1470 on Steroids

It was around 1976 that a area farmer bought this very clean low hr 1470. He did not like the noisy cab so he removed it and built the cab you see. He did a excellent job, at the time it was quieter than anything CASE built. Heated, AC and stereo. I remember driving the tractor shortly after he completed it and marveled at its comfort. About 5 yrs later he went to ridge till and no longer needed a 4 wd so he traded it for a 2390. The next owner wanted more power so he installed a pumped up 2670 engine and dynode at 250 PTO HP. Then wheel hop bothered him so he went to the local salvage yard and got another hood and frame from a 1470. He then proceeded to cut his tractor in half at the engine so he could add 24 in. to the frame so the front axle got moved ahead that much. He was able to use part of the other hood to lengthen his 24 in. The tractor looks a little goofy but did ride better. It was also at that time he painted it red and black. He then wanted more rubber on the ground so the big 30.5 x 32 tires went on. He ran this tractor 20 yr like that and never had a drivetrain failure. He then retired and the tractor was sold and I lost track of it till the other day. The 40 years of tough work is showing and could use a paint job again but the darn thing runs good. 3 pt and pto along with the double rear steering cly's which I guess is a seldom seen option. He even made a double foot pedal for steering the rear and the cab has tilt telescoping steering wheel from a Massey. Rod.

That does look like a real beast!! Maybe I should have bought it instead of the 4690. Wouldn't have to worry about electronic steering for sure. Back in the 80s I rented a 1470 that was painted white and power red. When I was trucking I saw a 2470 stretched and a grain cart put on the back part of the tractor. That was in Ark. along I-55. What do you suppose they're asking for it??

Steve the current owner contacted me about fixing the steering on a 1470. I had no idea it was this tractor until he showed up with it Saturday. He has now owned it for 10 yrs or so. I told him the history of it as most things he did not know. Frankly I am wondering if it is going to fit into my shop with 12 ft side walls. My 1470 does not have a lot of room to spare and it is not as tall as this one, Rod.

Wow, that is an interesting tractor. It's amazing one tractor got so many mods, and apparently all of them pretty high quality. We had a shot to buy a 1470 about the time my grandpa was retiring, low hours tractor, practically no rust (unusual for this area). He thought long and hard on it and before he pulled the trigger it was gone. Always wished he'd have gotten it as I'd have most likely ended up with it. Also missed a mint 600 (the '57 version, 6 cyl diesel, standard front axle). Guy mowed his property with it and a 6 ft bush hog, had plenty of power, lol! They worked out a deal to swap a DC with live PTO, plus some cash, for the 600. We found a nice DC, did some repairs, took it down there, and the guy backed out after we unloaded. Pretty well the only time I saw my grandpa right ticked off! But I ended up with that DC as well - '53, factory upgraded with aluminum pistons and all the goods. Still use that DC farming today.

What a ride.