Re: Hey Rusty...Fakin an MTA isn't that easy

Posted by Stan(VA). on October 27, 2006 at 09:49:51 from (66.82.9.52):

In Reply to: Re: Hey Rusty...Fakin an MTA isn't that easy posted by Hugh MacKay on October 27, 2006 at 02:20:27:

Hugh,
I think the SA-1 would be better described as a 100 with Super C sheetmetal. It did have the taller radiator, grille, gas tank mounts, and longer hood. More of a unique grill as the A/C grill bottoms are cut different. You're right on with the perceived rareness idea and the laughable nature of a conversion based on the x00/x30/x50 tractors. They just don't seem to have the same appeal. I have done plenty of custom creations just for the education (like a B with hyd's and a 3pnt, SC with 230 hyd's, SC with a 140 motor, 230 Utility, SM stage1&2) and don't have a problem with that at all; but don't try to pass it off as something it's not. Anyone that asks about mine I tell where the parts came from.

Several years ago I was admiring a very nice H on full steel at a show, looked it over and noticed that the hand written sign listed it as a 1937. Since it couldn't be a '37 thought I'd be helpfull and look it up for him. SN and a few casting codes I checked all matched for a '40 model, even noticed it still had the early 1-1/8" PTO. Just a nicely cleaned up original looking tractor. So I watched for the owner to relay the 'good' news. Big mistake. I approached him privately, he got red and started yelling "IT'S A 39!, IT'S A '39!" (by now I realized it was meant to read '39, just a sloppy digit). I meant it as a complement and wasn't intending to argue with him so I just dropped it and didn't understand the response until later when I saw him trying to sell the tractor to someone. Then it was a 'rare' 1st year production model and he didn't want to be confused with the facts.
Stan(VA).

Replies:

• Re: Hey Rusty...Fakin an MTA isn't that easy Hugh MacKay 12:37:28 10/27/06 (0)

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]