Not sure what I got or where to start

[Njhicks88 1]

My grandpa left me and old lawn tractor he had and other than knowing its a wheel horse I know nothing about it. I was wondering where I dentifrice toon number might be or if anyone can tell me what model it is. I believe it is a 1960's model from searching the web.

Edited September 25, 2014 by Njhicks88

[Njhicks88 1]

Here is a pic I'm not sure why it's upside down

Edited September 25, 2014 by Njhicks88

[oldredrider 2,553]

Your tractor is either a 953 or 1054. 1963 or 1964 model.

[Geno 1,929]

Hello and

 

Could also be a 1965 1054A  

[Njhicks88 1]

Thanks y'all now I have some reference to start my rebuild

[Molon_Labe 731]

and either the 953 or 1054 is a great tractor. Good luck with the rebuild..

[953 nut 56,145]

   Right side up or upside down, I love a 953 or 1054  

 

 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,544]

  My 1054 is my favorite tractor right now. good luck fixin her up!

Mike..........

 

[Don1977 604]

Not much help but I'll turn it right side up for you.

 

[Geno 1,929]

Thanks Don, my neck was starting to hurt. 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,133]

1963 model 953 manual

 

1964 model 1054 manual

 

1965 model 1054A manual

 

Garry

[Martin 2,133]

Some close up pics of the headlights, steering wheel, steering box and any serial decal on the hoodstand (not sure if you said it's there or not). The serial is on a decal with the gear shift pattern and its placed on the hoodstand just forward of the shifter and just below the dash.

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Edited September 27, 2014 by Martin

[Geno 1,929]

A pic of the spindle where it curves just inside the wheel will tell you if it's and 953 or 1054 at least also. 

Edited September 27, 2014 by Geno

[Martin 2,133]

Geno, i think your mistaken with the spindles, the 953 and 1054 don't have curved or bent spindles, they are two lengths of round stock welded together at an angle and they have a small piece of flat for reinforcement.....

 

heres the best pic i have right now....

 

Edited September 27, 2014 by Martin

[prondzy 3,883]

martin is right in his thoughts. the differences are in those details. there never was a 853 and a 1045 is a completely different tractor.

[Geno 1,929]

I messed those numbers up good, it's been a long day, I will fix them   .

 

If you look in the parts manuals the 953 didn't have the reinforcement.  That's how I narrowed mine to a 1054. 

Edited September 27, 2014 by Geno