75 800

[RootsTXL]

I got lucky today and scored an original an unmolested 800. Sled is complete but needs the usual barn find TLC. After digging into it for 5 minutes I believe the previous owner parked it in the barn when the recoil spring let go. There is a good reason for the spring calling it quits. Clicker shows a whopping 12,600.6!! Track is good, chassis is good. The front bumper shows there was an impact. There is evidence of a fire under the hood at some point. Guess that makes this one a true survivor. Photos tell the story. $300 as is before I get her going. I might want to keep it!

I have many more photos but they are tricky to size under the limit.

Best to reach me by phone or text. 24o-876-l64o sled is located near Frederick Maryland.

[ljm]

Nice find!!
They are fun sleds!
I don't think I have seen a mid mount Deere with that many miles.

[RootsTXL]

Yesterday I had a chance to replace the broken recoil spring and to do some tinkering. It has 130lbs on each cylinder and excellent spark. I was able to get it to take and return fuel but will only run on carb cleaner. I hope to have a chance to clean the carb today. Yesterday was a hail Mary attempt. If I keep this I will need a headlight assembly. Once running I will do my best to straighten out the front bumper.

[RootsTXL]

Does anyone have an idea why the Vin plate seems to have a black label as if from a label maker? It shows 663

[buck43]

Hey Rooty i may have a bumper and headlight assembly let me know. and it may have been replacement tunnel that could be why the vin is like that. It will give you and Gus a reason to come over and run some trains !

[RootsTXL]

That would be cool. We can come over next weekend if it works out.