SylvanLakeWH 25,534 #76 Posted March 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, neil said: ...I wonder why Ohio & Michigan has so many , is there a particular reason for this ? Michigan's State Motto says it all: "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice" "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." Michigan is simply a "Superior" State! Old 's are smart - They know where to live. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #77 Posted March 22, 2017 21 hours ago, Big-Game said: I am thinking about sending out a Newsletter to the owners on the Registry, This will contain pictures of tractors, Serial Numbers and other information collected, Parts Needed, Parts & Tractors For Sale. I ask SENIOR and LEVER STEER owners to send me your mailing address, I will work on the first newsletter this summer. I would like to have a copy of this newsletter myself, even if I don't have a Senior myself. I think it would be nice to make the newsletter available to as many as who would want it. Also, I wouldn't mind seeing this newsletter done in a pdf format so it can be publish here on RS. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #78 Posted March 22, 2017 Well that didn't last long .... The Seniors just added a new tractor making the total 56 !!! This one calls Massachusetts its home and is the only one in that state !! It is a very nice clean tractor purchased from the original owner. If I can get enough people on the Registry interested in receiving a news letter I will open it up to everyone, Names will be omitted from pictures or articles unless given permission to do so. I have started the Newsletter List please send me an email if you would like to receive it. Ron Greco rsgreco@embarqmail.com 513-227-9030 Interesting fact on the New Senior in MA the Serial number ends in 931 just a few away from a Senior in PA with 933. Both Wisconsin AEN engines date to February 1955. Send me your serial number i will look it up !!!! Keep L@@KING, they are out there !!!!! Ron 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #79 Posted March 22, 2017 Email sent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #80 Posted March 23, 2017 Well word must of reached the Lever Steer tractors because one was just added to the list !! Total is now 21 With Michigan and Ohio at a tie for most Lever Steer's calling their state home at 7 tractors each !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #82 Posted April 6, 2017 Very nice tractor. The engine dates to February 1955. Do I already have you on the Registry ? Ron rsgreco@embarqmail.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #83 Posted April 6, 2017 Well Ron About Two weeks ago I called you and you called me back and we talked on the Phone for over an Hr. About Seniors, Lever Steers, and all kinds of Tractors. This is DUKE from S/W Michigan. Do you have me on the list for the news letter? I think I was the one that spurred that conversation on the phone. If ya don't have my Addy lemme know and I will PM you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #84 Posted April 15, 2017 Quick update on the Registry, 2 new Seniors were added to the list. One purchased at an auction in Maryland the other found in Mississippi !! There IS / WAS a Lever Steer for sale on Facebook I have not heard any information on it yet. This brings the total of Seniors to 59 !! I was told an estimated 600 were made. We are close to finding only 10% of them. Keep looking they are out there, A big THANK YOU !! to the collectors for saving the past. If you see a Lever Steer or a Senior at any tractor show try to get the owners name and forward it to me. Thank you !! Ron Greco rsgreco@embarqmail.com 513-227-9030 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsPond 51 #85 Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Ron, We had emailed some time ago about adding my 54 Pond to the list. I don't know if you ever did that but here it is anyway. This, as I understand it, is one of the last tractors to actually use the Pond name. My dad bought this new in 54. It came with green Wheelhorse decals on the side because, again as I understand it, they were trying to get the new name out there but it was not yet official. This tractor is in the first volume of Straight from the Horses Mouth. Jeff Silvis Sarver, Pennsylvania Edited May 2, 2017 by jsPond 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #86 Posted May 2, 2017 VERY NICE SENIOR !!! Yes Jeff I have you on the Registry, and listed on page 30 of the book. Can you send me the engine Serial Number for my records. rsgreco@embarqmail.com Thank you !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsPond 51 #87 Posted May 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Big-Game said: VERY NICE SENIOR !!! Yes Jeff I have you on the Registry, and listed on page 30 of the book. Can you send me the engine Serial Number for my records. rsgreco@embarqmail.com Thank you !! Thanks Ron. I've added a picture of the engine tag to my post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #88 Posted June 5, 2017 I have Unconfirmed information from a friend that knows were 2 Seniors and a Lever Steer are, they are reported to be in pieces in a barn but complete. When he keeps me posted I will forward info on. This would bring the seniors total over the 60 mark which is 10% of the reported number produced !! Keep Looking !! Ron Greco Big-Game rsgreco@embarqmail.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #89 Posted June 6, 2017 Ron, I assume you have the one in the classified section on the list? Just checking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #90 Posted June 13, 2017 Hello Just a quick update on the Senior Registry total. We have hit 10% of the estimated 600 Seniors made. There are currently 2 Seniors for sale. One in VA and one in AR One is listed in the classified section for $3000, the other is asking $5500, for information on this one please contact me I have permission to forward his information to interested parties. I will be at the show in PA, under the white canopy by the vendor buildings stop by and say hello. Ron Greco rsgreco@embarqmail.com 513-227-9030 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,729 #91 Posted June 13, 2017 There is a Senior owned by N.H. who lives between Rockdale and Thorndale,Texas. It is one with a hood. He has quite a barn full of garden tractors and a barn and pasture full of large old tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #92 Posted June 18, 2017 To all the Senior and Lever Steer owners that will be attending the upcoming show in PA, I will be attending Thurs. Fri & Sat. and I hope to get a few minutes from vending parts to look for you and your tractor. If i don't find you look for me under the white canopy in the vendors area. I will be updating the registry with small details about the tractors and misc. missing information. Safe Travels !! Ron Greco 513-227-9030 Quick update number 61 for the Seniors is on the Registry !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #93 Posted July 17, 2017 Ron/All- Do we have any information on how many seniors were electric start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #94 Posted July 18, 2017 Steve Sorry for the delay, I have 4 on the list. The most popular one was Mike Martino's. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #96 Posted April 23, 2018 1955 Wheel Horse Senior For Sale Located in MA 02347 Price $5000 Interested parties can contact me and I will forward pictures and contact info to you. It comes with attachments and the original owners manual. Ron Greco rsgreco@embarqmail.com 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #97 Posted April 24, 2018 14 hours ago, Big-Game said: 1955 Wheel Horse Senior For Sale Located in MA 02347 Price $5000 Interested parties can contact me and I will forward pictures and contact info to you. It comes with attachments and the original owners manual. Ron Greco rsgreco@embarqmail.com This tractor located in MA has been sold to a good friend of mine. He is a member here but I will let him announce ownership if he wishes. I can tell you it went to CT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJE 89 #98 Posted July 10, 2018 My new addition. Trying to figure out the year. Has factory 6 volt electric start on it. Runs like a Swiss watch!! 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJE 89 #99 Posted July 10, 2018 My 56 RS-83. Formally Mike Martino’s. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #100 Posted August 15, 2018 I recently spoke to the owner of a Lever Steer tractor that has been in his family since 1947 or 1948, his dad purchased it from the original owner. It has been in storage for the last 40 years and in the last few months cleaned up and running. the 83 year old owner plans to take it to a few shows. This makes the 22 Lever Steer on the registry and one no one has ever seen. They are still out there !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
