For as long as I can remember, Dad has always talked about getting an old Farmall to tinker with. So we have been shopping around for the right project at the right time at the right stage for the right price. Well, he found one. Its a 1940, Farmall A series, 1940 model, the first year for the A series. Seems our friends Uncle has several vintage tractors for sale, and once Dad took a look at this little A, he knew it was the one. They have named it Annie Russell, and it sure has taken on a personality. I will post recent pics later. These are from a week after he had it. It has come a long way and is taking shape nicely. It is an older restoration, but it not show quality by any means, but its getting closer every week. Dad really needed this project. His health has improved as he spend more time wrenching and tinkering now rather than scopin' Westerns on the tube! So far, he has pulled the radiator for flushing and repairs to fractured welds, replaced all hoses, replaced the oilpan gasket, installed the original headlights, installed a tail light, replaced the front tires with period correct rubber, repaired and painted the rims, installed mirror and slow vehicle sign, installed a rain cap on the exhaust, replaces all the front wheel bolts. He is looking forward to going on several tractor rides as well as parades and shows. We plan on using it as a second tractor to pull the hay rake next year when we get the baler and to pull the claw rope to put the bales in the barn.
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