Forums Archive Index > Outdoor Power Equipment > Found website with old mower pics
Date: 22 Dec 2005 10:57 am
This fellow has a nice website with many photos of old /classic and obscure mowers. If you are interested in machines that cut grass from the 1920's thru the 1960's, this is definitely worth checking out:
http://oldlawnmowersandstuff.com/lawnmower_photos.html
Date: 22 Dec 2005 4:37 pm
I wonder how many of them still worked? The reel mower/bicycle looked cool. The little tricycle/reel mower's a hoot. Yeah, take the kids back and forth on the front lawn. Exercise and cut grass at the same time.
Date: 22 Dec 2005 5:47 pm
Yes, I agree he has one mighty impressive collection, but I am into moddern OPE though. I just don't like the points and condencer, they were never reliable, allways had to be replaced. With moddern solid state ignition, you rarely ever change that coil if ever! :wink:
Date: 22 Dec 2005 8:13 pm
Joe - thanks for posting the link! That guy has some real neat, vintage OPE. Years ago I had a little Sears rider very similar to 4hp he has, except mine was 5hp. It had a one speed foward, one speed reverse transmission. My dad drove me to pick it up as I didn't have my license yet! I remember spending DAYS attempting to remove the engine pulley...
Marty
Date: 22 Dec 2005 9:23 pm
I guess I have 3 favorites. The tricycle reel mower, the little aquamarine scooter jobbie, and the Pioneer electric.