Chris 642 #1 Posted February 7, 2015 Mate of mine has had this in his garden for 15 years. He wanted to sell it & thought it was worth a fortune in its current condition. We finaly done a sensible deal we were both happy with & I picked it up today. Its got some wheel weights. It did have a snow plough & deck but they are long gone Needs to go through my loving hands in my workshop.The steering is stuck solid! When that maybe I dont know? 6 OldBuzzard, Triumph66, nigel and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #2 Posted February 7, 2015 Very very nice! I have always fancied a cub cadet, are you going to restore it or just get it going? I reckon an oily rag and that would come up really nice. Watching this closely Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #3 Posted February 7, 2015 Looks like a good project chris , pretty rare those ones . Did that model have wheel arch fenders??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #4 Posted February 7, 2015 I will restore it at some point in the future. I will get it going again when I have time. The engine is not the original one my mate seems to think, but is the same as what was fitted. I do have the recoil starter. I dont know if these were electric start?? This model did not have fenders, but later ones did I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #5 Posted February 7, 2015 Looks great Chris. As I mentioned in a PM, if it has the Ross steering box like a D-series WH, I posted the part numbers in a post on Euro part of Redsquare a while back. A Ross box is really easy to rebuild and they always seem to fill up with water that runs down to steering column. Really looking forward to hearing more about this project. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #6 Posted February 7, 2015 Love that patina on the Cub Cadet. I will follow this project closely. After Bolens, the Cub Cadet is a very close favourite followed by the Gutbrods. Anyway I know Chris, aka the Showma, will let me have his CC one day........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #7 Posted February 7, 2015 Nice find, still on my bucket list to own one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted February 7, 2015 Good looking tractor Chris, keep you busy for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #9 Posted February 7, 2015 Well done Chris, you got 5 months until Smallholders Show... Original Cub Cadets had a 7hp Kohler with recoil start and no mudguards, the later 70 and 100 had 7 or 10hp Kohlers, electric starting was optional on the 70and standard on the 100. Mudguards optional on both models Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #10 Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks for the info Paul I will find the engine details & report back You want to put on a CC display this year some where?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted February 8, 2015 CC display at Smallholders, hence the deadline !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #12 Posted February 8, 2015 WHAT!!! Have to see what I can do with it before hand. See if I can fit it in between nappy changes 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hpearce 40 #14 Posted February 8, 2015 I will be bringing some blue to Smallholders, that will set off the yellow nicely. I have a sneaking suspicion that Mr Showman will be bringing something red, making a good display in primary colours. Hugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #15 Posted February 8, 2015 I will be bringing some blue to Smallholders, that will set off the yellow nicely. I have a sneaking suspicion that Mr Showman will be bringing something red, making a good display in primary colours. Hugh Thanks Hugh !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #16 Posted February 8, 2015 With this one the numbers will be a bit better at the CC line up at the small holders show, These cub cadet originals are rather rare however there seem to be a few more popping up now, I know of 4-5ish but I'm sure there's more about, I have quite a few hours of research on these I will PM you ASAP. And share... You going to keep as is and just a bit of oil rag? Or do a full restoration like mine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #17 Posted February 8, 2015 I would like to do a full restoration, but wont be for a long time yet. Got a baby to look after now So the plan will be to remove the engine & give it the once over. My mate said it did run well. I will take the chassis to work & steam clean it then oil her up If it turns out well I may just leave it how it is Any info would be great! Year of man??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #18 Posted February 8, 2015 It doesn't matter what it looks like just make sure you can get it to the small holders show CC round up I'm just out at the moment and on my tablet, I shall be home and will have a PM sent to you about 8:30PM tonight, I can't remember what I've got now, fair bit of info, stuff on dating as well, have you got the serial/model number from the gearbox housing? It's stamped in the castings of the gearbox? On the side sort of between the wheel and the foot plate, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted February 8, 2015 WHAT!!! Have to see what I can do with it before hand. See if I can fit it in between nappy changes I've had three little'ns and never done a nappy, that's a mum's job, 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #20 Posted February 8, 2015 Cub Original made 1961 to 63 70/100 1963 to 65 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #21 Posted February 21, 2015 Just an update. I am sorry guys, but have had to sell the Cub on. I have another project arriving soon, so having to make space etc for it Dont worry its another forum member whos going to give it some love like I planned to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #22 Posted February 21, 2015 Jealous much.... which lucky sod got this then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #23 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) It's not me but I know who it is. Lucky so and so! Gone to a very good home and will follow this project with interest. Edited February 21, 2015 by Triumph66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #24 Posted February 21, 2015 Not a Mr Mackellow by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #25 Posted February 21, 2015 My money is on Mr. Mackellow aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
