Farmall Super M Rebuild Ep.45: Battery Box/Seat Work Begins - Radiator & Front Axle Installed

[@Grandpa82547]

I wish we could all come back in another life and see how she looks in 100 years. It's good to see two guys doing work for people who haven't even been born yet.

[@deanehill9730]

That little red Farmall is going to be the best looking Farmall ever. You and your dad are doing a fantastic job. Savour the moments, they only come once. Thanks for another great video.

[@randybreuer1685]

from someone who ran two M's for 40 years its fun to see you bring one back to its original beauty

[@vincentbyron7086]

Any one buying a piece of machinery from you boys are guaranteed peace of mind. Hello from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

I have the books, I’ve built an H, but it’s great to have a definitive video service manual archived here. I must start work on my SMTA this winter. This insight has been a blessing. Thanks.

[@williamhouk6880]

So nice, well done guys! Not only in your work, but also in your inspiration to get me moving to repair my own equipment that's been sitting too many years due to my health issues. After watching you save 5J1113 this past winter I dug out my JD420C crawler/loader and replaced the 10 rollers and front idlers then got it running again. What a job but what a sense of accomplishment in completing the task. Once again, thank you two gentlemen for your videos and work ethics. On to my 1952 Ford 8N and my Farmall Super C,

[@kevincragg2959]

You and Kenny are going to have the nicest tractors at the shows next year, looking real good

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Senior Squatch. I remember when you first started doing videos. Turned out you have a gift for getting things across and it's great to be able to follow what you and Junior are up to. Cheers. BobUK.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Attention to detail from father and son is superb 💪 had a laugh when senior said juniors eye was twitchin about the square radiator pads 😂😂 👍

[@waltermattson5566]

That is one sharp tractor with everything done right.

[@ronaldkearn3322]

I have been enjoying this video series immensely. If your video was 30 minutes it not bother me. Great job. The work Senior did on the battery box was innovative and will serve to lengthen the life of that box. Good for you Senior. :-) :-) :-)

[@oldschool6345]

Oh yea...definitely ...a winter beater tractor gonna happen at some point lol. Senior started talking about squatch's eye twitching....I think everyone could visualize that...hah. Beautiful work guys. Thanks for sharing

[@GrandsonofKong]

Enjoy watching this Farmall come together. I'm a huge fan of any old iron restoration. With all the crazy BS going on right now, it's a very calming thing to watch.

[@mattdomenic4814]

Hey your videos will be the standard for future generations! The skill and craftsmanship you two demonstrate in dealing with old iron will be the guide on how to do it right for any restoration project. Great work can't wait for the next installment.

[@evankibbe590]

Boy I love watching you two making any thing live again !!!! 😊😊👍👍🍵🍵☕☕🍨🍧🍧🍨

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Nice one Toby and Senior! I'm really enjoying this, and I know very little about any farm machinery! :-) Thank you for sharing, and stay safe! :-)

[@TheKandyGuy]

Looking good... for me it is better than a brand new one... keep up the good work and see you guys on the next one..!!

[@kevinhaley8625]

Squatch, you are a lucky man to get to restore old iron with your dad.

[@philliplamborn294]

Now on all four wheels. You are really making that old tractor look great!

[@John-lu3yq]

Looks really nice better than new ! Great work !

[@gregoryschmitz2131]

Senior throwing a bit of shade there, love it. Somewhere and somehow you have to balance it all and its fun to watch it.

[@1crazynordlander]

I missed this video yesterday. We were busy putting up tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and cucumbers for fall. I am finally getting a chance to watch this at 3 something in the morning. Thanks for sharing!

[@dougkubash8673]

I never restored a tractor but I did a '46 Jeep and a '70 Chevelle SS. It is a really good feeling when you start reassembling the rebuilt, cleaned, sandblasted and painted parts. The M is looking great!

[@paszkors]

Man that is beautiful, the new paint is awesome. Won't be long now folks. Paint the loader before bad weather arrives.

[@mikemilburn7823]

That's a beautiful looking machine Toby, you and dad should be proud of the work which is meticulous as always......Mike

[@davidpeterson5186]

Too pretty to put to work. Very nice paint and care in reassembly, you both should be proud.

[@PRRGG1]

And somewhere in the main house, mama Squatch is saying "I'm missing two of my good kitchen towels"...

[@scruffy6151]

Lol.

[@alwaysbearded1]

I was thinking the same thing. Also, does she watch these, does she even know?

[@DanielCoffey67]

@@alwaysbearded1 She's a wife - of course she knows!

[@HillbillySailor]

After they used the dishwasher for parts cleaning!

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Only two? :-)

[@peterbishop1933]

Starting to look very smart 🤓. You deserve every accolade for being so diligent with detail both you and your father. Congratulations can't wait to hear it fire up for the first time again

[@darrenblattner2508]

The old M is looking new again, nice. Lots of work but in the end it will sure look cool. To keep your eyelids from twitching, try a piece of pipe in the lathe and sharpen it at whatever angle looks good to you, then weld a backer on to it. You can cut circles pretty easy like this. I sold my press years ago so I use a hammer, the press would be better. Very nice job, Keep smiling.

[@brandonoswald2392]

I paint for a living. Ol’ Squatch Jr has definitely found the perfect mix. Nice job you guys. Thanks for the update!

[@1982MCI]

I’ve painted for a bit over 40 years now and I’ll tell ya they’ve got the perfect mix figured out!!! That paint flowed out beautifully and no orange peel or texture anywhere other than the old cast parts. I’m wondering what paint they used, have they said anywheres?

[@bigmikex2333]

Resto is looking great! May be too late now but....after having battery boxes all clean and spiffy looking get scratched and rusty again I started using brush on bed liner. Looks good and has stood up better than paint.

[@halsnyder296]

Loving this restoration!

[@brucewilson5087]

Looking great! Keep the cold up north, away from the Texas panhandle...lol.

[@jamesranger6283]

Inside the battery box I put a rubber pad made from a nylon reinforced mud flap. it gave me the extra space so the battery would not rub on the bolts. I used a hole cutter on my drill to cut out small holes in the rubber above the bolts. The rubber pad looks like swiss-cheese with the holes in it. It works great. I know many of us have a hard time with chipping paint off of bolts when tightening down. I use a piece of thick vapor barrier plastic over the bolt or nut before sliding the socket on. it works pretty good. there is just enough slop in a socket for the plastic. It protects the paint an saves allot of chip repair.

[@Buck1954]

NICE! Sighed relief when the front tires went down.

[@paulmanson253]

Hello gents, this is probably too late for you to be interested,but just by accident, a comment on an aviation channel led me to find something called Randolph Aviation Products battery paint. An asphalt based product apparently. If the long term condition of the battery box is of concern to you,then something the FAA approves would seem to me about the best available. Don't know anything about it good or bad,but several aviation supply companies stock the stuff,maybe ordering a tin would be a worthwhile effort. Seeing the massive corrosion on the floorplate of the tractor suggests that belt and suspenders is a good way to avoid having your trousers fall down. Much enjoying the series. All the best.

[@jackel440]

Love all the details of the restoration. Daughter and I will be tackling her M this winter hopefully

[@frritter8253]

Real good video Toby, thank you for taking us along!

[@DohosanV]

Another great video guys. I love your attention to detail.

[@paulhammond7489]

I know and sort of understand Squatch253's reasoning behind not painting his D2 Cat (#5J1113). But I'm wondering if he may reconsider his stance when he sees this Super M after she's complete and the pain of the paint job becomes a faded memory :) The Super M is a looker already, but when finished she's gonna be the belle of the ball...

[@paulhammond7489]

@@squatch253: I see both camps in the replies to your D2 project re painting #5J1113. I am still firmly on the fence, as I think it will look grand if painted or left in its natural weathered condition for a decades old working machine :)

[@ralfie8801]

Are you going with a 12V battery and charging system? If so, you might consider a vented battery from a crossover type SUV. They’re vented outside the battery compartment inside the vehicle through a hose that runs through the floor. Using that type of battery and vent system would make sure there are no hydrogen sulfide gasses vented inside your new battery box. The battery from a 2010 ish GM Traverse, Enclave, Acadia, Outlook vehicle should have more than enough starting capacity for your tractor, plus you’ll have that vent hose to run down below the tractor to save your new tin and the paint job. It’s just an idea to help save your hard work on this machine. Tractor looks great!

[@sterff89]

Looks awesome with the front axle under it! I can’t wait to see the seat repair. I have one of those flip over seat pieces for my H that needs rebuilt. I took it off because the holes are so sloppy I almost fell off the tractor!

[@Mikes5785]

Sterff89 mine also on my Super M

[@rickbrandt9559]

I don't have that twitchy eye, but I do appreciate yours and the restoration/rebuild !!!!

[@eddiekilby]

That ole peace of iron is looking good. Quality Work, you guys should be proud 👍👍👍

[@duanequam7709]

Just beautiful.

[@jankotze1959]

Awesome episode,

[@michaelwalker9394]

good work on the Farmall tractor rebuild as you are setting a good example in the resto your are doing as you see this was a good work and these will live on these old tractor are best of American farm tractors these was later remaned international havvester ather Farmall merged in is say the 60s or earlier thats my views on Farmall tractors

[@mathuetax]

Wow, that is really looking good now!

[@dearanel936]

That is a very beautiful machine

[@toddlocke5423]

Really nice work guys!

[@jamesboris1233]

look great you dad has done a good job

[@theshadow4292]

Thanks for the "M" update. The end appears to be coming into sight and the final showing is anticipated.

[@kevinoscarson2941]

Square radiator mounts, to replace round factory ones!!! The Nerve, whats next loctite replacing fold over locks? (Fyi A hole saw makes them very easily just sandwich them between two pieces of plywood.).

[@keithmilbradt8292]

Just saying the square pads fit bottom of radiator better anyway

[@kevinoscarson2941]

Lain, No doubt that tractor sure is coming along. They keep saying its a working tractor could you imagine if it were a show tractor? The attention to detail for a working tractor is something.

[@00nutt]

She's looking good Squatch!!!

[@imtimrich]

She’s looking good 👍🇺🇸

[@bchdsailor]

A gem meant to be used

[@horatiohornblower868]

Where that worm schaft goes through the radiator (indeed a faulty design!) you could shove a hard nylon shaft over the rod (provided there is enough space) to prevent steel from rubbing against steel.

[@greenmule4634]

She's coming right along, IH would be proud, Very fine Job fellows when ya do it ya do it right, have enjoyed this rebuild thanks and see ya on the next one.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Man that thing is looking good. Peace by peace she getting closer to running. Can't wait for that . Great video as always.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Yup, she's lookiing good! Like the paint job, its as good as new, even better. Thanks for posting.

[@barkingmouse8152]

Great job with the paint

[@wsbrand]

That is some fine craftsmanship.

[@schmidt60410]

All that pretty new paint. I'd be scared to death of scratching it, it needs to be in a museum. Myself, I much prefer machinery with some patina.

[@edspencer7121]

Looking good guys!👍

[@somethingabouttractors241]

Man that looks nice 👌 you put in a lot of labor and it has paid off.

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for the video.

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

Might it be a thought to use a gel lead battery, as they don't out-gas to the same extent or give off acid vapour. They are available in both 6 and 12 volt.

[@wackowacko8931]

You can use left hand tin snips to cut round rubber washers out of square ones. If they aren't cutting as well as you like, throw them in the freezer for a while. You can fit a plastic tray inside the battery box, then use a smaller group size battery to keep corrosion from happening. If it was a car, I'd suggest a dry cell battery, but those lose a charge after sitting for a short while. Better to use a group 24 or 54 wet cell, it will start pretty well for 7-8 years even after sitting for months.

[@rudycarlson511]

This super M it’s gonna look really nice on you guys are done with her! Personally I think do not put the loader back on it that’s where you got the Kubota for but the M with the wide front end is a good tractor for a loader but nonetheless great job on rebuilding her!

[@dougrobison1156]

Sweet! All four feet on the ground!

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

You know there is no way the factory would have put that much detail into that tractor like you guys have. When it's finished and you go to shows ,if it doesn't win first place, And there's something wrong with the judges.

[@stevestrohacker8436]

Thats one of the reasons to own tractors. NO popularity contests. Trophy would take away from the show in my opinion.

[@1982MCI]

Steve Strohacker tractors are built to work and when they wear out it’s cheaper to rebuild them than it is to buy a new one then you put it back to work. If you bought a new one, it would be the same putting it to work for the first time, no different but it’s just a mental thing for folks. I do understand tho that some folks just love tractors and like to collect, restore, and show them and it’s their money so I let em do what they want cause it doesn’t hurt me at all. And to the other comment about when it’s done and go to shows and there is something wrong with the judges if it doesn’t win a trophy I disagree. There are some guys that go to unimaginable lengths and spend bag after bag of money to make these things look so much better than new so it may just show what kind of competition you have out there!! To me, it would be hard to beat this one as nice as it looks now, but not impossible. If someone does beat him then that man has deserved a hand shake, a well done, and a trophy!!! Well guys, take care and be safe out there!!

[@stevestrohacker8436]

@@1982MCI trust me sir I understand. Bringing trophies to an engine show will result in the uppity car collectors. It's all about "I'm better than you are." I've got 35 years in collecting, board member, officer, feature chairperson for multiple brands. I AM COLOR BLIND to brands. However I've also been assaulted by a certain alfalfa green tractor owners with dandelion yellow on them. Trust me that the people are the good and bad aspects of ANY collecting. A trophy is nice if applied to pulls or car shows. BUT to award trophies to the guy that spends the most money on his tractor doesn't make it the "Best in show." Buddy has an ORIGINAL and unrestored 1918 12-25 Case tractor. This has not had either head taken off it for a valve job. It IS arguably the Standard by which ALL other tractors can be compared to. Stencils are ALL visible yet and the patina is beyond reproach. It IS exquisite! Restored tractors ARE a necessary evil in my opinion. To each their own though. Thanks for your thoughts my friend.

[@davedocker1195]

Great detail love it. Can't wait to see it run.

[@bobferranti5222]

Senior, just a thought, what about using plasti-dip on the inside of the battery box? it might help eliminate any future corrosion from getting started.

[@ronaldbradley9949]

On putting on the front tires. I have 2 bolts with the heads cut off that I screw in by hand. Then I put the tire on screw in the lug studs. The take the bolts out and put the lug studs in those holes and tighten them all up. Doing this helps line everything up. Waiting to see it run in the feild all done.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

That was the solution for putting stacked hydraulic components together on a machine--- no worries about o-rings slipping out of place. I always kept an assortment of various sizes with a slot cut in the end for a flat screwdriver.

[@ronaldbradley9949]

@@KStewart-th4sk I have trailers with the lug studs it makes changing tires much easier.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

It's starting to look like a tractor again. Yeah! Good job!

[@michaelscriffiano8765]

Looking good

[@bcbloc02]

Ih guys were tough, Deere had way nicer seats at the time. Same steering shaft engineers must have worked both places though as The Deere suffered from the stupid steering shaft thru the fuel tank design. Makes you wonder why they didn't just put the lower radiator neck on the other side so they didn't need that tight fitting crossover. Tractor looks great!

[@Mikes5785]

I’m looking forward to the reconditioning of the deluxe (fold over) seat assembly

[@rolliekelly6783]

You got a nice shout out from Brian Block today.

[@billsmith8238]

Sure looks good

[@Sigma33sailor]

Nice work on all the painting. Aren’t you worried that parts will work loose because of all the paint between the contact surfaces? You seem to have painted nuts and spacers as wel as all other parts.

[@whathobogrohknows]

I wonder if you can put a seal where the steering shaft and radiator tank is it wouldn't help at all but might keep them from contacting

[@seniorelectrician6831]

Looks nice!

[@JamesJones-gk5jd]

Awesome, four wheels on the ground

[@KPearce57]

That aftermarket front, is better than the Farmall original, the tie rods were on the front side of the axel, were always getting bent or broken.

[@frank64409]

Why didn't you primer the two metal spacers under the battery ?

[@glennstasse5698]

Why the wide stance front wheels vs. the close together V configured wheels? This seems more stable, of course. Does the width between the wheels need to match up with something like a cultivator or some such?

[@matty2helpfull]

Starting to look like a tractor again very nice

[@pjnelson5827]

Would you be able to fit a plastic racing battery box inside the steel box to contain the battery juices?

[@OC3OliverFan]

We used to put a rubber flap under the battery

[@Biber0315]

That front axle assembly looks odd to me. I don't remember there being angle iron involved. was it a conversion at some point?

[@stevendenton3951]

Are you going to put a rubber mat under the battery to protect the box.

[@JSchrumm]

Would the suggestion of an AGM battery make for an eye twitch? And is making the seat support / battery box stand off of the deck going to effect affect the load capacity of the seat? lots of good old heavy iron there.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Lots of shine to that 'work tractor'! Looking great boys! Aren't those radiator studs fun? (LOL). You ever just feel like "rolling right into" bed after a busy day? (Sorry, I couldn't resist)! :-)

[@patamos7019]

That tractor is gonna be better than it was when it rolled out of the factory. I wouldn't wanna put it back to daily use. I'd wanna take it to shows.

[@anthonytelly1489]

Looking good I'm glad no one asked why isn't this Tractor Green! 😂

[@digitalrailroader]

its starting to look like a tractor again!

[@phillipbonner5215]

Show piece.

[@bigears4426]

Builds it show quality for the paddock, i would like to see his show quality

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

Maybe it's the indoor lighting, but that paint looks more orange to me than it does Farmall Red. Good work though. Very nice job.