Update on me and a new 1055

[Chris G 3,361]

Well first off I found this 1055 online for a hundred bucks. So I definitely had to get it. The tractor set for years in a barn. But the motors free good compression and everything solid. Came with a crazy seat, but a really nice extra option! So this one will be on the chopping block to be restored along with a few others. Over the last year I've been collecting everything to do the projects I have. so once I start in I can keep going on them. I'm currently waiting on a few more parts. But as far as everything for me I haven't been on here as much last year due to a move and getting adjusted and things set up and taking care of some nerve and back issues. The last three years been up and down for health-wise with nerve conditions and back problems. But as of now the doctors giving me the clean right off to start going back on my hobbies. As long as I take it easy if I feel the need. So over all things are on the up and hopefully within the next couple weeks. I'll start getting some updates in the restoration section on these tractors i have acquired. And with all that being done now, I should most definitely be able to be at the big show this year!!! But here's a pic of the new one cuz we all know that's what's most important!

Edited January 15, 2020 by Chris G

[ebinmaine 73,010]

Awesome man!

 

Good to see ya back on!

 

 

Man that seat.....

 

I dunno...

I'd use it.....

So ugly it's cute ya know....

 

5 minutes ago, Chris G said:

As long as I take it easy if I feel the need

Just keep in mind that's doctor code language....

TAKE IT EASY.

 

Took me a few tries to learn that one. 

 

[Pullstart 67,068]

Welcome home!  That seat, reminds me of high school lunches...

[Chris G 3,361]

@ebinmaine I've had a few tries myself, but still stubbornly learning there ways. 

@pullstart you are 100% correct on the cafeteria chair 

[ebinmaine 73,010]

4 minutes ago, Chris G said:

@ebinmaine I've had a few tries myself, but still stubbornly learning there ways

I can't remember your age but I think I've got nearly 20 years on you.

I still really ain't learned.

 

[Chris G 3,361]

I'm only 33 @ebinmaine

[ebinmaine 73,010]

Just now, Chris G said:

I'm only 33 @ebinmaine

I just turned 49.

 

You have plenty of time to learn to speak "Doctor"....

 

 

[rmaynard 16,372]

43 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Man that seat.....

 

I dunno...

I'd use it.....

So ugly it's cute ya know....

Hey Eric. Watch what you say about that beautiful seat.  I had an 856 with a similar one. Actually very comfortable.

 

 

[Pullstart 67,068]

@Chris G maybe your seat just needs to be blacked out a bit?

[WHX?? 51,916]

Well luckily for you I  can help you out with your health problems Chris...Dr. WHX prescribes  buy two more horses and call me in the morning. .. 

Did you not see my thread where I was forced by gun point into buying two 100 dollar 1055's just to get one out of them? 

I can't find the  thread now dammit but here's what it ended up like...forgive me father for I have sinned... I just  could not give up the patined seat! 

BTW if those HL's are what we think they are you done rrrreeell good!

[Chris G 3,361]

@WHX24  That machine turned out phenomenal, it looks really sharp.

 

[WHX?? 51,916]

Thanks Chris, I did have some help. Dan @Achto did most of the paint and helped in other ways. Please keep us posted on yours. 

The only other member I know of that runs a 1055 is @953 nut so I always thought it a unsung model hence the inspiration for my resto. As @ACman once said nothing like a big block in a short frame... have fun and I got some leftover parts you need.......

[dells68 7,499]

Great to see you back around @Chris G!  I’m right there with you in that life sometimes has a way of tying us up!  As long as we find our way back, I think it’s all good!

[Tractorhead 9,212]

Hi chris, nice looking basis.

as others allready mentioned,  the seat look like the „hot spot“ ...😎 

 

Watch on your health, a lot of things can be purchased, health ain‘t.

i had also learned this lesson the hard Way.

 

As long as you do things without any stress or under pressure,

i’ll bet it will be the best medicine you ever can get.

Doc told me, i can do all i would, as long as it satisfy me.

Just have to find out this border, before pain occurs, that is my actual challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

[953 nut 60,367]

Seems we have a couple of things in common, 1055 ownership and bad backs!    One of the first things I bought after my spinal fusion was a hydraulic lift table,  great back saver. Putting the tractor on a rotisserie allows you to place the work at a comfortable position to reduce the need to twist and bend.

 

Please take care of what is left of your back, medical science can do just so much and the rest is up to you.

 

[Racinbob 11,989]

It looks like you got the HL-5 headlights. That's worth the price of admission right there. Nice! 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,541]

I am liking the front headlight set up

[rmaynard 16,372]

6 hours ago, 953 nut said:

 

Seems we have a couple of things in common, 1055 ownership and bad backs!    One of the first things I bought after my spinal fusion was a hydraulic lift table,  great back saver. Putting the tractor on a rotisserie allows you to place the work at a comfortable position to reduce the need to twist and bend.

 

Please take care of what is left of your back, medical science can do just so much and the rest is up to you.

 

 

Let me hear a great big AMEN to that.

[Herder 2,355]

6 hours ago, 953 nut said:

 

Seems we have a couple of things in common, 1055 ownership and bad backs!    One of the first things I bought after my spinal fusion was a hydraulic lift table,  great back saver. Putting the tractor on a rotisserie allows you to place the work at a comfortable position to reduce the need to twist and bend.

 

Please take care of what is left of your back, medical science can do just so much and the rest is up to you.

 

I like the idea of the lift and the rotisserie.  They would save you from bending, twisting and turning.  But the question is, how well did your back holdup to all that digging you had to do in order to savage that old girl? 

[953 nut 60,367]

20 minutes ago, Herder said:

the question is, how well did your back holdup to all that digging you had to do in order to savage that old girl?

Here is the back story as told by @Ed Kennell. I bought it from him.

 

I saw the 953 on a Maryland CL ad in Dec. 2014. 

The location was farther than I would travel for a non runner...about a five hour round trip.

But, I was going to Charlestown W Va. on Jan 3, 2015 for our annual family Christmas party.

The 953 was within 50 mile of my route, so I made arrangements to pick up the tractor on my way to the party Saturday morning.

About two hours into the trip, I got a call that the party was cancelled due to heavy sleet in the mountains in western Pa. where most of my family lives.          It was raining where I was but the temp was 33F, so we decided to continue on to pick up the tractor.  When we got there, I saw the 953 sitting in an overgrown  ditch and by now  the rain was turning to sleet.

I was really concerned how I would get it to my trailer.  Turns out the owner was a contractor and had an excavator. If I did the rigging, he agreed to pick it out of the ditch and put it on the trailer.   No problem... it was on the trailer in a few minutes and we were on our way East trying to stay ahead of the cold and freezing ice  approaching  from the West.   

I really regret not having  pictures of it being plucked out of that ditch and dangling from the excavator over my trailer.

I think I posted a pic on Red Square and that's where you and I crossed paths.  So, Now you know the rest of the story.

 

Best Regards,

Ed

[Herder 2,355]

3 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Here is the back story as told by @Ed Kennell. I bought it from him.

 

I saw the 953 on a Maryland CL ad in Dec. 2014. 

The location was farther than I would travel for a non runner...about a five hour round trip.

But, I was going to Charlestown W Va. on Jan 3, 2015 for our annual family Christmas party.

The 953 was within 50 mile of my route, so I made arrangements to pick up the tractor on my way to the party Saturday morning.

About two hours into the trip, I got a call that the party was cancelled due to heavy sleet in the mountains in western Pa. where most of my family lives.          It was raining where I was but the temp was 33F, so we decided to continue on to pick up the tractor.  When we got there, I saw the 953 sitting in an overgrown  ditch and by now  the rain was turning to sleet.

I was really concerned how I would get it to my trailer.  Turns out the owner was a contractor and had an excavator. If I did the rigging, he agreed to pick it out of the ditch and put it on the trailer.   No problem... it was on the trailer in a few minutes and we were on our way East trying to stay ahead of the cold and freezing ice  approaching  from the West.   

I really regret not having  pictures of it being plucked out of that ditch and dangling from the excavator over my trailer.

I think I posted a pic on Red Square and that's where you and I crossed paths.  So, Now you know the rest of the story.

 

Best Regards,

Ed

I know I am a bit here but I have to ask, did you fix this tractor?  If so I have one for you.

[953 nut 60,367]

2 hours ago, Herder said:

did you fix this tractor?

Life keeps on getting in the way.         I cut out the rust holes and welded in replacement pieces then took a little time out to refurbish a newly acquired 418-C followed by a transmission rebuild and building a narrowed front end for one of my other 953s followed by having to do a rebuild of my GT-14 due to a broken right rear axle followed by surgery on both of my hands followed by my wife's fractured shoulder and associated visits to Doctors as well as doing all the household chores and so on.                  You get the picture, I've been distracted, got to be more focussed on this restoration.

BUT,           I do plan to get back at it soon;   VERY SOON!