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Fleetlover · 03-25-2004, 02:55 PM

Have a friend who owns a farm and he's been after me to look at old Chevy pickup behind one of his building . It's a F@rd farm but this was his brothers truck . Anyway finally got down there last night for a look just before dark .It's a 70. Was hoping for power steering or brakes but no go . It did have a good right inner , battery box and radiator support all of which I need Plus right fender looks pretty good and has chrome wing windows . Going down Saturday to tear into it . Now if I could just find time to actually work on my own trucks .

**70cst** · 03-25-2004, 03:05 PM

The only reason the farm has Ford tractors is that Chevy doesn't make a tractor...I Know...F**D Motor is not the same as Ford Tractor but it sounded good...

Dean · 03-25-2004, 03:18 PM

Chevy made a few tractors back in the steel wheeled hand crank days. I guess it never took off.

Yeah, there is no such thing as a Ford tractor anymore.

Dean · 03-25-2004, 03:23 PM

One of Chevy's tractors was called a Samson. GM purchased the company in 1919. We used to own one of these beasts. It was about the size of a Fordson tractor.

Fleetlover · 03-25-2004, 04:55 PM

I actually didn't know that F@rd tractors were a thing of the past. Still tons of the old ones around. Did someone else buy them out ?

**CPNE** · 03-25-2004, 05:13 PM

I think they are manufactred under the New Holland brand now.

krazy_texan · 03-25-2004, 06:02 PM

yeah New Holland is one of the many, many, many companies owned by Ford, though i like the old 8n and 9n tractors i have learned to settle with my grandads 1937 Allis Chalmers

sukes84 · 03-25-2004, 06:32 PM

actually, New Holland owns Ford, and Case IH now

Fleetlover · 03-25-2004, 07:03 PM

the sh*it you learn on here Actually the farm is a Ford truck farm but tractors are John Deere

Dean · 03-26-2004, 08:53 AM

And New Holland is not an American company anymore.

I believe John Deere is the only American tractor company at this point and they don't even make their small tractors.

MR. GOODWRENCH · 03-26-2004, 10:35 AM

here is a rundown that was in Farm Journal last month,sorry for the picture it was the best I could do with the camara I had,

MR. GOODWRENCH · 03-26-2004, 10:36 AM

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Jason71k10 · 03-26-2004, 10:44 AM

wow, i knew that all the engines in the compacts were japanese, but I didn't know that the actual tractor was also?? hmmm...

well at least the "american" tractors look nicer than the actual japanese compacts like kubota, Iseki etc

lukecp · 03-26-2004, 11:50 AM

Nothing wrong with Ford tractors....i have one, 1952 8N and it works rather well considering it is 52 years old. Starts up fine after sitting for months......only real problem i have with it is that it dosen't have live power (the hydrualic lift dosen't work when the clutch is engaged).

Solver · 03-26-2004, 09:51 PM

I agree with yellowcustom. I have three of the old ford tractors. 2 8n's and a 2n. They seem to run forever with very litlle maintenance. They are still cheaper than a new garden tractor and alot more useful

bumpster · 03-28-2004, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by krazy_texan
yeah New Holland is one of the many, many, many companies owned by Ford, though i like the old 8n and 9n tractors i have learned to settle with my grandads 1937 Allis Chalmers

HEY! Nothing wrong with "Learning to settle", with A.C. After the first few times you screw up trying to rebuild a wet-sleeve engine, you get to kind of like them. Besides, by then you can't afford to get rid of them. lol

*Cruiser71* · 03-28-2004, 02:47 AM

The smaller john deere tractors are Jap made Yanmar diesels. Good machines but still an import with the John deere Name.

Woody · 03-29-2004, 05:13 PM

Cruser71, Correct!!! I have a 1984 model 650 John Deere (14 PTO hp) that I bought new. It has been a great small tractor. Then engine has been zero problems. I mow my 5 acres with it every 1.5 to 2 weeks all summer. I bought a JD because i thought it was made in the USA. Got it home and was looking at the s/n plate, "Manufactered for JD by Yanmar"

03-25-2004, 02:55 PM	#1
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	Free stuff for me Have a friend who owns a farm and he's been after me to look at old Chevy pickup behind one of his building . It's a F@rd farm but this was his brothers truck . Anyway finally got down there last night for a look just before dark .It's a 70. Was hoping for power steering or brakes but no go . It did have a good right inner , battery box and radiator support all of which I need Plus right fender looks pretty good and has chrome wing windows . Going down Saturday to tear into it . Now if I could just find time to actually work on my own trucks . __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

03-25-2004, 03:23 PM	#4
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	One of Chevy's tractors was called a Samson. GM purchased the company in 1919. We used to own one of these beasts. It was about the size of a Fordson tractor. Attached Images

03-25-2004, 04:55 PM	#5
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	That Samson is one mean looking unit. I actually didn't know that F@rd tractors were a thing of the past. Still tons of the old ones around. Did someone else buy them out ? __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

03-25-2004, 05:13 PM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I think they are manufactred under the New Holland brand now. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-25-2004, 06:02 PM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	yeah New Holland is one of the many, many, many companies owned by Ford, though i like the old 8n and 9n tractors i have learned to settle with my grandads 1937 Allis Chalmers __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-25-2004, 03:05 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	The only reason the farm has Ford tractors is that Chevy doesn't make a tractor...I Know...F**D Motor is not the same as Ford Tractor but it sounded good...

03-25-2004, 03:18 PM	#3
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Chevy made a few tractors back in the steel wheeled hand crank days. I guess it never took off. Yeah, there is no such thing as a Ford tractor anymore.

03-25-2004, 06:32 PM	#8
sukes84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gothenburg nebraska Posts: 25	actually, New Holland owns Ford, and Case IH now

03-25-2004, 07:03 PM	#9
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	Amazing the sh*it you learn on here Actually the farm is a Ford truck farm but tractors are John Deere __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

03-26-2004, 08:53 AM	#10
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	And New Holland is not an American company anymore. I believe John Deere is the only American tractor company at this point and they don't even make their small tractors.

03-26-2004, 10:35 AM	#11
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	here is a rundown that was in Farm Journal last month,sorry for the picture it was the best I could do with the camara I had, Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

03-26-2004, 10:36 AM	#12
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	2 Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

03-26-2004, 10:44 AM	#13
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	wow, i knew that all the engines in the compacts were japanese, but I didn't know that the actual tractor was also?? hmmm... well at least the "american" tractors look nicer than the actual japanese compacts like kubota, Iseki etc __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

03-26-2004, 11:50 AM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Nothing wrong with Ford tractors....i have one, 1952 8N and it works rather well considering it is 52 years old. Starts up fine after sitting for months......only real problem i have with it is that it dosen't have live power (the hydrualic lift dosen't work when the clutch is engaged). __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-26-2004, 09:51 PM	#15
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I agree with yellowcustom. I have three of the old ford tractors. 2 8n's and a 2n. They seem to run forever with very litlle maintenance. They are still cheaper than a new garden tractor and alot more useful __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon



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03-28-2004, 02:47 AM	#17
Cruiser71 AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 193	The smaller john deere tractors are Jap made Yanmar diesels. Good machines but still an import with the John deere Name.

03-29-2004, 05:13 PM	#18
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Cruser71, Correct!!! I have a 1984 model 650 John Deere (14 PTO hp) that I bought new. It has been a great small tractor. Then engine has been zero problems. I mow my 5 acres with it every 1.5 to 2 weeks all summer. I bought a JD because i thought it was made in the USA. Got it home and was looking at the s/n plate, "Manufactered for JD by Yanmar"

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