

Briggs & stratton  dating info
 

Great information Neil. However, if your trying to date the early Briggs engines, that won't work. Here is a link to get your manufacture date for the early engines, as well as some great info. 
http://www.asecc.com/data/briggs/data1.html
 
Matt

Thanks Neil, and actually all the engines that are picture here are living on display shelves inside my house. I have about 50 old engines, most of which live at my shop, but these are the privileged few that live in a climate controlled environment. Believe it or not, it doesn't bother my wife at all. She likes them!  
 
 Thanks, I appreciate it. I do have a few old engines, and it seems like every time I turn my back, they multiply like rabbits!  
 
 Thanks for the kind words Andy.
 
 Thanks Richard, I take that as a great compliment coming from someone who does the caliber of work that you do. I've spent alot of time drooling over your C-120!
 
 Thanks You.
 
 Thanks for the encouraging post.
 
 
 
 You guys sure know how to make a guy feel at home.
 
Matt

All gorgeous restorations...like artwork all. 

I agree, some collection. Superb!

That Gentleman, is a pictorial record of B&S Engines unlikely to be found anywhere else. They are truly superb 'Works of Art' in their own right.
I know who to ask for guidance when I'm lucky enough to stumble over an old 'Briggs'. Thanks Matt, I'm sure people will endorse the fact they just had to be on here.   

What a wonderful collection -  just amazing really.
Thanks for sharing both the pics and details.
 
Andy

That's a huge collection, what a great thread!
Thanks for sharing

OMG , what a collection. they are  just  amazing works of art.
Thank you sooooooooo much for showing those to us ,
They are just beautiful
 
Where do you keep them all?

And we continue again.
 
Pics 1-4 are of a 48 model N, with a mechanical governor, which is unusual. Most all Model N engines were equipped with an air vain governor. This engine was originally on a David Bradley walk behind garden tractor, and is also equipped with the aluminum sheet metal.
 
Pics 5-7 are a Briggs NP. The NP is different from a regular Model N, because it has a bearing, rather than a bushing on the PTO side of the crankshaft, and it also has mounting holes to bolt equipment directly to the engine.
 
Pics 8-11 are a 52 NPR6. It has the 6:1 gear reduction, and is a very late production model N. The model N line of engine ended in early 53, and they only made just a very few in 53.
 
Pics 12-14 are of a 52 Briggs Model 8 that I restored, and put in my son Nathans mini bike. He loves it!
 
I guess I'm going to have to become a supporter, as I managed to max out my allowed MB's of pictures in one thread! Wow.