1965 Model 5233 Shows Up At My Door.

[2smoked]

I wanted to mention that the previous owner of my 5233 recently found and gave me the original rod and metal chute for this mower. I never thought I would ever be able to find a bag for it until I found the Cleveland Canvas Goods Co. on the web. They not only make a bag that fits, it is well made (USA) and sells for a fair price. I recieved it today (part no. 101642) and used it to pick up leaves. It fits and works great.

I don't know if anyone here has mentioned them before, but they are worth a look if you are looking for a nice new side bag. They sell one for the old plastic side chutes and one for the old metal side chutes. I'm happy and will definitely be ordering from then again in the spring because the one I have for my F models is pretty shot.

 

[unclelee]

Sweet find!!!

 

[Phototone]

I am of the opinion that Lawnboy mowers reached their zenith of "ease of use", and lightweight goodness around this time, and gradually, ever-so-slowly got more complex and harder to use due to more weight and eventually government mandated safety features.

 

[Pumper54]

That is one beautiful mower. Built in a time of "Made in America" pride and quality. I bet you can pass it down to your kids or maybe even Grand kids.
Tom

 

[Lawnboy77]

Looks outstanding! It's about the finest example of an original 5233 that I have ever seen. In my opinion the best indicator is the handle, notice how nice the chrome is, most handles from 1965 are rusted really bad. It was no doubt stored properly and probably doesn't have much operating time since those original wheels have very little wear. I agree with you on those Cleveland Canvas Bags being really good deals. I even took one of those and painted reproduction graphics for my 1966, model 5234, it turned out so nice that I don't want to use it.

 

[2smoked]

Thanks to all for the compliments. I have used it twice this year and it runs as sweet as ever. Yesterday I visited the guy who gave it to me and he asked me about it. It had belonged to his father and from what he told me, his dad was always very meticulous about caring for it. Yes!- the shine on the handle is pretty amazing. Unfortunately, the guy who gave it to me does not have long to live, but he did say that he felt good that I got it up and going again. He expressed that his dad would be very proud.

Every time I use it, I think about him and his late father. For me, it's a privilege to own it.

And yes,,I hope to pass it down to one of my sons. Sometimes an old Lawn Boy is more than just a lawn mower.