harryt 281 #1 Posted March 29, 2016 So here is my new addition to the fleet, a gutbrod 1030 with deck. The guy that I bought it off new nothing about it and just fancied buying something to fix. I also bought a Bolens husky 800 off him and a Brinly plow. Overall the tractor is in good original condition about from the paint, it has been painted in the past. It was not working when I bought it as he said it had an electrical fault. However I tested it this morning by putting back together what he had taken apart, fresh fuel and a battery and away it went. It goes through all the gears and mows well. This is my first gutbrod and I am really starting to like them, it is surprisingly fast as well. I just wanted your opinion on what I should do, keep it as is or restore it, bearing in mind there are not many restored ones out there. Here are a few pictures... 6 GAV694, Triumph66, 4x4forks and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #2 Posted March 29, 2016 Harry if it were me a good clean and service followed with a good waxing session will set it off nicely. Nice find by the way! Look forward to see some photos of the 800. 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #3 Posted March 29, 2016 Harry if it were me a good clean and service followed with a good waxing session will set it off nicely. Nice find by the way! Look forward to see some photos of the 800. I think Chris may of already bought the Bolens off me! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted March 29, 2016 I think Chris may of already bought the Bolens off me! A man of good taste! 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4forks 258 #5 Posted March 29, 2016 Nice looking bit of kit . Good purchase 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #6 Posted March 29, 2016 Does anybody know where I might be able to source the lift linkage for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #7 Posted March 29, 2016 you wouldent believe it but i sold a full set of lift linkages about a month ago, sods law Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fife Plooman 632 #8 Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Give it a good clean down with Jizer or Gunk let it dry and paint it with Owatrol oil it is air dried oil and will keep it fine George S Keep your eye on fleebay the frames do appear 2 harryt and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #9 Posted March 29, 2016 I think Chris may of already bought the Bolens off me! Dont tell the boss that just yet !!!! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAV694 23 #10 Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Harry, That's a nice looking 1030. Regarding leaving as is or restoring there is no right answer, personally I like the fact it still has the Allen of Oxford transfers and some character If it starts and runs ok could it be that the charging circuit has a fault? I see the horn has found its way to the battery tray and the battery leads now run to the back of the tractor, is there a tray to fit on the tow hitch for the battery or something? Cheers John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #11 Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Harry, That's a nice looking 1030. Regarding leaving as is or restoring there is no right answer, personally I like the fact it still has the Allen of Oxford transfers and some character If it starts and runs ok could it be that the charging circuit has a fault? I see the horn has found its way to the battery tray and the battery leads now run to the back of the tractor, is there a tray to fit on the tow hitch for the battery or something? Cheers John I dont think the charging circuit has a fault because he said when using it it just stopped, and then took it apart and did not mention anything about the charging system. He did make a battery tray to fit on the back but i will return the battery to its original position, where should the horn be. I will also probaly give it a re-wire as everything is all over the place. Harry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAV694 23 #12 Posted March 29, 2016 If its the Same as the Elf I have mine is under the dynostarter John 2 harryt and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #13 Posted March 29, 2016 Ok thanks, i will have a look tomorrow 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
