RARE 50 YEAR OLD MINI MOWER RESTORATION

Complete restoration of a rare and very rusty lawn mower Can I rescue it to a perfect running condition?
1971 Rare Vintage Mower Restoration
Thank you to my Patrons
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Music by Epidemic Sound

[@JGarrison51285]

This just randomly popped up on my recommendations and I watched the entire thing. . Was it as soothing for anyone else watching?🤣

[@irishmuscle7352]

Yes, this is my kind of asmr

[@TonyStark-xl1xr]

I'm on my third night of finishing it. So satisfying.

[@chadpeterson69]

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[@bossphone1029]

Yeees siiir 🤣 satiiisfying afff 👌

[@lagerbeer1974]

YES!! I couldn't articulate it. You just did.

[@joebob7344]

Good work like this is rarely seen. Excellent video. No horrible music and no funky commentary. A pleasure to see.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Thank you so much for this one. 58 or 60 years ago, I road my 2 wheel bike to my grandparents and cut the lawn with a push mower then a power push and one day they bought a SEARS like what you rebuilt. I JUST RELIVED that time of my life - a great time it was as I cut then backed it into the enormous shed he built for his stuff and I kept the tractor. Thanks for what YOU gave me BACK! Regards! Sonny (CT)

[@SJFrzrbrn]

Wait....... You restored that mower like a musician making love their instrument while playing an opus they spent decades writing. AND now you're just mowing the lawn like it's any given Sunday morning!?!?! Bravo! Great video!

[@misternewoutlook5437]

What is so astonishing about this is how something which should still look old-fashioned, even after restoration, turns out looking sort of strikingly modern. I'm impressed.

[@matthewbro1204]

I am glad to see a nice and shiny rideon back to full service. It truly makes my day

[@yoLocalRizzler]

its nice to see that old tools and machinery is still running, it gives you satisfaction

[@youtubemarux]

This is one of the best restoration videos I've seen. The dedication and attention to detail is incredible. Bravo!

[@mikegarcia9419]

I have restored various machinery - do not go to the extent - painting - this man is one of the best on the planet .

[@robertbiggs4934]

From "junk" to treasure!! A GREAT restoration. Thanks for saving her to mow another day! 👍👏

[@Edzhjus]

Useful junk is not junk but simply abandoned treasure that otherwise polluts planet. 🙄

[@nealhead7673]

That's awesome and brings back so MANY memories. My father had an old riding mower that sat in the garage for years. When I was 12 (1975 ). I decided to discover how it worked and what was wrong with it. I completely disassembled it and because the original manual was still around, I was able to order the needed parts (clutch assy and bushings) even the foot pads and decals. I repainted It and returned It to like new condition. I believe it was a Huffy brand. It was also when I learned how to rebuild a 5 horse B/S engine and set me on journey to acquiring many Briggs and Stratton service tools. 130902 I remember was the model number for that same engine used on your rebuild. Thanks for your video . 😀👍👍

[@localcrew]

My grandfather had a Huffy rider that he got around 1966 or so. 7hp and maybe 32” cut. Got the job done and we used it for years after he died.

[@johnveglio4433]

You did a fantastic job.👍 I tried to rebuild a mower once, quickly found out I did not have the required tools, knowledge or skills. It always helps to know what you are doing !!🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Nice weekend project. I'm always pleased when the sanitary gloves come off and I put skin directly on a project. It feels more personal with gloves off.

[@philipm1009]

Made my weekend all ready ,your Restoration inspired me to do the same ,have seven classic lawnmowers five restored ,cheers all the best

[@yadaroni]

Very high quality restoration. I consider this functional art. I'd rather have that motor in my shop than a painting on a wall any day.

[@gaterunner64]

I agree. I watch a good number of old car restores and it's aggravating to see sloppy teardowns, parts go flying or are broken carelessly. In general, just manhandling an old piece of equipment that needs an experienced hand. This guy has it in spades! He takes pride in all aspects of of a teardown restoration, it's a high bar to work towards.

[@publikmenace9840]

I own a lawn and landscaping business and use preused equipment. I do my own fab work and maintenance to them and to see an old relic like that be restored back to life brings joy to my heart! Fantastic job man!

[@mjg263]

What a transformation, loved it! We had a similar riding mower by AMF that my dad purchased in 1972, I rebuilt the 5hp Briggs engine in the 80’s and he finally retired it 10 years later for a larger tractor.

[@luciouseternal546]

As an artist it’s nice seeing someone who knows who to use a spray can properly.

[@gaterunner64]

I initially thought he was spraying the wheel hubs with a paint can and empty paper towel tube. Turns out he wasn't but now I am curious to try holding an empty paper towel tube held in front of a spray can to close the spray pattern. I may have to experiment with length of the tube though to to less air pressure.

[@jeffreykreft5442]

Just subbed, very nicely restored, this mower is a gem. I will tell you one thing you will never see, you will never see any mowers built today 75 years from now being restored like this, why, because everything that is made today is just junk. Look at how well built this mower is, the beefy ness of the material used, these things were made to last forever if properly taken care of. The junk that’s made today just makes me sick how we became a throwaway society. Guys like this that can fix things and make them work again are becoming very rare!

[@tandmbros5877]

Ive been collecting some old cheap gems just picked up a murray widebody lt 6spd for 20 bucks and i plan to restomod it

[@FlowerGirl.MN50]

I love old stuff. Its quality

[@jfedor3407]

Ikr

[@MrDizzle715]

I never realized I wanted a vintage lawnmower to ride around on.

[@gm837228]

Absolutely perfect restoration. Looks first class. I am glad you decided to use it and not just leave it as a museum piece. Well done!

[@coolguy19433]

the birds chirping makes it all the more peaceful

[@Ozarkwild]

The hard part for me was watching the clean newly painted deck hit the grass for the first time! Great video, and great job on the restore. Subscribed.

[@josephpegram1]

I wanted to see him rinse it off afterwards

[@dummohead3435]

hardest part for me was watching him put the front wheels on backwards

[@barrettgaming2820]

same Bro

[@ethanclay3831]

@@josephpegram1 not my n I’m mom my stepmom is not

[@josephpegram1]

@@ethanclay3831 huh?

[@tomnrwnett8563]

I love your videos when you do complete restorations. The machines always look like they did when you bought them new. Respect!

[@ghettsumm7949]

Incredible! 50+ years old and now factory fresh. I salute you!

[@JadeStrawberry]

Beautiful restoration. This gem will last another 50 years.

[@ronaldziehlke9720]

Just think, that undersized underpowered mower was state of the art back in 1971. It's almost a shame to get it dirty after all that work restoring that treasure.

[@the_mowron]

I have a Snapper w/ 5hp Briggs and 26 inch deck from 1976. It has plenty of power. I can agree with the "undersize" part of your comment, but not the underpowered part.

[@leviwoodring6101]

I swapped a 14.5 hp briggs on my 31 inch gamble. Originally a 7hp.

[@jayanderson8338]

I recently restored a old 12 horsepower snapper rider

[@tandmbros5877]

I have a 1969 craftsman hydro thats stupidly rare and its undersized and underpowered but man it works harder than any other mower i own

[@jgvtc559]

@@jayanderson8338 yall need to get together race and upload the video

[@tomashton3345]

I wanted to see it run but then again I didn’t want to see it get dirty!!! Great job, very meticulous restoration.

[@user-ir1rt2of8d]

이 맛진 영상을 보는 모든 분들이 존재하는 그 자체로 가치있고 충만하고 조화(造化/調和)로운 하루 되기 바랍니다. 정말 고맙습니다. 사랑합니다. I hope everyone who sees this awesome clip will have a valuable, full of happiness , and harmonious day in itself. Thank you very much. God bless you! I love you.

[@MatthewSemones]

Watching videos like this remind me just how well things were made once upon a time. Sadly, I don't think it is a time we will ever see again. Excellent restoration!

[@itubogdan]

They were made to last , now they are made to break after some time...

[@Mjones8383]

Yeah, built to last. It took too long to build and materials would be too expensive now. Plus, if they break every 6 months they can sell you parts to fix it that will only last 3 months. It's an expensive bullshit cycle nowadays

[@levivaughan3434]

@@Mjones8383 I have a 1961 jeep, and part of the original starter gave out last year. I replaced it, and the replacement part lasted about 6 months. Very unimpressive. Ended up finding a NOS part, should hold up better.

[@proudvirginian]

How many 1971 lawn mowers are still out there mowing lawns? I would think there'd be thousands of them if they were built to last. I think it has more to do with how they're cared for. I always winterize, clean and do basic maintenance on my mower every year.

[@oddfuture7256]

@@itubogdan they are made to sell

[@rasher1000]

I watch all your videos and find them very satisfying The way you bring back to service these old masterpieces and save them from Scrap heap, I applaud you every time, well done 👍👏💯

[@infinity3jif]

Watching these restorations is therapeutic.

[@dankingjr.2088]

I love working on those little garden mowers. Everything is just so small and easy to handle. :-) Nice resto!

[@frankhobsonKJ4CDM]

Wow that mower is a blast from past. Learned to mow and run into trees on a mower like that

[@niels-oleknudsen8445]

"Running in to trees"... 🤣 mann that's funny..

[@italnkicbxr]

Easy to say I would never be able to match the quality and patience you put in your work, but its incredibly motivating. Proper job!

[@mrcutestuff]

Your restorations deserve to be in a museum!!

[@LoftechUK]

I will say that this is definitely better condition than when it left the factory brand new. Great job 👏🏼

[@mdacosta5882]

The attention to detail in this rebuild is out of this world! Cheers to always doing fantastic work!

[@_-BK-_]

Nah it's on the lower end compared to many others

[@kyranoboyle3378]

@@_-BK-_ How can you go beyond this, Brian?

[@joetaylor1089]

@@_-BK-_ I thought it was quite thorough. The only things I noticed was powder coating a few machined surfaces and not adding grease to the part with the 5 or 6 precision balls. I am hoping he just didn't film it when he did or something. And getting every dimple from rust and cast out would be nice but very time consuming. For a machine that will see heavy use and grass will probably sit on it often after a mow I do think the restore was appropriate. I am not sure if I will ever have the time to do anything close to this level unless it is a small project.

[@BenJandrell]

Great job! Restoring it is one thing....documenting it visually so beautifully is another. Well done.

[@JamesCouch777]

Always good to see an old piece of equipment rescued 👍👍😁 Excellent restoration and videography.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

MOST IMPRESSIVE!! Flippin gorgeous restoration! The attention to detail is second to none!

[@geoculus5606]

Why is None better? What do they do differently?

[@NiekBoersma]

This is so relaxing to watch. Great job on the restoration! More than impressive!

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[@nathanstevens6351]

Your content continues to improve and impress. Really well shot, good sound, great attention to detail. You make us feel like we could take on projects like this. Keep up the great work!

[@eazzzye2003]

This is restoration ASMR. I could watch this stuff all day.

[@ditherdather]

I would absolutely mow my lawn regularly with that thing. Awesome.

[@user-os9lu8bq8c]

Im addicted to this guys skills. He does everything the right way!

[@stuartstephen1619]

I can only imagine the amount of hours you put in to this project. A fantastic job. Really enjoy the video.

[@mrleaps]

Bravo well done

[@MrPurkle]

I absolutely LOVE how all your videos have the sounds of all the birds in the background. Just perfect 🥰 👌

[@themainguy5050]

Need to have a lawn mower museum. Very unusual to find lots of old new parts excellent restoration.

[@tjh_8913]

I’m most impressed that he added gas and oil without making a huge mess. Already has me beat right there.

[@chogg611]

That’s way I keep my gravel driveway. Lol

[@Mike-nk2hr]

I would love to see more complete restorations like this. Great job!

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Just watched this entire video in my home theater and became jealous. I have nowhere near the same amount of birds or nature in my shop as you do at yours. It was beautiful to watch and to hear.

[@MachineryRestorer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremyking6146]

Great restoration! I was glued to the screen, thanks for sharing excellent work!!

[@faptainamerica9049]

After this mower was restored, the city fathers of Greenbow, Alabama got together and offered him a fine job...

[@jonramsay6150]

Stupid is as stupid does...

[@microsoftexcel8327]

And you know what? He mowed for free.

[@faptainamerica9049]

@@microsoftexcel8327 He was a Gozillionaire, and an All-American, and a war hero. Peacefully mowing grass at the pace of life sounds like a nice change. Unless you feel like a run.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Fairly certain that was a Snapper, but I understand that reference.

[@cprior559]

I’m realizing these are instructional videos on things I’ll never buy or repair... but we still watch for entertainment

[@tandmbros5877]

Not instructional i think just satisfying entertainment not many people in the uk restore things

[@lengeldridge]

Great video. No awful music and no talking. Only words on screen. Fantastic

[@wraithconscience]

Absolutely brilliant! The technical detail, the camera work, the methodology. A privilege and a pleasure to watch!

[@bevanson]

One of the best technically adept channels on KZbin! (Also quiet good ASMR....)

[@cw9790]

ASMR - I thought so too.

[@gabethedizzle]

"Men only want one thing - and it's fucking disgusting" to change the 50 year old grease in a riding lawnmower's differential.

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

I had a blast restoring an old rusty drill press, and it was really disgusting LOL.....

[@Ron-vq3zl]

LOL!!! Disgusting is no doubt, right!! 😊 Even though, I've enjoyed repairing and restoring various Lawn & Garden equipment myself, over the years; I'm QUITE SURE I could've done WITHOUT, the stench from that "ages old" grease, which no doubt, wafted outta that tractor's deferential, when he cracked 'er open!! 😊

[@manuelsoutullootero8603]

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[@OMNIUM-ATAMAN]

Im a man and I don't like doing this it's what I call a mechanic for cause im dumb and I freely admit it unlike the rest of the people in this comment section who would admit they were all geniuses except they have no idea how to fix something like an oven or a computer they are different yes but I don't how to fix them I call technician or my brother who knows these things. So yeah im dumb and freely admit to it but other people can't admit who they really are cause its too hard. In the great words of George Carlin *"BULLSHIT".*

[@gabethedizzle]

@@OMNIUM-ATAMAN dude, what? You doing all right man?

[@jackwood8307]

❤these are like meditation! Birds chirping, wind blowing and restoration, thanks!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I didnt expect you to mow grass with it. I figured at most you would run it around dry pavement and keep it pristine... and a trailer queen. Great project to watch... learned a bit too. New subscriber here. Thanks.

[@Chrispy9393]

Those decals are fricking perfect. That's an awesome little mower. Fantastic job!

[@micropens]

I click on these videos to fall asleep, but I wake up to my phone almost dead and a 3 hours video playing.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I like the silence! Please more silent vids. No words. Ty. Helps us with anxiety big time. Thx 🙏

[@youtubed.4264]

These restorations are perfection .... a real pleasure for the eyes ... congratulations !!

[@eddietowers5595]

Wow, now that’s a right proper restoration. You don’t see that many full restore of lawn machines. See, it’s restores like this that makes me appreciate the way machines used to be built, built to last with just a little love. Awesome Job. I’m subscribing, you channel content is great.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

That mower was the pride of the neighborhood when the fellow purchased it. He probably also bought a Parker Pull Behind Sweeper to complete the the ultimate in urban lawn care

[@general5104]

This video was first-out in my feed, when I opened KZbin this morning. I watched it 3 times, because it was still very early in the morning and watching it, I would slip back off into sleep. I finally was able to stay alert enough to watch the whole thing!...before daylight this morning, then took a nap and woke up and watched it again, straight thru! SO INTERESTING !!! This was before breakfast! I sent the link out to several of my friends. Plus I subbed. I've got a rider I'm thinking about tackling. Thanks to you I've got an Idea how to start...just gotta get motivated. Age messes with your motivation! THANKS AGAIN for a wonderful treat! Bill, from. Tn. 🇺🇸

[@latestplague3762]

A real pleasure to have watched. I've see many "restoration" videos that were nowhere near a true restoration but this was. I know from experience the amount of time, money, and thought that goes into a project like this so my hats off to you for not only doing it but making such a great video aswell. No BS unnecessary music or talking just simple and to the point. Did give me a bit of anxiety though when the mower was cranked up and began mowing that damp grass hahaha

[@alexupson7765]

Just beautiful. Coming from a lawn care professional, I watched and enjoyed every second of this entire video.

[@glacyitefreez4929]

I always wanted one of these little bad boys. They look easy to store, maintain, and they get the job done. That turn radius is on point too mmm

[@tannerwimer]

I love how you use OEM parts too the old packaging is just awesome!

[@JessHull]

What a cute little mower guy. It looks so much cooler and has so much more character then anything you can get new today.

[@mattphipps1368]

I'm always amazed at how you can get these rusted relics back in operation again. Finding the gaskets and small parts must be a bit of a tricky situation, however.

[@aserta]

This one didn't die from being over-used, this one died because it was left to rot, at least this way it gets a new lease on life. What a gem.

[@bobcranberries5853]

Look to be in pretty good shape really like it definitely was kept inside somewhere or at least covered.

[@bryantblake1877]

A true sows ear into a silk purse project! Absolute great job!

[@buckgibbons6218]

Beautiful job. Meticulous attention to detail is over the top. What a beautiful machine...

[@WildcatWarrior15]

Literally everyone here: "I should get a sandblasting cabinet"

[@danielwang7018]

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[@txt7275]

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[@abethebabe539]

Yep

[@GarthJwells]

I bought one

[@Martin_bueno]

Same but me poor I want one

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

I can watch this guy doing this all day long and i will never get tired of it , impressive work , dedication and restoration to this old / new machine ... Well done sir 👌👌👌 i subscribed of course !! I couldn't not to do it ... Brilliant job 👌

[@ronaldheit196]

Awesome use of a toaster oven to cure the gas tank paint. I wish I'd thought of that when I was still professionally restoring arcade and pinball games. There were lots of coin door, control panel and other small parts I had to restore after they'd been mangled on routes I bought them from. Even on my own route they got beat up.

[@brianlovatt3289]

Glad you're doing well Josh, I've watched you from the eary days and seen the amount of hard work and effort it's taken. Well done you!

[@huwhuwfspro9805]

Hi daggerwin ( machinery restorer ) i just wanted to say thanks for what you do for us ive learnt a lot of new things from you that i didnt know before. Keep up the good work Thank you❤️

[@thecuriousinsomniac3004]

I'm so amazed that something old can look so good now I think it was an awesome job that you did thank you I would love to see more of these in the future

[@lizperkins5687]

I know nothing about any of the mechanics of this mower, and I have no intention of learning about it. And yet this was the most interesting and soothing video I've seen in ages

[@garypitts9317]

A job well done. Really brought back memories. I'm a retired automation mechanic from General Motors. Watching from Swartz Creek Michigan.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

This is just incredible. The attention to detail is top notch for sure.

[@Timico1000]

"Rotary" - for a brief moment i hoped it had a Wankel engine, that would have been an even more interesting build! :)

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Build, break, repeat has a couple of projects with rotary engines. Might be worth checking out.

[@ElationProductions]

The notation of "rotary" just shows how old this thing is, back when reel mowers were more commonly used.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Awesome restoration job. A very thorough restoration at that. nothing left untouched. Hope you have a Blessed One Sir. Greetings from Silverstreet South Carolina USA 🇺🇸

[@jamesfield5346]

Your work is stunning. Great job and thank you. The before and after are so dramatic it's just amazing.

[@pooppee7543]

Outstanding video! I'm not a mechanical type of guy, but I was interested and informed all the way from start to finish! Great job of identifying parts as you went along!!

[@SnoDraken]

Well done! Your video brought back memories of my high school shop class where I did something similar with an old ride-on mower I found in somebody's junk pile. It is such a joy to do things like this. Thanks for posting this!

[@DanKoning777]

Ever since YT recommended this channel [yesterday], I've watched 3 videos and am now subscribing. No music, cussing, rambling on/on etc; just good content with great results at the end. *Well done/God bless.*

[@josephvargas6166]

Un travail incroyable...ce n'est pas une restauration ... c'est une reconstruction... encore bravo

[@newguy6935]

Loved watching this. My dad taught me how to work on small engines and I always enjoyed it.

[@StefanDembowski]

Just WOW, That is an absolutely amazing restoration. I bet it looks better than brand new!👏👏👏

[@anysnail6390]

I just bought a brand new John Deere x570 and it’s night and day how far riding mowers have come. I realize this is a compact made to fit through a fenced in yard gate but still. Great job restoring and loved how you used it in the end.

[@cub1009]

Amazing restoration. That old mower is better than new.

[@DUKEOHAZZARDs]

And the day just keeps getting better

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Never seen a carb directly mounted on the gas tank . That was an interesting Video. Thx 4 upload !

[@stephaniehnotme]

My dad has two direct drive edgers that are very similar to the carb directly above the gas tank.

[@TwoHorizons02]

These editing transitions are fire

[@jorgecontreras5598]

RUN FOREST RUN!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! VERY GOOD RESTORATIONS!!!!!