Pullstart 62,871 #1 Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) Here it is... @oldiron613 Rob I might need some help identifying anything I don’t point out... but the bellhousing and clutch are not lever steer normal, I don’t think many frames were bent either. I was told most of the lever steer tie rods were just a flat bar with bolts/pins, so maybe with all the added touches, this might be the last lever steer built in 1947? The engine has been swapped, so the build date is challenging to pin down... but it is what it is and it’s home for good! Once again, many thanks to @Bow_Extreme for the lead on the Senior in the first place, then passing “dibs” on to me on this one! 1947, Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. I’m not much a fan of baseball, but I’m a fan of his story. I’m thinking I’ll call this one “Jackie” Edited June 2, 2021 by pullstart Topic title 11 24 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldiron613 583 #2 Posted June 1, 2021 Firstly, congrats! That's awesome being able to uncover another Pond Lever Steer. My immediate observations: -The replacement bellhousing is a Ford model A -The frame is unique; looks 1947 to me. -Most of the 1947 tractors I'm aware of (just a couple) came equipped with the Wisconsin AEH engine. -The rear "long" spokes look correct, but the rims may have been widened? I'm hoping Derek/Harry England can provide additional insight. Congrats again, I'm stoked for you! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldiron613 583 #3 Posted June 1, 2021 *I see looking closer that the frame is of the earlier, curved style seeing the last picture of the left side. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,496 #4 Posted June 1, 2021 Just. Wow. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seuadr 488 #5 Posted June 1, 2021 that doesn't look anything like a bird! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #6 Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, seuadr said: that doesn't look anything like a bird! Yea… I was expecting a picture of one of @pullstart’s famous recipes… Nice score! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #8 Posted June 1, 2021 Awesome save. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #9 Posted June 1, 2021 I like Jackie!! Don’t have one of those… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #10 Posted June 1, 2021 Beautiful, congrats. Your collection is going to make many of us envious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #11 Posted June 2, 2021 Here Kevin goes again buying up all the good stuff 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,871 #12 Posted June 2, 2021 45 minutes ago, stevebo said: I like Jackie!! Don’t have one of those… I just couldn’t let you and Mrs. P stroll the Big Show without me! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,871 #13 Posted June 2, 2021 49 minutes ago, 71_Bronco said: Beautiful, congrats. Your collection is going to make many of us envious. Now it’s time to make sure they all run the way they should, custom or original! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,871 #14 Posted June 2, 2021 I backed Jackie in next to the Senior. There’s surely something bent on the left front spindle/axle. I might eventually try to remake a new front end. Time for fluid checks and see if it’ll fire! 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #15 Posted June 2, 2021 Love it, congrats to you! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,028 #17 Posted June 2, 2021 ...And the Ponds actually built that thing- by hand in a garage. Doesn't get much cooler than that. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #19 Posted June 2, 2021 9 hours ago, pullstart said: Time for fluid checks and see if it’ll fire! Bring it to the Big Show even if it won't fire! Wild Bill and a few others are always looking for a challenge. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentoolong 94 #20 Posted June 2, 2021 Good catch Kev! Well done. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,871 #21 Posted June 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Bring it to the Big Show even if it won't fire! Wild Bill and a few others are always looking for a challenge. Yeah, I plan to have it there regardless, but it sure would be nice to have it cruiseable straight away upon arrival! I had to pull the head last night and free up the exhaust valve. It was stuck open but it didn’t take much to free it up. I made sure all the fuel passageways in the carb were clear, now I need spark! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,871 #22 Posted June 2, 2021 For anyone who cannot see the videos, here are a few pictures. The front end is a bit wonky. It looks to me like the left front took a side impact of some sort in it’s life. It has much more camber than the right side. The exhaust valve was stuck fully open. Can’t get much compression that way! Jackie’s in his resting place next to the Senior. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chompinthebit 269 #23 Posted June 2, 2021 Looks great! I look forward to seeing it at the show 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #24 Posted June 2, 2021 Left side tilts more so it will be straight up and down when in a furrow Nice find Kevin 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,496 #25 Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Left side tilts more so it will be straight up and down when in a furrow This is fair. A reasonable assessment by the Richie. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
