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slf-uk got a reaction from Triumph66 in Martin Markham Colt Deluxe with FEL
Great looking tractor Tom. You could always sell me that EK if you need the space :-)
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from WestwoodW8Gazelle in Another Bolens joins the collection
On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
Iain
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slf-uk reacted to Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
Very interesting. Look like our respective theories were on the right track.
I checked through my photos of my 1254 and it's a 1254-05 making it a '72 model as you suggested. Be interesting to see if the earlier ones had the old style levers.
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slf-uk reacted to Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
In between decorating and allowing the paint to dry, I had a bit of time and I found a photo of a 1054 with the push/ pull levers.
This is a 1254 photos with the push/ pull levers. Interestingly the dash has the wood grain effect style. I am sure mine is Matt black. I am guessing both are early examples.
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slf-uk got a reaction from 4x4forks in Another Bolens joins the collection
On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
According to the Bolens experts the up/down controls are correct for a 1054-03. I know one of my other 1054's is a 1054-01 with in/out controls but I am unsure what version of 1054 the others are. Apparently this page was added to the operators manual to show the change in controls
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
I think it was an engineering change. My 1254 is a 1972, same year as this 1054 and that also has up/down controls. The Husky (or is that Huskey ) was replaced by the G and H series in 1973 and they all had up/down controls.
Andrew, if your 1254 is a 1254-01 then it is 1971, all other versions were 1972
Iain
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slf-uk reacted to Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
I just edited my post Iain which confirms your and mine theory.
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slf-uk reacted to Alan in Another Bolens joins the collection
Never heard John saying anything about a swap while he had it. I'll ask him next visit. Doubtfull if he would remember though.
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slf-uk reacted to Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
My 1254 got up and down controls and it's the same age as your tractor I think. Mine a '71 I think.
In fact when I ordered the new controls for the 1254, Bolens1000 off GTT wanted confirmation of the year which suggests that there may have been a change around in the early 70s. I just looked at my 850 (made in 1965) and that got the push/ pull levers.
Be interested to know what you find out Iain.
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slf-uk reacted to harryt in my new massey
I got this last week. I bought it off the second owner from the restoration, it was restored in late 2013 to an extremely high standard, one of the best i have seen, all it needs is a choke cable fitting, i was given the before pictures as well. Here are a couple of pics
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slf-uk reacted to Chris in Another Bolens joins the collection
Well all the tracs which came out of Johns were a little odd any how
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slf-uk reacted to Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
That's why I didn't buy it.....Don't do spell in' mishake!
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slf-uk reacted to Alan in Another Bolens joins the collection
All the years I have been around that Husky and I've never noticed the e.
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slf-uk reacted to Stormin in Another Bolens joins the collection
Anyone else noticed the way the names are spelt on it?
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slf-uk got a reaction from Aidan in Another Bolens joins the collection
On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
Iain
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slf-uk reacted to Triumph66 in Another Bolens joins the collection
Glad to see it got to you safely. As you know I saw it at John's place last summer and it was up and running very well. The Bolens pushed a trailer connected to the front hitch and manoeuvred it with my wheelweights and round back tiller on it with ease to my car. I got a video of it on my mobile which I will post on to you. Another good find Iain and another saved too especially from Chris aka The Showman who unnerved me totally by saying it was a WheelHorse...... Poor old fella obviously confused by the fact it was painted red and of course it is running as well! Plus the fact he been desperate to find a working WheelHorse at John's place.
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slf-uk got a reaction from minky in Another Bolens joins the collection
On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from bbf in Another Bolens joins the collection
On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from Stormin in Another Bolens joins the collection
On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from wurzel in intresting modified ride on
I was thinking the same. I have a under used Westwood diesel, just need to find the time
Iain
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slf-uk got a reaction from Triumph66 in Martin Markham Colt Deluxe with FEL
Maybe one more :-) Yes, space is an issue, but we all have that problem
Iain