Is this a Cub Cadet 122?

[marshallj25]

I've inherited an old red tractor that I thought was some generic one from the 1980's. However, after looking at its features and then reading this forum I was able to narrow it down to being a 1967 Cub Cadet 122. It had been sitting in my parents' yard for several years and the seat had plants growing out of it. I brought it to my house and was able to jumpstart it, it only turned over a few times before it fired up like a champ. I downloaded all of the manuals for it and I'm beginning to amass more information and plans to fix this thing up.

All of the body panels look to be in good condition and I want to repaint it the original colors. What was the original color scheme? I've seen a few tractors whose owners restored them, but the color schemes differ slightly. The engine in mine is black but most of the restorations have a yellow engine in them.

Can someone give me some pointers? Any tips and tricks?

Also, what type of paint should I use? I notice that many people use the enamel that Cub Cadet sells but how does the quality of that paint compare to an automotive paint like PPG Omni? The tractor has a key fob on it that says "BASF Automotive Paints". I'm guessing it was previously restored and painted red.

Here are a couple of pictures:










I need to acquire a new front grille and some headlights along with a few other various parts.

[cubcadette]

It looks almost identical to my 122 except for the steering wheel, which appears to be an aftermarket add-on.

My entire tractor is yellow including engine and frame. It has a white hood, white wheels, and white grille. Mine also has a white seat back.

Im sure someone can help you out with the paint. Everyone on here is nice and very helpful.

Enjoy your find and congrats on the Cub!

[jmroy]

Ooops, he beat me to it, none of us three have the original seat. It would have been a white fiberglass seat. The seat on mine is off of a 102.

If it has a 12 hp motor its a 122, original paint scheme:

[cubcadette]

and here is a shot of the grille. Hope this helps.

[brjr51]

Could either be a 102 or a 122. Looks like both the engine and tank, along with the seat have been replaced. Those would have been the differences between the two.

P.S. my kid would love that AMC steering wheel!!

Bob

[Methos]

Looks like a 122 or 102. If the engine is a K241 it's a 102 or a K301 it's 122. There is something about 122's getting painted red. I've seen more red 122's then any other early cubs. One reason the engine is painted black is that's the color of the replacement engine were painted. Get us the serial number off the rear end and the model and spec off the engine and we'll be able to tell you what month and year it was built and what year the engine was built.

To bad on the shifter it's going to need some tlc but nother major. I miss my 122 but Allen is taking great care of it!

[brjr51]

Sorry, here's my 102.

Bob

[Methos]

Originally Posted by brjr51

Sorry, here's my 102.

Bob

That's super sharp!

Both the 102 and 122 are the same except the engine.

[ACecil]

Wow, another red 122! Here's a pic of mine.

[marshallj25]

Originally Posted by Methos

Looks like a 122 or 102. If the engine is a K241 it's a 102 or a K301 it's 122. There is something about 122's getting painted red. I've seen more red 122's then any other early cubs. One reason the engine is painted black is that's the color of the replacement engine were painted. Get us the serial number off the rear end and the model and spec off the engine and we'll be able to tell you what month and year it was built and what year the engine was built.

To bad on the shifter it's going to need some tlc but nother major. I miss my 122 but Allen is taking great care of it!

The serial number off the rear end is 147000. The engine says:

Spec # 47504
Model # K301A