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[matts]

Well I could hardly be a collector with just the one tractor. So today I bought another one. Its a Ride a Matic. Its been restored to unoriginal condition. Repowered with a modern 3 hp, and rigged with a slip clutch. It does ride just fine, but its WAY WAY to fast. I may have not gotten a good deal on it, but here was my reasoning. It has NEW tires front and rear. It has a new Briggs 3 hp engine, and it has BOLENS on the grill!!!
I paid $250 for it. Could have got it with old tires for $150. What do you guy think?

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[1967bolens collector]

these tractors hadiable speed. i cant see in the pic but i beleave the clutch isnt riged

[grand]

I think with the new tires and overall shape you did well. I paid that much for mine and the tires aren't as nice. I like the looks of the little tractor. I'm definitely no expert but I think you got a good deal. I know some of the members are lucky enough to get freebies or low cost units, but I still have to pay going rate. So enjoy.

[Gtractor]

these tractors hadiable speed. i cant see in the pic but i beleave the clutch isnt riged

You ought to allow a little bit of time between bottle and keyboard!

[Bolens 1000]

I think you did ok.
Is there a model # tag still on it?

[matts]

Where would the tag be?

[Bolens 1000]

I think it should have been on that flat plate near the seat area

[grand]

I think it should have been on that flat plate near the seat area

Your tractor is an older model than mine but like Brian said, the tag should be on the plate near the seat. At least that is where I found mine.

[matts]

No luck on the model number. But I did find out that the seat is a food 9 inches to far forward. Theres 2 holes further back. Sure will make it easier for my 6 ft 4 in but to fit on that dinky tractor.

[matts]

Hey this thing has no means of reverse! This is going to be exspensive!

Edited by matts, March 01, 2011 - 10:02 PM.

[Bill56]

I'd say you got a good deal. I like that grille!

[Bigdaddydon]

I thought I was jumping the gun getting my second Bolens after about 1 month but you are really hooked. Looks like a fun machine.

[matts]

I thought I was jumping the gun getting my second Bolens after about 1 month but you are really hooked. Looks like a fun machine.

Bad thing is theres 13 more tractors in the same garage that these came from. I see a wheel horse mid mount engine in my future. My birthday is Friday... The wife may refrain from complaining if I do it then.

[Bolens 1000]

Hey this thing has no means of reverse! This is going to be exspensive!

Looks like it has been modified quite a bit. I'll see if I can pull up a parts list so we can see whats missing

[daytime dave]

Looks good. Doesn't sound like a bad deal at all.