Thats sweet
 

Could you post some pics of the lift linkages? I wanted to build one like that, bu I thought there was not enough room. Please more pics from more angles!!!! :D :D :)

Great pics guys!

Not a spirit of 76 but it is one of the same series, it is a 383 hydro, with a different seat.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...e/DSC01776.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...e/DSC01777.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...e/DSC01778.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...e/DSC01779.jpg

Interesting. doesn't look as strong as GT's. It is mainly a mowing tractor? (when or if it runs)

As far as I know it was not built to be a garden tractor, mainly to keep in runninig with the lower quality built lawn mowers.
I have seen photos of one with a snow blade attachment though.

This one was last used last summer (2008) but needs a good battery as the one currently in it does not hold a charge.

383s were consider a "Lawn Tractor". They were design to mow, move snow(thrower or blade), pull a small trailer, grass sweeper and a fertilizer spreader/sprayer.

Lawn Tractors cost a third to half less than their big brothers.

is it even possible to get a garden tractor anymore. not a CUT, but something that resembles the old cubs?

Not quite the same look as the old cubs but defently built to handle ground engaugeing equipment.

A 3235 25hp Kohler twin, hydrostactic drive, hydraulic 3 point.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...tke/plow-3.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...e/DSC01500.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ttke/82680.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ke/planter.jpg

Its good to know somthing is worthy of competing against the old ones. newer stuff should be better not worse... lol

Not Original IH but works
 

Here are some attachments that I am currently using