The three Bolens Ride-a-matic's project - Part1 (Introduction)

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

You may be the largest collector of Bolens Mowers in the globe. What a marvelous Bolens Tractor Event you could provide for us all!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We know of a couple of bigger Bolens collectors in the US and even a couple of big collectors over here. It would be great to put on an event at some point in the future, you will have to pop over. Take care

[@whenworkisplay]

Hello Joseph, Let the fun begin. Looking forward to this series. All the best, Ben

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks Ben. This will be a fun project but a lot of work. Thanks for following along. Take care

[@twinbrookacres]

This new multi-project will be fun to watch.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I am very pleased that you will be following along. Take care

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

You have always impressed me with your knowledge of these mowers

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you for the kind words, I am learning all the time about these great machines. Take care

[@gravelyman]

That was a good idea to have the 3 projects lined up together to see what's what. I'm looking forward to seeing the work coming up. Take care my friend 🔧👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. By having these together I think we have noticed a lot of things we would not have normally. I am pleased you will be following along. Take care

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

A great start to the new series. Plenty of mods to be “unmodified” with that trio 😁👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. 60 years is a long time for previous owners to have made changes. Take care

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

How did I miss this video 😮😢 OUTSTANDING Visual Inspection Joseph 😇👌👍Be Well Cheers 🍻🍻

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It is going to be a fun project working on these tractors. Take care

[@180Floridalife]

A Big Hello from The 180 Florida Crew to the Garden Tractor Boy Crew. Aways great to see anther project started from the masters of Bolens restoration. Excellent to see the way these old machines are brought to life and saved.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks you for the kind words. I hope we can get them running again and fully rebuilt at some point in the future. It is great to watch and follow your videos. Take care

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hello Joseph , you have been able to acquire a lot of parts for those tractors . Looking forward to seeing them come together . 👍🏻

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks Del. We have a lot of parts but I think we will need a lot more. Shipping from the US seems to be getting more expensive by the day, we will have to see if we can make friends with someone that travels between our two countries. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good afternoon Joseph Listening to your video while I unload and stack hay.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. You always seem to be very busy, I hope everything is good with you. Take care

[@WaynJul]

You are acquiring a nice collection of tractors.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. These are great tractors and we are pleased to have these. Take care

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Looks like you two will be very busy 😉👍🏻. Have a great week Joseph 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️🙂

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍I think you are right, these three will be a big project. Take care

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

Nice additions to the collection , that should keep you busy for a while 😎😎

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks, they are cool machines. I think you are right, we have a lot of work ahead. Take care

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Nice line of projects, looking forward to the updates on them 👍👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. These Ride-a-matic's are fantastic machines, you are very welcome to take one of our working ones for a spin if you find yourself in this part of the country. Take care

[@mikelastime]

You have some nice looking tractors, can't wait

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. They are great tractors, we really like this model. Take care

[@philhermetic]

Plenty of new bits to fit, and lots of modding work too, but you will get there! Phil

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I think you are spot on, I think we will be doing a lot of both. Take care

[@TheCanadianBubba]

That is a lot of them you have ! LOL ! Great to catch up some more 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

You are not wrong, we have lots of these Ride-a-matics now. Take care

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Joseph, A great project introduction... I am looking forward to seeing this one progress... It makes total sense to get the tractors to be up and running first and then do a more comprehensive restoration when times allows. Also as I keep on banking on about the overhead on making new parts is far reduced when making multiples... See you next Saturday. Take care. Paul,,

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks Paul. It will interesting to see where this project take us although I am sure it will be fun. Having all three running would be very cool. Take care

[@jankotze1959]

That is good news for me, many many videos more to come

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks and I am pleased that you will be following along. Take care

[@daveshsb]

Side by side comparison is really cool! enjoyed the video joseph! well done!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We are learning a lot by having them side by side. Take care

[@RustyGlovebox]

As well versed as you are on these tractors the only catch will be getting the needed parts 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I think you are right. It should be possible to get some parts in the US but the shipping seem to get more expensive by the day. We need to make friends with someone that does a lot of travelling between our two countries. Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It's good for you to have the 3 tractors all together so you can examine each one for the differences or what was 'factory' set ups. You have spotted a lot of 'little' things that will make these rebuilds interesting to follow. You also have yourself a pretty good supply of replacement parts. Looks like you and your Dad will have a busy fall!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. You are right, we are learning a lot already by having these together, 60 years is a long time for previous owners to make changes. I am sure we will need more parts and I think you are also right in saying we will be very busy. Take care

[@kimber1958]

Great video . Lots of future content to cover outstanding.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Three new actors for the channel :-) Take care

[@retiredforlife63]

Well what are you going to do next week?😆 That’s quite a list of jobs when you put it all together. Have fun!👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

LOL. I think this will be a big project. Take care

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Wow. You fellas are gunna be busy. Will be great to watch and see how things progress. There was one of those at our provincial exhibition here called , old home week. I’ll see if I can find a picture of it and send it to you. Not something you see here too much. Not sure of the year of it, but you will know. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@GardenTractorBoy]

LOL, I think you are right. Thanks for sending us the picture, I believe it is a 1960. Take care

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@MissouriOldTimer]

it looks like you guys have your work cut out for you,, and I know you will do a great job on all of them.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think this project will test us. Take care

[@yanmar1050]

👍🛠️🚜🤝

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much. Take care

[@DIYVariety]

Looking like could be a challenge in some areas but you have seen worse, cheers

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think you are right, it will be a challenge. Take care

[@larrybl]

ooh... Parts cannon X 3. Looking forward to it.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

You are spot on, the key will be finding the parts. Take care