She's a Project Alright.

[WHX?? 46,809]

Called a A-90 special TJ... 1970.

Model 2-4300

We have only seen a couple here so don't know if it's rare or most went to scrap 

I like the motor so going to try and save it. Rest is going to go to scrap lest someone sees something they want. 

 

Edited May 18, 2023 by WHX??

[TJ5208 1,823]

They didn't make a tractor with a Briggs on a tractor In 1970

Edited May 18, 2023 by TJ Salyers

[TJ5208 1,823]

1 hour ago, TJ Salyers said:

Looks like a c series with a late 60s hood with a 8 hp Briggs off a 800. And a peerless tranny. 

So I was close though.

[TJ5208 1,823]

The A90 special was made in 1974

[WHX?? 46,809]

I'll get a pic of the ID plate for the archives but thought it was a 1 4300? 

Betcha this head cools really good! 

 

[WHX?? 46,809]

1 minute ago, TJ Salyers said:

The A90 special was made in 1974

Correct TJ my bad. 

[TJ5208 1,823]

They took leftover hoods from the 60s and put on them.

[Achto 26,573]

14 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Called a A-90 special TJ... 1970.

Model 2-4300

 

 Looking at the master model list - 1974 was the only year for an A90 special

'76 & '77 for a strait A90

 

[TJ5208 1,823]

Just now, Achto said:

 

 Looking at the master model list - 1974 was the only year for an A90 special

'76 & '77 for a strait A90

 

That's where I looked at and that's what threw me off they were only made in 1974

[WHX?? 46,809]

Yep fat fingers ther guys ... me thinks we need to graduate Weedhopper to black belt. Got tire sizes down pat and a good look for ... 

[Wild Bill 633 770]

I suggest bolting wheelbarrow handles on the rear. LOL.

[ebinmaine 63,188]

That's a neat find there Jimbo. 

[ebinmaine 63,188]

I find it interesting that they waited that long to use up those hoods.

Makes me wonder if they had them stored in a trailer or warehouse somewhere after 1969 and somebody forgot they were around.....? 

[JoeM 7,644]

10 hours ago, WHX?? said:

I like the motor so going to try and save it. Rest is going to go to scrap lest someone sees something they want.

 

Now that is what i am talking about, "parts tractor for a parts tractor!"

 

And you can't beat "free is for me!" 

[ri702bill 7,341]

10 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Whaaaaat? Weaker frame, weaker trans, Briggs mill, that’s the only Special of it’s kind that I’m aware of other than UJ 

Kevin said it best - (he forgot to add in the "all or nuttin" E-lectric Clutch) - unless you already have ALL the necessary parts in hand or lined up, OR a bucket of throwaway cash.... you can go thru the motions, but what do you really end up with in the end ?? OK - I see it either as a "One Year Wonder" or an abandoned orphan. My opinion........... Got it for free - save the engine and maybe the hood... deep six the rest.

Edited May 18, 2023 by ri702bill

[WHX?? 46,809]

Really just what does a guy do with it. PO says everything is there to put it together but I have a feeling some parts went with the wind. 

Fender pan seen better days. 

[Achto 26,573]

12 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Fender pan seen better days.

 

WOW, that's really rusted out!! Gonna need more than just a little Bondo.

 

Tail light is cool!!

[SylvanLakeWH 24,162]

24 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Really just what does a guy do with it. PO says everything is there to put it together but I have a feeling some parts went with the wind. 

Fender pan seen better days. 

 

NOS "Green" fender pan. Absorbs water, cuts down on carbon footprint... 

 

 

[Achto 26,573]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

 

Tis merely a flesh wound.  

[kpinnc 10,753]

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

NOS "Green" fender pan. Absorbs water, cuts down on carbon footprint... 

 

And ventilated as well! 

[ebinmaine 63,188]

3 hours ago, ri702bill said:

I see it either as a "One Year Wonder" or an abandoned orphan.

 

I'm thinking both of those are true. 

 

3 hours ago, ri702bill said:

 

 

My opinion........... Got it for free - save the engine and THE REST

 

I'd see it a hair different for a few reasons. 

Jim collects and obviously enjoys the small square hoods. 

He likes that Briggs engine. 

It's sure as heck unique.  

 

If that was here in our yard it'd likely be put in line for restoration and utilization.  

Trina likes the small square hoods. 

I have been a Briggs fan for decades. 

Unique can be a challenge but.. it's not the least bit the same as every other rig around.  

 

 

[WHX?? 46,809]

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

that was here in our yard it'd likely be put in line for restoration and utilization.  

Sure ... right behind a 701 & Amigo to finish. Mechanical resto on a 56 RJ. Turning aunt B into a plow mule. 400 with a cranky Clinton, 59 RJ that needs love. 

Maintaining the rest of the fleet. Then there's the honey do and tractor shows & keeping Dan in line

..Good golly miss Molly I got no time! 

[rjg854 10,746]

Imagine what it would be like if you were still working 

[squonk 38,947]

" working " 

[Pullstart 59,736]

57 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Sure ... right behind a 701 & Amigo to finish. Mechanical resto on a 56 RJ. Turning aunt B into a plow mule. 400 with a cranky Clinton, 59 RJ that needs love. 

Maintaining the rest of the fleet. Then there's the honey do and tractor shows & keeping Dan in line

..Good golly miss Molly I got no time! 

‘56?  Garsh that sounds awfully old!  You might want to just leave it on the road side for next time I swing by!