It didn't go far!
 

Perhaps some of you wondered where the 4 digit recoil start Original went the MrMiller had for sale on our board. I'm proud to say I'm the new owner. It was a deal too good to pass up and practically in my back yard. Only 50 minutes drive from my place to his.
Serial number 1629, all original except the carb, including all the factory dealership documents and warranty card that match the decal on the hood. By the way the warranty card shows the engine serial number that's on the K161T and nothing appears to have ever modified or changed. It runs great too!
Thanks Martin!

I would have loved to have that one if I was closer. You did good. Has all the early features that it should. Can’t tell by the pics does it have the thin front axle?

That was a great deal Martin your prices are very fair for your stuff. Nice to see

Congrats on the early O!

Nice O, looks like you got a good deal.

Collar spindles but not the thin axle. Martin thinks it may have been changed out on the recall.
Funny thing, the original tires front and back have near zero weather checking. Only one thin line on the outside of the left front tire. If I remember right Martin said that the tractor had sat for many years in a warehouse in NYC. It's never had a mower deck on it, doesn't even have a front pulley on the motor pto shaft. Rear hitch looks like it had a ball installed at one time, and the front of the frame rails have had something bolted to the outside of the frame. The four bolts (two per side) that would be for the mower deck hangers have never been removed. It would be fun to know the stories if the little tractor could talk.

I typically nickname my tractors, like Skipper for the 782 that drove me nuts with a engine miss, or Turbo for my 782DT and Bear for my 2072. Any suggestions for the new O ? I was thinking maybe Quad for 4 digits or Recoil. Let's see who can come up with a good nickname.

How about Ophelia, Like from Hamlet.

How about calling it Grandad, as this is one of the oldest Cadets you'll ever find! So are you going to leave it as is seeing as you have dealer paperwork?

Congrats on an early O :beerchug:

:bigthink: Got to come up with a "vintage" name that isn't popular anymore

That was an awesome deal Doc. I wanted it but it was too far. Martin is very fair on his pricing too.

My vote for the new name is "Ripcord" the Original. :biggrin2:

All good names so far! Jeff said a vintage name, it could be Vintage! On the Granddad theme from JohnHall maybe Pappy. Keep the names coming guys.

And yes John, I'm giving serious thought to keeping it as is after a good bath and maybe just a little touch up on a couple places of bare metal. All the paper and the hood decals are too cool!

Congrats on the "O" Doc.:beerchug:
Uncle Fester.:bigthink:

Cool "O" Doc!!! :beerchug: A short ride indeed!

Not sure if you have German roots but "Opa" is a German word for grandpa.....:bigthink:

Congratulations Stan!
I'm very pleased the O went to you. I was another guy who too wanted it, but it was just too far. My brother has a 4 digit, and even he thought about calling up Martin on that one. The price was very fair. Not low.... FAIR. It was priced perfectly for what it was. It went to a well deserved home. :beerchug:

I would cast a strong vote for leaving it as it is. Not that I don't like a good restoration job, because I do... but I think that the condition of that tractor is still very good, and a resto just isn't necessary. At a car show, I like the original condition cars as long as they look like they were well taken care of.

Sorry, I can't help with the name. I'm not much for naming equipment. I call tractors by their numbers, but do sometimes refer to them as female. (As in "she's wore out". Or, "stupid b**** won't start!") Seems most of my stuff is female. Not sure why.... :bigthink::biggrin2::biggrin2:

Good find on the O or should I say Money Pit :bigthink:

After walking around this little O, I've decided to do only a thorough cleaning and leave it as it is. It's rolling history.

As for the nickname, all were good but Oak's suggestion of Ripcord just seems right. So Ripcord the recoil Original it is!

Thanks for all the kind comments guys!

Yeah, I'm with you, I call mine a Cub Cadet 1250. But she's a good tractor. I mean it's a good tractor. Aww, you know what I mean.

Congrats on the yanker Doc.
Welcome to the yanker club.

Well, if it would have been sold to a Southerner, it could have been named Yankee.:bigthink:

I just hope I don't ever "Rip" the "Cord" out of it.