Big-Game 91 #1 Posted January 12, 2015 Hello the other day I posted that I would like to start a Registry of Seniors and Lever Steer Tractors. So far from this group I received 1 response, I know its winter but is everyone in hibernation ? I was told that there are an estimated 50 of each still around ??? So far on my list I have 9 Seniors and 3 Levers. I will KEEP asking for your help as an owner or someone that knows an owner please help spread the word, the search is on !! The information I am looking for: Name, State, Year, w/hood or without, engine info. code / serial #, Attachments, History, Contact Info. (kept Private) I thank you ALL for your help in this project. Ron Greco rsgreco@embarqmail.com 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #2 Posted January 12, 2015 I have a 56' senior as show in my aviator. I will post pics and more info after I return from vacation. I like your idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #3 Posted January 12, 2015 I also have a senior , which is now in UK , and is probably the only senior in Europe 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #4 Posted January 13, 2015 Come on folks.......there is many more of these out there!!!! Please understand what Ron is trying to do is account for how many have survived and in no way is anyone trying to poach your prized machine! Good luck with the registry Ron......let me know how I can help you out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #5 Posted January 13, 2015 Here is a pic of mine. I purchased it Nov. 28th of 2012 in MA. from the second owner's son. His father bought a small veggie farm back in 1960 and the Senior came with the farm. The father only used it to ride around the farm and not to use for work. It was posted on CL in MA early in the week and I received an email from another well known collector friend with the link. After several emails to the seller he called me and we made a deal sight unseen. I had to replace the rear tires as they were not able to be saved however I had a like new set of the exact same rear tires on my 69' Economy so I made the swap. I did some tinkering with Jeff (fireman's help) and she was a runner. I brought mine to the big show in PA back in 2013 and a few local shows. I have no plans to sell this one however I am more than willing to let friends ride her as much as they want. Most people have no idea of what it is when at shows but to my surprise at the Kent show this past fall I met two fellow SR. owners. One is here on RS and he is in the process of restoring his. The other is not a RS member but lives in CT. The first picture is Joe Papke's lever steer. The second one is of mine and Jeff's (now Neil's) prior to him selling it. There is also one pic from the big show with mine and Wild Bills SR. and one of the big show line up. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #6 Posted January 13, 2015 Wow !! Those old tractors are amazing. Thanks for sharing the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octfst 378 #7 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Here's my 1954 RS 83. THANKS Ron. Edited January 13, 2015 by octfst 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-Game 91 #8 Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for all the replies and information, one thing I do ask is to put a name with the tractor. For me it is very hard remembering names let alone your Red Square handle and putting the two together is difficult. Name, State, Year, w/hood or without, engine info. code / serial #, Attachments, History, Contact Info. (Email, kept Private). The information you provide will be helpful finding more tractors and to get a very close number of what is left. So far I have recorded 13 Seniors only 2 without hoods, 8 Lever Steers only one 1947. Keep them coming: Ron Greco / Big-Game EMAIL: rsgreco@embarqmail.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 167 #9 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I have either a 46 or 47 lever steer. It has rear model tt brakes on it, which, after talking to a few people is not on the norm for lever steers, but they look stock. I bought it from the second owners estate at auction. His son told me that his dad had it as long as he could remember, I am guessing he was about 45 at the time in 2009, and it was used to farm their garden plot. to tame the steering a gear box was installed and after the engine gave up a replacement engine.The replacement engine was a early briggs model 23. I was unlucky not to get the attachments as the were sold off at several garage sales before the auction. The son told me they were the original plow and disc as far as he knew. It was bought it in the Fayette Ohio area and resides in the Toledo Ohio area. I am in the process of restoreing it. I have removed the steering gear box and repairing the damage done. I also have obtained the correct engine and am in the process of rebuilding it with all NOS parts. I hopefully will have it done by show season this year, but I have been saying that for the last 3. The day I brought home I pushed it off the trailer and got it running. I Then called a good friend who was a WH mechanic for 40+ years and let him take for the first spin. Here is a pic of what was descibed in the auction listing as a home made tractor. As it arrived at the house. And my good friend takeing it for its maiden spin Edited January 14, 2015 by refracman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,262 #10 Posted January 14, 2015 I have both a '46 Lever and a hooded '54 senior here in southern Illinois. Check your messages. Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
