Darmic1 447 #1 Posted February 18, 2014 Had a call from the chap who turned the Oak Rollers for my Atco this afternoon. He knows of a Midgi Culto, in working order or it was last year. He say the guy lives in his road and may be willing to part with it for the right price. I have never seen or even heard of one, my question is what do you guys know about them? Is it worth me having a look, is it rare??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #2 Posted February 18, 2014 hi darmic1, have a look at this. the web page belongs to jim beacon http://www.g1jbg.co.uk/autoculto/midgi.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted February 18, 2014 One of these then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #4 Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks Kev, had a look at the info..... Seems an interesting piece of machinery. Was told this one has been owned since new, maintained accordingly and comes with manual, history etc. I will definately arrange to go have a look. Last time I just looked, it came home with me!!!! Cheers Paul, am going to look at this one. Could be the next project? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardman 30 #5 Posted February 18, 2014 Hi Darren I am restoring an universal auto- culto at present and the weak spot appears to be where the wheel axle exits the gearbox. Its got a brass bushing that wears...eventually the wheels get a nasty rock in them ...I have totally stripped mine and its at an engineering shop getting new bronze bushings fitted...so check that area. Brian Bells book has a good section on the make. Lots of attachments available ..so a nice machine to restore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #6 Posted February 18, 2014 Sounds like a good project Darren... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #7 Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks Kev, had a look at the info..... Seems an interesting piece of machinery. Was told this one has been owned since new, maintained accordingly and comes with manual, history etc. I will definately arrange to go have a look. Last time I just looked, it came home with me!!!!Cheers Paul, am going to look at this one. Could be the next project? I said it wouldn't be long till you gave in to temptation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #8 Posted February 18, 2014 Cheers Pat, Will pay attention to that area when having a look! Unfortunately santa didnt bring me Brian's book, nor did it arrive for my birthday..... Guess I will just have to treat myself! I know Gareth..... Im receiving therapy for this addiction :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #9 Posted February 18, 2014 Here is a brochure for the Midgi culto midgiculto.pdf & also a vid of the Auto Culto , not sure if this is the same model as the one you are having a look at Hope this helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rZRJz-nCrxk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #10 Posted February 18, 2014 Cheers Pat, Will pay attention to that area when having a look! Unfortunately santa didnt bring me Brian's book, nor did it arrive for my birthday..... Guess I will just have to treat myself!I know Gareth..... Im receiving therapy for this addiction :-) as you have probably guessed I gave up trying to fight It a long, long time ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #11 Posted February 18, 2014 Cheers guys, will get some pictures when I have a look and let you know if it moves in with me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #12 Posted March 3, 2014 I've been to see the Midgi-Culto today. Its not in bad condition, all complete and only suffering surface rust with no heavy pitting. There is a lot of original paint and even the original decals are clearly visible. The tyres are holding air and look to be pretty good. Having chatted with its current owner, he tells me it was running about a year ago after he fitted a new pull start mechanism and a new exhaust. It was last used in anger about 2 years ago to create some raised beds, It all worked as it should then. He wants £80 to £100 for it, not sure if this is a good price or not as my other machines were either free or less than £15 to buy. Anyways, here are a few pictures........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #13 Posted March 22, 2014 I have decided not to buy this machine. Its quite a lot for something which may not work......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted March 22, 2014 Your bar is a lot lower than mine 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #15 Posted March 22, 2014 Your bar is a lot lower than mine Ha ha ha! The most I've ever spent purchasing my machines is £15........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardman 30 #16 Posted March 22, 2014 Almost finished restoring my auto culto Darren ...was hoping you would entertain us with another super restoration . Got the exhaust finished to day for the BJ Howard gem..very tricky to make up from scratch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #17 Posted March 22, 2014 Thats brilliant! Would love to see the pictures of the Gem and the Autoculto! Re entertaining....... There is a new addition to the machinery family, a Landmaster Saturn Lawnmower! Picking it up tomorrow, space for storing my projects is at best limited! So smaller ones will have to be sought....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
