Maz91 260 #1 Posted July 7 We were heading to a cookout on the 4th when I saw a round hood for sale a few minutes from my house. It’s a 753 with a mower deck and a k161 for $100 so I took it. The engine spec indicates “tri powered corp” so not original but that’s ok. Just about everything is seized up on this but the rear wheels so I’m probably in for quite a project haha. wanted to post my find on the forum to see if anything stands out about it or if it looks pretty correct. I thought it would be cool to get a round hood eventually but who would’ve thought it would pop up right in my own street! 1 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,379 #2 Posted July 7 Awesome find! @Pullstart. You know round hoods. Any comments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,972 #3 Posted July 7 First off, having the left front rolling on an inner tube only speaks well of that tube’s quality!! If the engine isn’t original, it is at least a contemporary. Having the guards for the starter/generator belt, the drive belt, and the clutch/brake linkage there and in good shape is terrific. From here, it looks like a win. Well done! 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,594 #4 Posted July 7 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Awesome find! @Pullstart. You know round hoods. Any comments? 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: First off, having the left front rolling on an inner tube only speaks well of that tube’s quality!! Yeah, I was going to say that the left front tire musta popped off on the ride home! 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,679 #5 Posted July 7 2 hours ago, Maz91 said: We were heading to a cookout on the 4th when I saw a round hood for sale a few minutes from my house. but who would’ve thought it would pop up right in my own street! Did you make it to the cookout? Man, I would have been in trouble pulling over to make that deal with the wife waiting UN-patiently in the car! Actually my wife is fairly cool about my tractors, but she has her limits Save those original rear tires if you can. Their about $160 each at Miller tire. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maz91 260 #6 Posted July 7 38 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Did you make it to the cookout? Man, I would have been in trouble pulling over to make that deal with the wife waiting UN-patiently in the car! Actually my wife is fairly cool about my tractors, but she has her limits Save those original rear tires if you can. Their about $160 each at Miller tire. believe it or not I said “wheel horse!” And my wife is the one who said turn around and check it out. I think we both knew it probably wouldn’t be there later. Luckily when I told the guy I’d take it with no further questions…. Tomorrow morning… he said no problem. Then I elbowed my coffee off the center console and we continued on to the cookout 🤪 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,337 #7 Posted July 7 (edited) Looks to be a very intact survivor. Don't be surprized if the 2 piece gas tank leaks. It is repairable. Even the removable curved side panels on the deck are there. Well done at $100...... Edited July 8 by ri702bill 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
