1958 Copar Panzer T55

[Chris G 3,296]

So here's my winter project. I bought this from the original owner. He has had it since it was brand new and was definitely proud of this machine. He had it in is garage/barn since the motor blew on it. I got the original Clinton engine all tore apart and in boxes. But I'm gonna repower with a k91. He seen some previous tractors I've brought back to life and I guess was pretty happy. He told me I needed to come over, that he had something pretty rare and he never thought about getting rid of. But he said he thinks he could let me take it and he would be happy with that. Only request was let me take her for a spin when you get it done. 

Edited November 9, 2017 by Chris G

[Achto 27,921]

I like my 's but a Panzer is definitely on my wish list. Can't wait to see the restore & a pic of the PO driving it.

[Pullstart 63,205]

is that a Ford 9" rear end?

[midpack 915]

10 minutes ago, pullstart said:

is that a Ford 9" rear end?

Chrysler. interesting story about those, they scoured junkyards for them. I have a 59 T65 that had a leaky axle seal. turns out the axle was a '46

 

and BTW, they only used that grill design for 2 years. one year they were painted red, the other they were painted blue

Edited November 10, 2017 by midpack

[AMC RULES 37,141]

17 minutes ago, midpack said:

Chrysler. interesting story about those, they scoured junkyards for them.

 

Same story with  Seniors, and Ford model A parts. 

 Thanks be to God, & Friday Fulper. 

 

Edited November 10, 2017 by AMC RULES

[oliver2-44 9,929]

Panders are cool tractors.

 And being red should fit right in with the horses

[Chris G 3,296]

The whole story of the Copar Panzer is very interesting and midpack is correct on the rearend,  They searched junkyards for them And from the history ive researched the rearends were either Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth or AMC. There is i believe 9 different style brake shoes used in the rearends. Because of the diversity of rearends used. 

[Pullstart 63,205]

There was a will, this was the way. 

 

BTW, great American story, for the Redsquare stars and stripes theme to kick in...  Happy Veteran's day tomorrow, thanks to all who have and currently serve our country!  

[WVHillbilly520H 10,374]

Some Panzers were made not to far from where I currently live, Waynesboro VA, before moving production to PA, Jeff. Pic from one sold at the big Auction in Zion's Crossroads/Charlottesville in September.

[HENRYG 34]

There is still a lawsuit pending, Chrysler sued panzer for using their rear's without permission true story. Even though they were purchased from bone yard's.