Rollerman 290 #1 Posted October 30, 2011 Ken Stevens "fabricator2009" & one of the guys that puts the Mentone,IN shows together listed a Panzer in the RS classifieds a few weeks back. Over some PM's we worked out a deal & I drove down to look today. It's been a few years since I've been face to face with a Panzer at a show & must of not payed to much attention to the drive system on them, very simple, rugged design....alot like a Speedex. So here's some pics of my diamond in the ruff I picked up today from Ken. Member "grnlark" identified it as a T70. I'm hopeing to locate a correct engine, what ever that may be & get it fixed up over the winter. These things really standout with the turquoise colored paint scheme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #2 Posted October 30, 2011 looks like a great project,never realized those trans were so heavy duty.Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #3 Posted October 30, 2011 Nice score!!! Now we will be waiting for progress pics!!!! :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 205 #4 Posted October 30, 2011 Ken Stevens "fabricator2009" & one of the guys that puts the Mentone,IN shows together listed a Panzer in the RS classifieds a few weeks back. Over some PM's we worked out a deal & I drove down to look today. It's been a few years since I've been face to face with a Panzer at a show & must of not payed to much attention to the drive system on them, very simple, rugged design....alot like a Speedex. So here's some pics of my diamond in the ruff I picked up today from Ken. Member "grnlark" identified it as a T70. I'm hopeing to locate a correct engine, what ever that may be & get it fixed up over the winter. These things really standout with the turquoise colored paint scheme I like it!! :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #5 Posted October 30, 2011 Hey is it tore down yet? :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #6 Posted October 30, 2011 What is the orig. engine? I have a 7hp kohler that has turquoie paint on it, under some ugly brown/red brush paint I passed up a Panzer a few years back, should have bought it, but it was a basket case missing lots of parts, and the grille was broke off at the base, but he did only want $150 for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #7 Posted October 30, 2011 I'm not totally sure what I have yet Kelly since the ID seems to be missing, unless I'm not finding it. Once I know the model number I'll know better, but it should have a early 60ies 7 HP B&S pull start or K161. Possibly even a K 161 generator start, but this doesn't have the big dash plate for the amp guage & starter button. Is your K161 pull start & for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #8 Posted October 30, 2011 Wow, that rear end looks very heavy duty for a 7hp engine!! You can't beat heavy duty engineering What's the deal with the pulleys at the front of the engine? Some kind of centrifugal trans? (scratch head smiley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #9 Posted October 30, 2011 Ian when you push the lever forward on the right side of the tractor it's moves that large shiney three sheeve pulley away from the engine tightening the drive belt & away you go. Both the engine & the driven pulleys have three sheeves....sorta like a drill press. You move the belt to a different set/size of pulleys to adjust your ground speed. For reverse you pull thaat handle back engageing a rubber reverseing wheel on the engine pulley. It's a pretty simple, rugged set up . The rear axle, diff, & brakes is a narrowed Plymouth rear end. Wow, that rear end looks very heavy duty for a 7hp engine!! You can't beat heavy duty engineering What's the deal with the pulleys at the front of the engine? Some kind of centrifugal trans? (scratch head smiley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
multihobbyguy 35 #10 Posted October 30, 2011 The tag should be right below the steering wheel like these photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #11 Posted October 30, 2011 Thanks "multihobbyguy", if you look above in my picture the tag in that location is missing. I was hopeing for a number code maybe stamped into thye tractor at some location. Could you send me more pics of the tractor in your picture, specifically the engine. Is it yours? Thanks, Stephen The tag should be right below the steering wheel like these photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #12 Posted October 30, 2011 Stephen, send me a PM when you figure out if you need a kohler or not, I have a few older briggs engines also, not sure what they all are, let me know what your looking for, most everything I have is for sale or trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,680 #13 Posted October 31, 2011 Cool ride! i had one years ago but I think it was a Pennslylvania Panzer Meteor ( or something along those lines). Mike had a square hood, 10hp Wisconsin engine, mowing deck and a snowblower. Of course it also had that monster rear end ! Sold it to a guy in New Jersey who had like 13 of em. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #14 Posted October 31, 2011 nice lookin project tractor ya have there 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
multihobbyguy 35 #15 Posted November 1, 2011 The Panzer was my fathers. He sold it this summer. Here are the pictures I can find. The first four pictures are the numbers off the shroud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 739 #16 Posted November 2, 2011 That looks to be the correct Model Briggs engine , but looks like it is missing the motor mount ?? The mount , along with other parts can be bought at Dandy Sales. I am redoing one myself , cool tractors http://www.dandysales.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites