953 nut 55,244 #1601 Posted August 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: “Three, three—I see, I see” I see, I see three! I do, I really do! 312 (or something similar) no the back of the trailer but can only make out the steering wheel of the one in front of it. Obviously a big ol' 953/1054 in the bead of the truck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1602 Posted August 31, 2019 The new tractor first... 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #1603 Posted August 31, 2019 56 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: To quote a line from the Dr. Seuss book “ten apples up on top” “Three, three—I see, I see” Does anyone see three tractors in that tiny mirror pic? I must admit I missed the third wheel....nice eyes! I still don't like green eggs and ham....Sam 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1604 Posted August 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Texas Todd said: still don't like green eggs and ham... Don't blame ya 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1605 Posted August 31, 2019 Here’s the story—I have a pair of friends (Dale and Cindy) that I have known for about 20 years. Dale is suffering from Alzheimer’s and is dying from complications with his heart. He is in his mid 70’s. Cindy has the burden of caring for him and maintaining their property. She is an active “can-do” woman and wants to do as much as she can. She asked me to take a look at her lawn mower that she uses to maintain their property. It is an older “throw away JD” and needs a lot of work to get it functional. So, I asked her if she would be open to allowing me to find one for her. I got a tip from a buddy on this 418-A that seems like it will work our well for her. I negotiated a price with the PO and then planned the two hour run down to get it. Then he asks me a classic question that we fans love to hear, “You wouldn’t be interested in any more Wheel Horses would you?”... 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1606 Posted August 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: You wouldn’t be interested in any more Wheel Horses would you?”... Oh man....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1607 Posted August 31, 2019 My response was...”Not really. What are they?” He says, “they are the ones with the 15” wheels on the back!” SCORE! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1608 Posted August 31, 2019 Now the old tractors... A mostly complete but non running 953. It has some cobbler items like the Cub steering wheel and the fishing boat seat. I have most of the sheet metal for it. @953 nut Dick can you verify these serial numbers for me when you get a chance? The owner tells me he won’t separate the tractors or all the stuff that they come with... Tractor number two is a 1054 that has a Patina @Shynon would love! the decals are gone and it has thick Patina everywhere but the K241 runs AMAZINGLY well, hydraulics work great as it was attached to a grader blade when I arrived. It also came with with several well worn mower decks, and two push blades—one big one and one HUGE one! I was in a hurry to get everything loaded and make it back home before dark and so I didn’t really get a chance to look over everything well yet... 1 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #1609 Posted August 31, 2019 Awesome score Josh !!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1610 Posted August 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, Achto said: Awesome score Josh !!!! Possibly an understatement there Dan... Wowow..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #1611 Posted August 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Tractor number two is a 1054 that has a Patina @Shynon would love! That one looks like a 1054A, nice haul get them new plow dogs ready to go 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #1612 Posted August 31, 2019 Glad it worked out for you....... over the top actually.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,244 #1613 Posted August 31, 2019 8 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Dick can you verify these serial numbers for me when you get a chance? 34163 would be a Second Generation 953 with Ross Steering and would have left the factory with the same headlights and steering wheel as the 1054, but the bends in the seat frame would have been smooth rather than dimpled. 49349 would be a late production 1054 or a very early production (1965) 1054A. Based on the tires and rims I will agree with @Shynon that it is a 1054A. I wouldn't change a thing on that one, perhaps some new decals on the hood side, but otherwise it is PATINA PERFECT! 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #1614 Posted August 31, 2019 HHHMMM... Kinda hybrid, sorta this, sorta that, roller...Just what I was looking for... Came with extra set of tires and chains... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1615 Posted August 31, 2019 16 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Kinda hybrid, sorta this, sorta that, roller...Just what I was looking for... Got something up your sleeve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #1616 Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Got something up your sleeve? Yep... Just posted a build thread... C-85, 95, 105...A Black Hood Hybrid...! My wife is thrilled... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1617 Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, SylvanLakeWH said: My wife is thrilled... Hahahahaha Say it's "hers" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #1619 Posted September 1, 2019 Cheesegrater road trip? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #1620 Posted September 1, 2019 The return trip from our local annual tractor parade. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,893 #1621 Posted September 2, 2019 A truck bed full of possibility! Stay tuned... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #1622 Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, pullstart said: A truck bed full of possibility! Stay tuned... Hmmmm will it be 1 or 6???????????? 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1623 Posted September 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, pullstart said: A truck bed full of possibility! Stay tuned... Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #1624 Posted September 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Shynon said: Hmmmm will it be 1 or 6???????????? Valid question there Tom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #1625 Posted September 2, 2019 47 minutes ago, pullstart said: A truck bed full of possibility! Stay tuned... CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE RUSTLING... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
