grnlark 479 #1 Posted March 27, 2011 I knew the minute I walked into the guys outbuilding (from 10 feet away) that there was no way I was leaving without this in my trailer. It's a 1950 M14 lever steer Speedex. This thing is tiny. It's actually a touch sorter than my RJ. It has an unoriginal Clinton 800 on it, but the machine itself is in phenominal shape. When I saw it, I knew I had to add it to my oddball collection. I haven't had a chance to touch it since dragging it home this morning, but hope to give it a well deserved bath sometime tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,955 #4 Posted March 28, 2011 Pretty crazy looking, hope you're not like six feet six inches tall. You'll look like a Shriner on it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #5 Posted March 28, 2011 Kelly's right. That's just plain cool. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #6 Posted March 28, 2011 I TOOK ONE OF THEM ON TRADE FOR A RJ-35 BACK IN THE LATE 50'S. IT MAY BE THE SAME ONE ? IT WAS IN GREENWICH, CT. THE RJ-35 HE GOT WAS A LOT MORE POWERFUL AND LARGER. HE WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE RJ. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #7 Posted March 28, 2011 I saw that one on cl. It is a perfect Matt tractor !! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,651 #8 Posted March 28, 2011 Looks to be in great shape ! Does it have front wheel weights? Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repairman 7 #9 Posted March 28, 2011 does the Clinton run nice machine :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #10 Posted March 28, 2011 I went to pick this up with my brother yesterday.... IMO its in great shape and if he was thinking about it, it would be a very easy resto. We didn't try to get the Clinton started but its all there, has good compression and should fire right up. There are wheel wieghts on the front and the rears may be liquid filled. Either way its a sharp machine! As the case everytime we good for a oddball I feel ..... another good one ends up with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #11 Posted March 28, 2011 nice addition to your collection.... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trettig 0 #12 Posted March 28, 2011 Wow, Very cool. Looks a great find. Matt I am convinced you have a real talent at locating tractors. How do you do it. RSS Feed? mind reading, instinct, hard work, extrasensory perception (ESP), KFC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #13 Posted March 28, 2011 After closer inspection and comparison to others on Speedex sites, I think it's a 1950 D4. Here are a few pics of the D4 - front wheel weights and all. And another observation - looks like the crusty one is sporting a Clinton... Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #14 Posted March 28, 2011 quick question, I see alot of old tractors on here and I never see any attactments for them? Are those hard to find such as mower decks, plows. Did they come with things like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #15 Posted March 28, 2011 Thats a neat tractor, it reminds me of the Wards Power Trac rider that I snagged in AZ. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corn53 4 #16 Posted March 28, 2011 :thumbs: Really cool!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #17 Posted March 28, 2011 Good score Matt... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #18 Posted March 29, 2011 Good score Matt... This thing was just down the street from you..... Suffield CT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #19 Posted March 29, 2011 Good score Matt... This thing was just down the street from you..... Suffield CT! I'm happy he got it that's for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #20 Posted March 29, 2011 Neat Little lever steer!!!!!!!!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #21 Posted March 29, 2011 In some aspects, the early Speedexs were ahead of their time. Unfortunately they stayed there while most of the others moved on. Definitely a nice piece. Got me thinking about the '41 model B that's still sitting in my uncle's backyard. :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
