kid dream/always wanted

ford farming · Jan 13, 2013

my grampa and dad owned a ford tractor dealership ,when i was 1 yr old dad brought home a 8000 and grandma took picture of me standing beside front wheel ,dads brother had bought a 8000 new and still has some 15000 hrs later, growing up working in dealership always loved when 1 was traded in or being worked on , always thought the look was good and drive and sound great.last year i found a 72 model same year i was born so i bought it and have on my farm,also my boys love it , heres pics of then and now.

Vito · Jan 13, 2013

That's cool! Enjoy it.

Vito

ford farming · Jan 13, 2013

8000 is nice , tach was bad - fixed, i have a original seat for it , the muffler went bad and previous owner thought new holland wanted too much so straight pipe but doesnt sound too bad. i found a good used muffler at junk yard and also found a m & w turbo kit -minus a tubo, but found a brand new turbo that crosses over and fits so i got that kit for tractor, i grew up on a 6000 ford w/m & w turbo plowing and working ground.

Oaf · Jan 13, 2013

Right on! As we used to say back in the 70s....

Ford9000puller · Jan 13, 2013

Looks like its in pretty good shape. I bought a 72 a couple of years ago. Its hard to beat the 8/9000 in my book. Guess thats why we have two 9000's and the 8000. Next I want to find one with a cab like your first picture. I love seeing those old pictures. Do you have any of the 6000?

ford farming · Jan 14, 2013

yes, we have a 63 6000 w/turbo and factory rail duals, also have a 61 red 6000

showcrop · Jan 14, 2013

I have thought for a long time that the 8000/9000s had a special look to them but I always thought it was me. Here is my 9000.

I have replace the seat since taking this pic.

Brian in MA · Jan 14, 2013

That is a big step from the ground to the platform on that tractor!

Ford9000puller · Jan 14, 2013

Do you have any pics of the 6000's? We've got a 61, a 63, and a 65 Commander. There is a video of me plowing with the 61 on youtube under 1961 Ford 6000 plowing. It is a red mounted 118 plow that someone cut down to 4 bottoms.

ford farming · Jan 14, 2013

heres a picture of a picture (not the best) fo the 6000s

FordTractorMan · Jan 18, 2013

That's a sharp 9000. Where'd you find the tricycle front end for it? I've never seen one except in old brochures.

showcrop · Jan 18, 2013

(quoted from post at 09:08:45 01/18/13) That's a sharp 9000. Where'd you find the tricycle front end for it? I've never seen one except in old brochures.

I got it from a "Red" friend. it is from an H, but it almost bolts right up.

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