Any 1980s Gilson/Ford/Lawn Boy owners out there?

About 6 months ago I acquired my Gilson LT 12/38. It's the only tractor out of the 3 that I own that isn't a Murray. But compared to Murrays the build quality is twice as good. I'm wanting to keep it as factory original as possible besides a few small mods here and there. I would like to find more information about these tractors as I think it would be cool to own Ford and Lawn Boy versions as well eventually. The original engine was not in it when I got it so I don't know the year of it.

i got me a Ford mower a while back, it had a 16hp magnetron oppy and a peerless 801, its still a work-in-progress im makein it into a lifted monster eventually

those old fords are pretty cool but I cant find one around here for sale.

i got mine for 120 runnin and driving but I wanted to make it a monster show type mower not a offroad one, I couldn't do that to it...

I got my Gilson for free but it had no motor. other than the new motor im keeping mine all stock.

Would 70's Gilsons count?

yeah they are similar to mine but they are built tougher