Rubbing boiled linseed oil on my 1970 Bolens Husky 1253 to bring out the colors and give it a shine

In this video I rub boiled linseed oil on my 1970 Bolens Husky 1253 to bring out the colors in the original paint, decals, and the patina and give it a beautiful shine.

[@DaveFelgar-lp9qr]

You caught my attention. I used to work at a feedmill hardware store and worked on Bolens tractors. I bought a 1254-01 that someone had traded in for a new model. I was so impressed that as soon as I was able to I bought another 1254. Had most of the attachments for them. A real garden TRACTOR is what they were. I actually used the one just for pushing snow up until 2013. It was still running when I sold it. Still amazes me that a 12 horsepower Wisconsin had all the power you needed when now it takes 23 horsepower. Oh well keep on keeping my memories alive 👍.

[@oldirongarage1962]

Great story. Thank you for sharing. Yes the Wisconsin engines were the best. These old Tecumseh engines were pretty great too.

[@m9ovich785]

Nice Tractor, Hope You don't mind My little Story.. I have a 1256-02 that My Moms Father bought new in 1970. After Grandpa Passed in 89 the Bolens sat in the Rabbit barn in Greenfield Wi for close to 4 1/2 Years till I told Grandma that I am taking the Bolens Home. The weekend that I brought it Home She was at out House in Wausau Wi . I got it started and drove it off the Trailer and I swore she had tears in Her eyes watching Me drive the Tractor around. Fast forward to 2019 after doing almost nothing to it, It sat covered up at the Old place. It was moved to My new Place. In 2022 I turned 62 and Retired, YES Free time to actually work on it. I did a basic cleaning just around the Engine area to clean off a lifetime of spilled oil and crud. Took the Carb off and did a Rebuild. I got it running and moving under it's own Power. You can see it on Jon Ritters Channel A Ritterbit will do. Titled "Built to last" Through the Years I have Ebay watch lists for the Bolens and Have acquired a lot of replacement pieces for It. I have a new in the Package Factory Decal kit. an almost prestein original Seat ETC.ETC. After all the Garden Tractors Grandpa Bought, Junked, Traded Etc. He always loved the Bolens because it was the Most dependable, Heavy and with the locking Axle, it rarely got stuck LOL.... I hope one Day to actually restore it before Passing it onto another Family Member... I hope this wasn't to long. Thanks Mike M...

[@oldirongarage1962]

Great story. Thank you for sharing!

[@erikhamilton4866]

Is there a conversion for the 1253 for the starter/generator on the side? Could I put a regular car alternator on one if I ran a car battery with it? Looking at one of these 1253s and its missing that part. I'd have to fabricate a bracket of course

[@oldirongarage1962]

I'm sure you could.