So I bought a 953 and a 1054

[Easton Rich 729]

As the title suggests, I bought a 953 and 1054. Did I need them? Nope. Did I want them? I guess. Was the deal too good to pass up? Yep. These are both non running units and both need some TLC, but I’ve have my fair share with small and big block Kohlers. I need to find the seats because they both have the bracket, but are missing the cushions, along with the steering center cap. I’m learning as I go, so thank you for any advice or help. Thanks

[WHX?? 53,051]

 

Guy here used to make the seats but he since retired. Best advice is find a upholsterer? 

Center caps I may have. 

[Easton Rich 729]

Ok, thanks. If you happen to find them PM me please. Thanks

[Easton Rich 729]

Who made the seats? Could I con him into making 1 more?

[Handy Don 14,791]

3 minutes ago, Easton Rich said:

Who made the seats? Could I con him into making 1 more?

Bob Ellison. Passed away this year. 

[Easton Rich 729]

Oh my. So sad to see a fellow enthusiast pass.

[Maz91 289]

@grnlark is the guy for seats I hear. I need to order some cushions for my raider soon, actually. 

[Achto 29,957]

Yes @grnlark makes great seats.

 

[ML3 1,972]

I been told that the 953 steering wheel center cap is almost impossible to find?? Bought my 953 from @Buckeyes. I was shocked when he told me how much he paid for just the cap. Since I have an open trailer I secure the cap with a small bungee cord cause I'm not taking any chances. 

 

The seat bottom just sets on fender pan between the seat bracket & fenders. I installed a hinge at the front.  Again, because of having an open trailer I didnt wanna forget to remove seat cushion before transporting it. 

 

 

 

 

[Buckeyes 238]

For the record, I bought the tractor with the steering wheel cap already on it! But I did pay quite a bit for it from Roy and Betty Stewardson's collection. Beautiful tractor, as is everything else they have up there!