Hello all,
New to this board and tractors in general, blame RFD TV ;)We have 10 acres in the Oregon Coast Range, most of it is hilly, but there are a lot of logging roads on it. I have been thinking a Tractor, would be a great project, and very usefull around here. There are a lot of chores on the property, I think it could do well, many centered around pulling logs and firewoord around. Talking to the lady who lives above us, and is a very good friend yesterday, Tractors slipped into the conversation, she said I did not know you were into that, and said she had one she wanted to sell, up on top of the hill. A gentleman who reciently passed away had willed it to her. He had been working on it for several years outside, and I guess 2 years ago it was running. many belts hoses, etc have been replaced, but I have no way to really know what the current condition is, without going thru it. I have a friend that restores Allis Chalmers, and another that does Farmalls, so I do have some knowledgeable help to call on. She asked what its worth, and truthfully money is very tight on both sides of this deal. Any help as to value, I would be thankful for, I have no idea, and want to make a fair offer. I also need to know, if its the right tractor for my needs, or too much to bite off for a first project. This is what I can tell you about it.
1946 Case VAC
Wide front end
belt pulley missing
metal is good but has been hand painted outside and would need to be striped to restore properly.
no decals (painted over)
regular drawbar
PTO looks complete
rubber holding air, but checking all over surface of tires
New exhaust
pretty much looks like its all there, some small parts like shifter nob gone, etc.
Tractor was in blackberry mound for years, then new owner draged to his place and started to "restore" it Thank you,
Ron
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