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[bonusbuilt1950]

I've been lurking around here for a while and finally decided to introduce myself and my machines. My name is Barry and I am located in central Connecticut. I have been bitten by the Bolens bug! I recently bought a RAM from a fellow member in the Buffalo area and got another one on Ebay 20 miles from me. The semi restored one is a 57 without any attachments and the original non runner is a 56 with a front mower deck. I am in the process of trying to get the 56 running if I can. I'm going down to NJ to look at a parts tractor with a center deck on it. It appears to be of the 61-62 vintage, as it has the wide section in front of the seat on the frame. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but enjoys the ride as she wants to stop at all the garden centers on the way! I may be going to look at a 58 with a front reel mower, sno-caster, sickle bar attachment and one other that I can't think of at the moment. I've attached a few pics of what I have. THe 3rd is one I'm going to look at.

[Bolens 1000]

Welcome to GTT

[HANKG]

Welcome aboard, I've a super RAM also it is one of my favorite machines, there are other's here that own them as well. Are you the guy that has the adds on Craigslist I sent you a message of the implements I own. T hose are nice machines you have.

[Husky]

Hi Barry and welcome to the forum. I believe that we met on Sunday. You're a great guy and it was nice to meet you   

[chieffan]

Welcome to the forum.  The Bolens bug and bite real hard and never let go if your not careful.  I have a '46 RAM with center deck that needs a coil but have other issues to work with another tractor first.

Edited by chieffan, August 02, 2016 - 06:14 PM.

[fonz3482]

Welcome Barry!!   Now your going to be hooked on this Bolens forum!  Great guys here to help with tons of knowledge! I hope you get a chance at the ride a matic with all the attachments! That be a nice setup to have! Stop lurking and ask questions here! . I feel you get better answers here than on the Facebook forums.   So enjoy!

[bonusbuilt1950]

Thanks to all who welcomed me. I'll have plenty of questions, be prepared!

[blackjackjakexxix]

Welcome aboard,nice collection you have going on,good luck with the future purchases

[jabelman]

Nice buy on the one on ebay, I was negotiating on another tractor at that time (which the deal fell through) otherwise that would have been in my collection

Edited by jabelman, August 02, 2016 - 08:05 PM.

[ClassicBolens]

Welcome aboard.

[secondtry]

I don't know about the Bolens bug. I have never run across a Bolens. A few weeks back I was taking my wife to the doctor for a blood pressure test and found a garage sale where they were selling a Sears 18/6 Twin. So I bought that to keep the other 9 tractors I own company.  Two Sears two Ford two Minneapolis Moline. Two John Deere. and one Simplicity. The rest of my machines are parts except the Melroe Bobcat. I guess I just run of in all directions at once. My wife's blood-pressure was still normal. I told the doctor it was a stress test. If you can stick to one breed of tractor you are doing good. tell your wife.   Don                                                                                                       PS you also seem to be doing a good job of keeping them under 1000 lbs.

[Bolens800uk]

A nice find and would love an earlier RAM to accompany my other RAM in my garage.

[bonusbuilt1950]

I'd like one of each year made, but then there's the different ones for each year. I'd end up with a barn full if I did that!

[crittersf1]

[crittersf1]

Awesome little tractors!