Added a '59 Farm-ette Model 45 to the Collection

[grnlark 479]

Four years later, I was finally able to get my hands on this '59 Farm-ette Model 45 today. It needs a serious cleaning and repair to a drive hub, but I think it's so cool looking and it's a very rare machine. 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062]

That is one unusual tractor , never seen anything like it , nice score. Please provide pictures of the cleaning and repairs. 

[AMC RULES 36,945]

 Looks like it's moving forward, sitting still.  

[oliver2-44 8,861]

Very boxy Cool

[fireman 1,021]

Nice Matt! I'm glad someone else besides me likes the odd ball models. I'm on the look out for a small complete Bantam. Just something on my "someday got to have one" list. 

[grnlark 479]

12 minutes ago, fireman said:

Nice Matt! I'm glad someone else besides me likes the odd ball models. I'm on the look out for a small complete Bantam. Just something on my "someday got to have one" list. 

 

I've got a few of those in stock too. Lol. They're getting harder and harder to find and the prices are going through the roof too. 

[WHX?? 46,814]

Gotta love the Clinton

[953 nut 51,775]

If anyone is interested in a farm-ette walk behind let me know and we may be able to work something out for delivery to the "Big Show" It is not mine but would be willing to help out and my friends would like to sell it.

 

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/59434-farm-ette-walk-behind/#comment-548274

[VinsRJ 721]

I have to say this little tractor is pretty frig'n cool... a short close up vid will be on youtube shortly!

[grnlark 479]

I gave it an initial bath to get the majority of the dust and grime off. Looks considerably better already. And I polished out one spot on the hood. It looks like the original paint will come back nicely with some elbow grease. The tires will clearly need some dedicated scrubbing. 

Edited December 24, 2015 by grnlark

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Nice find!

Thanks for the photos.

[JimmyZ 176]

Very Cool indeed!

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Gonna clean up nicely Matt.    

Found what might be the twin to yours here.  

 

 

 

 

Edited December 24, 2015 by AMC RULES

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062]

That cleaned up very nice. 

[grnlark 479]

5 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Gonna clean up nicely Matt.    

Found what might be the twin to yours here.  

 

 

That's actually my tractor now. The previous owner posted that vid a while back. 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,579]

Very neat old machine Matt!
So which of those two levers is the shifter? I assume the other is the deck height??

Mike.........

[grnlark 479]

18 minutes ago, Sparky said:

Very neat old machine Matt!
So which of those two levers is the shifter? I assume the other is the deck height??

Mike.........

The one on top (drivers side) is the gear selector. The one in the standard shifter location is the deck height

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

weirdo

[Vinylguy 4,666]

Make sure to take a high resolution image of the decal just in case you decide to do a total restore.

Very cool tractor!!!

[Ken B 3,116]

On 12/21/2015 at 8:42 AM, fireman said:

Nice Matt! I'm glad someone else besides me likes the odd ball models. I'm on the look out for a small complete Bantam. Just something on my "someday got to have one" list. 

I like the odd ball stuff myself, always have. Variety is the spice of life... Nice score Matt! You ARE the KING of Oddballs and Misfits... 

[AMC RULES 36,945]

 

 Saw another neat one here...

perfect fit for the island of misfits.  

 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2015 by AMC RULES

[fireman 1,021]

That looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it once you really lean into with the elbow grease!

 

I always keep looking at different tractors and see so many I would love to have. I don't know why I torture myself. I don't have the room for them but I guess if I see one I just can't live without, I'd find a way to store it.

[grnlark 479]

My latest crazy concoction even removes rust without touching the paint. This might be a secret recipe. 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

2 hours ago, grnlark said:

My latest crazy concoction even removes rust without touching the paint. This might be a secret recipe. 

 

Matt-

It is called salad dressing

[grnlark 479]

13 minutes ago, stevebo said:

 

Matt-

It is called salad dressing

The difference is that you can lean against my tractor and not ruin your pants.