Thanks guys for all your input. I really like this tractor so far. It runs so smooth and strong and seems tight all over. The tractor was always shedded when not in use and the original paint shows very well. Ultradog, this 8 speed does have LPTO which I am happy about.
I included some photos. Notice the amount of (original ??) paint on the clutch and brake pedals. There is no evidence of this tractor being re-painted but I'll keep looking. I really like the look of the 7.50 x 16 front tires instead of the 6.00 x 16. The rears are 13.6 x 28. No remote valve.
Today I spoke with a friend who co-owned a Ford tractor dealership back in the late 50's through the 80's. We discussed what brand of tires came on the later 3000's. He told me that Ford switched from Firestone/Goodyear rears to Armstrong rears around 1973 or so. He said the fronts were either Armstrong or BF Goodrich. My tractor is a 1974 and has Armstrong rears and BF Goodrich fronts. Could this tractor possibly have the original tires?? Seems hard to believe.
Can't wait to put it to work this coming spring!!!
Brian
I included some photos. Notice the amount of (original ??) paint on the clutch and brake pedals. There is no evidence of this tractor being re-painted but I'll keep looking. I really like the look of the 7.50 x 16 front tires instead of the 6.00 x 16. The rears are 13.6 x 28. No remote valve.
Today I spoke with a friend who co-owned a Ford tractor dealership back in the late 50's through the 80's. We discussed what brand of tires came on the later 3000's. He told me that Ford switched from Firestone/Goodyear rears to Armstrong rears around 1973 or so. He said the fronts were either Armstrong or BF Goodrich. My tractor is a 1974 and has Armstrong rears and BF Goodrich fronts. Could this tractor possibly have the original tires?? Seems hard to believe.
Can't wait to put it to work this coming spring!!!
Brian