Tuneup 1,452 #1 Posted September 9, 2016 Hi all, Well, now that the ragged C-125 my friend Homer gave me is complete and ready to mow my lawn this weekend, I went to hopefully bargain for the two remaining in his yard. The older of the two was his regular mower and cultivator back on the farm in Missouri. The disk is still attached and the mower leans on a tree nearby, though he says a bar underneath it needs welding. It was originally a 6HP Tec he repowered to an 8HP Briggs - says with a little TLC it will start and run just fine. I love the old Briggs carburation - reminds me of Dad's Simplicity growing up. I can't tell what this is so maybe you can help - there is no identification and the lone label on it below the steering is unreadable. The C-120 appears to have a good side discharge mower deck but no one can move in these weeds for long before having to pull the biting ants off exposed areas. She has service labels on her from his favorite Joplin MO dealer that did not survive the tornado. I am hoping to obtain the newer machine but would like them both. Like a good Southerner, Homer wants to keep them rotting in his yard - sigh. Says he might start another garden and has the energy at 92 to do it! There is also a large Bolens on a trailer with attached tiller and with its deck leaning on tree #2. Food for a Friday for y'all. If you can identify for me where else to look on the old timer, happy to do so. Homer can always use another visit and may just let me move these out for inspection. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #2 Posted September 9, 2016 I'm not surprised to see his collection in that overgrown vegetation. At his age it would be impossible to keep up his property. Perhaps if you offered to do yard work for him he would allow you to get them in running condition and you could both use them. He might just offer to give them to you for your efforts. Good luck, Hope he lets you give them a once over! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,825 #3 Posted September 9, 2016 I just went and re-read your other thread Tuneup and it looks like Homer has some other diamonds in the rough for you. Hopefully you will get something worked out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,166 #4 Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Tuneup said: older of the two was his regular mower and cultivator back on the farm in Missouri. The disk is still attached and the mower leans on a tree nearby, though he says a bar underneath it needs welding. It was originally a 6HP Tec my guess would be a 657 based on the seat and hood, could be a Commando 6 also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,452 #5 Posted September 9, 2016 Good suggestion on cleaning up. The yard can use a little work. Our church has been out there a number of times already but mostly to clean around the close property. 657 or Commando 6 - noted. Poor machines. I'd be happy just to take one home and clean it up to running condition. That's about what I do with every other tool and PC he has 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #6 Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Maybe you should make him an offer of getting his favorite running and you get the other one as payment. Spend some time with a weed eater and sit a spell and listen to his stories. Sometimes old fellas just like the company and want to get to know you better and see if you are a man of your word and if your handshake is your bond. Edited September 9, 2016 by elcamino/wheelhorse 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,486 #7 Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Maybe you should make him an offer of getting his favorite running and you get the other one as payment. Spend some time with a weed eater and sit a spell and listen to his stories. Sometimes old fellas just like the company and want to get to know you better and see if you are a man of your word and if your handshake is your bond. Most of the time it's the company they want...The WH's may just be the link that gives both of you satisfaction in this new relationship... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,825 #8 Posted September 9, 2016 Well said gentlemen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,452 #9 Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks, guys. Homer and I go back a few years, though. I've heard a lot and am sure that there's a lot more. This generation will be sorely missed. He's just a good 'ole Alabama boy stuck in Georgia and a great guy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 205 #10 Posted September 10, 2016 Like that old steering wheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
