(Part 1) You Don’t See These Mowers Anymore - Will It Run?

[@TarylFixesAll]

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[@XPFTP]

hahha i see the lawnboy/toro zero turn.. i picked up a z330 2005 lawnboy for zero. replaced motor from a free mtd with a brakes and scrapum. 98 build year i think it is. no crank weights. new blades .. great lil 42 for home owners. i love it

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Your boy Mustie1 is ripped and could probably manhandle those mowers by himself! Although he's got a bad back and/or other ailments....typical middle aged man problems...😀 Hit the gym boys!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

The "Art Deco" (Stamped lines and B&S logo) Briggs blower cover is an artifact of the 1950s Briggs engines, as far as I can tell, and didn't make it into the 1960s.

[@ipguyman108]

Just like mini bike ads, they used women / models to catch mens’ attraction to interest them in their manly products.. - “At least it works on me ..!”

[@chairrider2462]

I made an order with your store a couple weeks back. The items were shipped the next day! Thanks for the fast service! LOVE the NOPE shirt! It makes people smile.

[@spagsketti]

That was really cool of you to donate the two mowers so we can learn about them.

[@jaryljackderriere1232]

Thank you Brian for you generous contribution to the channel. Nice job getting the engine running again. You guys ROCK!

[@ghibliinu6616]

Hey Jaryljackderriere great to see you on! Long time no see!!! 😃

[@ClickinChicken]

Yeah, thanks Brian. My very name. Lot's of good people in Indiana I suspect! 🤪

[@jaryljackderriere1232]

Well thank you very much. I've been around, just really busy with all the work in the shop right now. Don't tell anyone but I'm planning on making a trip to see cousin Taryl in another month or two. Hopefully we can make another video. Take care.@@ghibliinu6616

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Taryl is such a good dude using his viewers to help Brian find what he is really looking for. He gave you some great stuff Taryl. Thx for the video Taryl. Thank you Brian for giving those up to Taryl. Now we will get some more video’s. You gave up so much too.

[@benjamincresswell3713]

Hey Taryl, what a catch. When you lifted that mower up and I saw the frame made out of round and square tube welded together, it reminded me of my time as a welder in a shop summer of 1970. There were 199 thousnady million job shops in the Detroit suburbs where you could get a job in a second. Staying at one was something altogether different though. I worked in a 120°F production welding shop where we had 450 amp mig welders w/ water cooled handles and a setup guy for each welder. Imagine 4'X4'X4' palleted boxes full of parts to be welded together. That provided my dinner. Couldn't wait for the Roach Coach to show up at 10am for a snack break. Then lunch at Noon, and 15min break at 2:30 then home goin time at 5pm in a 500hp car to drive in bumper to bumper traffic for 45mins. Yep, we welded little frames like that one, crossmember parts for Ford, luggage racks for Yamaha etc. And if you didn't like the job, you could find another in 10mins. Those were indeed the days. After that our politicians sold us out and everything went to C-H-I-N-A. And a Lot of it is JUNK. OK, fine video Mr. Dactyl. Thank you very much for the entertainment. ben/ michigan

[@jonathonrossebo1783]

There's no law saying you couldn't start your own job shop.

[@chasgoo]

Brings back memories. I was a dealer for Bolens and I can remember selling them and also service. I believe the Estate Keeper largest model “GK” had a two cylinder Wisconsin engine. Great video as always !!! Thanks

[@57Banjoman]

Bolens was still making the articulated riders in the '80's when I was working at a dealer-they started coming in with steering cable failures. They came out with a retrofit kit that I had to install-no charge to the owners. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys, guys!

[@eldoradoboy]

totally LOVE THIS!! my neighbor had one of these when i was a little kid.. i wanted one so bad... he wore his golf shirts and khaki shorts to mow in... backed his corvette out to get the mower out.. I was too small to get to ride it but loved the "twisty mower" I always called it.. my grandmother had a Lawn boy push mower.. (it was like a wierd tan color not the lawn bot green they later were).. she got rid of that in favor of a snapper rider which i did get to ride.. but it wasnt a twisty

[@chairrider2462]

OMG. When I was a kid in the 70's, my step Dad had one of these tiny riders. It was old and worn even back then. My oldest step brother would get it running and beat it up and ruin it and then start over again. Poor machine suffered. I always found the old machine fascinating. Ingenious post WWII engineering to keep it simple and get a job done! Would love to have this guy for a neighbor! He seems very interesting! Thanks for this upload!

[@masterofnonetv8361]

The OG zero turn, such a cool ride!

[@tedlarson2078]

Love to see more of these road trips. Kinda like American picker type stuff

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

I like the road trip. Love all the videos. You’ve taught me and others so much over the years. Thanks 🙏🏻 Taryl slippers. Junior

[@robr1656]

This was fun to watch. On the road. Fun!

[@RelicToWreck]

These older Briggs have some real longevity. Honestly think it would've ran first pull if you could've taken the choke off fast enough. Thanks for the dinner, Taryl!

[@maggs131]

I agree but they should have had the serial and model number stamped in the block instead of the shroud

[@sasquachbigfoot9070]

Poledunk looks exciting with that river and everything

[@laser31415]

Wow, this one brought back a memory from the mid 70. As a kid my neighbor who was retired had a lawnmower like that. First time I've thought about that since then.

[@veb92168]

Really cool mowers! And really cool of brian to give them to ya! Awesome to see it come back to life.

[@mbreckwoldt9813]

Good to see you guys saving these old riders from the crusher.

[@starcarrier1874]

I remember these coming into the shop every spring for tune up and sharpening. The original “almost” zero turn mower. People with estates and a lot of landscaping really loved them, but they didn’t hold up very well over time. I like the way the green lever lifted the front deck for servicing. Cool stuff.

[@kennethperian4370]

Great job showing and telling and working on it and riding it. Keep up the good work, now I am going to work on my mower have a good one see ya next time see ya bye.

[@Ballroomblitz255]

Awesome mowers, just love the old stuff they were built to last not like the crap they sell today. Going to be a fair amount of work to get them restored but what a treat to pull them out from time to time and give them a run like they were designed to do in the mid 60's. How's the new shop coming along Taryl, update coming soon? Keep up the video's, cheers.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

I really like seeing older stuff too. The way they are often "overbuilt" in certain areas and the 50s-60s-70s styling is neat. Nowadays they have really mastered the art of mass production and wherever they can, they cut corners and make the parts out of very thin sheet steel or plastic and the (big box store mowers) designs are all about identical with just different styling, decals and paint.

[@NebukedNezzer]

Brian is a collector not a hoarder

[@LongWalkerActual]

True, true!!

[@jockoharpo2622]

Awesome guy he is!

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Ask his wife. She will tell you different. But I definitely agree with you.thats a collector in my book. He is a really cool guy. Knows his stuff too.

[@timothyarnott3584]

Hey Taryl, Tim here, yep, first zero-turn, i agree........i watched this in the hopes of it runnin, not even thinkin u'd be able to drive it all around.....what a FANTASTIC aquisition, for a bit or merch......previous owner oughta get a vid of it goin.....he was a good Joe!!....BOY i enjoyed that, just PERFECT Sun morn, in sweats, scratchin butt, drinkin coffee vid....LOVED IT!!!.......Keep us posted, i actually think BOTH aquisitions are super cool......neat stuff!!.....hope you post an update, if/when you restore, i like 'em both.....neat dudes.......PEACE to you sir!!

[@patjohnson3100]

I really like it when you tackle this vintage equipment and bring it back to life. I've never seen a combo shroud and gas tank assembly before. Road trip was fun too. That's beautiful Midwest America country.

[@jeffclark2725]

Taryl on a road trip,👍 thumbs up great video

[@leostask]

Thanks!

[@mjg263]

Old Briggs flatheads are bulletproof, so are Tecumseh engines from that era. Good stuff, thanks Brian, Taryl and Slippers!

[@maggs131]

26:57 I love the ambition of the atomic age. Hope she had ac in that hamster ball that I'm wondering how she got into. Does the lid open and she trampolines in there or did Robbie the robot lift her in and out?

[@scotthousman7807]

Love this show

[@geneo3654]

Good show can't wait for the next episode.

[@bubbacomputer]

Very neat little rider, thanks Brian for giving a couple of those away so we could see them close up! Those old flat head motors never cease to amaze me how long they can sit around and still be brought back from the dead. I have 3 of them in my garage waiting to be fired up that people have had sitting around for decades and decided to "throw away" into the back of my pickup truck. :)

[@ipguyman108]

Great guy donating to the channel..!

[@wickerman9569]

I get excited like that when my old truck starts on a cold morning. Cool little mowers Thanks for the video guys. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jonyoung6405]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@wjwhite7517]

Best part of mower deck out front 😮

[@keithdrewv1161]

Wow, that's a nice collection! Absolutely love those two Taryel picked up, great video!

[@patrickduley405]

You guys are really cool dudes

[@santaclause2875]

Good for you guys! Got some really cool old machines there. You guys and Elkskins always find the neatest stuff. I can't seem to fine SQUAT down here in Oklahoma. Everyone keeps all their ancient old stuff forever and never turns loose of it.

[@mikeungerer4980]

Now that's is cool 1964 and it runs like new l like your videos on old Tractors great keep them coming and thank you 😊

[@ben-me9jy]

Ooh doggy that slipper sure is strong! Cool to see the articulating lung keeper! Thank you Brian!

[@walterbordett2023]

You guys have all the cool toys. Thanks for the video. Thanks to Brian for making the video possible. I think the horses were bigger in the old days. I had a house brand 25 inch push mower that had a 3 HP Briggs flat head with the pulsa-jet carb. Bought it new in 1961 or so for $50.00 and kept myself in pocket money cutting a bunch of suburban lawns with it.

[@tomdale1313]

one of your best projects, txs for sharing...

[@xcalibre222]

WOW, What a Great Restore project! Look like Awesome mowers. Only thing I don't like about it is it isn't mine!

[@patrickduley405]

Loved the road trip and Power Kings jump out at you.

[@toddallard7133]

Those are pretty cool!! Don't see many 60s mowers much anymore! Cool video!

[@rverro8478]

3:10 Slippers missing...3:18 Oh wait ! There he is. This is a very nice find indeed. I bet they were good on an even lawn.

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Really great when folks store their movers with clean oil, and run carb/ fuel tank dry. Brian, thanks for sharing your collection with Taryl. 👍

[@davidmonteil6340]

I like how the gas line is not a rubber hose that would deteriorate over time. When I was a kid, my Dad brought home a "burns" mower that is that size but not a split frame. The mower motor on the burns had so much torque that you could pop a wheelie easily when popping the clutch quickly! Good times..

[@brucemitchell5637]

When are you going to do an update on your new shop extension?

[@samsacre]

Tyrell got my attention with the added "surprise"

[@silver_inferno]

Thanks Taryl. Great job on an old fashioned mower .

[@lonhoschar1943]

Good old runner!! All the tin looks pretty straight too!! Paint could use a good buffing. LOL!! Can't beat those old engines. After all these years it started and ran with no new parts at all!!!

[@antoniomarc7174]

WoW that is some really cool stuff you got from a awesome fan very nice…👍👍👍

[@Warpedsmac]

Gosh, I really miss the bright yellow/orange paint used for road lane markings... years ago Australia dropped the colour, now it's all boring white. Cheers from sunny Oz!

[@joejohnson7097]

Awesome first zero turn almost. Thanks for the video

[@johnobiro5202]

Definitely worth spending some time on. Can’t wait for part 2. 🔧👍🇬🇧

[@laarshegdish6016]

Sounds and runs great, Taryl! I think I'd like one of those!

[@markrunyon5524]

I remember all those goofy looking mowers from the mid 60"s.Seems I remember most commonly the 2 1/2hp.Briggs & Scrapem powered many pieces of lawn equipment.Had a go cart powered by one.Went thru quite a few of them.Dibdn"t pay for anything back then,someone was always scrapping an old horizontal shaft mower.Never knew you could get them to spark with just a turn of the flywheel without spinning it,Great vid!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

That's BREAKS and Scrap 'Em. Must be the hillbilly teeth that causes so much misunderstanding. I often wish he would drop the schtick and just do it straight but keep the witticisms.

[@WACKO1123]

I use several methods to clean/seal metal fuel tanks. I would love seeing you do a video on the processes you use. I think many viewers can benefit from it. thanks for all your great videos.

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video! Awesome Mower! they Realy built them with quality stuff back then. Love watching your videos! There's Your Dinner! :)

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: I got a big kick out of this video, especially when you crossed the tracks headed north through "that little town". I worked at the old plant on the left, and ate many meals at the old restaurant next to the plant. That was about 40 years ago. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@johnlease2369]

Lucky man,couple of cool rigs.

[@NovaBill6264]

Those are awesome mowers great job

[@jockoharpo2622]

Taryls in corvair mower heaven and there's yer dinner!!! Daw daw daw .....daw daw daw daawang!

[@xr7coug]

Nice to see all the flags in that little town!

[@Thomasploeg1968]

Lucile Ricardo on I love Lucy drove one. Lol good episode

[@dkeith45]

Cool little machine!

[@cliffordsawyer2994]

This has to be a new kind of series! Pick up old beat up mowers and get them running! Keep them out of scrap

[@brianbloom1799]

They are Nice Little Machines Taryl, You Need to Restore those, I haven't seen 1 of those since the 70's, Great Fine

[@ogatkinson6274]

I always enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@paulpitmon6663]

That is a neat little mower. What a cool and efficient design.

[@johnhicks735]

You buy replacement shoes you reglue back onto those brake pad peddle that rides inside of those rims on those riding lawnmowers you just got. Those are brake pads that half to be done that way to. Instead of regular types of brake pad shoes. That's another item online part you can order still to. I'd order two sets of those if you decide to. It'll save money for shipping and handling fees in the long run to that way taryl. Acetone removes that adhesive glue good to. Then sand those brake pad peddles so the glue sticks and adheres to the surface better to. Good luck on fixing and restoring that pivoting frame and body bolens riding lawnmower to.

[@PuchMaxi]

@47:50 These Bolens 910/911 Lawn Keeper remind me of the current Husqvarna/Jonsered Riders front mowers! They are very similar, some also have three blades.

[@Uncutconcrete]

Just ordered my bleed oil and gas hat. Love your content.

[@kenwheelock1534]

Interesting video, I like the older equipment

[@chrisharlow6652]

Can't wait to see part 2

[@appalachianwoman561]

I'm female and so is my neighbor and both her and I where we are single have mowed our yards and ran the weed eaters and even did some running of the chainsaws. So those mower ads were right up our alley. Back then the women stayed home and took care of everything around the house while the husband worked, of course the husband paid for it and the woman could buy whatever she wanted but it was back when you could raise a family on a 1 person salary a year. Now I work, do all the yard work and all I get is a beer or mixed drink from time to time.

[@roscoe454]

good guy Brian😁😁👍👍

[@ihus9950]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@matthewtaylor2185]

Looks like one of those cute little Allis Chalmers or simplicity tractors back there! I loved those when I was a kid...they looked just like my neighbor's Allis 175 farm tractor.

[@onepingonlyvasily]

I noticed that also, looks like a PowrMax 4040 from the hood.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

@onepingonlyvasily I hope it was a teaser for an upcoming video! Slippers needs that one to drive into town.

[@richarddebertin6742]

Great video

[@jamietoro8373]

Amazing it started so quickly.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Awesome I love it

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@dougkubash8673]

That was good of Brian to give you the mowers

[@rockoyouthman]

That machine is AWESOME

[@tomcarrigan902]

Another great job.

[@bonzaibarty]

Good job!

[@cj7fun579]

That's so cool! Never knew that there was a riding law mower that small and articulates, and only has a 28" cut deck with 3 blades. The engine is a real B&S compared to todays standards. The tires remind me of the two Gravely convertible mowers we have.

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

That would be a fun little restoration. I would love to have one.

[@philliphall5198]

That’s a very cool old man and he has a gold mine there Such pretty country and green

[@jasonhettrick9163]

I love the loud slapping hand shake😂🤣

[@kevwills858]

Nice score Taryl 😊

[@XCRiders]

You continue to create very interesting content

[@codyswilley]

I would absolutely love to have one of those. My dad would enjoy the heck out of that just riding it around the yard.

[@bevis226]

Cool little Bolens LKs (Lawn Keeper). FMC Bolens made some very good quality equipment back in the day. I have a few old Bolens garden tractors that I still use.

[@waynekoszenski9913]

you are the man wow i thought you were gonna have to fight with it but you know your lawnmowers like the back of your hand nice job happy labor day you deserve a day off

[@rogerdirks947]

The air filter looks just like the ones on the 3 and 3.5 HP B&S powered push mowers I used in the 70's. The spring strap that the seat is mounted on might be bent or sagging from decades of use. That does look like a tight fit between the gas tank and the seat. Cool looking lawnmower.

[@chriswagner6310]

Sounds good

[@jimw3412]

The first mower I ever drove was one of those! They actually cut really nice too, hopefully you'll get it in the grass again!

[@bobbyscott8024]

Good job Taryl!