Grandpa's Tractor

BT in NE · Oct 21, 2012

Here are a few pictures of my 1937 Massey-Harris Challenger. The first one was taken at the Deer Creek Sodbusters show in August of 1992, and shows me on the seat and my grandpa in front. My Dad and I had just restored the tractor that summer, and when Grandpa seen it he said that I should just keep it. Man, did I feel ten feet tall! The next one was taken at the same show in 2012, and shows myself and my family. As you can tell, the tractor is showing its twenty year old restoration, but it is one that will never be sold. BT

JMOR · Oct 21, 2012

(quoted from post at 17:54:06 10/21/12) Here are a few pictures of my 1937 Massey-Harris Challenger. The first one was taken at the Deer Creek Sodbusters show in August of 1992, and shows me on the seat and my grandpa in front. My Dad and I had just restored the tractor that summer, and when Grandpa seen it he said that I should just keep it. Man, did I feel ten feet tall! The next one was taken at the same show in 2012, and shows myself and my family. As you can tell, the tractor is showing its twenty year old restoration, but it is one that will never be sold. BT

ighty fine.

mike plotner · Oct 21, 2012

nice tractor! we have a 1952 Allis-Chalmers WD that was my great grandpas. someday we hope to resore it so it is as nice as yours but for now it just works and it will keppe working even after being restored. i heard from a local tractor guy once uses his tractors alot "i like to get them out and use tehm. i can always repaint!"

The Mayor · Oct 21, 2012

Nice! very nice!

Brian Allen · Oct 21, 2012

BT in NE
Are those the correct steel wheels?
I think it looks nicer on steel!
Other than the dark stain on the under-belly she still looks good!
There must be something that will remove that without damaging the paint.
I think Grandpa would approve!
Brian

J.Wondergem · Oct 21, 2012

I think WD40 and a little rubbing will take it off.

BT in NE · Oct 21, 2012

Yes, Brian those are the correct wheels for the tractor. As you can see in the first pic, the original tires were pretty sad but held air until four years ago when they let loose. I was able to purchase the steel wheels cheaper than I could replace the rubber and I don't have to worry about dry rot! BT

Mike (WA) · Oct 21, 2012

Love the "tip-toe" steel wheels- and I agree, just scrub the oil stain with a little Dawn detergent and water, and it will look fine.

And a fine looking family as well.

Royse · Oct 21, 2012

If I were your Grandfather I would be proud of both the tractor and your family.
Very nice!

Paul from MI · Oct 21, 2012

Great pics, and so good youncould keep it. I am very lucky to have my Dad's Allis B and my Grandpa's Farmall H.

4020deereboy · Oct 21, 2012

I've always thought that the green masseys were cool looking

larry@stinescorners · Oct 21, 2012

wonderful story,and great pictures

omahagreg · Oct 21, 2012

Very nice pictures, history and family! Where abouts are you from? I live in Omaha, have my Grandpas 1950 WD parked in the alley in the middle of town!

BT in NE · Oct 22, 2012

Greg, I live in Sterling, about 45 minutes southeast of Lincoln. BT

SweetFeet · Oct 22, 2012

BT in NE,
Really neat old tractor - have never seen one. I like it with the rear steel.
Nice family photo too.

Dave in GA · Oct 22, 2012

Great pics. It's nice to hang onto an old member of the family. I've got a '36 Challenger, unrestored, but it runs well. Unique machines.

Grandpa's Tractor

BT in NE

Member

JMOR

Well-known Member

mike plotner

Member

The Mayor

Member

Brian Allen

Well-known Member

J.Wondergem

Well-known Member

BT in NE

Member

Mike (WA)

Well-known Member

Royse

Well-known Member

Paul from MI

Well-known Member

4020deereboy

Member

larry@stinescorners

Member

omahagreg

Well-known Member

BT in NE

Member

SweetFeet

Well-known Member

Dave in GA

Member

Similar threads