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Look forward to seeing them Chris. Cheers

You're making some headway. Looking forward to a pictorial update sometime.

I bought it for $150 with deck and front plow. It's all original which is what I like. To buy one like this in the UK would I think be impossible and probably be around £600 if you are lucky. The fact it actually come from the States is exciting and Dave, aka Old Buzzard, lives a stone's throw from the seller. I have posted the Bolens 600 post on here last year; have a look at it. The 600s are unique as they are a tad smaller than the other round hood Bolens. It will be rxpensive but I think it's worth it for me as a Bolens collector. If it all goes well, then I will be tempted to buy a Yank Pickup from the 60s alongside my Mustang....

Yes, it being delivered to Port Said Iain. My mistake; my geography ain't good.... It's indeed a Mustang for my 50th birthday present.

Glad you got the tyres; Daniel texted me earlier,. enjoy the show.

Can"t wait to get it here. Apparently the ship will be docked at Southampton on 21 July.......... Yes, I bought the red car as well.

Many happy returns Nigel. Have a good one!

Matt, that's just great having the background info and the manuals. I just dig that kind of info. It's all part of the history of the 853. Have you told the previous seller you got it up and running?

Now that is what I call a time capsule find. Lovely.

You got a good buy there Matt. Look forward to seeing some more action shots.

What's the latest on this Harry?

Who would want to drink Wheel Horse pee! That's for girls whereas the Bolens Ales are for real men who like thier drink strong and dark with sediments at the bottom of the glass!

Should be fine Matt. The tyres came off my 1254. cheers

They should fit. Check out Tractor Data and insert Bolens 853 for tyre sizes. Very useful source of info for garden tractors. tractordata.com

Yes please Matt. £300 wasn't it?!......

Glad you find us Geoff and welcome to MOM. As I mentioned in my email, there are a few Irish lads here who might be able to help you out. Best of luck in your search. Also some photos of your Bolens project is always appreciated as we like photos! Cheers Andrew

Give my regards to Daniel when you see him. My 1254 is there.

I deleted my post as it was too risqué.

Sounds very healthy. Good to see your young son helping out too. Look like you are going to have a fleet of Bolens for you three lads!

That's a tidy example of a 1556. Chris said it fired up happily for the first time in ages. Must get my H16 sorted at some point.

Chris, I thought you said you 'trimmed her bush' you tease!

At long last the 600 is on it way from the USA to the UK. Dave, aka Old Buzzard, posted me the original data tag which I got yesterday. All I need now is the actual tractor to put it on. Just hope OB not going to send me bits and pieces of the 600 as retribution for keeping it at his place for too long....