buckrancher 2,694 #1 Posted March 20, 2011 The wife and I went to vist a old WH dealer not to far from where we live a few weeks ago and I found this under a pile of stuff in his shop . he said it had been there for over fifteen years needless to say I made a deal for her and gave him a deposit went back to pick her up on saturday I think I'm in love took the hood off and went down to the shop where I work and got out my body hammers and dollies (just couldn't stand looking at that dent in the hood ) better for now Motor is a clinton 1200-2184 can someone tell me if this is the correct spec.# The motor has good compression but no spark she also needs a carburator and air cleaner when the weather warms up I will give her a good clean up and fix the no spark problem hopefully I can come up with a carburator. I have a air cleaner set up also need too get some new drive belts I'ld like to take her for a drive around the yard shes been loafing for too long Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #2 Posted March 20, 2011 WOW! Talk about a well-preserved specimen. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #3 Posted March 20, 2011 Brian I'd be in love to with a tractor that old and that complete!!! Awesome purchase and great job on the hood repair!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 203 #4 Posted March 20, 2011 Great Score Brian!!!! That dent looked like she was smirkin at ya!!!! Between you and MikeRj there's going to be nothing Left!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #5 Posted March 20, 2011 Brian that is sweeeeeet! Congrats on the find and tell the wife I said hi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,292 #6 Posted March 20, 2011 Brian...I liked that dent...gave it character. Very nice mate. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #7 Posted March 20, 2011 What a beauty, Brian. Are you tryin' to put me out of the body business with your hammer and dolly? I guess you won't need your 701 anymore after this one. Keep me in mind. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #8 Posted March 21, 2011 NICE SHAPE, and to think I missed seeing her come home by only a few days. Man I wish I could have seen your face while you were unloading it. GREAT FIND! #2000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #9 Posted March 21, 2011 WOW, Brian.... looks like a nice late 1955 or early 1956, hard to tell if the front rims are silver or black.... yes that is the original Clinton on it. The recoil is incorrect, though. And as always great metal work :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,198 #10 Posted March 21, 2011 How could you not be in love? Going to do a full on resto or clean up and leave it in original, as found condition? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #11 Posted March 21, 2011 Very nice find Brian. Has great patina! Anyway that tractor originally had a 1200-100 series with the drop down intake and oil bath but 50% of those threw rods so they were replaced with the 56-57 variation clinton which is what you have. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,083 #12 Posted March 21, 2011 Very nice Brian, I'd have a hard time sleeping if that was in my garage. I'm sure whatever you decide to do with it, it's gonna be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #13 Posted March 21, 2011 Now thats a classy looking tractor I sure like the way it looks as it is.I bet it looks nice after the bits and pieces that are missing are replaced and its all cleaned up. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eriks Red horse herd 120 #14 Posted March 21, 2011 Nice looking old mare! She looks just like my late 55 early 56 and she does have the clinton 1200-2184 in her. Glade to see you got one off your wish list. I know you'll give her a good retirement home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #15 Posted March 21, 2011 Unbelievable find Brian, Congrats! It's in great condition, but somehow I can't help but think I'm looking at a pattern for a Stainless version?? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #16 Posted March 21, 2011 awesome find :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #17 Posted March 21, 2011 Unbelievable find Brian, Congrats! It's in great condition, but somehow I can't help but think I'm looking at a pattern for a Stainless version?? I dunno Jim what makes you think that? Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #18 Posted March 21, 2011 That is a nice orig. machine, I hope you are going to just clean it and leave it orig. you can never make it orig. again, and that is nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,191 #19 Posted March 21, 2011 Now that is nice horse hunt'n. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #20 Posted March 21, 2011 thank you everyone I feel very fortunate to have found this tractor I'am leaning towards fixing whats needs to be fixed and leaving her original finish and yes Vince I have a schnacke recoil to put on Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #21 Posted March 21, 2011 superb find, ide say find of the year so far,( im Jelous). i agree with most it would be sacrilidge to repaint ( KEEP IT ORIGINAL ) lets also have some bigger pics so that we can all see the quality close up. great find, and fantastic that it has gone to a home where it would be loved & cherrished . And it looks better without the dent in the hood, i would have done the same and repaired that Nice Job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #22 Posted March 21, 2011 Great score!! No matter what you decide to do with it, I'm sure it'll come out near perfect. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #23 Posted March 21, 2011 yes Vince I have a schnacke recoil to put on Brian Do you have a Clinton Schnacke mounting/grass screen? Now thats a rare part! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #24 Posted March 21, 2011 nice! i agree keep it original. a good cleaning and a coat of WD-40 should do it good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sscotsman 186 #25 Posted March 21, 2011 Brian, wow, she's a beauty! great find! Scot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
