Found a new "orange" project

[billrigsby]

I guess this is OFF TOPIC?

But I found myself another project......
And it is ORANGE......

A Montgomery Wards Garden Mark 5hp Riding Mower 19 60/70 Something (I think),
more research required. Apparently made by Yard Man before being bought
by Monkey Wards and then MTD.....

Everything is there, Starts and runs, Need to dribble gas in the carb to keep it running,
The gas he had in it came out GREEN and stunk, Might half explain the carb problem.
5hp Briggs and Stratton (made in January of 1969), Runs without smoking or terrible noises.
Low and High / Neutral and Reverse. Transmission (supposedly) works, did not run good enough to confirm.

All in All, in great shape for her age.
Was asking $100, walked (drove) away with it for $60. and it was only 15 minutes from home.

The two worst problems are obviously the seat, (any good upholstery shop can whip that cover out),
and this crack in the frame....

Other items of note...

There is some of hardware that has been erroneously replaced, the handle bars need to be re-chromed, missing the clipping catch bag
and has the wrong blade installed..............
If I run into any MAJOR issues, part it out!!! OR Yard Art!!! Yes it's a mountain thing.

WAS SO COOL / DIFFERENT LOOKING, HAD TO HAVE IT - FUN TIMES, A PROJECT !!

 

[coachgeo]

that will fix up nicely. Seems basic enough that parts can be made without much ado. Do it then donate it too or start a group that mows lawns of elderly that can't anymore... especially our veterans.

 

[Daren Todd]

Is the blade installed upside down Or are my eyes still crossed since I haven't had my caffeine yet this morning? Cool find looking forward to seeing it finished

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The front tires are in serious need of a retread!

 

[sgtboz]

I have great memories of that mower when I mowed for my great-great aunt. I may just drive to Florissant so I can help you fix it as volunteer labor! Ha! Good luck on your project. It'll be a blast.

 

[CaveCreekRay]

Sorry to sound like Grandpa Simpson but, "They sure don't make 'em like that any more!"

Its compact, all the "innards" are out in the open and, best of all, ITS ALL METAL!!! What an excellent design. Good for you and thanks for saving another one.

That stress crack is a head-scratcher. A simple weld on the crack would break again. I am thinking if you stop-drill the end of the crack, weld a patch inside running an inch either side of the crack, and then bevel-grind the outside along the crack and re-weld that, it ought to grind smooth and be plenty strong. You might be able to bevel it from the outside before patching if it will flex any but, I bet its pretty tough deck material.

Keep the process pictures coming!

 

[85Hokie]

Sorry to sound like Grandpa Simpson but, "They sure don't make 'em like that any more!"

Its compact, all the "innards" are out in the open and, best of all, ITS ALL METAL!!! What an excellent design. Good for you and thanks for saving another one.

That stress crack is a head-scratcher. A simple weld on the crack would break again. I am thinking if you stop-drill the end of the crack, weld a patch inside running an inch either side of the crack, and then bevel-grind the outside along the crack and re-weld that, it ought to grind smooth and be plenty strong. You might be able to bevel it from the outside before patching if it will flex any but, I bet its pretty tough deck material.

Keep the process pictures coming!

Ditto to what CCR said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Nice to see old iron, simple, stuff out in the open - and fixable!