Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

Contemplating what to do I just found a 644 LBH but it’s re powered and looks in a bit more rough shape.. I like the power steering and the 648 seems to be a lot cleaner besides some hydraulic leaks… I was wondering how the frames allow the arms to attach they are welded? So I’d need to swap frames or is that even possible? So many questions..

I believe it depends on the vintage as far as the subframe goes. My early 646 has the subframe mounts bolted on while the later Series B has them welded.
They're not real exotic if you had to fabricate them assuming you can weld. You could hog them out of a solid chunk of steel too, but that would be a project...

If the price is right on this 644 I think I would chase it. If the hoe works out I'd move it to your 648. Then do a little cleanup on the 644 and sell it, unless you have use for two machines.

Timj wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:27 am If the price is right on this 644 I think I would chase it. If the hoe works out I'd move it to your 648. Then do a little cleanup on the 644 and sell it, unless you have use for two machines.

What he says!

Merchlewitz wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:22 am Here’s what I just picked up..

I must live in the wrong part of the world. How do you find all these things? And so fast!

Bob

You must be in the right place at the right time. They only show up once in a blue moon in my area. I’ve only seen two that were complete GT’s and I purchased both of them. I remember going to look at the 644 lbh thinking I’ll just look it over. It was so cool I bought it. After using it I was so glad I did. I agree the 600’s are getting rare to find, better snatch it up! Harry

thebuildist wrote:

Merchlewitz wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:22 am Here’s what I just picked up..

I must live in the wrong part of the world. How do you find all these things? And so fast!

Bob

Lucky I guess lol..


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Harry wrote:You must be in the right place at the right time. They only show up once in a blue moon in my area. I’ve only seen two that were complete GT’s and I purchased both of them. I remember going to look at the 644 lbh thinking I’ll just look it over. It was so cool I bought it. After using it I was so glad I did. I agree the 600’s are getting rare to find, better snatch it up! Harry

I’ll be picking this up soon


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Lucky! Congrats! Fix'er up and you'll be happy this happened! Looking forward to your journey with it.

Congrats @Merchlewitz .

You're way ahead of the game now!

Bob