Last Summer, at the end of show season, I was able to trade for a Toro lawn cart (red one in the picture). These carts are the same basic unit as the JD #8 cart (white one) that was only made for a couple of years, both in green & the white "patio" models. JD made theirs to be pulled by riding mower or by hand with the 'pin-on' handlebar. Due to their light weight & scarcity in numbers, the #8's are very hard to find!
I'm making a "replica" of the #8 out of the Toro to finish my older model JD cart collection. Had to make the stake pockets & handlebar, the handlebar grip is ordered. The wheels I found are 1/2" wider than the originals, same hight (Toro had 2" taller wheels). I'm working on the wood stake sides today. Hope to have it finished next week. ~~ grnspot110

John Deere #8 Lawn Cart
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grnspot110
, Dec 16, 2010 02:51 PM
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Posted December 16, 2010 - 02:51 PM
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Posted December 16, 2010 - 02:54 PM
:smile1:Wow, very cool!
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Posted December 16, 2010 - 03:04 PM
Now that's the right idea.
Everyone wants the "original" but some times you just can't find one.
There is nothing wrong with making a replica and it looks and works just as good as that elusive original did.
Everyone wants the "original" but some times you just can't find one.
There is nothing wrong with making a replica and it looks and works just as good as that elusive original did.
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Posted December 16, 2010 - 03:12 PM
Very nice.
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Posted December 16, 2010 - 03:47 PM
Thanks guys!
Well, all stop, broke the belt on my Delta bench-top planer!
Working on a parts order now, shouldn't take too long to get. Should've had one on hand, just hadn't thought of it. 
Oh well, get back to the project next week! Not a big deal, I'll find something els to do for a few days! ~~ grnspot110
eReplacementParts.com has it in stock, ordered two!
Well, all stop, broke the belt on my Delta bench-top planer!


Oh well, get back to the project next week! Not a big deal, I'll find something els to do for a few days! ~~ grnspot110
eReplacementParts.com has it in stock, ordered two!
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Posted December 17, 2010 - 05:55 AM
Hey,that's neat.
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Posted December 17, 2010 - 08:05 AM
Thats pretty cool