My father bought one of these new in the early 70s; I have a photo with me riding in his lap at age 2 or so. While that machine is long gone, I recently resurrected a mid-60s version that belonged to my uncle. Really fun to use.
I just bought one of this style a few days ago from a long-since retired couple. ( Great folks by the way). I got it home and had it running in no time. They had it for many, many years. Very happy to own it. I now have 7 different models. And 5 Snapper push mowers.
Jay it's nice to see all that work you put into it paid off. I wish more people would learn to fix things instead of throwing them out thinking they are done for and can't be fixed
I brought an Old Mid 70s Snapper Rear Engine Rider Back to Life in 2016 and been running it hard ever since , They are an Awesome Little mower and they will cut that tall grass really well, I learned early on with mine it works better to go over it first with the deck raised up as high as it goes and then drop it down to normal once the Tall grass is down
I would love to have one of these. I have a 10 year old husqvarna with a million belt idlers for both drive and mower deck that require so much maintenance its driving me mad. These seem so much simpler
Nice job! Glad to see someone appreciate the older machines! As a kid a friend had an Arienz that his dad took the deck off and we ran it all through the woods like a 4 wheeler! Good ol' days! ;-)
Man you got a lot of grass! My 1/4 acre is enough for me. I'd let half of that grow "natural", meaning grow as tall as it wants! Then I'd reclaim it when I get money to put up a huge garage.The bigger the better. No more sun or hail damage. And a place to work inside! or, pave it all and paint it green!
i love those old snappers super reliable cut great but the only down fall there slow and have small decks unless you have the rare 2 blade deck but still takes forever to cut a good sized yard i love my 79 but it hardly ever gets used
Them r damn good mowers worked on alot of them when we had the shop. I know on some of them the handle bar faces forward and some faceed the other way depeneding on the size of the persons gut lol.... Also u might wanta check your clutch/brake cable if its not pullling the drive disc far enough it makes it hard to shift. And another nice thing them where the first shift on the go...
Sweet.In Caroline...Anywho.,I found the deck isn't square to the ground,if one side left a bit after.I'd sharpened etc,but until I adjusted over flat area,I didn't know a 1/2" difference in a corner could leave a tract..
Jay, if you get a DG82P paint code 96-98 Honda Civic in, that has a good front clip please let me know, i want to fix the damage on mine, I will also pay for shipping!
its sad that they dont make stuff like they use to that thing for its age n small size cuts grass hell of a lot better for its age n size than the new ones do it not once ever breath hard n cool thing is it aint got all them stupid safty crap switches on it like the new ones do so your kids dotn get hurt way i look at it is kids shouldnt be aloud out side when a rider is being used with the blades on
These older snappers ( Ive owned many) cut incredible for what they are. The path isnt wide, and the seat isnt comfy, but this thing would chop a tree down if you'd it. They are so simple and easy to work on.
My father bought one of these new in the early 70s; I have a photo with me riding in his lap at age 2 or so. While that machine is long gone, I recently resurrected a mid-60s version that belonged to my uncle. Really fun to use.
I just bought one of this style a few days ago from a long-since retired couple. ( Great folks by the way). I got it home and had it running in no time. They had it for many, many years. Very happy to own it. I now have 7 different models. And 5 Snapper push mowers.
I just watched a 9 min video of a man mowing grass! Nice!
Best riding mower ever made easy to work on and they lasted forever...
I remember back in the 80's this was the everyday mans riding mower. They were popular and most everybody liked them. They're good machines.
Great job! It handles the thick grass really well! They don't build em like they used to!
Jay it's nice to see all that work you put into it paid off. I wish more people would learn to fix things instead of throwing them out thinking they are done for and can't be fixed
Cuts like a boss
One of the best, and longest lasting tractors ever made, hold on to it and maintain it and your son will be using it.
Gotta love them American made snappers good machines and easy to work on I'm sure it will work for years to come
there's always something satisfying about mowing grass!!!
So much better then pushing!!! 👍
I brought an Old Mid 70s Snapper Rear Engine Rider Back to Life in 2016 and been running it hard ever since , They are an Awesome Little mower and they will cut that tall grass really well, I learned early on with mine it works better to go over it first with the deck raised up as high as it goes and then drop it down to normal once the Tall grass is down
Cool primitive machine. Nice to see an oldie gettin' some action!
Like I said, Oldie but a goodie, I didnt want it fixed to look at. I plan on using this thing!
Works pretty well. Gotta love the old ones.
Oldie, but a goodie!
I miss the one I had. That thing was awesome cutting grass.
I would love to have one of these.
I have a 10 year old husqvarna with a million belt idlers for both drive and mower deck that require so much maintenance its driving me mad. These seem so much simpler
really nice old comet
Nice job! Glad to see someone appreciate the older machines! As a kid a friend had an Arienz that his dad took the deck off and we ran it all through the woods like a 4 wheeler! Good ol' days! ;-)
It's great that you were able to save that and repair sit to working condition. There are people out there who buy and restore those vintage mowers.
That’s an old one you got!! Still working fine! 👍
Cuts better than a box store brand lawn mower
LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL SNAPPERS, THE METAL SEAT WONT RIP LIKE VINYL,BUT I BET IT GETS HOT!
Damn thing cuts like a champ!!!
Man you got a lot of grass! My 1/4 acre is enough for me. I'd let half of that grow "natural", meaning grow as tall as it wants! Then I'd reclaim it when I get money to put up a huge garage.The bigger the better. No more sun or hail damage. And a place to work inside! or, pave it all and paint it green!
i love those old snappers super reliable cut great but the only down fall there slow and have small decks unless you have the rare 2 blade deck but still takes forever to cut a good sized yard i love my 79 but it hardly ever gets used
good deal Jay, works great and much cheaper than buying a new one!!!!!! :)
good job man that runs pretty good
Well it does what it was designed to do, Mow the danged grass. LOL So enjoying your videos on these things too. Thanks!!!
I love them now you can flip it for a few hundred wish I had your job
Forest gump 👍🏻😆
Right! haha
Nope, Carl Childers, the slingblade guy! He sure would be proud!
alb12345672 lol 😆
Them r damn good mowers worked on alot of them when we had the shop. I know on some of them the handle bar faces forward and some faceed the other way depeneding on the size of the persons gut lol.... Also u might wanta check your clutch/brake cable if its not pullling the drive disc far enough it makes it hard to shift. And another nice thing them where the first shift on the go...
Sweet.In Caroline...Anywho.,I found the deck isn't square to the ground,if one side left a bit after.I'd sharpened etc,but until I adjusted over flat area,I didn't know a 1/2" difference in a corner could leave a tract..
Keep it
Damn thing runs good 😊 cuts better than my expensive john deer rider
Ive got a mid 2000s John Deere LA150 and a 2008 Yard Machines? ( i think) 16/42 and I use this and the yard machines more then the deere
Sound like the cardorator needs ajusted alittle
How to clean the carb
What year is your snapper
What model snapper is that
Is that your ranger
Jay, if you get a DG82P paint code 96-98 Honda Civic in, that has a good front clip please let me know, i want to fix the damage on mine, I will also pay for shipping!
Jay did u want to trade rims and tires
You sould give it new raddle can paint
Its been painted once before. But we will end up fixing the paint job on it the right way. Its suppose to be two tone, not just all red.
Do you own that property jay
its sad that they dont make stuff like they use to that thing for its age n small size cuts grass hell of a lot better for its age n size than the new ones do it not once ever breath hard n cool thing is it aint got all them stupid safty crap switches on it like the new ones do so your kids dotn get hurt way i look at it is kids shouldnt be aloud out side when a rider is being used with the blades on
These older snappers ( Ive owned many) cut incredible for what they are. The path isnt wide, and the seat isnt comfy, but this thing would chop a tree down if you'd it. They are so simple and easy to work on.
yup they will just a simple plug n play way they use to make them
Nice
Didnt do all too bad of a job. The useful stuff some people throw away honestly.....
you need a go-pro 👍👍
Hey do you want to sell that Ford Ranger if so how much
Mark Tellez That’s his neighbors. They have it on the scrapyard now. It could have been crushed or sold.
Snowball the kitten. Dollar short and a day late thanks for telling me snowball( bad boy) out. My internet nickname is bad boy Thanks again
Suppppp
Nm man, how about yourself?
Get a weed wacker mate
I have one.
Lift that flag a little higher
Taken Care of ( its my neighbors )
Jay Smart Thanks