MF 135 restoration pics
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wroughtn_harv
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TxTom and Von would ruin a neighborhood if they were neighbors. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You'd either have to shape up or ship out.
Great job.
Great job.
shoppintractors
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Thanks everyone for the comments.
Jim R--Yes, I did use a gloss hardener with the paint but I'm still trying to prepare myself for the first big scratch somewhere.
Pekabu--The whole thing took almost 3 months to the day from start to finish. I didn't track hours but there were several 8-10 hour days.
So far this is the only action shot I've got. This was taken during a break. After using a 5 foot mower on a 23 hp tractor it sure is nice to go to a 6 foot on a 38 hp.
Thomas
Jim R--Yes, I did use a gloss hardener with the paint but I'm still trying to prepare myself for the first big scratch somewhere.
Pekabu--The whole thing took almost 3 months to the day from start to finish. I didn't track hours but there were several 8-10 hour days.
So far this is the only action shot I've got. This was taken during a break. After using a 5 foot mower on a 23 hp tractor it sure is nice to go to a 6 foot on a 38 hp.
Thomas
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Nasty135
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TxTom, Awesome job /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Beautiful , I want to do mine one day , Unless you want to do another /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif , This one would be easier since you already know the problem areas /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif see attached. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I will probably contact you one day for part suppliers
I will probably contact you one day for part suppliers
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JerryG
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Really fine, looks really good now. I am sure that you will enjoy it much more that you have done all that work on it. I have thought for sometime that I would like to get a 135 Orchard to restore. I will someday when I have the time and money. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
TMAC
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Tom great job on the Massey. I'd be proud of that one. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Nasty135
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TxTOM, Yeah I really like my 135, I also have a new 1433v and I honestly prefer the 135 over the new one for everything except loader work (since the 135 doesn't have one).
Thanks for the picture tip /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Good idea since my memory isn't what it used to be. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Thanks for the picture tip /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Good idea since my memory isn't what it used to be. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
thcri
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So was you able to fix the leak? Hate to make a mess of the new paint job.
murph
murph
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Nice job on the tractor! It looks real good. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
GerardC--I've seen a couple on Ebay that went for right at $8000 but they were all original with half the hours. I've got about $5000 in this not including the 60 gallon air compressor or the various other had to have tools. As attached as I've gotten to this tractor, I've already told the fiancee that it will be around for a long time.
Thcri--That particular leak was fixed with a new pto shaft seal. I've still got a small leak at the left rear axle seal but I'm not too motivated to fix it just yet. I've also got an even smaller oil leak that I can also live with. I can pretty much accept a few small leaks on something this old.
Thomas
Thcri--That particular leak was fixed with a new pto shaft seal. I've still got a small leak at the left rear axle seal but I'm not too motivated to fix it just yet. I've also got an even smaller oil leak that I can also live with. I can pretty much accept a few small leaks on something this old.
Thomas
Cliff_Johns
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Wow, that's beautiful. I love these renovation slide shows. That's real pride in ownership.
Cliff
Cliff
Jayme
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Wow TxTom that looks great! My husband has just started on a MF 135 that has been neglected over the years on the ranch I grew up on. I told him I would help him out - maybe I can paint!
It's good to see the finished product!
Jayme
It's good to see the finished product!
Jayme
em14
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Tom,
Outstanding .... beautiful workmanship!
Leo
Outstanding .... beautiful workmanship!
Leo
anthonyk
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Jeez! You were doing great till the last photo, then you had to go and actually use it! Now there's dust on it! Too bad... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Actually, AMAZING JOB!
I've got an old 135, but it's a gasoline version, still very strong, but looks about like yours did before restoration. Now you've got me thinkin.....
Anthony
Actually, AMAZING JOB!
I've got an old 135, but it's a gasoline version, still very strong, but looks about like yours did before restoration. Now you've got me thinkin.....
Anthony
Killer_B
Platinum Member
Thomas,
This thing is pure eye candy. Thanks for sharing her.
KB
This thing is pure eye candy. Thanks for sharing her.
KB
Poncho
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I've seen some at a dealership about an hour away that the dealership restored and the ask $12m - $13m for them. I've got a 67' MF135 and have toyed with rebuilding. It would need all new sheet metal, fuel tank etc. Just don't have a place to rebuild it. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
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