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Old 08-08-2015, 12:26 PM
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WOW!, this is something you don't come across everyday!

I'm just wondering when the first Mower Show is gonna be and where, so I can decide whether to buy this for such an event!
He could prolly get 90K for that at the Barrett-Jackson lawn mower auctions.

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Old 08-08-2015, 09:31 PM
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He could prolly get 90K for that at the Barrett-Jackson lawn mower auctions.
Dang!, I didn't think of that . If he still has it tomorrow I'll have to and get it

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Old 08-09-2015, 07:54 AM
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The Bob Villa connection is funny - on the job, calling somebody Bob Villa is NOT a complement. That poor guy wouldn't know which end of the hammer to use if you handed it to him!

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Old 08-09-2015, 12:43 PM
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Dang!, I didn't think of that . If he still has it tomorrow I'll have to and get it
Slap a "Barrot Jerkson" Wax products decal on that bad boy & sit back and watch the $$$$'s roll in!

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The Bob Villa connection is funny - on the job, calling somebody Bob Villa is NOT a complement. That poor guy wouldn't know which end of the hammer to use if you handed it to him!
True, true!

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Old 08-11-2015, 09:37 PM
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Why would a mower with less than two hours on it need a new carb?

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Old 08-12-2015, 08:09 AM
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^^ 'Cause it's a Craftsman

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Old 08-12-2015, 08:11 AM
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Did you say Crapsman?

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Old 08-12-2015, 09:26 AM
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Well... I didn't

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Old 08-12-2015, 10:35 AM
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My Craftsman is 25 years old. Still runs strong. Dose that make it a classic?

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Old 08-12-2015, 10:41 AM
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My Craftsman is 25 years old. Still runs strong. Dose that make it a classic?
The problem with Craftsman was not their motors but that the pan design was worthless - if the grass is even slightly damp it is clump city

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Old 08-12-2015, 02:10 PM
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The problem with Craftsman was not their motors but that the pan design was worthless - if the grass is even slightly damp it is clump city
Dittos. The one I owned would clump grass unless it was absolutely dry. Its blade design left a lot to be desired as well. I had to replace the blades any time I hit a twig.

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Old 08-12-2015, 02:39 PM
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Why would a mower with less than two hours on it need a new carb?
Simple answer.
The ethenol gas deteriorates the rubber diaphrams in those Briggs carburetors. They won't run worth chit after that. But actually, all you have to do is replace the diaphram.

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Old 08-12-2015, 07:15 PM
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I inherited a lightly used Craftsman riding mower from my late stepfather and I have to replace something on it nearly every season.
Last spring the hood fell right off onto the ground. Both hinges snapped. This is the 4th or 5th item on it that has actually broken, including the entire front crossmember that holds the spindles in place. The gas tank split one year and it's one thing after another it seems.
No engine problems though...

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Old 08-12-2015, 07:18 PM
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How bout this deal?!?!

http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/5145959875.html

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Old 08-12-2015, 07:24 PM
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That brake booster better be solid gold

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Old 08-12-2015, 07:50 PM
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1969 Firebird Safari Trans Am... whatever that means... but her name is Charlene..

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5166834723.html

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Old 08-12-2015, 07:52 PM
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I'd hate to see those quarter panels after he hit a decent sized bump at speed.

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Old 08-12-2015, 08:17 PM
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I'd hate to see those quarter panels after he hit a decent sized bump at speed.
After a large bump it would be. . . What quarter panel?

Must be an expensive rear sway bar

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Old 08-12-2015, 09:22 PM
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1969 Firebird Safari Trans Am... whatever that means... but her name is Charlene..
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5166834723.html
Sombody got a little carried away with photoshop there.

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Old 08-12-2015, 09:34 PM
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$70K? He's been smoking too much cheese.

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