Reveal of the 1976 Farmall 140 that caught on fire - PICS

Here is the moment I've been waiting for. After all of the help along the way from you guys (the water pump noise, lighting issues, governor issues) I've finally completed the 140 tractor I re-did for a lady nearby.

Her father bought the tractor new in 1976, and since was VERY particular about it and treated it with the utmost of care. She informed us that it had approximately 250-300 hours on it since new. It was always shed kept, and she was the primary operator of the tractor. About 3 years ago, she decided to let a "friend" borrow the tractor. He didn't get 30 feet from the barn before the tractor caught fire (in a freshly broken up field mind you), and he stood there and watched the tractor burn up in flames. Not knowing what to do with it, she let it sit in the field for 2 years until she contacted us to fix it. From sitting that long the engine and transmission had locked up, but with a little TLC we've got the tractor going again and looking like a new one!! I guess you could say I've given it a new life when it was DOOMED!!! haha. Maybe I can come up with some "before" pictures of it from the owner because it really is something to see!!! There was literally nothing left ANYWHERE on the tractor.

Here is a link to all of the pictures along the way while re-doing the tractor, as well as the FINAL PICTURES of it. I would LOVE for all you guys and professional tractor gurus out there to look at them and tell me what you think (good or bad). I might even post a video of it running too.

The pictures are still uploading to Photobucket. With over 100 pictures, it takes a little while. According to the progress bar, they will be up in about 15 minutes. I will post the link then!

Here they are. Enjoy!!

http://s1026.photobucket.com/albums/y330/bamabugleboy/1976 IH 140 Project/[/url]

Nice job. The lady should smile when she see's this tractor. Hal

Wrens will build nests on the exhaust manifold and the heat will soon ignite the nest. Happened to me. Now I check before starting. If it happens and no way to extinguish, keep the engine running full speed to blow the heat away and the fire will soon burn out. The hood paint will be ruined. Keep gas cap tight.

WOW what an incredible re-build. You did a great job. Congratulations, that lady will be proud of her new tractor.
ob

Wow, that is an awesome job. Thanks for the pics.

Steve

You told me on the phone how nice it turned out. Man you have done the lady proud as well as yourself.

(quoted from post at 19:57:16 10/07/10) You told me on the phone how nice it turned out. Man you have done the lady proud as well as yourself.

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Thanks everyone for all of your comments and help along the way. I really wish this was a tractor I owned instead of someone else. HAHA, I want to take it to the show this weekend, but can't afford for an accident to happen if I did. I've got $3,200 in just parts (new and used).

Good job! I looked at a couple 140's, but no room to store. I guess you'd find room to store this one! I got a NICE restored "H" last November & told the boss we could keep it in the family room- The 140 would fit better!! The scenery of your photos adds a nice touch!

(quoted from post at 05:54:12 10/08/10) Good job! I looked at a couple 140's, but no room to store. I guess you'd find room to store this one! I got a NICE restored "H" last November & told the boss we could keep it in the family room- The 140 would fit better!! The scenery of your photos adds a nice touch!

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Thanks for the comments Jimmy. haha, yea it would fit better!

Can't wait to hear from everyone else!

Headed to the Allis Chalmers "G" Roundup Tractor Show tomorrow in Gadsden, AL at the old Allis Plant. I'm not gonna get to take the 140 due to liability issues since I don't own her, but I'll be there with a Cub I finished today. Yall come on by for 150+ tractors.

Great job on that 140. Looks brand new!

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Great job on that 140. Looks brand new!

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Thanks!

Great restoration job! I especially like the fire extinguisher tucked under the seat, just in case!