Workin' on the Old Tractors

[MNGB]

After WWII lots of Blacksmiths converted tractors front and rear to rubber from steel around here I always admired their skill at cutting off the steel rim and welding on a rubber tire rim and not only tractors but lots of grain wagons got converted also

 

[cjet69]

After WWII lots of Blacksmiths converted tractors front and rear to rubber from steel around here I always admired their skill at cutting off the steel rim and welding on a rubber tire rim and not only tractors but lots of grain wagons got converted also

Spoked wheels seem like they would be a real challenge. Getting to be a lost art these days.

 

[cjet69]

Getting ready to mount the new to me sickle mower on my Farmall 230. The fast hitch is different from our Farmall Super C and the mower has a different lift set up on it so I need to figure out where everything goes. I haven't been able to find a manual that shows the hookup procedure but have seen some videos that talk about moving the lift links on the hitch to a fixed position. We'll see what I can figure out.

 

[MFDAC]

Sounds like you have to do some re-designing, but it's nothing new to you, CJet. Looks like a fun Mustang GT ragtop you have there! Chick magnet!

DAC

 

[cjet69]

Sounds like you have to do some re-designing, but it's nothing new to you, CJet. Looks like a fun Mustang GT ragtop you have there! Chick magnet!

DAC

The hitch is made for it but several parts and pins need to be set different when a mower is hooked up. I'll take pics or make a video when I get it figured out.

The Mustang was Dads car. He said he bought it to relive his misspent youth and he had fun driving it. I told mom that dad just wanted to drive around with the top down to show off his "Trophy Wife". She got a good laugh out of that. Not sure what we are going to do with it at this time.

 

[cjet69]

Got the hitch lift links moved to the stationary positions. The lift chain that came on the mower will work but the alignment isn't quite right. Need to find info on the correct setup. I moved it out in the driveway and did a test run. Doesn't sound to bad for a machine thats been sitting for quite a while.

 

[cjet69]

Here is a short video.

 

[MFDAC]

You got that sickle mower working in no time, CJet! drive shaft must have already been usable, or you had one the correct length on hand. I know they can telescope a ways. Shouldn't be a problem getting that lift chain figured out.

You need to buy that Mustang from your mom, put the top down and show off your "Trophy Mom" in your Dad's honor! It needs to stay in your family!

DAC

 

[cjet69]

Dad got this 2-point scraper blade with the Farmall Super C that he bought around 40 yrs ago. One of the hitch prongs was bent making it almost impossible to hook up to the tractor. Decided to throw it on the Gator and bring it down to the shop to see if I could straighten it. I still have to test fit but I think I got it and it took about 15-20 minutes to heat and hit it with a sledge hammer a couple of times. I'll bring the Super C down tomorrow and give it a test before I put it back together.

 

[4getgto]

Dad got this 2-point scraper blade with the Farmall Super C that he bought around 40 yrs ago. One of the hitch prongs was bent making it almost impossible to hook up to the tractor. Decided to throw it on the Gator and bring it down to the shop to see if I could straighten it. I still have to test fit but I think I got it and it took about 15-20 minutes to heat and hit it with a sledge hammer a couple of times. I'll bring the Super C down tomorrow and give it a test before I put it back together.

Thats a thick piece of metal you were pounding on.You must of had it red hot..and a very big sledge hammer..!
That blade looks like it doses it all..pivot and angle.. Not sure how easy it is to adjust ?