73-18 automatic 8 #26 Posted January 4, 2013 Awesome looks really good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #27 Posted March 17, 2013 Guys, I am still trying to locate a couple of body parts for this tractor, but they are hard to come by in this part of the country. It looks like most of the stuff that comes up is in the Northeast. The parts that I need are the hood, the headlights, the grill, and the left-side engine cover (as seen from the driver's seat). This tractor is an FF series tractor that they made in 18, 20, and 24 hp models. I believe that all of the parts that I am looking for are interchangable. I am willing to pay the shipping and also something for the effort if you are able to locate these parts, package them, and ship them. I am trying to finish this tractor early this summer, but I need these parts to do this. Please help. Thanks, Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #28 Posted March 17, 2013 Got any pics of it next to a wheel horse? That's when you can really get an idea as to the size of those beasts. I've grown fond of the older Sears tractors. They've got tons of attachments and are relatively easy to find still in operation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #29 Posted March 23, 2013 I am happy to keep my eyes open for some parts for your project but I cannot remember ever seeing one of these here in NC. I will make a few phone calls to see if I can come up with something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #30 Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Here are the completed photos. I'm still missing one of the side covers, so I left the other side off for now. Edited October 28, 2014 by mnWHfan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #31 Posted October 28, 2014 Dennis, that came out really nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #32 Posted October 28, 2014 Denis, looks great... You still missing parts? Cleveland had a complete FF20 for sale not long ago... Maybe would make a good parts tractor. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #33 Posted October 28, 2014 WOW! Some gorgeous work there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #34 Posted October 29, 2014 Very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #35 Posted October 29, 2014 Rob, I still need the side cover that goes on the left side if you are sitting in the seat. What did Cleveland have for attachments? Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #36 Posted October 29, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkenUOqGY3o Here is a link to its maiden drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #37 Posted October 29, 2014 It had the snowplow..... I looked yesterday, but could not find it anymore. 2 things may have happened, someone bought it, or he took it off CL for a while, because he did have it did have a decent price on it. I wonder, what that would look like painted WH red??? Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #38 Posted October 29, 2014 This will probably get celeted, but I have never seen anyone on here, post any photos of a tractor like this.... Not trying to hijack your thread Dennis... But since it is a Sears.. Links to Craigslist are not allowed Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #39 Posted October 29, 2014 Jest sent a PM to you Dennis..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #40 Posted October 29, 2014 My other tractors are Wheel Horses, but this Sears one was a tractor that I did for a friend. It was just too cool of a tractor to let it go to a dump. Everything was done on this tractor, so it is basically a new tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #41 Posted October 30, 2014 How many hours total do you think you had into the project? Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,741 #42 Posted October 31, 2014 Very nice Dennis...and great pictures mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #43 Posted October 31, 2014 Very nice job on the restoration of this. Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #44 Posted November 2, 2014 Great start to a nice big machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #45 Posted November 6, 2014 Rob, If I stacked all of mine time together, then it probably took a month or two. It spread out over 3 years because I had to hunt for some of the parts and try to find time between the family, work, and the cold garage during the winter. I was fun though because this was the first Onan that I rebuilt and also the first Eaton hydrostatic and Peerless two speed rear end. This tractor was built like a tank and it was just too cool to see it go to waste. Dennis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
multihobbyguy 35 #46 Posted November 6, 2014 I like the look of your tractor. It sit well and looks awesome. I think you did a spectacular job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #47 Posted November 6, 2014 Very nice restoration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
