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I sort of got into collecting old lawn mowers a couple of summers ago, and found that I really enjoy the old time reel mowers. A couple of them date back to 1949. Best part of the fun is getting these old machines back to running again and putting up with their quirks.
So far as my snow handling equipment, I have a late '90's 2 stage that's as reliable as the day is long, and I rarely use it, I think because of that. It almost makes me yawn when I get it out. So, I've also got a 1976 Toro Snow Master, that's a little reluctant to get going and I kind of cuss at until it warms up. But its a hoot when it does. My first choice when it snows is a 1974 Sears Suburban garden tractor with a snow thrower attachment that I use all of the time. It could probably use a valve adjustment, and the tank leaks now, but it keeps plugging away.
Anyway, I was out in the garage tinkering yesterday, I got to wondering if there's folks with vintage snow blowers and snow throwers? How far back do these contraptions go?
Let's hear about them, and share some pictures too!
So far as my snow handling equipment, I have a late '90's 2 stage that's as reliable as the day is long, and I rarely use it, I think because of that. It almost makes me yawn when I get it out. So, I've also got a 1976 Toro Snow Master, that's a little reluctant to get going and I kind of cuss at until it warms up. But its a hoot when it does. My first choice when it snows is a 1974 Sears Suburban garden tractor with a snow thrower attachment that I use all of the time. It could probably use a valve adjustment, and the tank leaks now, but it keeps plugging away.
Anyway, I was out in the garage tinkering yesterday, I got to wondering if there's folks with vintage snow blowers and snow throwers? How far back do these contraptions go?
Let's hear about them, and share some pictures too!