As promised photos of my new toy 
New To Me Bolens 1556
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, Nov 29, 2013 11:22 AM
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:27 AM
Nice looking machine!
I am shocked to see someone else actually paint it in the proper colors!
They did a decent job
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:29 AM
Very nice! In my opinion the best looking Bolens produced. That is a great looking 1556. Looks like you got a snowblower too? Any other goodies with it?
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:30 AM
'New to me'? That looks like it could classified as 'new to anyone'. Someone did a very nice restoration on that.
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:34 AM
Very nice looking tractor, hope it works as well as it looks!!
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:37 AM
'New to me'? That looks like it could classified as 'new to anyone'. Someone did a very nice restoration on that.
Lets not get carried away here 
.... There are a few spots that didnt get painted and they used the old decals.
I would say a good "Refurbish" not a "Restore"
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:37 AM
Very nice looking tractor! Looks extremely clean!
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:38 AM
Looks are deceiving.. The po. just did a make-over.. Just sprayed it with everything in place.. If it were me,, I would have it completely torn it apart to spray it.. I think PO.. just used Rustolium ,,Almond.. Has a tinge of yellow that I don't like..
Thanks ALL Good candidate for a life time of use.
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:42 AM
Very nice! In my opinion the best looking Bolens produced. That is a great looking 1556. Looks like you got a snowblower too? Any other goodies with it?
Broken down deck,,, and an other gold caster... couple of odds an, ends weights and chains
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 11:44 AM
Lets not get carried away here
I would say a good "Refurbish" not a "Restore"
I agree !! but will slow the age a bit..
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 12:02 PM
Looks are deceiving.. The po. just did a make-over.. Just sprayed it with everything in place.. If it were me,, I would have it completely torn it apart to spray it.. I think PO.. just used Rustolium ,,Almond.. Has a tinge of yellow that I don't like..
Thanks ALL Good candidate for a life time of use.
I bought some of that paint but haven't used any yet. Need to set up a blasting cabinet. Do you have another paint brand/color you know of that's a closer match?
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 12:13 PM
I bought some of that paint but haven't used any yet. Need to set up a blasting cabinet. Do you have another paint brand/color you know of that's a closer match?
I did .... It was a Valspar ( I think ) sand pebble gloss.. I bought it at Lowes years ago.. Perfect match for my LG frame.. They quit selling it as Rustolium became their main brand.. I did a reserch on it and it was discontinued about 3 yrs ago...
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 02:29 PM
Nice looking 1556, it should sevre you well for years to come. Is it going to be a worker or will you just show it?
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 02:37 PM
Great looking tractor!
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Posted November 29, 2013 - 03:42 PM
Great tractor will make a nice user.
