edgro 676 #1 Posted January 7, 2018 Thought I'd share these interesting tractors SE Michigan propane model, may be hard to see where you're going with the tank in the way Ford Gray 552, I like the gray and black look 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,295 #2 Posted January 7, 2018 I gotta say I like the gray look too. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,952 #3 Posted January 7, 2018 I was going to do a C-145 in gray but changed my mind to a white hood and red tractor 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #4 Posted January 7, 2018 The Grey is pretty sharp looking. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,172 #5 Posted January 7, 2018 Yet more examples of the "Superior" quality of Michiganders and their 's... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted January 7, 2018 I like the idea of propane fuel.Started converting an early 70's Ford F-600 w/330 gas burner,years ago.Got most of the parts.Then gave up.Now I'm too old. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,209 #7 Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said: I like the idea of propane fuel........ That is a neat idea. Maybe mount the tank hanging off the back behind the seat. What's it take to do on a small engine? 1 hour ago, Racinbob said: I gotta say I like the gray look too. Yep. @edgro, thanks for posting these. Cool pics. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #8 Posted January 7, 2018 Hate to add a sour note, but couldn't abide by the propane... I was on dispatch on Halloween 1963 when the coliseum in Indianapolis blew up --google it for details if you want....I am really careful around propane and only use it for a gas grill... but, like others I like the gray and black too.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #9 Posted January 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jerry77 said: Hate to add a sour note, but couldn't abide by the propane... I was on dispatch on Halloween 1963 when the coliseum in Indianapolis blew up --google it for details if you want....I am really careful around propane and only use it for a gas grill... but, like others I like the gray and black too.... It's like Aretha Franklin sang about.R-E-S-P-E-C-T.Any fuel not used properly is dangerous as hell.Not much around that's as bad as gasoline.Of course,with all the added ethanol now a days,gasoline hardly wants to ignite with a match.Just gotta be careful.Safety first. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,796 #10 Posted January 7, 2018 There are thousands of propane forklifts all over the country, I don't know how many blow up. Some graphics might be added to the gray tractor to make it more Ford like. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,510 #11 Posted January 7, 2018 Gotta say that gray is really nice looking on that round hood. Maybe because gray was a factory color of the workhorse series and I like those too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #12 Posted January 7, 2018 Reckon somebody wanted a mini Ford/Ferguson, and looks like they came extremely close, maybe some red pinstriping ...but still looks good as done, Jeff. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #13 Posted January 7, 2018 That's what I was thinking Jeff, Ferguson grey as Ford grey was much lighter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,769 #14 Posted January 7, 2018 battleship gray 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #15 Posted January 7, 2018 Love the color combo! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,854 #16 Posted January 8, 2018 We used to call propane tractors "Bombtane" Old farmers didn't give it the respect it deserved. Since it under pressure in the tank some even aired there tires up with it. Today old propane fueled tractors usually sell for much less than the same model with gasoline or diesel fuel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #17 Posted January 8, 2018 Personally the Grey Wheel Horse looks a lot better than the old grey Ferguson's did. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,209 #18 Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Cvans said: Personally the Grey Wheel Horse looks a lot better than the old grey Ferguson's did. Agreed. Nicer body lines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #19 Posted January 8, 2018 edgro . I am with you on this. I always tried different accents with paint. A little color here and there goes a long way. I never like factory red blob= no separation. Just my . Spoiler Spoiler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #20 Posted January 8, 2018 16 hours ago, Aldon said: Love the color combo! That’s what I’ve been saying all along about that beastly “Grey Ghost” of yours! It is a tough looking tractor anyway but that gray is really industrial...I know, it’s just my 17 hours ago, 953 nut said: battleship gray IMHO the sexiest battleship class of all time, the Iowa series. I’ve been on both the Wisconsin and Missouri at their current mooring sites while visiting my cousin—a 20 year Navy veteran. Never thought about building a “horse” in his honor painted battleship gray but Now you got me thinking!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #21 Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) Not saying the grey doesn't look great... just would like to see it accented with a little bit more of our original red. Maybe with a nod to our Workhorse lineage... accomplished with a custom set of decals from Terry, our Vinylguy. Edited January 9, 2018 by AMC RULES 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgro 676 #22 Posted January 9, 2018 Here is something else different CL Green Bay 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #23 Posted January 9, 2018 I'm really digging that one too! That is one tough looking loader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,209 #24 Posted January 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, dells68 said: I'm really digging that one too! That is one tough looking loader. Yeah. I'm curious to know the story behind that one. A b160? Didn't know that was a thing. Little Briggs & Stratton in there. And that loader is really different. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #25 Posted January 9, 2018 On 1/8/2018 at 7:52 AM, AMC RULES said: Not saying the grey doesn't look great... just would like to see it accented with a little bit of our original red. Maybe with a nod to our Workhorse lineage... accomplished with a custom set of decals from Terry, our Vinylguy. How about the wheel horse stays red with grey decals? I do like that grey, but no propane for me. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites