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I found a 1655..How hard should I run?

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PD

07-13-2003 08:03:08




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I recently came across a 1971 model 1655 gas sitting in the weeds behind a farm machinery dealer. It has been a loader tractor, since some of the mounting hardware is still bolted to the frame. It has a wide front, spin-out wheels, Over-Under, both hitches that appear to have never been used. Sheet metal is fairly straight, certainly fixable. Rusted battery box and fenders. Runs, but not well. Over-Under works as best I can tell. Gauges all work. Tires 50% and weathered. No water in rear end or engine oil. Front end pretty well worn, due to lots of loader use. 4148.7 hours showing on working tach. My plans would be to everhaul everything mechanical and go from there. Before everyone tells me to find a better tractor, I want a 1971 model 1655 gas specifically to replace the one I had as a kid that was destroyed. The project does not present a challenge that would overwhelm me. Asking price is $3000 firm, due to the worn-out wide front (the guy thinks that a wide front is worth big money). The worst part about this rig is that some idiot welded the steering column where it telescopes and the steering wheel is only a metal rim, all the rubber/plastic is gone. There is no paint on the tractor to speak of, but all the decals are still there for reference. The only time it has been shedded is when it was being built in Charles City! The seat is comprised of a piece of 1/2 inch plywood bolted to the original(?) seat frame! This really sad example of a once-proud 1655 has the prettiest stainless steel muffler and rain cap I ever saw on a tractor! I like to rescue sad cases when I do cars, so this is just my speed. Most of the stuff I need is available. Money will fix most of the problems, and I figured about ten grand to make it a tractor, based on quotes I have for work I will have to farm out and the parts I need. How hard should I run from this project? Thanks and regards....P

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Chris L

07-15-2003 20:01:52




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 Re: I found a 1655..How hard should I run? in reply to PD, 07-13-2003 08:03:08  
i would say that is overpriced for a gas - hold out until it sells - then get it cheaper..... .



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Mike (WA)

07-14-2003 09:08:06




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 Re: I found a 1655..How hard should I run? in reply to PD, 07-13-2003 08:03:08  
So, lets review: This is the tractor from your youth, so you really want this specific model; you like hard cases; you've "done" cars (I have done both also, and compared to cars, tractors are a piece a cake); You have realistic expectations (actually probably on the high side); the money doesn't seem to scare you; and there is no mention of a wife ready to assassinate you if you bring "one more derelict" home. Sounds to me like no matter how fast you run, we'll all be rooting for this project to catch up with you! Good luck! BTW, I got some stainless steel "butt panels" from a guy who was remodelling his milking parlor- they are about 1/8 stainless, 2 feet by 3 feet, with a one inch right angle bend all the way around. I have made many things from them- including nifty battery boxes for a 1550 Oliver- only had to have the local sheet metal guy make two 90 degree bends in each, for total of 8 bucks. Welded the hardware on from the old ones. Much less money and a lot classier than the stock ones, assuming you could find some.

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Ollie

07-13-2003 09:02:02




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 Re: I found a 1655..How hard should I run? in reply to PD, 07-13-2003 08:03:08  
Your expectations are very reasonable. You sound like the perfect person to bring the old girl back to life.



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Jeff in Indy

07-13-2003 11:22:19




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 Re: Re: I found a 1655..How hard should I run? in reply to Ollie, 07-13-2003 09:02:02  
Sounds like my kind of tractor.. or so my wife would say. Since you mentioned that you've done cars then you obviously know what a restoration takes in time and frustration. By the description it will probably take a couple thousand dollars to get it back into shape, not including the cost of the tractor. If it were me, I'd pass and begin the hunt for an unmolested 1655. If saving old cars/tractors is what you enjoy then go for it. The satisfaction of a well done restoration, the knowledge gained doing it, and the pride one gets from taking a lump of coal to a diamond is worth the expense. It's all for fun anyway right? You'll never get what you'll spend if you ever decide to sell.

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