1966 1046

[Rob J. 1,942]

I picked this guy up this weekend in Indiana. I haven’t gotten the approval of the previous PO’s so I won’t mention their names at this time out of respect. Pretty much restored unit that has already been registered here on RS. An electric lift has been installed. I don’t think they had those yet in ‘66. But I like it. Lots a brand new OEM parts were added by last PO. It runs like dream. Drives like a dream. 
 

I know it’s not an original down to the nut and bolt but it’s pretty damn close. While I appreciate the barn finds as much as the next guy I also like the pretty ones when done right. So purists, take it easy on me I appreciate patina too.
 

Lastly the seat on this guy is one of the last seats Bob Ellison made.  

Edited November 21, 2022 by Rob J.
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[Achto 28,794]

That is one sweet machine!! Congratulations.

 

1046 is one that is on my bucket list. 

[Rob J. 1,942]

37 minutes ago, Achto said:

That is one sweet machine!! Congratulations.

 

1046 is one that is on my bucket list. 

Thanks, it ain’t perfect but it is a pretty sweet tractor. Runs really strong. Has been rebuilt. I’ll just say this. I paid up for it but don’t feel like I got taken either. Biggest reason I pulled the trigger was because it is so rare. 

Edited November 21, 2022 by Rob J.
Added commentary

[The Freightliner Guy 1,335]

That light is rad!

[Rob J. 1,942]

1 minute ago, The Freightliner Guy said:

That light is rad!

Thanks! It is NOS OEM. Does add a little bling if I do say so myself. 

[ebinmaine 70,781]

Whatta beeyootifull mosheen!!

 

Excellent find Rob. Ya done well.  

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 27,563]

 

And Stuart approves of the light...!!!

 

[Rob J. 1,942]

[Pullstart 64,577]

Awesome Rob!  That light is  NOS OEM?

[Rob J. 1,942]

18 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Awesome Rob!  That light is  NOS OEM?

To the best of my recollection it is. 

[Pullstart 64,577]

Off topic, is this phot shoot from your driveway?  Apparently there is 24” of snow on the ground at our place!  Up north didn’t get as much?

[Rob J. 1,942]

2 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Off topic, is this phot shoot from your driveway?  Apparently there is 24” of snow on the ground at our place!  Up north didn’t get as much?

We only got about 7-8”.

[Retired Wrencher 5,649]

Rob Nice Score. I had a 1075 with that seat real sharp looking. Was there a PTO rod on this model? Not too familiar with this model being have not seen many. Enjoy it every day.

Edited November 22, 2022 by Retired Wrencher

[ebinmaine 70,781]

17 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Rob Nice Score. I had a 1075 with that seat real sharp looking. Was there a PTO rod on this model? Not too familiar with this model being have not seen many. Enjoy it every day.

No PTO rod until 67 or 68 depending on model.

Trina's 867 and 856 both have the small right hand side foot pedal for PTO.

I had a 1267 with the hand style PTO but I don't know if it was original or added by a PO later. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,649]

30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

No PTO rod until 67 or 68 depending on model.

Trina's 867 and 856 both have the small right hand side foot pedal for PTO.

I had a 1267 with the hand style PTO but I don't know if it was original or added by a PO later. 

Yes I forgot about that Eric. Thanks for the reply.