[QAFarm]

Hi guys. I have found like many on here I have a weakness for old GTs. All my experience until now has been green :hide: however I just like GTs regardless of brand but I know nothing about these so what do you all think about this one?
Price, condition, things to look for on these tractors.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/grd/3933478049.html. Thanks!

 

[onepk]

Looks to be fairly complete. Not 100% sure but it might be a 1964 landlord which is 1st year for the series.
It's been said over and over in this forum that you need to look for the "little things" which might be wrong with a tractor this old such as transaxle, bevel gear box, steering components, deck condition, engine and the list goes on. All these things add up when doing a resto not to mention your time. Believe me I know. I have a 64 Landlord and it's a work-in-progress but I really like the old girl and will see it thru to running shape.
Price? It's what you are willing to invest! Simple as that. Of course the LESS you pay will leave you with more $ to invest in your new antique tractor.
Bottom line, do not expect to give her a coat of paint and venture forth onto the lawn or garden. Best of luck.

 

[locknut]

Don't see a long manual lift lever on the left side.It may have the short hydraulic lift lever which is highly desireable.

 

[skunkhome]

$250 is a bit strong for a non-running tractor.

 

[windfish]

Its probably a 1966 or a '67 http://www.simpletractors.com/simplicity/new_in_1966.htm
The '64 and '65 machines had black dash towers, the '68 got a different grill. That's just assuming it wasn't repainted incorrectly.

Those old Briggs can go for a while, it can probably be fixed without too much issue -- probably carb from sitting. That's given it wasn't run out of oil or doesn't have an absurd amount of hours. If you go look at it, give the engine a spin, check its got decent compression.
Engine shouldn't break the deal entirely, you can find the old cast iron briggs and kohlers for around $150 running. Easy drop in fix.

It looks like those rear tires may be shot, factor those in. Depends if you just want to get it rolling with a cheap set of turfs or replace with ags; the latter can run you a bit.
If you do replace them I'd go ags myself.

But yeah. Check for play in the bevel gear box, you want as little as possible. If something is likely to break after nearly 40 years its that. Give the rear axle tube a good look over for cracks as well, those are a pain when they go.

$250 for non-runner is a tad steep, but iirc the old Simplicities just aren't as common on the west coast -- so there's that.
I've got two '64 Landlords and I like them a lot, they're good strong little machines.

 

[Alleyyooper]

This is a 64 landlord, belongs to my mother in law.



9 HP B/S single is a strong engine.

 

[Talntedmrgreen]

Only the '64's had the black/orange paint scheme, but many folks painted them white...which was preferred and why Simplicity switched the color after the first year. That being said, it is a later model, '65-'67. There were light variations in thinkgs like the front axle/spindle/etc in the early model. It very well could have the hydraulic lift, which would make $250 (even non running) a steal...OR, it's just missing the lift lever. A pic of the other side would tell us what engine, what lift, and more about condition. I know the West coast is pretty slim on these machines, so it might be a decent value.

 

[skunkhome]

Since I never owned the hydrolift I dont think to look for them. It would make a difference

 

[windfish]

Only the '64's had the black/orange paint scheme, but many folks painted them white...which was preferred and why Simplicity switched the color after the first year. That being said, it is a later model, '65-'67.

Huh, I was basing my year ranges off Simpletractors, with the assumption that they didn't change much between year gaps. For being made only one year there's a fair few black dash '64s still around.
Wonder why white was preferred, imo the black dash looks better.

 

[Talntedmrgreen]

imo the black dash looks better.

I'm right there with ya!