Ran over to an auction on a rural property/farm about 30 min away. Didn't expect much from the auction sale bill and photos posted. Pictures looked like items had been rode hard and put away wet. It did list a Cub Lo-Boy, so while I had the day off, thought to go. Got to the farm and sure enough, things still looked like the photos in the sale bill, but worse in real life. Found the Lo-Boy, a 1957 (serial # 65XX). The back tranny, axle, drop axles and rear wheels were still attached to a 59" finish mower. The front bolster, radiator and axle/wheels were leaning up against the wall. And looking around behind me, sitting out in the open was an engine stand with the Cub engine mounted to it. It appeared "most" of the pieces were there, and I'm sure enough money thrown at it would have produced a nice little Lo-Boy, but hey, it ain't gonna be me.
- Overall with steering wheel, rear tires/weights, and hydro unit.
- Junk sitting on top of a 59" mower under the hydro unit.
- Round nose hood and 11-bar grille wedged behind.
- Front end with radiator, axle and front wheels.
- Closer view of the seal platform.
This guy's whole place reminded me of someone who was distracted...often. Starting one project only to be interrupted by another, then another, then another. This Lo-Boy appeared to have been sitting split apart for more than 20 years.
It's sad but true. They can't all be saved.
