Super-C 4 me 612 #1 Posted March 2, 2020 Hi all, I've been quite for a while, but I've still been wrangling horses. My first addition was about 3 weeks ago now RJ58 with a plow Glad to finally have an RJ58 also grabbed a tombstone weight need to find a mounting bracket for it. Next this past Saturday I took an 800 mile round trip to get a 953 Runs good, need to put it through the paces before I see its a worker or not. Also very glad to have sitting next to my 1054 I believe I got an early 953 Thanks for looking, Brian 5 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #2 Posted March 2, 2020 Good to hear from you. I'm liking that 953... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #3 Posted March 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Good to hear from you. I'm liking that 953... Thats what it looks like to me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #4 Posted March 2, 2020 Nice catch ! Youll have them running in no time!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #5 Posted March 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Nice catch ! Youll have them running in no time!! @The Tool Crib they both run really good, just need to check trans and such. Just want to make sure everything is good first 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #6 Posted March 2, 2020 Awesome! Let’s see... MA... 400 miles each way... that means MI’s population is safe again! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #7 Posted March 2, 2020 Two nice horses to add to anyones collection.Have fun with your new toys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #8 Posted March 2, 2020 Nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildmanC120 613 #9 Posted March 2, 2020 Nice grab. Looks like you did well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #10 Posted March 2, 2020 Nice, indeed that's an early production 953. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #11 Posted March 2, 2020 Stop rubbing it in . You did good brother. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #12 Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Herder said: Nice, indeed that's an early production 953. I herder rumor you got Bob’s last 2 953/1054 seats. Now I’ll have to wait until spring. It’s all good. I’m really liking this one (953) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #13 Posted March 3, 2020 Nice finds, particularly that 953! Well worth the trip. Transported another one across state lines I see. I guess it would be safe to say I like 953s, especially the first generation ones. The serial number on yours should begin with 62-XXX, how low a number is it? Here is some info. on them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #14 Posted March 3, 2020 56 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Nice finds, particularly that 953! Well worth the trip. Transported another one across state lines I see. I guess it would be safe to say I like 953s, especially the first generation ones. The serial number on yours should begin with 62-XXX, how low a number is it? Here is some info. on them. Thanks for the info You got me curious what number it was, so I ran out and got a picture 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,441 #15 Posted March 3, 2020 Brian good addition to your collection. Cant go wrong with them. Enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #16 Posted March 3, 2020 12 hours ago, Super-C 4 me said: I herder rumor you got Bob’s last 2 953/1054 seats. Now I’ll have to wait until spring. It’s all good. I’m really liking this one (953) Yes I did, and very happy to have purchased them. They are excellent quality and look great. Bob's work is top notch. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_hasbeen 249 #17 Posted March 3, 2020 Holy moly Batman! How much does that tombstone weight weigh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,764 #18 Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, C_hasbeen said: tombstone weight weigh? Never mind that how much did you pay?!?!? Never mind we don't wanna know.... we is gonna if we know or not! Nice score on the 953 Brian! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #19 Posted March 4, 2020 22 hours ago, Super-C 4 me said: You got me curious what number it was, so I ran out and got a picture My two first generation 953s are 62-780 and 62-829, yours is a bit earlier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,764 #20 Posted March 4, 2020 Newbie question here but what's up with the 62- in front of the S# ?? I noticed a few of my early 60's have it too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #21 Posted March 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, WHX24 said: what's up with the 62- in front of the S# ?? The early production 953s were made in late 1962. Besides, you know the Ponds were too thrifty to not use up the stickers they had in stock. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,764 #22 Posted March 4, 2020 Yup that explains the 62- on a 702 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #23 Posted March 4, 2020 Got my steering wheel center. tomorrow starts my weekend. Can’t wait to tinker with the 953 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #24 Posted March 5, 2020 Eston does a fantastic job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #25 Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Super-C 4 me said: steering wheel center. Is that a metal cap or plastic? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
