My grandmother had a mower like that in the early 70s, except the motor was orange and the body and handle were white. I remember it despite being little because I was scared of that thing! What stuck in my mind was when she cut her foot mowing and needed stitches.
I remember these being sold, of all places, at the nearby Winn-Dixie grocery store when I was a kid. They were $59.95 and my neighbor bought one, then later gave it to me when they moved in the early '70s. Indestructible.
Thanks. I haven't gotten around to working on it yet. Been too busy trying to keep my old cars running. Still part way thru a timing belt job on the Focus, lots of fun!
My grandpa had that exact mower. Not a big yard but he kept it manicured. Orange was the original color. I think Ellen would approve with whatever you decide to do. Kittys are cool. Just hang in there, Charger, I can't do much weed wacking either.
I wish I could have a garden again but just no time to work it because of shop and care giver for my lovely 50 year married wife 😊 She’s is worth more than I can give at 73😢
Yes, taking care your wife is worth more than any old lawnmower, for sure. I would gladly get rid of all of my engines to have my wife back, but unfortunately no such deals can be made in this life. Value her company every day, you will never regret doing so.
I never understood what could possibly have inspired the offset front wheel thing. Seen it many a time. Never really liked how they look, or how they push. There's gotta be a reason, right?
I wondered that also, only thing I can think of is its the most direct exit for grass clippings given the centrifugal force and velocity of the air being pushed by the blade.
I think it is because that is how a centrifugal pump would be made. Later they moved the discharge between the wheels to be more uniform and stop scalping the grass.
My grandmother had a mower like that in the early 70s, except the motor was orange and the body and handle were white. I remember it despite being little because I was scared of that thing! What stuck in my mind was when she cut her foot mowing and needed stitches.
I remember these being sold, of all places, at the nearby Winn-Dixie grocery store when I was a kid. They were $59.95 and my neighbor bought one, then later gave it to me when they moved in the early '70s. Indestructible.
Yes, I remember Canadian Tire here used to sell 3.5 HP Briggs powered lawnmowers for $99.99 for years, then inflation hit.
Another good idea there, something that you can use while thinking of her watching over you looking after her garden... :)
Thanks. I haven't gotten around to working on it yet. Been too busy trying to keep my old cars running. Still part way thru a timing belt job on the Focus, lots of fun!
My grandpa had that exact mower. Not a big yard but he kept it manicured. Orange was the original color. I think Ellen would approve with whatever you decide to do. Kittys are cool. Just hang in there, Charger, I can't do much weed wacking either.
That left rear tire is really tired, because it has no tread left.
Yes, I replaced it with an old steel rimmed tire.
I wish I could have a garden again but just no time to work it because of shop and care giver for my lovely 50 year married wife 😊
She’s is worth more than I can give at 73😢
Yes, taking care your wife is worth more than any old lawnmower, for sure. I would gladly get rid of all of my engines to have my wife back, but unfortunately no such deals can be made in this life. Value her company every day, you will never regret doing so.
I got one in back of father in law shop with the grank up handle
Might fix it this winter plus the gas reel one to 😊
Yes, it would be nice to get it going if you have the time to do it.
I never understood what could possibly have inspired the offset front wheel thing. Seen it many a time. Never really liked how they look, or how they push. There's gotta be a reason, right?
I wondered that also, only thing I can think of is its the most direct exit for grass clippings given the centrifugal force and velocity of the air being pushed by the blade.
I think it is because that is how a centrifugal pump would be made. Later they moved the discharge between the wheels to be more uniform and stop scalping the grass.
@@ChargerMiles007 ah true, real world application.