This is the LAST SAW I'll ever add to my collection

[7oaks]

View attachment 169534View attachment 169535View attachment 169536View attachment 169537View attachment 169538This is a thread about the last saw I expect to ever add to my collection. Here is a hint as to what saw it is:

I have wanted one of these from the time I learned that they existed but never expected to find one. It arrived two days ago and I brought it out here to the cabin (where I have my shop) yesterday before even opening the box. It was more beautiful than I had expected – though a bit on the dirty side.

Here it is as arrived:

Yes it is a 137cc Stihl Contra S (for Super).

I plan on cleaning it up in the next couple days and will post additional pictures of the progress if there is interest amongst you all.

As you can see it is kinda dirty but appears to be in excellent condition overall.

I will also be asking assistance as I progress. My first question is does anyone have a way of dating this saw by the serial #?

Here is a pic of the plastic bonnet…

Obviously the STIHL logo badge is missing and I’ll be looking for one of these (I think I’ve seen them on eBay but haven’t taken the time to look yet).

Does anyone know a way of cleaning up the Contra Lightning S lettering? I’m not a very steady hand so won’t attempt to re-paint it.

Actually, since this saw is in such good cosmetic appearance I probably wont do much to it other than a clean up and a bit of polishing it’s worst points.

More later. I’m on a very slow connection out here in God’s country so want to test and see how long it will take to upload all these pics.

 

[buzz sawyer]

Congratulations!!! But your photos didn't load for some reason.

Aha - now that I read the rest of your post - it may take awhile. Can't wait.

 

[dh1984]

she's a :beauty: and we all heard this before on here from differnt members. you will find a other one and it will start all over agian

 

[7oaks]

Grrrrrrrrrrr! I've been having a hard time with the site all night. I had to redo the post three times as the site would lock up as I was previewing the post so I'd have to start all over again. I'll go back and see if I can edit it. The pics do show up for me...

 

[7oaks]

she's a :beauty: and we all heard this before on here from differnt members. you will find a other one and it will start all over agian

Hey DH did the pics come up fine for you? Dave couldn't see them. ??????

 

[Chris J.]

Xs on my screen.

Computers can be so much fun :computer2:.

 

[boda65]

No pics here, either. But I eagerly await them. I'm a fan of them old yeller saws myself, but I sure do love them big ol' creamsickles.:love1:

 

[GA_Boy]

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[7oaks]

Time for me to go to bed. I've reloaded the pics 3 times and can always see them fine on my computer but the site has frozen 4 times while I was uploading so if it didn't work this time I'll delete the thread tomorrow. Enough time wasted.

I've never had problems uploading before but this new photo management system doesn't work for me...Carl

 

[dh1984]

no they didn't come though but i can use my imagination on how beautyfull it is though but you'll get it one day on a slow connection

 

[2dogs]

The image tags worked fine. Nice looking saw!

 

[dave k]

Well done Carl Im looking forward to the pics ! Re badge I may be able to help just let me find where I put them and check they match up.
As for date have a look back at my post on the Contra info thread I posted up the s # of mine and we know my S is early 64 so that may help ?

 

[minnnt]

Here you go Looks really smart!!

 

[Teddy.Scout]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice grab!

Best part is the bonnet and cylinder cover look in good shape!
Any other parts you might need should be easy to locate!!!!!!

NICE SCORE!


P.S. Now that you found a Contra S
WHAT IS THE NEXT LAST SAW?
Can't stop there! CAD is strong!

 

[CM76]

Very very nice score! Well done on the big lightning S - a rare old gem thats for sure. Best of luck with cleaning it up, and look forward to seeing more pics.

Regards,

Chris.

 

[DavesMower&Saw]

Nice score I'm almost as jealous of the saw, as I am the bar on it.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

I posted your pics for you.

7oaks

I posted your pics for you.

I see you got this saw new!

Nice muffler mod!

 

[buzz sawyer]

7oaks

I posted your pics for you.

I see you got this saw new!

Nice muffler mod!

ROFLMAO!!!!!

Will the real saw please stand up?

 

[7oaks]

Thanks Guys!

Thanks for all your patience and kind words guys...

Here you go Looks really smart!!

Minnnt...Was it you who finally got the images to appear in the post? Thanks tons.

Well done Carl Im looking forward to the pics ! Re badge I may be able to help just let me find where I put them and check they match up.
As for date have a look back at my post on the Contra info thread I posted up the s # of mine and we know my S is early 64 so that may help ?

Hi Dave... Good to hear from you. Yeah as you can obviously see the badge is one major/minor flaw. Should be easy to remedy. Appreciate you looking for one.

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice grab!

Best part is the bonnet and cylinder cover look in good shape!
Any other parts you might need should be easy to locate!!!!!!

NICE SCORE!


P.S. Now that you found a Contra S
WHAT IS THE NEXT LAST SAW?
Can't stop there! CAD is strong!

You are right about the bonnet. It is in surprisingly good shape - as is the whole saw. Isn't it you who has the Contra GS? Hummm!

Can't wait to get it all cleaned up. I'll try another post then and then when I get it running.

Now to try posting one more pic:View attachment 169553

As you can, hopefully, see it is a 36" Torrington (made in USA) roller tip bar. Love it! Haven't searched but anybody have info on Torrington bars?

 

[little possum]

Well Carl, it is a suprise, but I kind of figured it would have been a big ol Stihl!

and congrats!