Wheelhorse#1 1,909 #1 Posted 8 hours ago Hello all ! I acquired a 1968 Commando for free of charge.He would not take any money but I did gladly purchase a brand new seat he bought for it. The nice gentleman that owned it had plans to restore it unfortunately life got in the way decided to give it up.It then sat for about 20 yrs. Until I came along lol Its partially disassembled but all the parts are there.He even bought a decal set and some odds and ends parts. I have it running and it runs great all it needed was a carb rebuild kit and a condenser and a couple gaskets- so far. Engine was Rebuilt at some point and still has hone swirls in the cylinder,no smoke the deck is usable as well just needs some love. Im redoing the wiring now and in need of an ignition switch . He was a member here at some point not sure if he still is. He just wanted someone to bring it back to life and not go to scrap and he knew I would do that . Someone at some point in its life decided it needed a racing stripe not sure how I’ll Handel that but I think it has to go . Enough rambling a couple pix for now . I told myself no more WHs well we know how that goes ! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,018 #2 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Someone at some point in its life decided it needed a racing stripe not sure how I’ll Handel that but I think it has to go . If your not going to repaint the tractor, then I think it's best to leave it. Character marks, battle scares, poor decisions at a young age - what ever you want to call it. Edited 7 hours ago by Achto 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,146 #3 Posted 7 hours ago Some models (Bronco's ??) did have a stripe there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,909 #4 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) 44 minutes ago, Achto said: If your not going to repaint the tractor, then I think it's best to leave it. Character marks, battle scares, poor decisions at a young age - what ever you want to call it. I believe you are right .Best to leave it . have no plans to paint it at all Edited 6 hours ago by Wheelhorse#1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,909 #5 Posted 4 hours ago Anyone know what this is for? I looked at the parts break down for the Commando and didn’t see this listed . looks homemade or repaired, some kind of bracket ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 1,137 #6 Posted 2 hours ago @wheelhorse1 Sorta looks like an attach o matic front mounted something??? That year even Have that option? I know very little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,909 #7 Posted 16 minutes ago 2 hours ago, Treepep said: @wheelhorse1 Sorta looks like an attach o matic front mounted something??? That year even Have that option? I know very little I figured it out .Its a bracket for the seat ,goes on top of rear fender pan. Not sure if it’s original,I don’t think so but I’ll look into it further. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
