Any antique tractor collectors?
10-12-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by whtractor
Well you got me looking for one now, would and auction be the best place you think?
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10-13-2005, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Cusick
In my book, any Oliver (regardless of age) is a collectible tractor. Face it, they're not gonna make any more of em.
10-13-2005, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by wannadiesel
I think SteamDave has all you guys beat. He has an 1895 Frick traction engine.
I'm still workin' on some pics, be patient!!
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10-13-2005, 07:45 AM
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My old boss has a 52 John Deere Model BN, the last year they made them(or is it 53-I cant remember). He also has a couple of Super M Farmalls, along with a Ford 9n. I want to buy one of the Super M's to put into antique tractor pulls.
We restored a Cub back in high school(started on it-my task was to get it running, which hadnt happened in nearly 15 years). I want to say it was a 42 model, maybe it was late 40's. I honestly cant remember, my buddy ran all the numbers and everything on it, and they recently re-painted the whole thing, and fixed it up even more. It is a nice little garden tractor.
The only thing we have on our farm is a Massey 383(maybe 838-kinda dyslexic with those numbers).
We restored a Cub back in high school(started on it-my task was to get it running, which hadnt happened in nearly 15 years). I want to say it was a 42 model, maybe it was late 40's. I honestly cant remember, my buddy ran all the numbers and everything on it, and they recently re-painted the whole thing, and fixed it up even more. It is a nice little garden tractor.
The only thing we have on our farm is a Massey 383(maybe 838-kinda dyslexic with those numbers).
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10-13-2005, 08:50 AM
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I knew about the Olivers with the Cat engines and dual stacks from the factory but I guess I didn't realize my favorite color was available with them. What is that a 1566? I may have to save up for that also if they made very many of them.
10-13-2005, 12:17 PM
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IH 1468 IIRC. Steiger Bearcat's and AC 440's also had Dual Stacks...I'l get pitures of a AC 440 for ya!! It's also a Triple Nickle Cummins to boot!!
Chris
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Yup, a 1468...
10-14-2005, 04:18 PM
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Collect?
Collect them? No.
I do have several old(er) pieces of equipment around that I plan to repair and use.
1937 Allis Chalmers WC Tractor - Cracked block, stuck, needs total restoration
1939? Case SC tractor - Stuck, bent pushrods, no wiring. - going to be my brushhog tractor
1965 Allis Chalmers HD7G Track Loader - runs but need hyd. work to work right (drive issues)
My dad has a 1935 John Deere A that he's about to get running. After that, some tires and it's off to the parade for him.
I do have several old(er) pieces of equipment around that I plan to repair and use.
1937 Allis Chalmers WC Tractor - Cracked block, stuck, needs total restoration
1939? Case SC tractor - Stuck, bent pushrods, no wiring. - going to be my brushhog tractor
1965 Allis Chalmers HD7G Track Loader - runs but need hyd. work to work right (drive issues)
My dad has a 1935 John Deere A that he's about to get running. After that, some tires and it's off to the parade for him.
10-14-2005, 05:32 PM
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10-14-2005, 07:35 PM
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Whenever I see "Antique" & "Tractor" together, I think of the lesson I learned a while back.
I was (basically) given a 73 Ford 2000. At the time I got it, I thought, heres a 30 year old machine, with 2000+ hours..."What an Antique".
Well...my apologies. After my delving into the Tractor world, I learned this is new compared to whats out there. Makes me chuckle.
Anyways...It is an original power steering, 34hp, ag tires with..the best part.. a 96" Flail mower. I run it through my woods all the time..makes the best trails.
If I take the casters off, I can use the roller for tamping and leveling. I have even used it to spread stone. Works awesome.
Found a new grill on Ebay for 35$, let the local New Holland Dealer fleece me for 3 cans of Ford Blue, and had a PH8A on the shelf needing a home.
Thats my Antique Tractor story.
I was (basically) given a 73 Ford 2000. At the time I got it, I thought, heres a 30 year old machine, with 2000+ hours..."What an Antique".
Well...my apologies. After my delving into the Tractor world, I learned this is new compared to whats out there. Makes me chuckle.
Anyways...It is an original power steering, 34hp, ag tires with..the best part.. a 96" Flail mower. I run it through my woods all the time..makes the best trails.
If I take the casters off, I can use the roller for tamping and leveling. I have even used it to spread stone. Works awesome.
Found a new grill on Ebay for 35$, let the local New Holland Dealer fleece me for 3 cans of Ford Blue, and had a PH8A on the shelf needing a home.
Thats my Antique Tractor story.
10-15-2005, 08:43 AM
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One of my pullers.. She made her first pass last night...
This pic was taken a while back.. it was running on the dyno, and blew over a 1in hole in the side of the block.. I'll get some better pics of her today out on the track...
http://photobucket.com/albums/v495/J...%20G/?start=20 pics of it apart.. and a few during the very late part of assembly..
Three of our other tractors.. (Another G of mine with some little Radials I tried for a pull..)
Bryan
This pic was taken a while back.. it was running on the dyno, and blew over a 1in hole in the side of the block.. I'll get some better pics of her today out on the track...
http://photobucket.com/albums/v495/J...%20G/?start=20 pics of it apart.. and a few during the very late part of assembly..
Three of our other tractors.. (Another G of mine with some little Radials I tried for a pull..)
Bryan