1445 - My new School 1045

[Pullstart 66,299]

This load I picked up the other day, was meant to mostly pass on to others.  I did not mean to like this no name 14.  I didn’t mean to want to keep it.  Dangit!

 

It runs great, and I think I can put it to good use.  I sold the seat to Mark @Horsin'round at the big show. Well, now I need a seat.  I got a cool one from @TonyToro Jr. at the show too.  Let’s see now…

 

 

[Pullstart 66,299]

Mrs. P’s “Frank” has the seat turned backwards, with a steel adapter to go from the hydro 4 bolt pattern to 2 bolt spring seat pattern.

[Pullstart 66,299]

I found a chunk of 1” thick aluminum, just right to bolt to the hydro.  I need to trim an old too box to fit and it should fit ok. I have stirrups to remove the floor boards as well, and will trim the floorboard top mounting plate to hold the belt guard stable.

 

 

[Pullstart 66,299]

The toolbox is not asymmetrical, but I was able to pull it off!  I also took no video of this one.  I figured it would be fun to kick it old school, pre-YouTube.  The foot rests are on and it feels quite nice at the helm of my 1445 Automatic!

 

 

 

Edited June 25 by Pullstart
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[Pullstart 66,299]

I can just hear Uncle Jim now… “Oh balls.”

 

[ebinmaine 72,092]

Now put it to work! 

 

[AlexR 1,751]

Glad to see you keeping that one... you couldn't keep the 60's parts off it though hahaha.

[Achto 29,336]

I LIKE IT !!! 

[Pullstart 66,299]

29 minutes ago, Achto said:

I LIKE IT !!! 

 

now we just need @WHX??’s seal of approval 

Having that big seat spring, I can see myself doing lots of chores on it.  Plus the parking pawl actually works, and neutral is spot on too!

 

 

 

Edited June 25 by Pullstart

[AlexR 1,751]

Put some ag tires and a sleeve hitch on that thing so @SylvanLakeWH can use it next plow day and maybe he won't get stuck 

[SylvanLakeWH 28,186]

38 minutes ago, AlexR said:

Put some ag tires and a sleeve hitch on that thing so @SylvanLakeWH can use it next plow day and maybe he won't get stuck 

 

I represent that... 

 

Kevin - You can follow Alex's advice right after you get my new Black Hood ready... 

[Mike'sHorseBarn 3,225]

I can't believe @WHX?? hasn't said anything yet lol

[WHX?? 51,557]

Lol Oh Balls... actually the square hood round fenders 1045 look is a fav. Easy on easy off for yard work. Who doesn’t like the C series hoods. 

Do a b hood one for Sylvia... 

I saw some tool box & fenders & seat springs at the BS cheap shoulda grabbed them. 

Edited June 26 by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 28,186]

56 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Do a b hood one for Sylvia... 

 

 

Such wisdom is seldom observed in such concise, one might even say, curd-ish, clarity... 

 

@Pullstart keeps Dinkin' around with all these 60's 70's 's like he's old or something... 

[WHX?? 51,557]

On 6/25/2025 at 5:41 PM, Pullstart said:

now we just need @WHX??’s seal of approval 

Ok you got it after looking at it on a big screen. Little bit out of character tho Kev ... even looks like it was tastefully done ... 

[Pullstart 66,299]

I took it for a spin today.  The overseas carb might need a bit more float tuning, it tends to flood out over any ruts.  Otherwise, it’s great!  
 

 

[Pullstart 66,299]

Unfortunately, the 42” RD deck I did some r&r to hits the stirrup foot rests 

 

 

[Handy Don 13,783]

3 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Unfortunately, the 42” RD deck I did some r&r to hits the stirrup foot rests 

 

Yep, those decks’ design calls for more clearance!

[WHX?? 51,557]

13 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

hits the stirrup foot rests 

Take em off and run old school highway pegs ... 
 You got a z turn any way... I suppose old school mowing... all the 60's decks I got I should go to old school just for the halibut. 

[Pullstart 66,299]

Just now, WHX?? said:

Take em off and run old school highway pegs ... 
 You got a z turn any way... I suppose old school mowing... all the 60's decks I got I should go to old school just for the halibut. 

Just thinking deer trails mowers… to keep the zero turn happy for the lawn.

[WHX?? 51,557]

11 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Just thinking deer trails mowers

Yep I could use a rig for the junior plow field weeds. 

[rjg854 12,086]

4 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Unfortunately, the 42” RD deck I did some r&r to hits the stirrup foot rests 

Turn the stirrups 180'

[squonk 43,541]

Needs a back rest. 

[Pullstart 66,299]

49 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

Turn the stirrups 180'

They!d be in the way of the hydro (brake) pedal

[953 nut 59,486]

                 Needs skinny front tires for the 1045 look.