Searching for SO76 Engine

[ironman]

Apparently someone in my neck of the woods thinks they are valuable. This is their CL ad picture and they are asking $500.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by ironman

Apparently someone in my neck of the woods thinks they are valuable. This is their CL ad picture and they are asking $500.

Gotta love people that want top buck but can't be bothered to pull it out of the weeds or wash it. I guess people don't know that presentation is everything.

[Ronnie125]

Originally Posted by olds45512

And i guess you're just here to talk sh!t and be of no real help to the OP.

I don't understand why some people have to act like that guy and berate someone asking for help and sharing a cool and rare tractor, even if it is a "cheap lawn tractor."

You have a nice SO76! I'd like to have one some day as well.

[farmall fred]

I for one would not kick that SO76 out of my shed. I have always thought they are cool. They are kind of rare especially in that good of condition. Also they are part of the history of International Harvester Corp. To the OP good luck in your search for the correct engine. Maybe you will get lucky and find one.
Tom

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by john hall

These small IH built machines sometimes get lost in that folks don't know whether to post them under IH section or the small lawn mowers. Maybe Roland would care to guide us as to where these should go. Of course those little white fiberglass wahshtubs were IH machines too.

It's pretty simple, they are a lawn tractor, so they go in the lawn tractor section.

I moved it.

[john hall]

I asked dad if they ever sold any of these mowers and he thinks they sold only 1, but not for sure as it was 40 years ago. For some reason I think IH did a special paint job on a farm tractor for 76 as well. We have a very well worn IH Spirit of 76 summer hat/cap--I'll post a pic when I can find it.
Case is the only other major player I can think of to produce '76 equipment with special paint/decals.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by john hall

I asked dad if they ever sold any of these mowers and he thinks they sold only 1, but not for sure as it was 40 years ago. For some reason I think IH did a special paint job on a farm tractor for 76 as well. We have a very well worn IH Spirit of 76 summer hat/cap--I'll post a pic when I can find it.
Case is the only other major player I can think of to produce '76 equipment with special paint/decals.

IH did not offer a tractor in a SO76 paint scheme. They did the Cub Cadet, and a Scout SUV, but no tractor. Case was the only one that I am aware of that painted a farm tractor in a SO76 paint scheme.


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[john hall]

Didn't know about the Scout, thanks for posting that!
Searching the net I found Massey and Steiger both had special paint editions for that year.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by john hall

Didn't know about the Scout, thanks for posting that!
Searching the net I found Massey and Steiger both had special paint editions for that year.

I thought Steiger did, I didn't know Massey did. Looks like it may have been an 1155. I can't find but only a couple examples of it though....

[whitetailer]

Could be a Cheap lawn mower....that determination is in the eye of the beholder. Personally I dont care what folks think and I dont go bashing on someone else threads either.

The Spirit Of 76 was made to celebrate our countries bicentennial....there were only 3500 made...there were to my knowledge only 3 sold in Mid Missouri this being the last one.

I have the original purchase receipt and manual. The tractor is as complete as you'll see. Paint is near perfect for its age.

I am a collector, and love tractors like this...no matter the brand.

I'll keep it original as its only that once. Just was trying to source an engine to match.

Thanks for all your help...and comments...at least some of you!

Tom