Early 953

[Wheelhorse Wes 279]

So I was wondering if there’s still someone on here doing the 953 registry ....I’m supposed to be picking up a tractor at the beginning of December. The gentleman sent me a picture of the serial number tag

I was shocked to be honest 

62- 627

its missing that unique steering wheel and some other parts but still it’s an early 953

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,478]

Added to the list. Click on the picture

We are often asked where the serial numbers are on the tractors. Have started to add photos of them to the file pages and used your's. Thank You.

Garry

[953 nut 51,509]

In the event you want a bit more information take a look at this post. 

 

[Guest 88vic]

I always have loved the looks of this model.  It commands attention and just looks plain tough.  One day I hopefully will come across one to snag up. Maybe someone will want one of mine and trade.  Congrats Wheelhorse Wes !

[Wheelhorse Wes 279]

I totally agree they look “tough” that’s why they are my favourite model. My first 953 (fan gear, regular steering wheel) was my 4th Wheelhorse and actually now that I think of this my FIRST Wheelhorse I actually bought. Saved it from the back corner of a lawnmower junkyard.

[Wheelhorse Wes 279]

Your welcome Gary I see you added my serial number. Thanks

[Wheelhorse Wes 279]

Now this tractor I’m buying is missing the “key” parts. Steering wheel(diamond Center one) the starter generator belt guard, gear shift frame inspection panel, hood, grill, one head light “bucket” is broken and missing a lens, pto clutch, and finally the air breather.

If ANYONE on here has or knows of someone with the diamond steering wheel and or Center cap I’m interested in buying it....thanks in advance...WES

tractor comes with the 54” dozer blade 

Edited November 10, 2019 by Wheelhorse Wes

[Pullstart 59,548]

Sounds a lot like the one in Pewamo, MI?

[953 nut 51,509]

10 hours ago, Wheelhorse Wes said:

missing the “key” parts. Steering wheel(diamond Center one) the starter generator belt guard, gear shift frame inspection panel, hood, grill, one head light “bucket” is broken and missing a lens, clutch, and finally the air breather. pto

That stuff is scarcer than hen's teeth, especially the steering wheel and center cap. Kainer Boats used a very similar steering wheel for a couple of years in the '60s. Most of the rest can be used from a 1054 or late 953; starter generator belt guard, gear shift frame inspection panel, hood, grill.

@GlenPettit sells the headlight lens and the bucket is the same as the 1962 HL-22 lights, but they are hard to find.

Happy hunting.

Edited November 10, 2019 by 953 nut
fat finger

[Wheelhorse Wes 279]

I’ve got the later style 953, 1054, 1054A.....I had a 1054 parts tractor I took the good parts from but like you are saying 953 nut that steering wheel is going to be very hard to find.

[Pullstart 59,548]

@Wheelhorse Wes Are you coming to MI to pick it up?

[Herder 2,354]

I believe that this old girl is an early production 953, it still has the ross steering box in place, but all of the other key items are missing.  kind of typical.  At the time of the purchase I hadn't realized what it was.  Guess I should submit a photo of the tag.        

 

[Pullstart 59,548]

1 hour ago, Herder said:

I believe that this old girl is an early production 953, it still has the ross steering box in place, but all of the other key items are missing.  kind of typical.  At the time of the purchase I hadn't realized what it was.  Guess I should submit a photo of the tag.        

 

 

Cousins!

 

 

[Herder 2,354]

59 minutes ago, pullstart said:

 

Cousins!

 

 

Hey cous.