Adams 953

This one came in yesterday from Illinois. It was Adams Grandpas tractor, we got started on it yesterday.

Gonna have to put off the other round hoods we were getting ready to do but they will be next.

The question after it's pressure washed won't be where does it leak, it will be where doesn't it leak lol.

The PTO bracket was welded on and had to be cut off this morning, bit of a mess under there. The PTO bushing, or something that looks like it is welded on to the crankshaft too.

It's amazing what 2 gallons of Purple Power and 3 hours of pressure washing can do lol.

Here are the pics Ron. Original frame.

Proposed new frame. Steering is tight, pump spring is good, no cracks, and it even has a serial number we can use where yours is gone. It has a small dent in the left rear you can see that I can easily make go away. Rear cut up tool box section will be cut out and replaced.

Other parts are here blasted + checked, all are good, I will make new cables for the levers. Just waiting on the front end U bolts to get here, everything else I have in stock.

Just doing a little blasting.

In all of my years I've never had a switch break when taking a wire off. Looks like it was cracked and there was a real thin spot where the factory crimp is. Also gonna need some axle keys, they didn't look so good after they were cleaned up.

Dad was up yesterday so we had a good cigar and did some transplanting.

The front bolts are here and toolbox rear/lower panel is made. It is a lot heavier gauge than the original and even has a slope to the rear in the bottom for better drainage. It should last longer than the 55 year old original lol.

Just have to blast the hood, front end, rear hubs and front wheels then it will be on to cleaning up the rest with a DA.