Found a Rough Lawn Ranger

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125]

you may have seen this one on Ebay..but being I make frequent trips to Iowa, I thought I'd go ahead and grab it.   Appears to be an early Lawn Ranger and The guy that I bought it from said his uncle bought it new in the early 60's. He wasn't sure what year it really was, but said it had been sitting a long time.    Looks to be in rough shape...but there's a good chance I may attempt a restore on it because I've always wanted one of these early rangers for my collection.

 

Here's a few pics of it when it came home .

[Sean Keys 57]

Looks like a good project!! I cant wait to see more!

[dclarke 4,011]

That'll give you something to do, Terry. Good luck with it.

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125]

Thanks Denny,  I think this one will have to wait its turn for a restore....I need to get going on my 68 Lawn ranger project that right now is in a couple dozen pieces....    

[Geno 1,928]

Looks like a good solid one to start with, congrats!  

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,498]

Must be a very early 1962. Have only seen one lower 32E serial and it was 62-15649.

 

Garry

[jimt1971 236]

It also has the original front tires that you never see.

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125]

Must be a very early 1962. Have only seen one lower 32E serial and it was 62-15649.

 

Garry

Thanks Garry , might have to make this one a keeper...although it's probably going to be hard to find some parts for the restore.

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Looks like a fun little project.  

[sorekiwi 761]

Yup, '62 with the solid front tires.  

 

Good score!  That looks better than mine did when I dragged it out of a cornfield!  The tins on yours look straight, and I think thats the hardest part of any restoration.

Edited November 29, 2014 by sorekiwi

[Jparkes43 329]

yay another little ranger, yer she is defiantly an early one. cant tell you the year though. cant wait to see that restoration

 

james

[Lane Ranger 10,495]

Good find Terry!  I like it and I am sure it is now in good hands!

[Ed Kennell 35,770]

A little GEM waiting to be polished.

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

very cool terry! Looks like a good project.

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125]

Thanks everybody...at least now I have one each of the lawn ranger styles, a 62('62 & '63), a '64(only year of that style), Two 67's(65-67) and my current project, a 1968 Lawn Ranger given to me by Terry / Vinylguy.  

[Molon_Labe 731]

It's only rough in the eye of the beholder! Very nice find!!! You'll have it as good as new.

[prondzy 3,867]

Good project Terry!