Posted by DC Snider on January 18, 2012 at 06:42:03 from (184.8.165.146):
Well I might as well go ahead and introduce myself and my tractor. I'm the ol' boy that owns the Farmall "M" in the post askin' about front hubs. The picture was taken a few weeks ago at the Bluefield, Va Christmas Parade.
I guess you'd say I've been a "lurker" on this site for probably 10 years or more. Usually the big, ugly, quiet type I've kept quiet over the years cause I've always felt like I didn't have anything to add that hadn't already been covered, and usually don't ask alot of questions simply because I like to figure stuff out for myself with the information I have at hand. I'm a firm believer in owners, service, parts manuals...and experience.
I spent the better part of 20 years dreamin' of owning a Farmall M and after spotting this one on the side of the ride several years ago I was finally able to purchase this '51 Farmall "M" late in the summer of 2008. I took it home got it running and overhauled the engine with a kit purchased from this site the following summer. Over the next winter I tore it apart and put it all back together again. I never hire anything done, learned most of what I know about mechanics in general from my Dad. I prefer to do stuff myself, learn as I go. Paint and bodywork has been my biggest challenge.
Since this picture was taken I've added a set of fenders to it, and a couple weeks ago finally sent my seat off to Darrell Darst to be recovered. I'm also planning on getting me one of those C&G reproduction mufflers when they become available this summer.
Along with this tractor, I've got a '49 Farmall Cub which is an "original" IH Blue Ribbon Reconditioned Tractor. Also a '56 Ford 640 which belonged to my late grandfather. I was "born and raised" on a '51 Farmall Cub that my Poppy bought new. He kept it until I was in high school and bought the Ford. Many years ago I got started in this hobby with garden tractors and still have three John Deere's a '67 John Deere 112H, '73 140H3, and '85 420. Three years ago I restored a '59 430W John Deere for my boss, which I take to shows and parades sometimes. Needless to say, I like old iron of all colors and makes, but my Farmalls are my favorites.
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