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Tractor Reference Pics for the SWSM Tractors
Yesterday, (04/23/23) while Brett was busy releasing his amazing new line of 3D printed tractors I was headed out into the country to stain the ceiling of a new porch addition on a house.
When I pulled up to the house I was working on this beauty was sitting at the end of the driveway to welcome me.
Now that's a coincidence, or is it fate?
Once I'd finished my work and was leaving I stopped at the end of the driveway, jumped out of the car and took these reference pictures for you all to enjoy.
It was an opportunity too good to miss.
When I pulled up to the house I was working on this beauty was sitting at the end of the driveway to welcome me.
Now that's a coincidence, or is it fate?
Once I'd finished my work and was leaving I stopped at the end of the driveway, jumped out of the car and took these reference pictures for you all to enjoy.
It was an opportunity too good to miss.
Comments
Thanks for taking and posting all these very timely photos of a Ford tractor. I have a question out to a friend who grew up on a farm during the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's just outside Aitchison, KA about what type of tractor(s) they owned and if he could recall his dad running late into the harvest or planting season nights with headlights all lit up on the tractor. Most likely there are several of our forum members who experienced planting and harvesting late into the night.
It is also interesting to note the weathering patterns on the tractor hood and fenders. This tractor must have been parked in the same spot for many years to achieve such a distinct weathering pattern.
In the 1960's I was in a small business with an uncle supplying boxes of keying and pinning parts for Sears to sell for tractor repair. I never really understood back in those days what the parts I was putting into the repair kits were used for. After many years around machinery I do.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Ha Tom, I wish, I haven't built a full one yet so I can't claim it, besides,
only Mother Nature and Brett can get that kind of weathering success.
Jerry
Kind of sad to see this beauty in that condition, and yet, still beautiful.
Thanks for the close ups of the wiring, hoses, etc, most helpful.
Carl, those pictures are a great example of a well-used, thoroughly rusted tractor. However, I believe it is a Case tractor; not a Farmall. Nevertheless, it is a great reference. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Terry
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Thanks for the mention/memory Terry !!!
Jerry
Great addition to our farm tractor topic.
Does anyone have an idea of the time period for the Case tractor that Carl L. posted for us today? It looks like it could have the potential to be added to the current tractor offerings at some time in the future.
Thanks. Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Now I need to figure out how to attach pictures