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My two favorite hobbies are old trucks and old tractors so I've really enjoyed all the pictures in this thread. Here are some pics of some of mine: I got this 54 from a family friend in 1985 when her husband passed away. Her cousin (a truck farmer) owned it before them-not sure if she bought it new or not. It has always been kept inside so far as I know.. It has 89,000 original miles on it. It was painted about 35 years ago before I got it. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It's a 1994 K1500 I bought used in 97, drove it until my son got his license and took it away from me in 2006. He drove it through high school and college and then I ended up getting it back-it's everybody's backup vehicle, my friends, his friends - it has been used and abused for years and never complains. Still the most comfortable vehicle I own even with 250k miles on it. And this is my daily driver a 1991 W250 (I try not to drive it in winter if we have salt on the roads). Here it's loaded up to go to Field Day of the Past an antique equipment and machinery show we have around here every fall. Truck has 160k miles on it-a friend painted it for me in 2014. Drag files here to attach, or choose files...

You already answered your own question, go back and read what you wrote. When you pickup the 2007, post pictures.

Find myself eyeballing this '63 now...

I found this 1970 Dodge D100 truck near me forsale at a decent price. It’s a Colorado truck and was optioned the same as the one I once owned. Though I’m a Chevy guy I love the look of the 68-71 Dodge’s . They’re the ugly duckling of that era (they still even had a straight front axle) and don’t see to many. This one is a driver , 30 footer paint job , 318 auto . I’d definitely have to sell some Horses off . It sure be cool with one in the bed a couple on a trailer headed to a show.

Not quite the answer to your question but priorities come first: #1--- Plan on how to get it home without wife seeing it #2---Plan where to hide it so it does not attract her attention #3-- Keep moving all the others so she can not count them #4---Keep grandchildren from ratting me out #5-- Avoid all tractor talk with children and friends #6-- Prepare for the inevitable

Try to hide the tractor before the wife see it . Getting hard to do unless I purchase large tarps.

I believe that 12 cyl monster was a custom build by the family that owns the grounds where the Field Day event is held-they have a very nice collection of antique equipment and trucks. The engine is a GMC 702 "twin six" truck engine. At a glance it looks like two V-6 engines bolted together, but it is a one piece block. It has two intake manifolds, two carburetors and two separate distributor caps driven by a single distributor drive. Here is a better photo of the engine

I buy a lot of non running tractors and the first thing I do is try to get the engine running. Of the three requirements (spark, fuel, and compression), I consider the spark most critical and check it first. After checking the fluids, I install a good battery and check for a good spark at the plug. If it won't turn over, I jump the 12V directly to the starter and coil. After I have it cranking over, I do the necessary electrical checks to get a good spark. This usually only involves checking the wiring and cleaning all connections, but may require swapping out Electrical components. I do that in this order, new plug, new condenser, new points, new coil. Fuel supply is next. I remove, clean and set the carb jets. Then connect an elevated tank directly to the carb for a gravity fed fuel supply. If the engine has any compression at all, it will run by spraying some starter fluid directly into the carb. If the tractor is a Hydro, I check it next by strapping it to a tree and making sure it will spin the tires on both forward and reverse. If it does not have a running engine, I still test the hydro by removing the fender pan and driving the hydro with another tractors PTO from the rear. I have also used this this second tractor to do compression checks on a non cranking engine. Just block the two tractors front to front and connect PTO to PTO with a twist in the belt to get the correct direction. This is just my way of determining if a non runner is worth reconditioning or if it is a parts tractor.

Try to see where I can store it.

I have this Sweet 2005 Peterbilt 379X, Cat C15 18 speed on 24/5 tires for sale, comes with its own garage door, 48 foot strick trailer & liftgate with a Cinder Block roof / I beam supported, i'll throw in some hi Viz lights & wiring from the ceiling , a Galaxy CB Radio to Holler at all them Sweet rides across America ! You all Know BRF had to say his 2 cents I know you all Missed my comments hahahaha

I can’t wait to see your name in RED at the top of all your posts. Money well spent! Regarding the build: —brakes: I’m going to have to check with Uncle Ken on that one. I seem to remember that it worked similar to my Dad’s 953, push it half the way to clutch and the rest of the way to engage the brakes. I’ll check that with him this weekend and see if I can get some more detail pictures. —front axle: he manufactured it. Said that the beam was a piece from the 1950 Chev (which was a manual by the way) and the spindles were parts that he built himself. He said the front axle was very time consuming with lots of time using the lathe, welder, torch, etc. I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that the front hubs look military given that he had been working for Rockwell at the time. One of the primary things that they built were heavy duty axles for commercial and military applications. As with the rest of the machine they were over built and thus trouble free for all these years. —the dash controls: Pete-you had those pegged early in this thread. I will check on the hood latch when I get over there. You can be sure I’ll take a lot of detail pics. —overall dimensions: uncle Ken is a detail guy. He thinks things through very carefully before beginning anything that he builds. He plans and draws up detailed sketches of everything to look for overall fit and function before beginning. I would love it, if he still had the drawings for this tractor. That I believe makes the difference between a bulky hodge-podge tractor and something that is streamlined, proportionate, and functional. —what was available: some stuff from the farm, scrap yard, discarded stuff from work, and friends discarded items. He was always on the look out for things that would benefit his projects. His barn is loaded with a variety of parts that he has kept over the years for a time “should he need them”. —regarding anyone being able to use it: I had forgotten that I took care of his lawn several times in the early 1990’s. Even as a teen, I remember not having any trouble starting, using, cutting with the tractor. I took this picture about 1992. Now, I’ve personally always preferred cutting on a hydrostatic drive tractor because I feel like it is more efficient. That could be because I grew up cutting on the 875. That being said, Ken’s tractor works great for anyone that can drive a gear drive tranny. More updates and pics coming!

To answer your question, the fuel line is 1/4". Unless it's needs obvious attention I change the oil in the engine and trans, grease it up and then use it a bit to determine what it needs. No sense changing stuff if it doesn't need it.

Luckily my honey will put up with pretty nearly anything. Proof is in the fact that she returns to our home every night. She claims she actually - enjoys - being around me. I may never understand that but I also will never try to understand that. I have long been a subscriber to the notion that it is far easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to beg for permission.

In regards to "bringing to a local show" Sure, Sure keep it all to yourselves...let us Northeasterners freeze in the snow.... I knew this was a rotten forum with , greedy, greedy people on it right from the start, no help, no information, rude answers, all of it... I'm so shocked by how bad this forum is I even sent a check in to become a supporter...cause I can't believe how terrible it is here. Worst bunch of people.... ( wow, I'm exhausted from typing fast...) Chris

OK Josh, Brakes, I know it must have brakes, I'm thinking its off the clutch, (I see a cable going up)... and works off the first gear reduction??? Front axle looks like it came from another Garden tractor but the front hubs look almost military.... The dash controls, what's what .... looks like he even has a "hood latch" incorporated into the design (middle gray thing in first pictures).... Overall dimensions, With the picture of your Aunt and Uncle on it, I can get a scale of the size. It's a hefty unit and yet it is very compact, everything in the tractor is tight to the unit and thought out ahead of time. Don't really see anything that looks like it was an afterthought. That in itself is impressive. I'm thinking your Uncle sketched or somehow detailed this thing out before building, Even the hood looks like it grew there... ( considering he got from his brother) I'm intrigued by the fact that he worked with "what was available" to him , stuff from the farm ? Considering he had limited sources of parts, the thing came together incredibly well but I'm also thinking there was other stuff he built prior to this, (maybe not as complicated) but this thing is literally from the "ground up". A significant accomplishment for a guy his age at the time, my hats off to him. Please, please tell your Uncle that there are a couple of us "mechanicholics" that are eating this up. Its very fortunate for us to be able to pick his brain on this. I've built a few "things" in the coarse of my life and cannot get over your Uncles Uncanny sense of proportion on the overall design and the fact that it "worked as intended". To see the picture with your Aunt on it only speaks more so about his ability. Usually something like this is "operator only friendly". This thing looks like anybody could jump on it and go to work. I apologize for going on but , Damn, I'm impressed..... he did a nice job... Chris PS Rear axle, previous thread said 1950 chevy,(Out of a standard?) 1950's chevy had torque tube on the automatics (1950 was the first year of the powerglide, I believe) Thanks again for filling us in on this Josh Chris

Little late posting this, but this was my weekend project, tearing down the special C141

Being that my current daily commute is 4.5 miles... I've been on the hunt locally, for one of these old Stude war horses... to use as my next, "new" daily driver.

I just hope it didn't put me in a bind later on in the week...Oh well I guess if it does I can always eat my ramen noodles for supper and then work on the tractor in a nice warm shop

Professor—you are smarter than I was! It took me years before I broke down and did that—I’m in my heated/insulated shop right now and enjoying every minute of it. Awesome!

I sit and wonder why I bought another one when I haven't really had time to work on the ones I already have-I got them all running, but I have yet to tear one down to clean it up and paint it. Oh well, maybe one of these days!!!

I see it now Regal Red with a black out grill, Argent wheels (maybe baby moon in smoothies) with big n lil shoes, maybe copy the engine compartment like my 'BU......that would be Sweeeeeeeeeet...

Now days year is not as important as it use to be, especially if it been somewhat cared for. So your looking at a vehicle that has been driven less than 2900 miles a year, in great shape and the guy that's selling it is the owner. You said you found some 5 years newer ones with 3x the mileage for the same price. I'm not seeing what the problem is, go get it.

Like Ed I usually buy projects, but like to see what works and what won't. I have a couple of years worth of projects now so putting them under roof is a major accomplishment, I never even attempted to start the one I bought from A-Z Tractor last year, Lincoln said it runs and drives and that is good enough for me. Your name looks good in RED!

If it's what you want, buy it. Price may seem high but not for a new condition vehicle. At 28,000 this is like NOS...

My uncle had (dad's sister's husband) had one those IH pickups for a very long time, it was nearly unstoppable, I don't know where it ever got to, now they are still driving an early 80s Bronco II since bought new , Jeff.

that is kinda an ugly duckling compared to the GM’s and Fords of the same vintage. However, it is nearly 50 years old and still looking good. I think it’s rarity and unique body lines would make it a vehicle that Today would get a ton of compliments no matter where you took it. I like it and also agree that it would be super fun to take tractors to shows with...especially tractors that were the same vintage. That at reminds me of this rig from red power roundup 2016... I believe that this was a 1969-70 IH pickup with the same year IH trailer and the same year 185 Cub LowBoy. I thought it was a really cool time capsule!

Last night I Broke a tire away from the rim on the rear tire. I just take a 3 foot 4x6 with an angle cut that comes to a 20 degree point at the rim and drive the truck up the incline. The tire peels away and then a few whacks with a 3 pound hammer and a very blunt chisel or a crow bar point breaks it away. If it works at 12 degrees F, then it just plain works. Absolutely amazed that this particular tire was 40+ years old and still holding air

Had My Wheel Horse RJ59 Out Plowing My Barn Driveway Today I Didnt Have Time Till Today To Plow It It Did A Amazing Job On It You Can See My Newest Tractor Photo Bomb My First Pic It A Massey 35 Lol & Look At Them Plies Of Snow From The RJ59 Lol

I just installed the front tach a matic on my 1257. Had to trim the sides of the hood bracket like instructions said. I plan on touching up the tractor in the spring can't really do it when it's 14 degrees.

With 23K on it and loaded with extras I wouldn't worry about the age of the van, a few years from now it will still be lower mileage than the five year newer one. The thing that scares the H out of me with used cars is the ones that have been run through multiple auctions in different states to hide flood damage. Buying from a private owner is the way to go.

I bought a 06 last year and love this thing. you are right it seems the post 2010 are bringing good money. As for this one if it checks out like you said 12500 is high ya but your current one has 300K and with only 28K on it you have another 18 years before you have to start looking again. Yup its worth it jmop

I'm not buying any more tractors because: I haven't even done a restoration and now after seeing all the excellent work here, I don't know if I'll pass muster. Even the technical info is off the scale, just checked Sarge's write-up on welders. My god, I'm at a loss... Rotten miserable people here, No professionalism, mean, nasty remarks, unfriendly people (Every time I look in a new forum I find out something else or an idea that's off the scale good) OH-h-h-h I should of never clicked on this website.... what was I thinking.... I have to take some aspirin and lay down... Chris

Thanks for the new update, I'm enjoying the heck out of this. Very very impressive, your Uncle is a gifted individual. And Thank you for being the "runner" and following up on all my questions, so glad you posted this to begin with. Chris

ebinmaine Rear seals in tranny if need be. Run some Sea Foam thru a tank of gas to see if carb is ok or rebuild. Clean all grease and dirt off every where to check for crakes and wear. And buy Fuel injection line about $4.50 a foot. grease everything. Check all gaskets. some of the hot spots.

But you’re a truck driver...... piece of cake for you. 👍

It all depends on the condition at the time of acquisition. Some require more than others, but I always drain the fuel tank and fill with non-ethanol gas.

Puttin that new shop to use.... sweet.

Just a few things left now and I will be able to use the refurbished 42" blade. My Foreman likes it, he's a Wheel Horse guy too.

Thank you everyone for the reassurance. Its not an easy thing to let go of that kind of money particularly for something that is not new with no warranties. I am always second guessing myself whether I am making the right decision. It is still hard to me to believe the condition this one is, hence also my hesitation on it. However like it was said here before it does speak to my heart specially since this years model still looks exactly like the one I have now. I already scheduled with seller to look at it again tomorrow and possibly finalize it. Will post photos once it is here.

I had an 05 Colorado. Nice looking truck but even though I'm a GM guy I was disappointed. AC wasn't effective. 3.5 engine underpowered,frt. brakes were a pain. I kept getting offers for extending the engine warranty for valve problems . Finally it got old enough no warranty was offered again. The fast idle went away and shortly after the check engine light came on . Took it to the dealer and it had a cylinder 3 misfire. They couldn't find out why except it had excessive cylinder leakage. Got quoted $3500 for the repair. I declined it and started the engine. Fast idle was back and check engine light was off. Drove it for 2 months with no issues but wondering if the engine would last. Sold it to a guy in PA. Telling him everything. He drove it 3 more years before he wrecked it on ice. He sent me pics of the remains.

I had at most at once 5 , 3 were the same model (520H) and 2 xi series, most she (wife) ever thought I had was 3 because they were nearly identical, till I sold 3 and she couldn't figure out why people kept showing up at the house and taking tractors away but the "shed" didn't empty out, keep that in mind when hoarding (I mean collecting red tractors), till you break down and buy another shiny brand new red tractor that doesn't quite look or sound the same ...oh my it's almost time for night school 10 hours in, wait 3 hours, then school for 3 more hour before I get to go home...good luck Eric, Jeff.

Newer year also means more complicated crap that can break. If it's a nice as you say it is go for it. a lot of the older stuff is going for more because a lot of people don't want to put up with the newer technology headaches. One reason why leasing is so popular. You turn it in after 3 yrs. and get a new one under warranty.

As was previously stated, 28k miles is pretty much NOS. It's not even broken in yet so I would not let the year of the vehicle scare me away. Besides reading what you posted, you sound like your heart and mind is already made up!

It's not difficult but I'd suggest disconnecting the blower and trying it that way. It's pretty easy to have something out of adjustment and the blower stops the travel before it can latch.

So yesterday I had another test with the studded tires this one sort of unexpected. Prior to the snow we had rain and it became a sheet of ice on the driveway about 1/8 " thick then it snowed about 6 inches on top of that.Not enough for the blower so I start with the Electro with the plow.On the steep part of driveway I push snow out to street otherwise i have no space to accumulate it in other areas. I usually go straight up pushing it and then back up down driveway again. I noticed already after one pass that the Electro was beginning to slip a bit going up bu it always made it without any real problems. Backing down however was a different story. It would just slide down driveway chains not really grabbing. A couple of times i essentially had to gun it forward while slipping going backwards so I wouldn't crash against the house.It had my heart pumping real hard a couple of times. Then I decide to see what the tractor with the blower an studded Ags would do. Going up on the ice it had totally better traction than the chained Electro. No slipping whatsoever. Then backing down, the same thing. It would not slide at all on the ice. I could even put brake on in the middle of the steepest area and totally stop. Studs were always penetrated though ice down to concrete pavers. I could then just even go forward again with no problems whatsoever. Tried also coming down head on and stopping in the middle and again immediate stopping. Based on yesterday's experience I believe that I am going to change from now on to studded Ags instead of turf tires with chains. From my experience better traction, smoother ride, quicker setting up and much less expensive.

I just went back over this thread, apparently I missed a page or two (that had pictures), Lexon for the electrical, Man, nice, nice , nice work. Everything, Nice job. Looking forward to more posts.... Very Very impressive. Chris

Not much just pushed a little snow around and let the big D stretch her legs

Dan and Jim—it would really be fun to sit in the lawn chairs and listen to people talk with each other about it! Hearing all the hypothesis that they come up with and to appreciate the ingenuity of the design. We will see what he says... a goal for Berlin could be to have the old C20 in driving shape by then and haul his tractor over in the bed and show both of them even though the Chev would be a “rat rod” for sure... @wallfish good point about the exhaust...I noticed that last night when I was looking at the pics on my computer screen. Makes me wonder if one of the kids tagged a tree branch with it and screwed up the pipe and it was a “quick fix”. I’d better tell uncle Ken to get that remedied before we would try to show it! @ebinmaine we would love to have you swing by and hit a show or two with us, and definitely do some furrow plowing. You wouldn’t even have to bring a tractor since we have so many between us that you could get seat time on. Man— @WHX14 has a stable full by himself. @Achto has the ultra rare McLean and it’s hard to describe how fun it is to drive his rat Sub! Time to road trip for Eric...