19richie66 17,500 #1 Posted July 22, 2018 Kinda. I was offered a 953 a couple months ago from another member on here. Just when I had given up after losing one on ebay, a couple days later, I get a message titled “953”. I opened it and was surprised by the offer. A little more than I was hoping to spend but it was just what I was looking for. I just finally got everything lined up and my brother in law picked it up for me. I still need to make the trip to the panhandle to get it. Can’t wait. Now to make some room in the shed to park it out of the weather. Cannot wait to get a garage. These are pictures that he sent me. More to come after I get it home in a couple weeks. 7 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #2 Posted July 22, 2018 Super awesome! Make sure you tag me in on whatever you do... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,679 #3 Posted July 22, 2018 I’m following along 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #4 Posted July 22, 2018 This will be interesting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #5 Posted July 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, rjg854 said: This will be interesting Doubt it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #6 Posted July 22, 2018 Looks like a good solid machine!! This ought to be good if its anything like your GT-14!!!! Randy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #7 Posted July 23, 2018 What are you going to name this one ? Since I know nothing about a 953 what is the do hickey on the back of the seat pan? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #8 Posted July 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Since I know nothing about a 953 what is the do hickey on the back of the seat pan? That’s the rear light socket. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #9 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) Welcome to the club! You done goooooood! Very complete and in nice condition, I don't recall ever seeing a 953 with the long Hein-Warner pump and the wart on the side panel though I have heard of them. Edited July 23, 2018 by 953 nut 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #10 Posted July 23, 2018 53 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Welcome to the club! You done goooooood! Very complete and in nice condition, I don't recall ever seeing a 953 with the long Hein-Warner pump and the wart on the side panel though I have heard of them. If you make it down here next year you can check it out. Ill post more about it when I get it home next month. Plans for this one is for a restore. Wife’s 1054 will get the custom touch. This one I would like to leave stock. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #11 Posted July 23, 2018 Left as Stock . You know that is not going to happen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #14 Posted July 23, 2018 nice machine you got there..........getting ready to rebuild the tranny in mine........get a plow for this and you will be amazed what this tractor can push 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,441 #15 Posted July 23, 2018 Looks to be a great project. Enjoy. Take your time with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #16 Posted July 23, 2018 Good luck leaving it well alone, other than a restore! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #17 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: What are you going to name this one ? Since I know nothing about a 953 what is the do hickey on the back of the seat pan? Not sure about a name. Looks like a “Fred” 😁 The rear socket is just that, a tail light socket but he couldn’t find the lense. Put it where he wouldn’t lose it...... been there Edited July 23, 2018 by 19richie66 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #18 Posted July 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: . Put it where he wouldn’t lose it...... been there All the time!! Man oh man, if I had a nickel for every time I'd put something down where I thought I wasn't going to lose it. No way I wouldn't be rich and retired right now in my late forties. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #19 Posted July 23, 2018 I have a big load of stuff in my shed that I put down and can't find. I think Fred would be a excellent name. Ha ha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #20 Posted July 23, 2018 After a lot of thought I think you should name it " Little Fred" , . I think someone would like it . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #21 Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) Road trip! Going to pick it up. Have my trusty cohorts along with me for the ride. funny timing too because the man I bought it from messaged me and said he found the tail light lense. 👍 Edited August 31, 2018 by 19richie66 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #23 Posted August 31, 2018 Thank you Sir! Made it there in good shape. Half the battle. Had trailer wiring issues so had to leave it home. Glad it will fit in the truck but now I have to get it in there. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #24 Posted August 31, 2018 Find a ditch you can back down into, drop the tail gate and drive it in the box. Easy peasy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #25 Posted August 31, 2018 Yeah pretty much what I had planned. He has an enclosed trailer we are going to put it in and then put his ramp on my tailgate and push away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
