Mf135 RESTORATION

[Basil P]

I purchased this 1973 MF 135 in December 2013 and commenced the restoration on Xmas day.
I finished it yesterday 19/03 /2014 working on it most days. The engine, transmission and hydraulics were all fine so it was just a matter of replacing worn steering and front end parts, removing all bolt on gear, sand blasting and painting. I did all the grey, but sent the panels to a professional paint shop.
I had no idea there were so mant parts to these simple little machines, but they are magnificently engineered so that one can't really make a mistake in reassembling them. I'm very impressed with the simplicity and functuality of these little work horses. It's so pretty now that I'm loathe to put it to work!
Here are a few photos which may be of interest.

 

[travlitt]

Beautiful work...Good job on the details.
I restored a 720 John Deere a couple of years ago. If I can find some of the pictures, I will post them.

 

[TomSeller]

Very Nice. Great restoration.

 

[sd455dan]

Excellent work- That Massey it is a great looking tractor

Congratulations on a job well done :thumbsup:

 

[Diamondpilot]

Looks better than new. Nice job. You are right about these machines. I have done a non running IH Cub 154 that was a basket case. All wiring, bearings, switches, tires, clutch, pto, Woods belly mower, hydraulic system, ect.

Chris

 

[todd walker]

Looks great can you post a before photo???

 

[flusher]

Excellent resto effort. Congrats.

My 1964 MF135 diesel is in my shop right now for oil seals (engine, pto). Nothing like tearing into one of these old beauties to get a sense of accomplishment when the job is done.

 

[Tompet]

Really, really nice job and great tractor! The new tires really set it off.

 

[HCJtractor]

wow, thats too pretty to use!! Very nice job!! I did a Massey 240 several years ago. You should be proud of your effort!

 

[Basil P]

Thanks all for the accolades, much appreciated.

Todd, I am chasing some before photos from the previous owner. You wouldn't believe it - my wife takes photos of everything and anything and I had just presumed she had some photos. My Grandson jumped the gun a bit and started pulling bits off on Xmas day 2013. For the next 2 weeks before he went home I was concentrating on keeping an eye on him strewing parts all over my workshop.
The previous owner advertised the tractor along with photos on Gumtree ( a web site in Australia ) so with any luck he will still have them. I'll post them when I get them.