Triumph66 1,256 #1 Posted September 11, 2014 Just to say that the Bolens bug have bitten me again; a symptom that Chris and Iain knows only too well! I am in the process of acquiring a 1963 Bolens 800 with a mowing deck attached to it. It's in really good condition and have been sympathetically restored a few years ago. I just need to add some detailing at some point and buy some drive belts. Photos to follow once it's safely in my care. Cheers for now. 1 robdono reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #2 Posted September 12, 2014 Looking forward to seeing the pics , Sounds like a nice machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #3 Posted September 12, 2014 You know you won't be able to stop at two machines Andrew, once you get the collecting bug it's almost unstoppable 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted September 12, 2014 Yeah go for it, let's see some pics... Hopefully get you sorted that decal set Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #5 Posted September 12, 2014 Great news! Another white tractor saved Look forward to the pictures 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #6 Posted September 12, 2014 i wonder if its the one i restored a few years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #7 Posted September 12, 2014 This infatuation of garden tractors is infectious and a serious wealth hazard on my wallet! One must resist temptations said the Bishop to the actress..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #8 Posted September 14, 2014 Nice Cant wait to see it. You'll need a bigger garage soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #9 Posted September 14, 2014 We want pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #10 Posted September 22, 2014 Andrew, In the US it is officially called the Bolens bug. I am getting excited about seeing some detailed pictures of your 800, they are great machines. BTW. two in not enough Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #11 Posted September 23, 2014 Come on Andrew, where's the photo's??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #12 Posted September 23, 2014 Hopefully I should have the Bolens here by the weekend. I will then upload some photos for all to see ( hopefully the right way up). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #13 Posted September 23, 2014 Andrew, The suspense is painful, really looking forward to the pictures. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #14 Posted September 24, 2014 Hoping to get the 800 delivered NEXT week. Another weekend to get through....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #15 Posted October 29, 2014 I collected the Bolens this afternoon. Here's a photo, albeit a poor one, of the tractor on the back of my pickup. I will take some photos when I unload it in the next few days. 4 pmackellow, Ian, nigel and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted October 29, 2014 That looks rather nice. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #17 Posted October 29, 2014 That looks tidy ! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #18 Posted October 29, 2014 Nice bit of kit 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #19 Posted October 29, 2014 Congrats on finally getting your Bolens Andrew, she sure looks a nice clean machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #20 Posted October 30, 2014 That looks a really tidy machine Bet your well chuffed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #21 Posted October 30, 2014 Nice find mate I do like bolens tractors all the best with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #22 Posted October 31, 2014 Here are some more photos of the 800 which I unloaded this morning. Absolutely thrilled with it. I will fire her up at a later time. 3 nigel, Ian and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #23 Posted October 31, 2014 That's very nice indeed. Just needs the correct graphics to finish it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #24 Posted October 31, 2014 andrew get in touch with tich at machinary decals he did mine for my 800 and they were briliant also if you go to downloads at the top of page you will find operaters manual and parts manual 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #25 Posted October 31, 2014 that's a sweet ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites