Just showing my Facebook find

[Earl 45]

I found it on Facebook and I bought it. I believe I over paid a little, but I wanted it. She has a leak in the hydraulics, I haven't investigate that yet but I think it's coming from the pump. Missing the plate below the gear shift that covers the pump. Needs new headlights lenses, I sent a check out this morning to Mr. Glen Pettit. It's also missing the tag that shows the shift pattern along with the serial number. Can the serial number be found someplace else on the tractor?

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

It's only too much if you really can't afford it...

[richmondred01 2,237]

We’ve all spent more then we should have. It looks nice. 

[Earl 45]

Not going to restore it, just make it usable. I just have to baby the hydraulics through this winter then redo the pump and buy as close as  a match to original rear tires

[953 nut 55,155]

    That is a very nice looking first generation 953 you have there. Only about one thousand came with that steering wheel and recessed head lights. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.           

[Earl 45]

953nut I sent you a message

[953 nut 55,155]

A bit more information on the three generations of 953 .

As far as I can determine there were three 953 generations, the first 1000 +/- had the recessed head lights which were actually left over HL-22 kits (serial numbers 62-  XXX), Ross steering and the steering wheel shown below.

Also the hydraulic pump had a different type spring which I understand is only found in the 953 and the HY-2 pumps.

 The second 1000 +/- had the the Ross steering but the later steering wheel and head lights like the 1054 (serial numbers 3XXXX). The third generation had the fan gear steering and continued the 1054 steering wheel and head lights (serial number 4XXXX).

The seat frames changed from 953 to 1054.

The 1054 is basically a third generation 953 with a slightly different seat frame. The bends on the seat frame of the 953 (all three generations) are smooth and the bends on the 1054 seat frame is dimpled at the bends.

 

[Earl 45]

Another question, 953 but, about the column below the dash. I believe there is what remains of a lighter, what could  that button above the lighter been used for

[Earl 45]

Sorry typo......***** 953 nut

[953 nut 55,155]

Those appear to be PO (previous owner) modifications.

[Earl 45]

Believe it or not, before I read your reply, I just got done thinking maybe previous owner added for something

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[Earl 45]

Thanks SylvanLake

[ericj 1,578]

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[dells68 7,498]

Nice tractor!  I'm really digging the rear weights.  Welcome!

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

Nice ride, and yes sir. Those rear weights are cool. Best of luck.

 

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Glenn

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@Earl 

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

Great score! 953's are nice tractors and are a nice change of pace to most wheel horse tractors. I had one once and sold it to 953 nut, he is the expert on the particular tractors! If you need a hydraulic rebuild kit, i suggest wheel horse parts and more. Click the link below.

 

953 Rebuild Kit

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[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

4 minutes ago, Earl said:

the lady i bought the 953 off of, her dad was a collector. just message her this morning and she still has wheel horses to sell. currently waiting for her to email some pictures and then i will spread the word with pixtures

 

We're only 2.5 hours apart so that could be bad 

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[slim67 2,735]

I see one I like .