CUBMAD 11 #1 Posted November 20, 2014 Hi everyone, I’m new to My Old Machine having recently acquired a Cub Cadet 1772 barn find. Please see the attached photos. The Cub was imported to the UK from the USA in the 90s and has remained unused for more than 10 years. Surprisingly, after I put a battery on it, cleaned the fuel system/added fresh diesel and check the oil/coolant it started first time! a testimony to the quality of build. I plan to complete a full nut and bolt restoration to bring it back to factory release condition, with additional items if possible. I have loads of questions that other members may be able to help me with if able. It has a rear PTO running at 2000ish RPM, so can I run any implements, if so what do I need (ie clutch) and what can I attach? I'd like to know if its possible to fit - a 3 point hitch? if so what do I need? a front loader, if so what do I need? a backhoe, if so what do I need? I’ve carried-out an initial inspection and need the following items - Bonnet plastic badge (Cud Cadet) Replacement seat (tin looks good) A few of the handle covers are missing so will need replacements Would the importation of second hand or used parts be subject to taxes? Sorry for all the questions but hopefully someone you can point me in the right direction. Kind regards Ian 3 Triumph66, Ian and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted November 20, 2014 Hey Ian, welcome to MoM - looks like a great find!!!! I'm sure you'll get all the points you need on here... mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUBMAD 11 #3 Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks Mark, hope so. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #4 Posted November 20, 2014 Hello Ian, Welcome to MOM great find another cub cadet owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,874 #5 Posted November 20, 2014 Ian glad you found us like i said on the phone ime sure some one on here will be able to help you very soon enjoy the site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #6 Posted November 20, 2014 Hello Ian, Welcome to MOM great find another cub cadet owner and another Ian anyway, great looking tractor, do these still use the regular farmall cub rear? Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,728 #7 Posted November 20, 2014 Hello Ian, nice to see another Cub Cadet owner on here amongst all this red stuff Yours looks a nice project ,we have a Cadet 81, a 100 and a 128 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #8 Posted November 20, 2014 That's a solid looking Cub Cadet you got there. Look forward to seeing your project progress. Also. Welcome to MOM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted November 20, 2014 'Ow do, Ian. Welcome to MoM. Nice tractor and diesel as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,728 #10 Posted November 20, 2014 That well known auction website is a good place to find Cub Cadet parts, just make sure that you read all the costs regarding import duty, it applies on some bits but not others it seems... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 399 #11 Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Can't match the 1772 as it was either not a officially imported to the UK or was imported with a different model number - an MTD habit! These may help. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6jgcz3nwh1qzriw/Cub%20PTO%20and%203%20point%20lift0001.pdf?dl=0 Edited November 20, 2014 by Wristpin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #12 Posted November 20, 2014 Hi Ian, welcome to MOM, it's good to have you aboard... That's quite a machine you have there, PTO, independent rear brakes and power steering by the looks of your photo's If your handy with fabrication anything can be fitted.. A front loader and back hoe are on my "must build one day" list, but I did make a 3 point for my Wheel Horse GT-14+2 it might give you a few ideas http://myoldmachine.com/topic/433-wheel-horse-gt-142/?hl=%2Bthree+%2Bpoint+%2Blinkage#entry4843 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #13 Posted November 21, 2014 Hi Ian, Welcome to the forum. That is a really interesting machine you have. I look forward to following your renovation. It is going to get confusing with all these Ian's, but strangely I am still the only Iain with the name spelt correctly Best wishes Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUBMAD 11 #14 Posted December 14, 2014 I've now stripped the cub down, started on prepping the panels for paint, fabricating the snowplough for fitting and found a crack in the alloy transmission bracket - oh hum! 3 Ian, slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #15 Posted December 14, 2014 You're making good progress there. BTW, what's the sports car? Is it a Sunbeam Alpine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #16 Posted December 14, 2014 I didn't realise it was that complicated... That's a lot of engine, wires and pipes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #17 Posted December 14, 2014 Wow.. I didn't realize there was so much engine under the bonnet!! That's quite a machine you have there Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #18 Posted December 15, 2014 Looking good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUBMAD 11 #19 Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks guys, its a Kubota 17hp 3 cylinder oil burner. Loads of pulling power with independent sided breaking and rear and front PTO. Triumph66 - the Sports car in the background is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger (5.0ltr, V8, LSD, 300+bhp). It was previously a sprint/hill racer (0-62 in about 4 and a 1/2 seconds). It had a fair bit of success competing in the Isle of Mann events during the 80s/90S. I've been refurbishing it over the past 2-3 years and would say its a good 8/9 out of 10. Its a lot of fun and fairly useable if a tinge tough on the clutch leg, very hard suspension, sticks like glue round corners and a true a Subaru beater! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUBMAD 11 #20 Posted December 15, 2014 there's a few more photos of the Tiger. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUBMAD 11 #21 Posted December 15, 2014 In racing colours 3 Triumph66, Ian and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #22 Posted December 15, 2014 A great looking car and at least I got the Sunbeam right! It's a shame Rootes couldn't produce more of the Tigers and Alpines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,728 #23 Posted December 15, 2014 Very nice car, very nice Cub Cadet !! Bet that Tiger sounds awesome !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #24 Posted December 15, 2014 I think when Chrysler took over they weren't keen on the Ford engine in the Tiger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
