dmoore 774 #1 Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) So I ran into an old friend of mine at one of our local car shows a couple weeks ago where I had my 64 854 on display. We started talking about this and that when he looked at my tractor and said I have one of these at the house. He said it was probably older but wasn't sure exactly. He said it looked a bit older than mine with no hood. Well that sparked my interest right away thinking it could be a Pond. I told him I wanted to look at it and took his number. I called him yesterday to see if I could come look at it, he agreed. I drove to his place this morning to find this in his small junkyard of stuff. Of course the engine is not the original and someone along the way added some width to the front end by welding spindles along side the kingpin holes. Is this one of the first 4 wheel Shaw tractors? Edited October 30, 2022 by dmoore 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #2 Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Wait, this is a Pond Speedex Model B tractor, built by Harold & Cecil Pond. Edited October 30, 2022 by dmoore 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #3 Posted October 30, 2022 Gotta love a lever steer... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #4 Posted October 30, 2022 Correct me if wrong but this is a very rare tractor no?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #5 Posted October 30, 2022 I don't know if it is rare , but you should make the guy an offer and bring it back to life. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #6 Posted October 30, 2022 Those military tires on the rear are so coooool 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #7 Posted October 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, dmoore said: Correct me if wrong but this is a very rare tractor no?? Far as I'm aware lever steer of any brand is very early and becoming less and less common. Given the chance to own one I'd certainly consider it. 4 minutes ago, Sparky said: Those military tires on the rear are so coooool Absolutely agreed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #8 Posted October 30, 2022 I guess I need to know how hard it would be to find the correct Briggs ZZ and any other parts it may need. Yes, The rear military tires are cool. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #9 Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) The drive engagement method (clutch) I thought very primitive. Edited October 30, 2022 by dmoore 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #10 Posted October 30, 2022 Only one question: Is it in your garage yet?!?!?! Way cool!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #11 Posted October 30, 2022 Ha! Not yet Jim, I just need more info on parts availability. I have emailed the fellow who has the Speedex website for answers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #12 Posted October 30, 2022 Very cool history for sure. Model A trans, Model T rear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #13 Posted October 30, 2022 Chit, my email to him came back. No such user. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #14 Posted October 30, 2022 His grandfather was a dealer.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #15 Posted October 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, dmoore said: Briggs ZZ I have one. I need the ZZP (tapped holes for a bellhousing) and didn’t know the difference when I bought it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #16 Posted October 30, 2022 50 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Gotta love a lever steer... agreed. So much fun! @dmoore the lever here has a Wisconsin on it but should have the Briggs ZZP. That’s why I bought the ZZ… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #17 Posted October 30, 2022 Kevin I knew you would chime in! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #18 Posted October 30, 2022 Kevin could you post up a pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #19 Posted October 30, 2022 Another reason to get it... no one under 30... ok 40... would steal it... other than @Pullstart... they'd take one look and say "no steering wheel!!! What junk!!!"... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #20 Posted October 30, 2022 And it's "Pullstart" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #21 Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, dmoore said: Kevin could you post up a pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #22 Posted October 30, 2022 Thanks buddy, I will let you know what shakes out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #23 Posted October 30, 2022 Buuuy it!! Buuuy it!! Buuuy it!! Buuuy it!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractornut86 620 #24 Posted October 31, 2022 6 hours ago, dmoore said: Wait, this is a Pond Speedex Model B tractor, built by Harold & Cecil Pond. Cecil had nothing to do with Speedex other then a few later ones he assembled before coming up with his own. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #25 Posted October 31, 2022 Thanks for the correction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
