pmackellow 2,738 #1 Posted September 15, 2014 Just got back from a day trip to Cornwall (as you do) with this, its an International Cadet 81 of the late 70's period, complete with mowing deck... rather pleased but somewhat tired now, started out from home at 2am and got home at 5pm... I will have a good look at it tomorrow, it's parked in its new home now, here's some photos to be going on with... 3 HeadExam, WestwoodGazelle and OldBuzzard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #2 Posted September 15, 2014 very nice paul i still cant work out why you didn"t buy the one i had Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #3 Posted September 15, 2014 awesome Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted September 15, 2014 very nice paul i still cant work out why you didn"t buy the one i had At the time I did not have the room, now I have... that was a Cadet 76 wasn't it ?? awesome Paul Thanks Mark, I am very pleased with it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #5 Posted September 15, 2014 i think it was a 76 paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #6 Posted September 15, 2014 Cadet 76 in Gillingham for sale on a certain auction site, 23 hrs to go,not as smart as yours though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #7 Posted September 15, 2014 Looks in really good condition paul is that two you have now ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #8 Posted September 15, 2014 Look to be in good order. Whereabouts in Cornwall was it? And how did you find out about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #9 Posted September 15, 2014 It was in Redruth (only 297 miles from home) saw it on Facebook (so it is worth looking at) Cadet 76 in Gillingham for sale on a certain auction site, 23 hrs to go,not as smart as yours though! Saw that one, looks a bit of a basket case Looks in really good condition paul is that two you have now ? Three now James, the 100, the 128 and this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #10 Posted September 15, 2014 Good little tractor Paul Your racking up the miles picking these up! Do you still have time for your day job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted September 15, 2014 Good little tractor Paul Your racking up the miles picking these up! Do you still have time for your day job Thanks Chris, if you want these things sometimes you have to go the extra mile !!! (or a few hundred) Day job ?? Oh yes I pop in there occasionally, today and tomorrow are holiday days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #12 Posted September 15, 2014 Facebook! Blimey never thought of looking at that. Look like a good buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted September 15, 2014 Facebook has its down sides but if you look on the right pages sometimes a good deal pops up 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted September 15, 2014 That's nice Paul. Pity the deck doesn't look as good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #15 Posted September 15, 2014 Its better than the photo makes out Norm, its dead solid (and bl**dy heavy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted September 15, 2014 I was meaning the paint work, Paul. Looks solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #17 Posted September 15, 2014 I was meaning the paint work, Paul. Looks solid. Ah right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted September 15, 2014 You'll need to hire a van for Newby the way your going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted September 15, 2014 You'll need to hire a van for Newby the way your going on. Or borrow a bigger trailer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #20 Posted September 15, 2014 That's a nice find Paul, a very clean machine I'm guessing your going to get the cutting deck looking as good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #21 Posted September 15, 2014 Yes Ian, I have vw candy white in stock on the shelf (nearest colour to IH white available) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #22 Posted September 15, 2014 Very nice tractor Paul, you must have passed my door , shoulda called in for a cwaffie . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #23 Posted September 16, 2014 Very nice tractor Paul, you must have passed my door , shoulda called in for a cwaffie . Did think about it Neil but was not sure where exactly you live in Bridgwater, I could have phoned you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #24 Posted September 16, 2014 Cadet 81 has been retro fitted by the previous owner with a recoil start Honda engine (Mr Briggs he go bang), put some juice in and it went first pull Dating guide dates it correctly as a Cadet 81 and built in 1978 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #25 Posted September 16, 2014 I know its not 100% original but the Honda runs ok so I think I will leave it in it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites