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Mar 30, 2011#1

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hankthecrank

Hankthecrank here from Nebraska, a LB addict and collector, here are a few pics of my herd

Mar 30, 2011#2

twall

OMG!

Are you a DEALER as well? :laughing:

Got any extra decks lying around? LOL I've got a front-discharge 4-stroke self-propelled one myself. Deck's shot......but man, does it still cut! Smokes like a chimney, too.

In the first [top] pic, the fifth one from the left...front row...is that a four-stroke self-propelled?

OOPS! They are SUPPOSED to have that divot in the outlet? I thought one of the previous owners dinged it.........:confused3:

BTW, Welcome to LMF!!!!:biggrin:

Mar 30, 2011#3

Two-Stroke

Welcome, Hankthecrank.

That's an awesome fleet.:thumbsup: I've got one (see avatar) and am in the process of trying to run down another. For me it isn't so much the brand -- it's the two-stroke engine and being non-self-propelled.

If you have any info on the older ones -- especially the two-strokes -- please post it.

Mar 30, 2011#4

twall

....and if you have a spare deck....(either of you)....please PM me. :laughing:

Mar 31, 2011#5

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hankthecrank

twall said:
OMG! Are you a DEALER as well? :laughing:

Got any extra decks lying around? LOL I've got a front-discharge 4-stroke self-propelled one myself. Deck's shot......but man, does it still cut! Smokes like a chimney, too.

In the first [top] pic, the fifth one from the left...front row...is that a four-stroke self-propelled?

OOPS! They are SUPPOSED to have that divot in the outlet? I thought one of the previous owners dinged it.........:confused3:

BTW, Welcome to LMF!!!!:biggrin:

The only 4 stroker is the 22271, the RH mower in the bottom pic and exactly what deck are you looking for, a model number would be good to start with.

Mar 31, 2011#6

Two-Stroke

I'm still admiring all the photos but this one stands out. It looks like 1950s vintage -- is that about right?

hankthecrank said:

Mar 31, 2011#7

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hankthecrank

Two-Stroke said:
I'm still admiring all the photos but this one stands out. It looks like 1950s vintage -- is that about right?

1956 that is.

Mar 31, 2011#8

Two-Stroke

hankthecrank said:
1956 that is.

Thanks -- that looks like the oldest one in your pictures -- is that right?

If you have any more information (and photos) to share about the older mowers it would be appreciated.

Mar 31, 2011#9

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hankthecrank

Two-Stroke said:
Thanks -- that looks like the oldest one in your pictures -- is that right?

If you have any more information (and photos) to share about the older mowers it would be appreciated.

Yes 1956 is the oldest that I have, I have mowers that I haven't taken pictures of yet and others that I haven't even worked on along with 2-Cycles and mowers of other manufacturers. I will try to answer any questions you have. I will share any info that I have, if you are willing to be more specific as far as the info or model numbers you would like to hear about.

Mar 31, 2011#10

Two-Stroke

hankthecrank said:
Yes 1956 is the oldest that I have, I have mowers that I haven't taken pictures of yet and others that I haven't even worked on along with 2-Cycles and mowers of other manufacturers. I will try to answer any questions you have. I will share any info that I have, if you are willing to be more specific as far as the info or model numbers you would like to hear about.

I don't know that much about the model numbers except for the one I have -- 7266 -- built in 1977, I believe. I'd like to know if you have any around that vintage.

Also, if you have any two-stroke Jacobsens, I'd be interested in hearing about it.

Thanks again for posting.

Apr 1, 2011#11

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hankthecrank

Two-Stroke said:
I don't know that much about the model numbers except for the one I have -- 7266 -- built in 1977, I believe. I'd like to know if you have any around that vintage.

Also, if you have any two-stroke Jacobsens, I'd be interested in hearing about it.

Thanks again for posting.

Funny you should ask about Jacobsens because infact I do have one and it is a beauty, I will try and get a pic and post it. As far as the 7266 I have several around that year if my memory serves me correctly.

Apr 1, 2011#12

twall

hankthecrank said:
Funny you should ask about Jacobsens because infact I do have one and it is a beauty, I will try and get a pic and post it. As far as the 7266 I have several around that year if my memory serves me correctly.

Looking at your other thread pics, I can't IMAGINE why you'd have trouble remebering what you've got......:laughing:

Apr 1, 2011#13

Two-Stroke

twall said:
Looking at your other thread pics, I can't IMAGINE why you'd have trouble remebering what you've got......:laughing:

Yeah -- he's got a data management problem.:laughing:

Apr 4, 2011#14

173abn

hankthecrank,wow what a collection!my dad had a LB and when he died my Nephew got it.I'm thinking it's a 2stroke?how old is that one model you got and is it a two or four stroke?...russ

Apr 4, 2011#15

Jetblast

Wow!

Back in my day, mowers with cast decks like that were made by Sensation. I believe that through a series of aquisitions, that design became Lawn Boy. I used to cut my neighbors grass with my Sensation for $5 a pop. Not your fault, but I feel 20 years older now than I did fifteen minutes ago. :biggrin:

Apr 5, 2011#16

Two-Stroke

Jetblast said:
Wow!

Back in my day, mowers with cast decks like that were made by Sensation. I believe that through a series of aquisitions, that design became Lawn Boy. I used to cut my neighbors grass with my Sensation for $5 a pop. Not your fault, but I feel 20 years older now than I did fifteen minutes ago. :biggrin:

I hadn't heard of Sensation so I looked it up and found this WikiPedia page. They sound like great mowers -- built for commercial use.

Sensation Lawn Mower Company was bought by Gilson Brothers in 1982, which was bought by by Lawn-Boy (Outboard Marine Corporation) in 1988, which was bought by Toro in 1989.

Does anybody have a photo of a Sensation mower?

Apr 5, 2011#17

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KennyV

Two-Stroke said:
Does anybody have a photo of a Sensation mower?

Came across this youtube... YouTube - Old Sensation Lawn mower. :smile:KennyV

Apr 5, 2011#18

Two-Stroke

KennyV said:
Came across this youtube... YouTube - Old Sensation Lawn mower. :smile:KennyV

I like the way they arranged the discharge so it says to anyone in your way: MOVE.:biggrin:

Looks like a sturdy alloy deck -- the Briggs engine, OK but not all that great.

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