74 year old vintage tractor left in a barn for 20 years... Will it start??

[@tinytproductions6238]

Hey Marty! I saw this video when you first uploaded it when I was 12 or 13! At the time I was a kid who loved seeing old tractors run. This video inspired me to restore an old tractor when I get the chance. Now I’m 15, turning 16 in 2 months. And last winter I restored a ford 8n and it looks unbelievably good! Today I looked at a cockshutt 30 that I am planning on buying for my next restoration, and when my dad asked why I wanted to fix another tractor… I just kept thinking of this video! Took me awhile to find it but I was determined to let you know how much I appreciate this channel. I am now proudly subscribed! I am planning on uploading a few videos to my channel about my 8n and hopefully one day my cockshutt! Thanks again!

[@jianoconnor8414]

Good on you Tiny T !!!. Keep going mate. I started age 12-13 as-well !; but it was motorcycles.

[@pshodean]

Good for you buddy. Marty is getting me all fired up about old tractors too. The less electronics on these things the better.

[@bryandavies5325]

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[@jameskingston6576]

I've also got big in to it i bought a ford 5000 2 years ago and did it up year ago and now fixing brakes on a david brown 995

[@hepburn118]

@@MartyT Your only saying that because he bought a cockshutt 😂😂

[@chriskramer4034]

There is something about this man and this video that bring such solace to life. I have found myself returning to this video and watching it in full more than half a dozen times in recent years. There is some sort of peace in the way it was carried out and gifted to all of us to enjoy. Marty was the first I subscribed to on you tube and now the first I have ever commented on. I patiently wait daily for new videos as amazing as this one from him. He is the inspiration for the reason why I now have two tractors of my own to tinker with. I am blown away by how intelligent this man is! I hope to watch many more videos from him for many more years to come.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Do you watch Pete on Just a few Acres? He also restores (really nut and bolt restorations and paint too)...old Farmalls and Internationals...during the winter months as well as farming a small block in NY State...

[@marykent4380]

Your mechanic abilities are amazing!! Love watching you bring old machinery back to life and use again

[@cbr1thou]

Psssh

[@rayscrafield2106]

I sure wish I wasn't so old and I lived somewhere that these tractor finds were possible. Here in the U.S. everything either gets scrapped or goes for way too much money. But, I will continue to live vicariously through all of you folks who take the time to restore this old iron and post the videos. Thank you to all. Tiny T, I"ll be watching for your videos.

[@lancenorton1117]

I just bought a 1956 Model 130 which nearly the same tractor as this one but newer for $600. It was not kept covered since it last ran and the motor is stuck.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I've seen some of these type of videos that are made in the states and the prices people pay for something that's basically scrap is ridiculous

[@jamesrivis620]

For me Marty represents the true spirit of the season. He finds old machines and vehicles rotting , seemingly, into the ground. He tinkers with a few important parts, a bit of oil here, some grease here, talking all the while to the soul of this supposedly inanimate object and, a bit at a time, this bolt, that locked up joint, a drink of gas, some gearbox oil , turns the key and 20 years after this old tractor coughed it’s last beat, a spark reaches the fuel, a few pistons cough , smoke billows upwards, filling the old pole barn. Marty adjusts the choke, turns the key again and before we know it, he’s chugging his old friend across the field and onto the awaiting trailer. Happy Holidays Marty, you warmed my heart for sure. $200NZ and a deft hand and life goes on.

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

Quite poetic.

[@guly]

such a underrated comment. Poetry

[@ChuckHickl]

That was so rewarding! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us all. I was laid off 6 weeks ago here in the USA and have been having a rough go of it. Your videos give me a moment of positivist in each and every day. Look forward to clicking on the next episode.

[@allpointsorganized]

There's a real level of calm and patience in the manner in which this man's way of doing things. A good lesson to learn for all men.

[@freakyfreerider]

F that. Hit it with a hammer and swear at it

[@V8SKULLS]

Brother, that is so freaking awesome and just love your time,talking, patience, knowledge, and just watching you work your magic. Thank you for sharing your findings and videos, God bless and congratulations on your new baby.

[@davids.sharpescpls3075]

His patience is unbelievable. He is a excellent mechanic!!

[@williampilling3218]

Good old fashioned mechanics...so easy before the invention of the microchip.

[@thomream1888]

​@@davids.sharpescpls3075 yes Marty is a excellent mechanic! AND a great teacher, too. I'd take a class from him in a minute. Oh, wait - that's what we're all doing watching these videos. Hmm, Marty should start charging tuition! And greetings from the formerly great state of Kalifornya...

[@captnsquid8151]

Recall these McCormick Farmal's when I was a kid on my grandparents dairy farm in Quebec Canada.. so sweet. Milk quota and peas and corn for the Green Giant cannery. My dad worked for the Bell Telephone, when he retired he said I should have taken on the Farm. I was so choked when he did not. Was in the family since 1823

[@graytoby1]

Oh god I've fallen deep into the old tractor repairing KZbin wormhole, someone call for help!

[@philiph8035]

I’ve been watching these wanting to try it

[@Tractors_Trucks_And_Pups]

Don't worry, I have the perfect meds for you. Just need a few hundred dollars and buy a tractor.... problem solved

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Me to 🤣🤣

[@shweezy24]

It's so satisfying though 🤭🤣

[@kylerennie30]

I've just fell in now

[@mar56cos]

My wife: Why don't you ever cry or show feelings? Me: tear rolls down every time Marty cranks up one of these beauties after they been sitting there for years. :')

[@dawid702]

polska

[@coldwynn]

Your wife is more important than any tractor. But you already know this :).

[@slundgr]

@@coldwynn What about his dog?

[@gristlevonraben]

lol

[@WowCreativeUsername]

@@coldwynn Sell wife, buy more tractors

[@stevenkeegan6260]

Just came across this video now. Very very enjoyable to see this older piece of iron, given some TLC, and then, on the move. Great buy for you. Thanks for posting this.

[@theun4giv3n]

Legendary. I wish I had the knowledge and skills to get machinery working like you do.

[@billbrowning50]

My parents bought an old farm property back in the early 70’s. An elderly couple had passed, the estate sold everything as a package. Belongings and all.. it was like walking through history... or an antique store. In one of the large cattle barns, all the way in the back corner was an old John Deere B. Covered in years of dirt, pigeon shit, straw and leaves. I was 16 at the time, and I was well versed in automotive engines, so I at least had basic knowledge. It took me a good month after school and weekends to get it cleaned up to the point of working on it. Finally after many attempts to crank that flywheel by hand, on Easter morning.. dressed in my powder blue leisure suit ready for church.. I don’t know why I felt the need to crank it, but alas and joy... hit me at the same time... actually... oil hit me as it spattered out the exhaust pipe when it began to run. I didn’t go to church that day, but I got my ass blistered instead. I had so much fun after that... driving it down the old country roads.. I was king

[@MartyT]

Haha nice one mate, good times

[@yurkjimenez3454]

Bill browning p

[@tannertuner]

There are some things that deserve getting an ass blistering. That ain’t one of them. Especially at 16. ESPECIALLY at 16. At 16, the only kind of thing that deserves an ass blistering is when you’ve done something that hurt somebody else. You do something that hurt yourself? You live with the consequences. Hell, I would have rewarded you for commitment and a job well done.

[@mrc3584]

@@tannertuner but he ruined his good Easter shirt lol

[@jessehemphill9406]

Awesome story!!!! I hope you have the leisure suit still! Brings back memories lol

[@rollienewton2192]

When I was a kid on the farm, we had a Super C Farmall. This brought back a lot of good memories.

[@johnbuttony9107]

Nice job on this. Me an the old man have a 48 farmall H we've let sit around for for about 5 years now and it's the best feeling getting them back to life.

[@mattberg6785]

Deal of a lifetime. Thank you for not trying to get it cheaper like some sort of digger. The man named a price and it was known to be more than fair. You were gracious enough to make the deal without haggling.

[@matthewkesler1175]

Good deal on a super A.A no hydraulics, super A does.Side seat called cultivision ,its basically a cultivating tractor.From the seat ,left side bell housing has a round tin spring loaded cover ,pry out to grease throw out bearing,should have zerk on coolant pump too.Drop axels have own reservoirs and rear belt pulley may too( if it has that feature).The carb main metering screw may have a two piece jet ,screw jet then a space between it and the main jet into intake throat.It can harbor crud and drive you nuts till you clean out that space by backing out the screw jets seat .A fun tractor,yours is very straight and an excellent candidate for restoration.Farmall A's are getting hard to come by.Enjoy it,my A is a fun drive,a good hay raker.

[@fynbo1007]

Congratulations with your new tractor, amazing job you made there, looking forward to seeing more of your new tractor. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family

[@budzillasohoski9858]

Dude, you are truly amazing. You are such a great mechanic. Nothing scares you. You’re a pleasure to watch. I feel like I’m on these adventures with you!

[@shirleyquibell7199]

Me too! I,ve been around cars and Harleys my entire life and for me it is so much fun watching him, brings back good memories!

[@paullindell]

I had a 1954 Farmall Cub at the farm I work at. It was a gas motor with a 6 volt system. I had the motor crank as well but I never had to use it. We had the belly mounted cultivators and the ones for the rear. Hearing your tractor run brought back memories. Nice find.

[@timhopper389]

Not really a tractor guy but my Dad had one very similar, a Farmall Cub and your video brings back lots of memories! Thanks for bringing the old girl back to life.

[@tyhogue8316]

I love how you pay attention to every detail! How long do you get out of a pair of those gloves before you have to change them. 😂

[@jonathanstlawrence1132]

New bettery, clean connections and give er some clean gas ! That farmer missed out on a great tractor. Good on you for getting it going.

[@tristan.bevins]

Imagine staring at that tractor for 20 years just for someone to get in running in a couple hours. Good work!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

You'd be so pissed off 🤣🤣

[@DJ-bh1ju]

Can't believe the crank handle was still with it.... Brings back memories of when I brought home my IH 300. It hadn't had any real care for 30 years..... It cleaned up really well and gave me 20 years of service before I traded it in on a modern tractor.

[@varus6969]

That's amazing what you did there to that tractor, breathing in new life. And let me say that seeing you haul that tractor over little bridges, waterfalls, and in forested trails. I am jealous to say the least. You live in paradise sir, enjoy that gift!

[@elorbh8613]

We had two of these when I was a child on our dairy farm (circa 1949), near Vancouver, BC. If I am right, it is a McCormack- Deering Farmall A. ...Vintage post WW2 about 1949 or 50. Wonderful for a garden ( or hobby farm of course)... I think it has a PTO but not a 3-point hitch. I can see my mother sitting on it 70 years ago., raking windrows of hay....nostalgia is just washing over me.

[@jesseramos1561]

After reading your recollection of your boyhood days I was carried away also.its beautiful to recall our younger days. Blessings to you and your family and friends. El tejano.

[@wb6she]

That's amazing for a tractor that has been sitting fot 20 yrs, thanks for sharing, glad it worked out!

[@SuperDrummersteve]

It brings a tear to my eye when I see an old piece of machinery come to life again. I feel the past owners living in it and I see the tractor smiling with its new life. Great job great video.

[@sheene71]

im like that with old motorbikes

[@frankjames7247]

I just love how you bring these old girls back to life with all the liquid changes that are required.

[@fairlanewhip79]

This is my new favourite page. Ps New Zealand looks so nice! I’ll have to cross the ditch one day!

[@nonenothing8648]

Only thing Marty has not done is to repair aeroplane. You have an amazing skills and interest. I wish i have a bit of your skill. But maybe my wife will be complaining if i spend too much time with machine- wife....

[@davidcourt5455]

Just love the no nonsense approach and the level headed attitude towards getting things working again !!!! Its how old 70 yrs hell yeah no problem mate love it . Well done Marty . Keep em coming .

[@joef.3094]

i have always lived in the city/suburbs so naturally i have never owned a tractor, but as a fix it guy i have picked up a few riding mowers and fixed them. for some reason i am itching to get my hands on a real tractor like this old beauty. when you triumphantly backed it out of that shed i couldn't help but smile.

[@driggerss]

Very well done sir. It’s magical watching an old machine being gently brought back to life. Nice camera work as well.

[@StepAttitude]

I have vivid memories as a 12-year-old of driving a Farmall on my grandfather's dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania. My parents used to ship my brother and I out there from Texas to help take in the hay during the summer. That Farmall pulled the haywagon. As you might guess, driving the tractor is the choice job when you're taking in the hay.

[@tonymckeage1028]

What a great Video and wonderful tractor, you certainly got a great deal at $200 , I'm always impressed with your skills and persistance! thanks for sharing

[@chazer200]

That poor tractor!! She was sooo happy and excited! She was going to the field, back to work. She has waited sooo long. " Yea, let's go. The fields, let's go! I can't wait, back to work again! What? Why are you turning around??? NO!! Not a trailer! Why are you putting me on a trailer? I want to go to WORK!!! " Someone needs to explain to Her she is retired and NOW has a life of relaxation and LOVE! Great vid. THANK YOU!!!

[@laprepper]

I don't think he bought her for retirement, he probably bought the tractor cuz he needed a tractor.

[@frglee]

@@laprepper Yeah, but something very nice about buying an old wreck, fixing it up and using it for daily work. Not only do you get a Really Useful Vehicle for a song, but also an historical connection with farmers of the 1950s and some pride in running the old girl and getting it going.

[@martinnightingale6033]

The village in the uk where I was born and grew up . There was an old guy who got a brand new Massey Ferguson . He was a lovely old gent a market gardener . His tractor sat in is wooden garage for over 40 years totally unused . Sadly Malcolm passed away. After the funeral family had to sort his house out. Eventually one said we need to look in the garage . So the tree blocking the doors was removed . Inside was the Fergy under a sheet . Flat tyres old fuel etc . This old fergy came back to life . Malcolm was so old school . I ended up paying £30 for his tidy 60s Hilman Huskycar . I was a young driver and this old car did the job for a couple of years . Eventually sold that to another old guy for £250 . That was 40 years ago. Just seeing that old tractor reminded me . Great video . Love what you do ressurecting old machines.

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

Martin Nightingale great story!

[@kilcar]

Great video! My 1949 Ford Red Belly tractor has SALT in the tires. It has been a learning experience for certain. I recently put new brakes on it. Its wuite good at plowing the snow on our 1 kilometer long access road.

[@gerin1946]

Seriously, Marty I admire the way you work !!! real true professional and with a great disciple of work as well as very methodic !!! You are with no doubt my N° 1 mechanic !!! SUPER simple but great!!!

[@XBKLYN]

This man is a hero of historical preservation......I clung to every second of this vid!

[@robertslusser6753]

I used to drive one of these 50+ years ago on a neighboring farm where I worked. The phrase "historical preservation" must mean I'm a relic also - lol. Reminds me of a quote on a genealogy website I was working on a week or so ago. It said "Remember that you are the ancestor of tomorrow". Kind of puts things in perspective. I have a good friend who owns a small farm and he is a whiz with anything mechanical; especially old Farmall tractors. You remind me of him. Very nice video.

[@rexjolles]

@@robertslusser6753 that quote really does put things Into perspective. I always look at the elderly and imagine them when they were my age, like this old man I helped with groceries earlier. It just makes me think, I'm 15 now, one day I'll be an old man, all the things that are popular now won't be, and I'll just be another ignored elderly guy. But it's funny because if I want to learn about my grandpa, I'll look at old pictures and documents, but in 50 years if someone wants to know about me I can just show them detailed digital pictures, videos and comments like this one. Just funnt

[@ibra5933]

Salute your patience and skill with machines.....Stay Healthy and Keep Sharing. Thank you

[@Quickened1]

One of the things that impressed me most, was that you didn't try to offer him even less money after he said $200! Obviously worth lots more! Props to you for that....

[@ShootLuckGaming]

I was shocked when he said "200" haha

[@Qusin111]

yes! the price should be whatever the owner wants

[@nickrolfe367]

@@ShootLuckGaming Yeah 200 wow

[@dirtyderyk]

Pp Ss agreed

[@eg6199]

I just paid $1000.00 for an A and it needed a $225.00 magneto!

[@armedmariner]

Extremely satisfying video to watch as opposed to anything you see on media and the news to day. Just a fabulous old tractor come back to life. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks. You made my day mate!

[@howardmartin7124]

I started my mechanics journey when I was 16 years old, having loved ANYTHING mechanical, in 1953 and retired several years ago. Really enjoy your expertise with these old tractors! And I notice you like me want everthing clean to assemble! I understand your passion for these old pieces of equipment. This may sound silly but these running relics seem to have a soul and are alive, kinda think that was what you were saying. Howard

[@jimpeanut6697]

Wow, i hope to become a new generation of mechanics, i started when i was about 14 when my teacher gifted me a car back in 8th grade, it didn't run and i did so much research on how to start it and fix it, although i didn't get it to run i did learn a bunch and its brought me on a journey, loving all sorts of cars, im now 16 saving up some cash for a junkyard princess, hope your automotive days were great old yankee.

[@Super-jf9qv]

Hearing that old tracker started like it did, sent joy and tears in my eyes and my heart!👍🇨🇦

[@ChrisBennettGameDesign]

I love that you got the owner to hold the camera while you drove it onto your trailer. 👏

[@Seawithinyou]

What a lovely old Farmall tractor! Brings fond memories of when used to drive an old 1940’S Fergerson tractor 💖

[@ThePreyMantas]

Sweet deal with a little bit of normal maintenance to insure everything works and nothing gets damaged during transport! Good Job!

[@DBoothe59]

Saw this video and was amazed at the luck you had! What a find! Also, appreciated the care you took to methodically get it to run and then care for a piece of equipment history. Kudos to you and for posting this video. As a lover of old equipment (They don't make them like this any more!), I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@xcalibre222]

WOW, What a great buy for only 200 bucks. Love those old tractors, fun to play with. Reminds me when I was young staying on my Uncles farm in Wisconsin. He had an old tractor like this. Thanks for the Vid! :)

[@acousticjunkie]

You got to love it when you can get a relic started and drive it on the trailer. Best feeling. One time I found a International 400 Utility in the back yard of an implement dealer. 3 point hitch, Torque Amplifier. Nice little tractor. The dealer said it was junk and wouldn't run. Paid him $250-300 as I recall. I sent my wife down the street to buy a battery. In the meantime I tore the carb apart and cleaned it. Re-set the points - which was the problem with the tractor all along. It fired up right away. I drove it past the dealers office window a couple of times just for fun. He came out and asked me if I wanted to sell my tractor! lol

[@pastoremmanuelvincent3332]

Acoustic Junkie lol

[@michaelmerta8956]

Love this old machines, it's definitely a testament to the right engineering and quality went into. Great thanks.

[@b01tact10n]

Great work! That takes alot of skill know how and elbow grease. Fun to watch! My cousin took an abandoned Farmall, cleaned it up and it was running. The previous owner didn't know the value in the nice tractor! These are legendary workhorses very reliable!

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

$200 Dollars and she starts up after hardly any prep. Shes a keeper.

[@neilmurphy845]

I wonder in 20-years time will people be finding the new stuff and will they fire up and run like these old timer's when I pass my theory test next year I'm definitely getting an old Massey Ferguson 135 or 165 or any other old machine you just cannot get the end of them.

[@fishfire_2999]

@@neilmurphy845 No this plastic computerized junk d ef will not run .

[@Hiker63]

You’ve inspired me. If my tractor even hesitates to start I’m ready to pick up the phone and call the mechanic! When you got the old boy moving it made me smile.

[@alanmcewen6111]

Great video, Im a retired tyre fitter, those Firestones on it havent been around for a while.

[@ct6502-c7w]

I can't believe that thing actually ran!! WOW. I just can't believe it, after sitting for so many years. I thought for sure it would have been completely seized up. I guess that just shows how well built it is. I love seeing antique machines brought back to life!

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

That, and also it was covered while stored, keeping moisture out of everything.

[@tonytusk5524]

WHAT A KICKASS VIDEO BROTHER!! Excellent work gittin this old tractor workin again!!

[@edwardbonner5131]

That was a great man, you brought that old boy back to life. Keep us posted on when it’s fully restored thanks and keep up the great work🍻.

[@josephbradshaw3294]

If it gets restored. He got to many toys now.

[@larrycampbell3513]

So impressed. What a perfect little tractor. I want one. They knew what they were doing back then.

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

Who doesn't get a big smile when the blue smoke first rolls out of the exhaust pipe?

[@stickytarmacs]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@stevenw1005]

That is a great old tractor. I would love to find something like that to tinker with and clean up and make it sort of new again. This tractor didn't seem to bad to get running again. The typical things to do and you covered them. Great video.

[@robertnymand9889]

Good job preparing the little tractor to run.

[@jean6061]

I cheered when you got it started! Love how you know your way around this old tractor.

[@sidneylaimbeer5500]

So did I,amazing after 20 years.

[@brightsy3013]

my dad and I found a 1939 unstyled A john deere tractor in our shed. we ended up putting a new magneto on it and it fired right up. the owner of the house before us said the tractor had been sitting there for 40+ years. amazing how reliable these old tractors are. I guarantee in 40 years the new tractors wont start. these old tractors were built to last.

[@mikebransden452]

You obviously know what you are doing! Great to see these old machines coming back to life. Carry on the good work my friend. Best wishes from England

[@johnschafer3433]

I spent many hours on the seat of one those Farmall A tractors here in Wisconsin. Everything from plowing snow to field work. Great to see it running again. Takes me back about 40 years.

[@susandew4874]

I remember my Dad planting the garden. This was my Mom's mode of transport, she wouldn't drive a car, but she'd hook up an old trailor, tell us to get in. We'd go to Grandma's house, fishing, church. GREAT MEMORIES

[@lightwork8]

Absolutely love watching these and have no idea why. Never ever been near a farm. You just know if its humanly possible...this guy is going to get it running. Brilliant. Tractor cannot believe its luck!

[@turtleboyyt1083]

you can always count on Farmalls awesome video i have two Farmall 140s they work great next winter i think me my brother and my grandpa will fix them up and paint them

[@gary00832]

Strong tractor these are!! Good find, lots of implements for these if you can find them!!

[@Akikan_]

It brings me joy to see these vehicles that were once the best in their class running again. Once a legend always a legend. Keep up the great work dude.

[@shaenj]

I bought a small 1970 caravan about 5 yrs ago just because I liked it.. My experience was just as yours, the farmer wanted it gone and we agreed to a silly small price. The van was in perfect condition still in 1970 style down to the bone handled eating utensils. I love having it in my life and sleep in it often. I'm writing these words while sitting in it.

[@y.u.doodat9133]

Instantly worth a lot more than $200 once you got it running! Great job! Nice video!

[@timothyrussell4010]

my dad had one exactly like that one they got it cheap and rebuilt it that thing ran like a charm my mom had horses so they bailed hay and used the farmall to cut and rake the hay he had a john deere to pull the mcormic bailer and wagon behind it ya brot me back memories thanks

[@DanKoning777]

Again, I'm very late to the "fix it, make it, sometimes break it party," but this time the 'Marty party' was different. It seemed like only 10 min went by-I was shocked when it ended knowing it was a 24 min video. I know you don't buy an old machine(s) to do full restorations, or a showpiece for a museum-but I must admit, that at times throughout this video I kept thinking "what a perfect piece to...." well you know. Great video Marty, I'm glad I found your channel. *God bless.*

[@davidglaum2538]

Love that sound of the engine. I have a 47 C runs like a top. Those old tractor run forever.

[@WheelchairWonders]

Great Sunday morning viewing to get me started.. Lovely old tractor.. (Phil - UK)

[@GregMcDaniel-lp1oe]

We just at inherited the same tractor from my wife’s grandfather It last ran in 1978… Carb is plugged with black hue as well as the gas tank Engine turns by hand and I’m slowly doing what you did Stay tuned

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

How's the restoration going? Did you buy a reproduction carb or manage to renovate the original one? NZ fuel has no ethanol so when it evaporates the is no corrosion unless water somehow was in the fuel before it was parked up.

[@LiveeviL6969]

Sits for 20 years and still starts up. I have weed trimmers that won't start after 6 months!

[@AlexTrain5249]

That’s because it’s a two stroke and the diaphragm carburetors love to gack up.

[@mattmopar440]

Ive kinda gotten away from 2 stroke stuff the mordern gas we have just fucks everything up I went Battery power dewalt stuff last year never looked back

[@tomjoad8272]

@david kettell like anything, it varies product to product. I've have American made stuff that was junk and great Chinese made stuff. Vice a versa

[@MrSparkums]

Old ethanol not so good.

[@christopherwicks9664]

@bbookzable I spent my summers in college with a crew of guys weed whacking a gated community. We used echo brand and they would replace them annually. Those machines saw 40hrs of running a week, probably more than most run in their lifetime. They would bog down from time to time and need to be tuned or have the carbon cleaned out by the mechanic. I can’t believe the abuse they took. The harder they were run the less they needed to be tuned. Something about burning all of the oil. The kids who were light on the trigger always seemed to need tuning.

[@MrFlashhider]

Hey man I'm restoring an allis chalmers B up in Wellsford and everyone always asks me "why are you restoring a vintage tractor" and I think it was about a year ago I was down one of those youtube rabbit holes and I came across this very video and realised hey this guy is kiwi I didnt even realize we had vintage tractors in nz, and it made me really want to find an old one in a shed somewhere and do it up. Lo and behold about a month ago I buy a tractor on facebook for $500 sight unseen, and now its giving me such a great project to work on during lockdown. All because of your video, so cool man

[@teagzy07]

Is it hard to find that stuff parts and tractors over there. over here in the states especially in the cornbelt and plains that shits everywhere

[@MrFlashhider]

@@teagzy07 Second hand the parts are a little hard to fine but I did find one guy parting out an engine in the south island (1700kms away) and also there is an importer here who brings in brand new parts for many vintage tractor makes and models from USA and UK (not cheap). If I needed a new head or some new tin work I'd be screwed, but if I needed a new oil pressure gauge or something like that shipping from USA eBay isnt that expensive really.

[@teagzy07]

@@MrFlashhider I myself have a Farmall a you need parts here tons of that shits for sale here since lots of farms and lots of tractors but their often beat up over there the tractors are kept in better shape thanks for filling me in I was just curious

[@tattoo62]

That is a beauty. Id love to have that for price u paid great job dude !!

[@gantonrough]

New Zealand is so beautiful! The drive home looked amazing.

[@2badger2]

Went trekking for 3 weeks in the 1990s and the country is so beautiful and diverse. Walked on a glacier on the south island and was in shorts most of the time up north.

[@mattdiesel2294]

My grandpas old farmall looked basically like that, minus it had a huge underside mower, all original. Had headlights too. Now brother has it as he bought it whenever grandpa passed, in hopes of having a bigger mower. Hasn't got it running and his kids have destroyed a lot of it. Like the headlights are broken already due to them. I am severely upset for the treatment of it, and really wanna strike a deal with him so that I can own and give it a wah better life than what it currently has. The tractor itself has a burgundy red color darker than the one in the video. Also has the long rod on the drivers side that I originally assumed was to prevent falling over that side and into the belt driven mower guard. Would get cut cuz the blades are not accessible through the top other than a couple I wanna say maintenance holes. If you did fall I assume you just get injured by the belt drivers if they were on. That tractor even though it didn't start was complete. Still even had the hand crank on it. Gonna see if I can strike that deal as its in worse state now than it was when grandpa had it. And I'm sure I could have a better go of getting it to start and operate than my bro who is a severe cheapskate. He buys the cheap 20$ batteries for this kind of stuff. Makes me mad as that's not what I wanted to happen to that tractor. Never was a tractor or truck nut, but I guess you could say I got bit by the old iron bug.

[@larrykosterewa4848]

My father had one like that.You are doing a good thing bringing it back to life. And you are going about it the way I would do. It is going to look and run amazing. All cleaned up, new fluids, some new paint. It is going to be so awesome. I would love to see the finish of it.

[@danjennings6817]

New sub here. Love this stuff. Thanks for saving this tractor. She will be good to you for many years. Thanks and keep us posted

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

Decent Kubota technology since this tractor is still working. The merit of the Operator too, congratulations 👌.

[@jerrycagle7565]

Great job,worked on my grandmother's farm every summer,used same tractor, great memories. Thank you.

[@ChrisTopher-zo1vg]

Fantastic find, I love seeing antique equipment coming back to life with a little TLC. ANd for only $200 AMAZING!!

[@keithnoneya]

Simply Awesome Marty. I love the way you attack each area in a methodical and purposeful way to prevent damage and ensure you don't spend money if the previous step is bad. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@joeantolak4629]

Badass , thought you have to clean the carb for sure , that was awesome !

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

NZ gasoline is pure without added corn juice (ethanol). So when left in a carb it just evaporates usually without leaving a rusted out or corroded carb unless water was originally in the fuel or leaks into the fuel tank with the fuel tap on....

[@scruffy6151]

Nice buy for tractor that runs after a little work.

[@jdsolberg7613]

Those A's, are fun tractor's. Your wife will love it!

[@SCfanIam100]

That 74 year old tractor runs sweet for it's age. I was thinking the man would want more than $200 after he saw you driving it around sounding so good.

[@lynneperg6853]

Hello from Kalamazoo Michigan USA. When I was a child we lived on an eighty acre farm. Our garden tractor was a Farmall Cub. It was a good little machine.

[@timsboyd1]

This video reminded me of getting my 1959 Farmall Cub going again about 15 years ago. It’s been in our family since 1962 and we used it for lawn mowing and cultivating tobacco. It’s been tucked safely in my barn the past 8 years living the good life!

[@patprop74]

If anything, things made 40's sure lasted and looked good doing it! that tractor is Art on wheels, I love it, Good job getting it going, bet you the owner heart must have been hurting, once you got it started and loaded on the trailer under its own power.

[@rogerhk5531]

Fascinating. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@ogormanator]

Loved every second of this video. Such a relaxed attitude and approach to the job, typical New Zealand style! Eoin in Ireland