KB9LOR 4 #1 Posted September 27, 2009 Picked up my newest Herd member today, a 1968 Raider 12, 6-speed w/42 Inch deck, picked it up around 1 pm, got her home and started the process of cleaning, got the tank cleaned and all lines, fuel pump, and Carb, took about 20 mins to get her to come to life, ah...what a wonderful feeling! BTW got the deck off of it, center spindle is TOAST, locked up and rusted, only thing keeping it in place is the belt, so looks like a winter project there on the refurb of the deck, but going to be mainly used for the Garden anyways, here are a few pics: BTW it was a 50 buck addition to the Herd too!! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #2 Posted September 27, 2009 Not bad for the price, I have a couple that had/have that nice green patina on them, by the way where are you located, I have a couple of good decks to fit that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #3 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice price!! Wish I could find a deal like that. looks like a good tractor, already has the ag's on the rear too. Some elbo grease and paint and she'll look great!! Have fun with her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #4 Posted September 27, 2009 Not bad for the price, I have a couple that had/have that nice green patina on them, by the way where are you located, I have a couple of good decks to fit that. I am in Columbus, In. and yeah that deck I have is Ugly!! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #5 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice price!! Wish I could find a deal like that. looks like a good tractor, already has the ag's on the rear too. Some elbo grease and paint and she'll look great!! Have fun with her. Yeah, Already started, got some of the hood sanded already, waiting on my brother to bring up the sandblasting unit so I can really get on it lol. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #6 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice, straight looking machine, Brian, and darned good price. Have fun with it! Duff :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1045 28 #7 Posted September 27, 2009 Are those the deeper 8" Rims? If so...definitely a nice score! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #8 Posted September 27, 2009 Are those the deeper 8" Rims? If so...definitely a nice score! Yes they are, are they hard to find? if so I did not know that, I just knew I had to save the horse, it will never be left out in the rain again! These tractors are very fun and addictive, so much I gave my Electro to my brother who is up this weekend, and we have been having a ball this weekend working on the horses! My brother is now addicted, it is so dang funny, but hey any background on those wheels fill me in I appreciate the info, I have only been Horse herding a short time, and am hungry for all info. thanks! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #9 Posted September 27, 2009 The old girl looks pretty solid! NICE SCORE! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1045 28 #10 Posted September 27, 2009 Most rims that style are 7.5"..those look like they may be a little deeper, like the 8.5" ones. I could be wrong on your rim size (they look deeper than 7.5"though) and they are better for larger tires, a lot of cub cadets used them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #11 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice tractor, enjoy :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 133 #12 Posted September 27, 2009 Great score. Looks like you got a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #13 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice tractor. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #14 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice score I'll take a $50 tractor like that anyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #15 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice Score! And good price too :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #16 Posted September 27, 2009 Nice, straight looking machine, Brian, and darned good price. Have fun with it! Duff Going to have a ton of fun with it, I am in the process of stripping it down, as it is going to be a working horse, I am not going for a show piece, I am just wanting to get the surface rust off, the rustiest parts are the front rims, but they can be saved, I really like the geared over the Hydro. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #17 Posted September 27, 2009 I measured the rims from edge to edge, looks about 8 Inches wide and 6 inches deep from the axel. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #18 Posted September 27, 2009 Hi nice find! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,530 #19 Posted September 28, 2009 Brian You beat me to it. Was going to get it after work and was already gone. Hope you have a lot of fun with it. Still getting my Indy 500 ready for the "dip tank" Thanks for sharing D. J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #20 Posted September 28, 2009 Brian You beat me to it. Was going to get it after work and was already gone. Hope you have a lot of fun with it. Still getting my Indy 500 ready for the "dip tank" Thanks for sharing D. J. Sorry about that D.J., but he said I was the first to e-mail so he said he gave me first shot at it, it is running very nice, took me a few hours to get the fuel system clean, but once that was done off she went. Oh you got any pics up on yours? and one question, I have not been able to find a "how to" on how to build one of those tanks, can you shed any light on it? Brian I have gotten bitten bad by the WH bug, I now have 3 that run and a parts 877, and my wife just can't figure this fever out, lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #21 Posted September 28, 2009 Good deal, Brian. Couldn't beat that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #22 Posted September 28, 2009 Good deal, Brian. Couldn't beat that price. Thanks! did some research on the Dip tanks, getting everthing together now, that is what I love about this place everyone is so nice and helpful! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites