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+3Nathan Werneburg tracktor312 whfan74 7 posters |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sat 02 May 2009, 10:37 pm | |
| Just like the heading says....went for a drive belt for my 312-8, which they didn't have by the way and came home with a tractor. Talked to the guy at the parts counter for a bit and asked if they ever get any old Horses on trade. He said very rarely but he has one behind a shed he wants gone. He shot me a price so I went home, loaded up the trailer and went and had a look see. She isn't bad....she is a hydro, everything is there but the belt guard. He said he used to have it but not sure if he still does or not. I think I have a back up so it shouldn't be a problem. I offered him less than what he told me and he took it. What you are looking at is a 1969 Charger 12. Can't wait to spruce her up and make her purdy! Saved yet another horse....she is now home resting before a makeover in the future. | |
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tracktor312 Posted on by 1K
Posts : 1226 Join date : 2009-03-02 Age : 57 Location : MA
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sat 02 May 2009, 10:41 pm | |
| Nice find from behind a shed looks like its in good shape. | |
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Nathan Werneburg Post Addict
Posts : 441 Join date : 2009-02-24 Age : 43 Location : Ida Grove IA
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sat 02 May 2009, 10:43 pm | |
| looks to be in pretty decent shape there | |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sat 02 May 2009, 10:56 pm | |
| She's not bad....everything is straight which is why I brought her home. It was a great deal....can't go wrong with it. Even if she is parted out.....which won't happen.....I could make quite a bit just on the hydro. He just wanted it gone.
He did a touch up paint job a few years back....I think that is what saved the tin from being too bad. It is just faded real bad and no real pitting at all. Of course the hydro is supposed to work but the hoses will definitely need to be replaced. She is in good hands now......at some point she will get the attention she deserves. | |
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wvbuzzmaster Admin
Posts : 1026 Join date : 2009-02-24 Location : West Virginia
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sat 02 May 2009, 11:01 pm | |
| Great find, looks better than the fixer uppers I drag home sometimes. | |
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ohmar99 Post Addict
Posts : 345 Join date : 2009-02-25 Age : 50 Location : ALTON, IL
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 10:47 am | |
| how good of deal. ou can PM if not to make public.
Its deffinately in good hands now, nice score | |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 11:26 am | |
| I don't mind sharing in my good fortune........$75 brought her home! | |
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ohmar99 Post Addict
Posts : 345 Join date : 2009-02-25 Age : 50 Location : ALTON, IL
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 11:49 am | |
| you gotta be chittin me, Sweet | |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 12:27 pm | |
| No chitten going on here! Now the real task........find a spot for it!!!! I just hated seeing it sitting behind the old shed and partially under a pine tree.....she deserved better than that! | |
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Rollerman
Posts : 94 Join date : 2009-03-01 Location : Millersburg,IN
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 1:04 pm | |
| Scott...problem solved! I got a spot here for it in my garage....just leave the keys. | |
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Nathan Werneburg Post Addict
Posts : 441 Join date : 2009-02-24 Age : 43 Location : Ida Grove IA
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wvbuzzmaster Admin
Posts : 1026 Join date : 2009-02-24 Location : West Virginia
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 3:32 pm | |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 9:39 pm | |
| You guys are all crazy.........well I did some checking on the old Horse today. Ran the model number and low and behold it is not a Charger 12 but rather an Electro 12. The price didn't change on her and she is still resting here at the house. Someone pulled a fast one on me as it had the wrong decals on it. Tisk, tisk......now not only do I have to restore her, I have to take her to counseling because she isn't sure who she really is. | |
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Nathan Werneburg Post Addict
Posts : 441 Join date : 2009-02-24 Age : 43 Location : Ida Grove IA
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 9:41 pm | |
| so whats the diff in the two mowers the charger and the elasto ?? | |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 9:45 pm | |
| Well that would be a Rollerman question....I am not 100% sure. I believe the Electo's came with an electric pto....heck what am I saying I am a newbie when it comes to this darn things. About all I know right now is they have different names. | |
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tracktor312 Posted on by 1K
Posts : 1226 Join date : 2009-03-02 Age : 57 Location : MA
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 10:23 pm | |
| Well whatever the name I think you got taken for a ride I will give you the cash you put out for her. and have it shipped and you won't have to feel like you were taken advantage of. | |
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Rollerman
Posts : 94 Join date : 2009-03-01 Location : Millersburg,IN
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Sun 03 May 2009, 11:58 pm | |
| The Electro 12 was an upgrade or Charger 12 with all the options more or less. The Charger 12 was a no frills hydro, 12 HP Kohler, manual clutch. & manual lift. The Electro 12 had an electric clutch, hyd lift, chrome hub caps, nicer seat & fancy decals....just not Scotts. | |
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Motomow Admin
Posts : 1516 Join date : 2009-02-24 Location : Indiana
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Mon 04 May 2009, 1:03 am | |
| ahh man scott sorry you got burnt on the wheel hotrse buddy it sucks but it happens sometimes,I tell ya what I consider us friends next time you go to your dads just bring her by and I 'll put it in the junk yard I don't mind one bit helping friends out ,just let me know when you want to drop her off,shoot man I don't even have to be home just pull around back and drop her off,I'd appreciate if you'd cover her up tho before you left just in case in rains I like to keep my junk clean LOL....KW | |
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whfan74
Posts : 34 Join date : 2009-04-08
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Mon 04 May 2009, 10:41 pm | |
| Well fella's with the way gas prices are starting to go up again I just can't justify paying for gas to get it to your places. I appreciate the offer to find a place to move it to but I hope I can manage a small little spot for her.
You are all crazy you know that don't you!?!?!?!?!!?!? That's what I love about this place!!!!
Might be picking up another tractor tomorrow.....ooops don't let my wife hear about this one. Fortunately I can justify it by not having to pay a dime for it! | |
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wvbuzzmaster Admin
Posts : 1026 Join date : 2009-02-24 Location : West Virginia
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Mon 04 May 2009, 10:46 pm | |
| Well, that means it is either a nickel or a penny. | |
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Motomow Admin
Posts : 1516 Join date : 2009-02-24 Location : Indiana
| Subject: Re: Went for a drive belt, came home with a tractor! Tue 05 May 2009, 12:03 am | |
| All I got to say scott is if you get many more deals like you 've been getting we are all loading up and coming to your house and you are going to teach us how to get tractors for um about nothing! LOL.Is it the way you hold your mouth?,Do you threaten them?,do you pack a piece?,fill us in buddy LOL. KW | |
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