Vervepipes
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So I was out responding to an add for a free mower in town, put on the side of the curb, but it was gone when I got there. A few streets over though on the way home, there was an old rusty Snapper ride on! I asked the guy in the house if it was trash since it was garbage day and he said yes, take it. It fit perfectly in the back of a Grand Caravan with the back seat folded, middle seat untouched, and the hatch closed. Sweet. Brought it home and didn't look at it until I got home from work. I know it needs a lot of work, like one of everything almost, but the frame is solid, and by turning the drive wheel by hand I can move the transmission in both directions. What it needs are an engine, a gas tank, a deck, the ignition switch and a seat. The tires almost look new, the steering has a bit of slop but some new bushings should solve that. There is an add locally with a 25" deck that looks similar, maybe it'll work, and for only 20 bucks. I plan to grind the rust off, repaint, find an engine, even if it's only pull start and have it mowing by next summer. Looks like a basket case but what I see is an ugly beginning to a cool project. From the steering I would guess this to be 80's vintage, but I can't find a data plate. Pics to come.