PeacemakerJack 10,738 #26 Posted August 17, 2020 This is Rusty...my 1054A. As I understand it, these were basically an early 1965 carryover model to use up remaining 1964 1054 parts. I wish they would’ve dropped in a K301 and named them the 1255 instead...🤔 This tractor looks rough around the edges but it runs good and is a fun worker. For now it will retain its original patina but a new seat and painted rims are in its near future. Judge brings a load of sticks back to the fire pit area. Notice the 1965 original front tires and the amazingly good condition dash and steering wheel decals... This is a fun thread @12Horse Paladin! You are on the right track to setting one of these up as a plow mule. They are a great platform for that as evidenced by Shynon’s above and my dad’s tractor that I named Clyde... good luck in your pursuit...I look forward to plowing with you one day... 6 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #27 Posted August 17, 2020 9 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: This is Rusty...my 1054A. As I understand it, these were basically an early 1965 carryover model to use up remaining 1964 1054 parts. I wish they would’ve dropped in a K301 and named them the 1255 instead...🤔 This tractor looks rough around the edges but it runs good and is a fun worker. For now it will retain its original patina but a new seat and painted rims are in its near future. Judge brings a load of sticks back to the fire pit area. Notice the 1965 original front tires and the amazingly good condition dash and steering wheel decals... This is a fun thread @12Horse Paladin! You are on the right track to setting one of these up as a plow mule. They are a great platform for that as evidenced by Shynon’s above and my dad’s tractor that I named Clyde... good luck in your pursuit...I look forward to plowing with you one day... i love your pics; i dont think your 1054 looks rough around the edges at all, and especially like the shots of your Kiddos😊 I read that thread of your Dad's tractor Clyde a long bit ago. That was a thread, too, that made them catch my eye. That is a sharp tractor! But 'rough around the edges'...to me that's a Fine 'look' too...honest wear, n a testament of days gone by. Shoot...until i found this forum n expressed intrest to my Dad, all his, then mine, wore workclothes. Now he's even busted out a rattlecan or two, lol. In your one pic with the front tires...i love those, n have a set on my c160. But i had no idea...1965? Wow. But...those, n ags on the back, thsts what id ideally like to run on the 1054 currently only residing in my head. Just love the look of them. N how my 160 handles with them, too. As to plowing with me one day...all i can say is...wow. And thankyou. I surely would not mind that at all😊 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,779 #28 Posted August 17, 2020 Two to be made into one someday. Was going to give the leftovers to 953 nut but I think you may need them worse @oliver2-44 ! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #29 Posted August 17, 2020 This is a work in progress. Pickup truck load of parts and trying to turn it into something it never was meant to be. 1 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #30 Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, WHX24 said: Two to be made into one someday. Was going to give the leftovers to 953 nut but I think you may need them worse @oliver2-44 ! #SaveTheSomewhatBlueHorse @oliver2-44 Lol, yes, this!!!😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #31 Posted August 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: This is a work in progress. Pickup truck load of parts and trying to turn it into something it never was meant to be. i DEFINITELY want to see that whennit is finished😁👍🏼👍🏼!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #32 Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, 12Horse Paladin said: i DEFINITELY want to see that whennit is finished😁👍🏼👍🏼!! It’s moving slowly but it will get there. Have to get this move behind me and then little by little. It’s been quite an adventure. Here is the build 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #33 Posted August 17, 2020 @19richie66...thankyou😊👍🏼 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,779 #34 Posted August 17, 2020 Wonder why they discontinued this model after just two years? @953 nut Appears that they made a bunch of them so must have been a popular model with dealers and buyers alike? Too expensive to make and compete in the day? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,075 #35 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, WHX24 said: Wonder why they discontinued this model after just two years? @953 nut Appears that they made a bunch of them so must have been a popular model with dealers and buyers alike? Too expensive to make and compete in the day? My guess would be that the wider availability of interchangeable implements for the smaller made them more desirable. The market for an "Estate Tractor" was probably saturated in a couple years too. By 1969 there was a need for a larger again so the GT-14 filled that need. A lot of parts from the GT-14 are identical to the 953/1054. 9 hours ago, WHX24 said: Was going to give the leftovers to 953 nut but I think you may need them worse @oliver2-44 ! I have more projects now than I am likely to ever finish, sounds good to me. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse Wes 279 #36 Posted August 18, 2020 1965 1054A notice the hood decal thanks to Chris G I’ve got the sickle mower for this one 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,684 #37 Posted August 18, 2020 13 hours ago, WHX24 said: Two to be made into one someday. Was going to give the leftovers to 953 nut but I think you may need them worse @oliver2-44 ! Thanks for thinking of me @WHX24 but I also seem to recall @953 nut bring a crusty/needy one home from the big show about 2 years ago 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #38 Posted August 18, 2020 8 hours ago, Wheelhorse Wes said: 1965 1054A notice the hood decal thanks to Chris G I’ve got the sickle mower for this one Work horse!👍🏼😊 I know there arent alot of those; if i foundone that'd workout pretty well too; could be the 'mate' to the grey n red one ive in the garage😁 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,075 #39 Posted August 18, 2020 8 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: seem to recall @953 nut bring a crusty/needy one home from the big show about 2 years ago I've done that many years. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #40 Posted August 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I've done that many years. I love y'all's hauling pics!😊 But it's hard to find'em for sale whennim looking, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,779 #41 Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) I don't know Richard those don't seem to be crusty! Now this one..... Well....it's got a nice seat! When I snapped that pic it was before I met Richard and thought who is the crusty old fart driving that thing!?!?!? Guess what!!!!!!! Edited August 18, 2020 by WHX24 1 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,779 #42 Posted August 18, 2020 13 hours ago, 953 nut said: so the GT-14 filled that need. I always seem to forget that model ..... sorry Ritchie & Aldon 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,044 #43 Posted August 18, 2020 Dug deep for this one. Taken about 35 years ago. 2 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #44 Posted August 18, 2020 Just now, Racinbob said: Dug deep for this one. Taken about 35 years ago. Cool!👍🏼 35 yrs you say? I was 11, lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #45 Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Racinbob said: Dug deep for this one. Taken about 35 years ago. I love that vintage pic Bob—very special for sure👍🏻❤️ 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,023 #46 Posted August 18, 2020 "Big Oly" Runs and smokes like an old Farmall! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,684 #48 Posted August 18, 2020 This is the crusty one I was referring to @953 nut Quite an ambitious restore, hows it comming. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,075 #49 Posted August 19, 2020 4 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Quite an ambitious restore, hows it comming. I have the patches welded in and the transmission rebuilt and the engine block bored .030 over and ready to go back together but other projects like the 418-C, GT-14 and narrow front 953 (not to mention honey dos and Church projects) have gotten done first. I do intend to get the body work done and paint it before winter so I can assemble it over the winter. I promise! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,684 #50 Posted August 19, 2020 I don't mean to side track this thread, but that is a beautiful cross @953 nut Is that stained glass or mosaic tile. My wife has a stained glass cross in the works. You have lots of great projects, in addition to doing amazing work on that WH953. Retirement sure isn't for the lazy! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
