Senior (RS-83) & Lever Steer Registry Update 2/6

[Mike Van Eman 73]

Wisconsin serial # 2443691 spec 102703 Model AEN

 

located in Pennsylvania. 

 

the story on this tractor is here: 

 

[Pullstart 59,649]

What a ‘beaut @Mike Van Eman!

[Mike Van Eman 73]

Thank you!

[WHX?? 46,729]

Yes it is Mike and let us know if you need further help with maintenance efforts. 

Is Ron @Big-Game still monitoring this thread Kev? I have not yet heard from him if mine is on the registry. 

Edited December 4, 2021 by WHX??

[Pullstart 59,649]

On 2/6/2015 at 11:06 AM, Big-Game said:

Ron Greco

rsgreco@embarqmail.com

 @WHX??

 

Try email, it seems that was best for me a while back.  

[Pullstart 59,649]

Maybe he’s keeping it in MI on the list for me.. 

 

Not sure if that’ll ever get old!

[AMC RULES 36,945]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mfg April-May 1955.

This old POND resides here in the Hudson Valley, New York.

Edited June 1, 2022 by AMC RULES

[Shaun turner 30]

Hi can anyone tell me if the senior register is upto date and how many have been found.i am soon to be the new owner of the 2nd one to get to the uk.would like to know how many are about in the USA.

Thanks in advance.

[Pullstart 59,649]

4 minutes ago, Shaun turner said:

Hi can anyone tell me if the senior register is upto date and how many have been found.i am soon to be the new owner of the 2nd one to get to the uk.would like to know how many are about in the USA.

Thanks in advance.

Ron Greco is the man to contact for sure, he has the best list known. rsgreco@embarqmail.com @Big-Game

[Wild Bill in VA 1,366]

I didn't think a picture of my Senior was listed so here is mine. I have always called it a 1956 due to certain construction details in this unit. The Wisconsen engines used by the Ponds were purchased in bulk, meaning an older let's say a 1954 Wisconsen engine could have been installed in a 1955 or 1956 year built Senior model. Also notice some of the Wisconsen AEN 8.3 HP engines have a double grooved pulley in the front of the crankshaft but do not have electric start, again some of these engines came with that pulley whether it was used or not. Mine is all original and was purchased at an auction in Burbon, Indiana from the second owner who owned a Wheel Horse dealership and took this Senior in on a trade. I have a snowplow, moldboard plow, trailer hitch and a cultivator set for the Senior. 

Wild Bill in Richmond VA

[Heatingman 941]

On 6/14/2016 at 2:46 AM, neil said:

You got to  smile at him sweetly and look him straight in the eyes  with a loving  sorrowful look to snag that , good luck ole friend 

And bring along a pretty woman to distract him while you load up the goods and leave an envelope 

[Rob J. 1,940]

O.K. so who has one of these bad boys for sale? I’ve never seen one in person or even seen an ad for someone selling one. They must be super rare. I guess I’ll have to go to a show to see one. Bucket list. Gitty up and cheers! 

[Pullstart 59,649]

@Rob J. I don’t know of any for sale, but if you ever take a day trip down to where the Troll population is higher, you can ride on a Senior and a Lever Steer all in one visit 

 

Note! One of the Seniors in the field picture is on loan to Uncle Jim until he’s ready to sell it to me 

[Tony (A2, MI) 29]

Just thought I'd share some pics of my what I assume to be a Senior.  I do not believe it is the original engine and as it is stuck, I have bought an AENL for it.  Tore it apart 5 years ago but have not touched it since.  I ought to get back to it!

[The Freightliner Guy 1,326]

It reminds me of a lever steer @Pullstart what do you think 

[WHX?? 46,729]

Indeed Tony... looks like you have a piece of history there...

Treat it with care please. 

[Tony (A2, MI) 29]

@WHX??  It is inside and the engine is off, but has been sitting that way for years.  I'd like to find someone to weld tabs on new rims in the original fashion so I can move it around.  I have new rims and tires for it.  Truly restoring it may be beyond my skill set or interest, but we will see.  I read that some early models did not have hoods.  Unsure if this one ever did.  I first drove it in about 1980 as a kid.  Has not run in at least 20 years.

 

[Pullstart 59,649]

1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said:

It reminds me of a lever steer @Pullstart what do you think 

No, a Senior indeed 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040]

Tony,

Please check your pm (message)

[SylvanLakeWH 24,118]

[953 nut 51,630]

10 hours ago, Tony (A2, MI) said:

thought I'd share some pics of my what I assume to be a Senior.

                       What a way to introduce yourself to this group. The Senior is one of those "Bucket List Tractors" everyone here would love to have.                         

[oliver2-44 8,852]

12 hours ago, Tony (A2, MI) said:

@WHX??  It is inside and the engine is off, but has been sitting that way for years.  I'd like to find someone to weld tabs on new rims in the original fashion so I can move it around.  I have new rims and tires for it.  Truly restoring it may be beyond my skill set or interest, but we will see.  I read that some early models did not have hoods.  Unsure if this one ever did.  I first drove it in about 1980 as a kid.  Has not run in at least 20 years.

 

@Pullstart live in MI and if he's not to far from you he's a great fabricator and could weld those tabs on the rims for you.

[SylvanLakeWH 24,118]

10 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

@Pullstart live in MI and if he's not to far from you he's a great fabricator and could weld those tabs on the rims for you.

Agree - But he might keep the Senior at his place to keep his others company and, you know, just to keep an eye on it...  

[Tony (A2, MI) 29]

Hi all, the engine that is on my Senior is an AENL and according to my Dad is not original.  I bought a AEN #2132509.  Do you think that will work and is roughly age appropriate?

 

Thanks,

 

Tony

[Pullstart 59,649]

@Tony (A2, MI) that would likely date the AEN as a 1953 then.  Close enough!