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Marcm157

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Hudson Valley, NY
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New Holland TC34DA
After nearly 10 years laying in a swampy field she is up and running again. Chased a bunch of electrical gremlins and several hydraulic issues but overall it was fairly easy so far. Still have a bunch of lines to replace and a few safety switches but all hydraulic functions work and she runs and drives. Considering it was a gift from my employer I made out pretty good.
 

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After nearly 10 years laying in a swampy field she is up and running again. Chased a bunch of electrical gremlins and several hydraulic issues but overall it was fairly easy so far. Still have a bunch of lines to replace and a few safety switches but all hydraulic functions work and she runs and drives. Considering it was a gift from my employer I made out pretty good.
Nice ! of your employer and a nice unit. (y)
 
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It's kind of sad that somebody would abuse a nice tractor like that by leaving it exposed to the weather. Why buy a tractor if you're not going to take care of it and park it inside.
 
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It's kind of sad that somebody would abuse a nice tractor like that by leaving it exposed to the weather. Why buy a tractor if you're not going to take care of it and park it inside.
It is inside my garage now. I will be building a shed over the next few months for sure.
 

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Did you do a full service on it?
Hydraulic, oil, fuel & front end?
Your boss must really like you!
I did do the first full service of everything wet. I did use cheap filters as I plan to run it for a short bit and exercise everything and then likely use OEM filters as I flush everything out. I have a great relationship with the owners of the company I currently work for. Its family owned and operated and I am treated like family...
 
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It's a 1954 Ford Sunliner - Been in my family since new. She is mid restoration. Progress stalled a bit when I got the tractor bug!
This was my Bride's Uncles. It just sold to the guy who bought his shop. I was offered it, but Aunt is extremely forgetful and he caught her at just the right minute. I would rather have his F1 pickup, but that went to his son.
David from jax
 

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This was my Bride's Uncles. It just sold to the guy who bought his shop. I was offered it, but Aunt is extremely forgetful and he caught her at just the right minute. I would rather have his F1 pickup, but that went to his son.
David from jax
Beautiful Ride! I had a 53 F100 that I restored and later sold. I am a die hard Ford guy which is why I am so into this tractor!
 
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I always had a F series Trk.. My keeper 2001 250. Father was dealer Rep. Atl.. I've seen the Specs. Esp. MPH. will it do it.? :sneaky:

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After nearly 10 years laying in a swampy field she is up and running again. Chased a bunch of electrical gremlins and several hydraulic issues but overall it was fairly easy so far. Still have a bunch of lines to replace and a few safety switches but all hydraulic functions work and she runs and drives. Considering it was a gift from my employer I made out pretty good.
Sandman that is a beautiful ride!
Congratulations! It's always a hood day when you can revive an old friend. Looks a lot like 2002 vintage TC24D that required a new glow plug timer to stay running more than 2 minutes.
 
 
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