1961 Ford backhoe data plate

[gumi]

We had a 1961 Ford backhoe donated to us for use on our property. I want to locate the data plate so I can record the model and serial number but I can't seem to find it. I will have more questions as time goes by, but want to start with this one. Thank you for any helpyou can give me.
Ron

 

[LD1]

Probably not on a plate. Look for stamped numbers around the starter

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Check here

 

[Soundguy]

agreed. 61 puts it into the 58-62 '01' series range.

post the 2 lines of #'s from the boss aft of the starter.

with the way sellers / people mis identify machines, it could literally be anything really..

 

[gumi]

I couldn't find any numbers around the starter. Just aft of the starter is the air filter and the tube going to the carb. On the left side of the tractor on the housing just in front of the rear azle are the numbers 312480 cast onto the housing. Just below this is what looks like a plate with the numbers 8AF. On the right side of the transmission cast on the housing is the numbers 310835 and the plate that looks like it has the numbers 22E. It looks like this plate was put on upside down. The machine is all yellow except for the transmission where the yellow is peeling off and blue is showing through. In the picture Kirk-NJ posted it looks like the numbers are below the battery. To get to this area I have to remove some sheetmetal and the air filter and I didn't have time to do that yet.
Ron

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Numbers are on the flat spot just above the two holes in photo. Should not have to remove anything to get to it. Can you post a photo of the tractor?
Also engine numbers on the lower section of the block both sides might be helpful.

Kirk

 

[Soundguy]

Ditto what Kirk said. the area he circled is where the moidel and sn WILL be. post a pic of that area if you are unsure, plus a tractor pic.

 

[gumi]

Ditto what Kirk said. the area he circled is where the moidel and sn WILL be. post a pic of that area if you are unsure, plus a tractor pic.

I will try to get some pictures tomorrow. I only get on line lateat night unless it is raining so it will probably be late tomorrow night before I can post on here. Once I know the model and serial numbers then I can start working on restoring the backhoe. Thank you for the help.
Ron

 

[gumi]

Here are the first six pictures of my 1961 Ford Backhoe

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[Soundguy]

Pic 3 shows the flat where the numbers are hid under at less 2 layers of paint. That bracket is using the two big bolts holes in the side of the bellhousing casting