how about a Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX,+IA GTG thread?

[plcnut]

 

[Workshop]

Picked up yet another rider last night.
But this one's different. A rear engine Snapper rider. I will name this one Mr. Gump.
And it has a purpose down at the Stamp. Seeing as 50% of the Stamp is downhill, the other more important part is it's 50% uphill. Sooo it's purpose will be transportation up and down the hill. I think I'll mount a box on the back for carrying tools too. I'm bad forgetful to bring everything I need down the hill.
Plus, this thing will just be fun.

 

[67L36Driver]

Snapper High Vac?

Them are great for collecting sweet gum leaves and the ‘sticker’ balls.

Had one but sold it.

Dumb!!

It would wheelie going up hill. Scary!

 

[Workshop]

Only pic I've got of it right now.
The guy was really nice to deal with.
He threw in a new seat, another engine ( he said the engine on it was no good, that remains to be seen) and an extra rear tire because one of them would leak down.
This evening, after chores, I got curious and put my jump starter on it and it cranked over. Pulled the plug and cranked it and you could weld with the spark. I'll salvage a carb for it and see what happens.

 

[JimBear]

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Only pic I've got of it right now.
The guy was really nice to deal with.
He threw in a new seat, another engine ( he said the engine on it was no good, that remains to be seen) and an extra rear tire because one of them would leak down.
This evening, after chores, I got curious and put my jump starter on it and it cranked over. Pulled the plug and cranked it and you could weld with the spark. I'll salvage a carb for it and see what happens.

I am pretty sure I mowed some where around a million acres with those mowers when I was a kid. I thought I was in tall cotton when we went from a 26” deck to a 36” deck. Both of my Grandads had electric starts but not ours.

 

[moparnut88]

Well took care of my beaver problems in my pond. Pretty healthy size female again. Prlly 35-40 lbs. eats very good!


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[JimBear]

Well took care of my beaver problems in my pond. Pretty healthy size female again. Prlly 35-40 lbs. eats very good!


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I heard they make nice hats also.

 

[JimBear]

Well took care of my beaver problems in my pond. Pretty healthy size female again. Prlly 35-40 lbs. eats very good!


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Did you trap it or did it suffer from lead poisoning?

 

[moparnut88]

I heard they make nice hats also.

I’ve heard that. I’ve got the hide layed out now. Already got 3 others already tanned.


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[moparnut88]

Did you trap it or did it suffer from lead poisoning?

Lead buckshot. Me and beavers in my pond are like caddy shack for some reason. Always a triumph when I get one lol.


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[Hinerman]

Good Morning friends. Have a good one today!

 

[Workshop]

Morning everybody.

 

[67L36Driver]

Previously mentioned ducks.

Phil (white one) and Gary.

Damn things grow fast. [emoji848]

 

[Fishnuts2]

They look happy. You must be doing a good job!

 

[Semotony]

Picked up yet another rider last night.
But this one's different. A rear engine Snapper rider. I will name this one Mr. Gump.
And it has a purpose down at the Stamp. Seeing as 50% of the Stamp is downhill, the other more important part is it's 50% uphill. Sooo it's purpose will be transportation up and down the hill. I think I'll mount a box on the back for carrying tools too. I'm bad forgetful to bring everything I need down the hill.
Plus, this thing will just be fun.

Steve ,please put the tool container out front. Goldie woodent like caring for you after a backwards flip when headed uphill. As another said uphill wheelies happen. With more weight in the rear more likely to proceed beyond a wheelie.

 

[Workshop]

Steve ,please put the tool container out front. Goldie woodent like caring for you after a backwards flip when headed uphill. As another said uphill wheelies happen. With more weight in the rear more likely to proceed beyond a wheelie.

Hmm, true.
Maybe wheelie bars.

 

[plcnut]

Steve ,please put the tool container out front. Goldie woodent like caring for you after a backwards flip when headed uphill. As another said uphill wheelies happen. With more weight in the rear more likely to proceed beyond a wheelie.

I remember when they advertised them as being able to be stood on the end for storage.
I would venture to say that mower would flip up even easier than a normal rider.
Adding some weight to the front and/or wheelie bars would probably be wise.

 

[Hinerman]

I remember when they advertised them as being able to be stood on the end for storage.
I would venture to say that mower would flip up even easier than a normal rider.
Adding some weight to the front and/or wheelie bars would probably be wise.

Get a new van yet?

 

[plcnut]

Get a new van yet?

Not yet.
Fighting with insurance...

The van I want is the same as everybody else wants... I currently have one on the radar, but am holding off to see if something better will show up.

 

[plcnut]

Anybody know an automotive person in the Houston TX area?
The van I found is in Houston, and I would love to get an independent inspection to get a better idea of condition. Rust is my biggest concern. Nearly anything can be replaced, but a rusty unibody is a real problem.

EDIT: Fixed the city name.