![]() |
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!
|
|||||||
![]() |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
|
Had a local carpenter guy I know stop by last night (Tue) and asked if I still buy old cubs. I asked him how old, and he was like, I don't know, it's old.
Well of course I needed to find out more. So he gave me the guys name and number, come to find out he lives just three miles away ![]() I made the call and went over to see this "old" cub. The guy and I get talking, and find out him and my father used to drink beer together at the local tavern years ago, good....Then we talked politics, presidents, global warming, had a good laugh, and finally he asked if I want to see the tractor. So we go over to the barn, he opens the door, and there is a poop covered 125 with 48" deck, no extras, that's it, plain Jane. Well he begins to tell me the story about the tractor. It was purchased at our local IH dealer, Gillett Implement in 1968 by the County Highway Department. Traded back in 1972 to the same dealer where this guy bought it. He said it had a new engine and a repaint. It does have the black replacement engine and a real dull paint, almost looks orange. He's been using this tractor up till two years ago as his only mower, then bought a zero turn. Overall condition from what I could see of it stuck in the corner is fair. So tomorrow I go and pick it up, there will be pictures at that time. Lastly the guy asked me to continue taking care of "his girl" I told him, I would be happy to. Very cool listening and learning the life story of this old tractor. I think I got a heck of a Lew price even.
__________________
Make the best of each day , Todd ![]() Original's Face Lift thread.http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=34439 (O) Start to Finish video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAoUNNiLwKs Wheel Around videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUL-m6Bramk They can't all be turn key! |
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
|
Congrats on the 125 Todd! Looking forward to pics!
|
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
|
Sounds good Todd, can't wait for pics.
|
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
|
Looks like "she" will have a new home Todd.
__________________
Up to 533 and counting... I give up updating my profile! |
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
|
Congrats Todd and enjoyed the story!
__________________
Allen Proud owner of my Original and 126! My Grandpa's Cart Craftsman Lawn Sweeper Craftsman Plug Aerator |
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thanks guys, but won't be picking it up till the weekend
__________________
Make the best of each day , Todd ![]() Original's Face Lift thread.http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=34439 (O) Start to Finish video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAoUNNiLwKs Wheel Around videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUL-m6Bramk They can't all be turn key! |
|
#7
|
||||
|
||||
|
Got the old bag of bones home today, thinking it should of stayed where it was
![]() The good......I paid $100 for it.......Sure looked better sitting over in the corner of the barn than it did up close today. So for the bad. Steering is shot, PTO, belt, seat, axle seals, trunnion, tires are roached, I'm sure there's more, but can't think of them right now. PO wasn't much for doing ANY maintenance on this poor thing at all. Wire holding the deck on, grill in, oh yeah, even had the fuel tank on backwards ![]() How about all the dirt and debris up under this thing? Don't really know what I'm going to do with it just yet, all depends on how the engine runs, and if the thing will even move.
__________________
Make the best of each day , Todd ![]() Original's Face Lift thread.http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=34439 (O) Start to Finish video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAoUNNiLwKs Wheel Around videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUL-m6Bramk They can't all be turn key! |
|
#8
|
||||
|
||||
|
More pictures
__________________
Make the best of each day , Todd ![]() Original's Face Lift thread.http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=34439 (O) Start to Finish video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAoUNNiLwKs Wheel Around videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUL-m6Bramk They can't all be turn key! |
|
#9
|
||||
|
||||
|
Good luck with the 125, Todd. At least it has a replacement engine.
__________________
Allen Proud owner of my Original and 126! My Grandpa's Cart Craftsman Lawn Sweeper Craftsman Plug Aerator |
|
#10
|
||||
|
||||
|
I like it. I always see potential in them no matter how roached they are. Just some TLC buddy and all will be well
__________________
(2) Original, 100, 102, 124, 73, 800, #1 and #2 cart, brinly plows, disk, IH184, IH244, 1948 F Cub |
![]() |
|
|
Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.
MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.
This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC
All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.
Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.