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Anonymous-0 · Sep 10, 2009

What years were the ladder bar radiators used on the model F, thanks ken.

Maine Fordson · Sep 10, 2009

Ken --

The Fordson F's which had the "ladder-style" radiator sides were those that were the very first tractors to roll off the assembly line in 1917-18. The F went on the market here in the states beginning in July 1918, and the radiator-side design changed in early 1919, if memory serves.

You can buy repro cast-iron ladder sides from The Fordson House. ($225 per side, last I knew.) I've even seen cast-aluminum ones on eBay before (after all, once they're painted, who's gonna know?).

Everybody gets fixated on the radiator sides of the early tractors, and often forget about the early-style radiator topper, air-washer plugs, wheel-hub covers, rear-wheel bushings, drawbar, etc. Anybody who's gonna make an "early" Fordson F should study up on the details.

Just my 2¢ worth.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 28, 2009

I was not trying to make an early tractor, i just bought one out of the weeds and the serial number is not readable and it has a ladder radiator on it, thats the first easy thing i noticed, thanks for the info anyway, ken

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