Upgrading our $250 Ford 2n tractor. It does Wheelies!

[@MichaelMcFearin]

Something so right about three generations working on a tractor together.

[@Sleeperdude]

Good times

[@chestergregory6917]

Uee

[@paulnelson7129]

It's great you're teaching your son.

[@gaynorjasonjack]

Top comment!

[@DKing-jg7fl]

Dad is right on the criss cross tightening procedure Ralphie. It helps make sure the wheel is seated correctly against the mounting surface.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I agree

[@keeganlangford5580]

Also keeps you from warping your wheels.

[@panikrev175]

Working across the face of the component is always the best practice for install. For removal, it doesn't make a difference for wheels, in particular. If it was a valve cover, intake or cylinder head, yes, Id be looking to a removal pattern. In this application, for wheels, Ralphie is right, it doesn't matter,

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

“You know where your kids are?” I don’t care! 😂😂😂😂 true parenting skillz!

[@Sleeperdude]

She’s a mess

[@tsparky236]

Good afternoon, I’m 74 years young, farmed and been around farms and tractors all my life? Never have I seen an attachment like the roof? Had to be aftermarket or something rebuilt for the tractor. Talked with some of the other farmers I know and same with them. Thanks for another great video.

[@gtaelement137]

Ralphie and you make a good team.🙌 Thank you dad for helping 🙌

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you he’s the best

[@coyotiess]

ITS called family working together GREAT JOB Well done!

[@toddenglert4815]

I think why I watch your channel is because it's just good ole country fun...really injoy watching you guys work on everything

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@garymotley8196]

It definitely matters when installing a hoop that you do it in a star pattern. Otherwise, the torque will be unevenly distributed, which will lead to distortion of the surfaces, plus the hoops won't seat properly. The information is in service manuals.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I will tell him

[@soonersciencenerd383]

@@PlasmaStorm73-N5EVV a car is not a tractor. there is a weight diference, and a tractor is pulling equipment, while a car is extremely light, has a smaller axel, goes faster, and the tires wear out faster, so it won't matter too much.

[@johnelliott7375]

Teaching the kids and letting them help is awesome.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@soonersciencenerd383]

teach them to operate the tractor SAFELY.

[@mikemcquinn6738]

Always fun watching the family work together…Thank You!!!😀

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@mountainfarmer8766]

16 psi is plenty for a small tractor tire. Higher air pressure just tears up the ground. And yes they are called self clearing because they push the mud to the side to get down to fresh earth. If you run them backwards it piles the mud under tire. Great content!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@armandopatane5343]

Needs to be painted Ford blue

[@pamelarobinson859]

Very true. But you want to reverse the tread if the tractor runs on pavement often. Saves a lot of wear and tear.

[@fonz323]

All right! My wife and I look forward to every new episode. Thanks for all the laughs Dude.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@natevesey8269]

Wow. That's an awesome milestone. Also, that $250 is gonna be a worker. I remember driving a tractor for the first time at 11 and it was a blast. Congrats on a million views on that tractor video

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice, thank you

[@clintferguson8328]

A farmer I once worked for in Kansas had one of these with the top on it said it was a after market part and was had a cold weather set up for it it was a canvas that would wrap around the body of the tractor and use engine heat to keep some warm air going on the driver was not the best heat but did give you some heat. love to watch you all spend time working on this stuff together you are truly Blessed.

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow that’s awesome .. thank you

[@DelButch]

There’s something so satisfying outing new hoops and casein’s on a old tractor 🚜 made my day anyway

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes there is

[@DrMGomezJr]

Besides you working on the tractor, I like how you relate, with your family...

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jamestrump9593]

In my 75 year's I've never seen an old ford tractor with a top like that. If someone made that, they did a really nice job. Your family projects are very entertaining. Better than prime-time TV.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@hershellacey9405]

Beats watching the Beverly Hillbillies.😂

[@Bill-js1cg]

That looks like the factory accessory top with possibly modified supports. I’m jealous!

[@LilRedExpressLloyd]

I'm lovin the fact that you include Ralphy in doing what ever your working on. He seems to really enjoy spending the time with you

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah he’s the best

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Dad is always right Ralphie... always. P.S. If you want to add weight back into the new tubes/tires, you can use RV anti-freeze instead of the more expensive options. It can usually be found cheap at the end of winter (I got some recently for $2 gallon at Menards). It also provides some rust protection too. I've had it in one of my old Cub Cadet garden tractors for over 30 years. P.S.S. You can use talcum powder on the tube/tire to help the tube slip in and align easier. "Any job worth doing... is always worth doing right."

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s right!!! Thank you

[@1guyin10]

RV antifreeze works great. You can mix it about 30% with water and it will be good. You can buy a fitting to go from a water hose to the tube on Amazon or eBay. I used a barrel and sump pump to fill the ones on mine.

[@davev3559]

Your shows are frigging entertaining as all get out and the memories you're creating for the kids are priceless. I think Rocky is the star.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you, yes he is

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk josh and family👋👍 great episode and well deserved bit of love for the old girl👌 just watched matt from diesalcreek just got a locked up 9n goun ran like a peach too old is still gold👍 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon guys👍👋

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok interesting thanks

[@darinwink-ou4qk]

With respect to the tread, my Minnesota farmer grandfather told me the point on the tire points in the direction your working. This meant if the tractor was doing most of the work in reverse like a snow blade or backing up during cultivating in the wet spring the tires would be mounted in reverse. He mounted the tires on my old pedal John Deere tractor backwards and I got to hear it explained every time a farmer would notice.

[@Rebel9668]

Doing wheelies is something you want to avoid on a tractor :) We welded a large piece of angle iron and some thick plate steel to the nose of our old John Deere A and then chained and bolted a steel nail keg barrel to the nose and filled it with plate steel, sand and even some oil to weigh it down good as it's very hilly here. Even then I often found myself riding on the nose of the tractor sitting astraddle of the radiator cap with my feet in that barrel for my extra weight when we'd be baling hay on these hills and still occasionally felt the front end leave the ground. I sure don't miss changing out those big tires though and beating the wheels off and then back onto the cogged axles but, when it's gotta be done it's gotta be done. We used to use two sledges as well, but on the same wheel, one hitting the back side the other matching blows on the front side of the wheel. Clearance might be an issue on yours for doing that though. If you can patch up those old tubes they make fun sleds on the hills in the winter time, or for floating around on in the lake. I sure do like how much easier it looks like Ford made changing the tires out as opposed to the old JD's :) It's funny you mentioned the model A engines as folks used to build their own tractors in WWII out of old Ford model A's. Some day if you can, I'd suggest getting a corded Kobalt impact gun. I have yet to run across a nut one of those can't break loose! We used to fill our tractor tubes with what we called "brine" instead of air for the added weight. It was some sort of solution that wouldn't freeze in the Winter, but I can't remember for the life of me what it was in it...but it wasn't actual brine, lol. I put a small drop of it on my tongue once and it set my tongue to burning like crazy, LOL! Good job on that soap! We never thought of that back in the day. Then again, it was always us kids changing tires and no one really ever did show us how, we were just told to do it. Live and learn :)

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s interesting thanks

[@davidmiller6726]

Won't be long, Ralphie will become more self sufficient and confidant in all the tasks... he's got a great Dad and Grandpa's... great Family to learn from and with as the days pass!

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope so thank you

[@slowguy66]

This is one of my favorite channels. You all seem like the coolest family I’ve come across. Seeing your wife and kids all hands on in the videos is super cool.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@hershellacey9405]

You are definitely blessed.

[@vvxtrucking5366]

You Sir, are an excellent young man. The world needs more of this. I've been binge watching y'all for over a week now. Love the family, the animals and the content. We'll done!

[@deborahmatthews4823]

It doesn't look like the cover came on the tractor. I think it would have been put on a lot better. Also I love that you include Ralphie in your projects. He seems like a really sweet boy who loves working beside his daddy.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you yeah he’s the best

[@ronniejohnson317]

I love y’all working together on the old tractor. We have had a few ourselves and I think I can make your life easier. Loosen the lug nuts and make them finger tight on one side of the tractor. Ride around the yard. Then do the same for the other side. You turn the tires around for snow traction. They will load up with mud that way though. Get the old girl some steps to put your feet on.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks 👍

[@ronniemaluginSweetwaterfarm]

Yes it most definitely matters when installing any fasteners, To do the cross/Star pattern helps to bring what ever your tighten flush to the base. If you go in a circle it could get pinched and not set flush and cause more damage later on.

[@Sleeperdude]

Exactly

[@bigjay6743]

We have the same tractor my grandfather bought it new was his first tractor after immigrating from Holland and starting his farm. We still use it today but only to smoke out the groundhogs and other light use. Very loyal old piece of machinery.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@randyriggs5463]

It does matter when you are putting a tire on. I always criss cross mine. When taking off, you can do what you want. Love the tractor and family content

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree thank you

[@HungryH1951]

I worked on a dairy farm when I was a kid (1966) and drove a Ford N tractor. I loaded a trailer with silage and began to pull it with the tractor, and it popped a wheelie. I learned to take off more slowly when pulling a heavy load.

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

You folks are such a blessing to watch. Wonderful to see such a beautiful family. May God Bless you all. Happy Easter.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@roypearce6968]

Yes this old ford tractor run forever. And should Chris cross when putting the casein back on . And remember casting not tire . Always enjoy your dad and Ralphie giving you hand .

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree thank you

[@zachbrewer6889]

Great job, i think you should be ok with 10-15 psi. In those rears though, the tractor will have a much smoother ride than if you run 25-30 psi in them and may actually get a bit more traction. Its kind of a catch putting new rubber on old tractors as you often spend more than the equipment is worth on the tires/rims/tubes. But at least you don't have a tractor payment and you still got a good little workhorse to use on your property. You can get/fabricate many useful attachments for that three point and these little fords seem to be tough as nails and last a long time with little maintenance. Regards from Western IL, Zach B.

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree thank you

[@rdnconsulting2791]

Tractor drive tires are directional. When installed properly the track left will point the way it went in forward direction. In mud you want the tread to gather and bunch rather than push out and dig holes. Generally, you want the direction of greatest ground traction to be in forward direction. It's amazing to me the number of smart people on youtube that do this exactly backwards.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you

[@deltonwatts9726]

The new hoops and casings are a definite upgrade, along with the grill addition!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes I agree

[@LarryDeSilva64]

That old Ford 2N tractor never had it so good. I can see why it will do wheeles now. Great job fixing it up. Great to see the whole family involved. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I don’t know if it would work the same, but on a bicycle tube you put a little bit of air in the tube just to give it some shape before installing second side of the tire. Helps avoid pinching the tube.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@hershellacey9405]

Applesolutely!

[@johnnysechrist6313]

My 47 Red Belly is a six cylinder. Me and Dad restored it in 68 when I was 12, it still runs antique tractor pulls, and she's won a few.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s so awesome

[@radams009]

That is a great tractor. It looks like the one may friend would let me use. I think his was a 54/57. We had horse. IT worked so good.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah it’s a good one

[@cornflake73]

the kids don't know it yet, but this is the best time of their lives, and the memories will be with them forever. Love the baby goat.

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope so thank you

[@2koolchris291]

My dad just got a 9n tractor last year and we have been doing a lot of work on it. It’s a good tractor. Had to rebuild the destroyed hydraulics. The cylinder was bad.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@edheart-s1v]

one of the best tractors ever made! thank you.

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@Docmiller4425]

For fluid for your rear tires, use windshield washer fluid. It works the same as the high dollar stuff and it is a lot cheaper. Get the kind that goes to below zero and fill them up and then air up your tires, instant extra wait. Great video as usual. Have a blessed weekend. God bless you and your family.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you I appreciate it

[@donmears4090]

I like that people use old equipment instead of scrapping it or restoring it to be hauled around to shows. One of my favorite vlogs is Just A Few Acres Farms where he'll restore a tractor then use it on his farm. There's nothing better than soil on a freshly painted tractor.

[@preflightgn]

Dont change a thing you all keep me hanging from 1 video to the next ... one big take away is you can do what you put your mind to do... when my daughter turned 15 i taught her how to change her tires and do things on her own some days im hundreds of miles from home and not able to help her you are showing people that no matter what age or experience they can do it .. and i love the get the whole family involved. Now my daughter is 2nd year of college becoming an aircraft mechanic

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@chuckschultz7028]

A boy and his tractor are a wonderful combination for making family memories!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah he loves it

[@yamahattr6006]

Nice job love the new hoops thanks for another great video 👍🚜🚜

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@robpeabo509]

That tractor will now be able to do what it was made to do - work on a farm! Great series on the tractor Josh, Tosh, Kids goats, brahman cow, and dogs!!! This build was a whole family and livestock effort.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@anthonymessina2834]

I absolutely LOVED this video!!! The new hoops and casings look great, and good on sleeperdad for noticing the front end sadness!!! Mrs. Sleeperdudette is about the prettiest farm girl I've seen in a long time!!! Now I'm going back to check out the original video. I watched it a year ago when it first came out, but I need to watch it again.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@Markdc94]

Ralphie reminds me of driving a old ford tractor in the tobacco fields in N.C. back in the late 60s and 70s. I've thought of buying a 8 or 9n just for the fun of it. That really brought back some really good memories from me being a kid working the fields. Keep up the great work your doing with making all your video's, they are a blast to watch and see a family all pull together to help, and tell Ralphie he's going to make a great tractor driver!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@bryanyoung2963]

I think it's nice of dad giving him a chance and letting him learn even if it takes a little longer 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@gayle4804]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a while your wife having her tractor back! Lots of fun with your dad your son and your wife thank you for sharing this video it was amazing and funny

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@billdyke9745]

What's important is that you remove the top lug nut last... I always tighten diagonally and incrementally just because it's the sad nerdy way to do it... But let's face it, you're not going to get wheel vibration on a tractor... So, Ralphie, in this instance it doesn't matter... (Listen to your dad, though, and humour him. It's the easiest way)...

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@Brian-sh7oc]

That kid is awesome. He's a worker.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes he is thank you

[@charleyfloyd3317]

The flathead v8 and straight six Ford industrial engine conversions were Funk conversions made by Funk Aircraft Company. They were usually done at the dealership and look factory. They look really neat and added some much needed horsepower

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok good info thank you

[@shedtested27]

The whole 'casings' thing is infectious..I've started calling them that too!!!

[@adrianszugye5929]

Honestly every time he called it a casing it just irritated me, probably because I work at a tire shop

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@letterpress_outlier]

Just imagine how much money you save by doing this stuff!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yep

[@tammylott921]

@@Sleeperdude WE WANT THE MRS. SLEEPER TO GET MORE INVOLVED ,, WE ARE A FAMILY ....

[@mariocardamone1846]

i think those repairs have given that tractor some year of life and looks good to i know you said it aint a show machine but a lick of paint and it will cheers from australia

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree thank you

[@Raymondablack832]

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[@globalpandemic8450]

You're right, that's why I invested into assets like cryptocurrency and some stocks

[@annabelkatherine6441]

Stocks are good to invest on, but crypto is more profitable

[@Johnclayton28]

Crypto is the new Gold

[@كاثي-ب9ظ]

I wanted to trade crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price

[@roguefrederick]

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[@tomfaessler6072]

The crazy Brahma bull is just as crazy as the tractor driver. Our 8n had a scoop for the 3 point hitch when loaded could do wheelies much higher. We knew how to have fun.

[@davidglover575]

That tractor will last forever. It's built Ford tuff. Great video Josh. Your wife looked so happy when she was driving it. You should maybe have the wife paint it with some Rust-Oleum paint.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah she loves it good idea

[@Bill-js1cg]

A quart of gray enamel and a couple spray cans of red would make that look as good as it sounds. Brush paint the hood, grille, and rims. You’ll be amazed how nice it can come out with minimal prep. If you spray it down with oven cleaner, then hot water pressure wash it you just need to wire brush the loose paint from the castings and maybe sand the rest with 120-220 .

[@Sleeperdude]

Good idea

[@davida.p.9911]

You're right about the lug nuts, Josh. When you're tightening them up, the star pattern is what you should use. Loosening is important too because if you take off the top nuts before the bottom nuts, the wheel can fall off prematurely. I take the bottom lug nuts off first, then the top ones. The wheel usually angles toward the top. And the tread is designed that way because it pulls the tractor to the front. Think of it like crawling under barbed wire laying flat on your stomach, you use your forearms to move yourself forward like the bars on the tread. It's the same principle. Thanks for sharing! Nice tractor! 🚜

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree

[@hershellacey9405]

If you have any more of those$250 tractors let me know. I'll buy 4 of them.

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great video! Love to see you all work and play together as a family. You are a very lucky man with a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@jherimyatchison2716]

Nice family teamwork guys and girls.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Like your out doing stuff with your boy. That’s more of what the world needs.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you he’s the best

[@Motormike2025]

I had so much fun watching 👀 the video. Felt like I was right there with you all. The tracker turned out great. Looks amazing.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@donaldbarrett2267]

I learned to drive on a '52 Ford 8N when I was 12. Ralphie is so luck. Learning about older vehicles may become a huge asset in the not so

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@karaburress6772]

Love the look on Trish's face when she got on her tractor after you guys

[@ZwiftingWithGranny]

This video was so much fun to watch. I had a big smile on my face the whole time.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@ColinBarrett001]

A wonderful family. Living the dream! Thanks for sharing!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@toverturf9097]

All the world loves a tractor!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes

[@johnelliott7375]

Smart man you are doing it right. With new rim centers and tubes. Block it up good.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@vleldaddio210]

Ralphie can operate anything !! When you say"casings"instead of tires lifts me up for some reason ✔️😃💯👏

[@Sleeperdude]

Your about right

[@chrisgallo1422]

My grandfather had an old massey harris, when I was around 8 years old I loved that thing, every time I went to visit him he let me drive it. Also they use to fill them with a calcium chloride mix for weight and it would keep them from freezing.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool thanks

[@dustingilbert9157]

I thought that too but I couldn’t remember what the mix was. I was never told it was for weight though it makes sense. My old boss who grew up on a farm always told me it was for when they left the tractor out in the field it would also keep the tire pressure from fluctuating and going flat. I remember it burned my open wound on my hand so it makes sense to be some sort of acidic mix. Great video! Thanks for the content!

[@StrugglinWithTheMantheis]

Tractor tires are always fun. If you want weight in the tires again in the future, use winter windshield washer fluid. Won’t corode like calcium chloride and won’t freeze in the winter.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@JDDOWDY]

What a great find and save. Thank you for sharing your video with us. God bless from west Texas.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@OldCarAlley]

Most restored tractors just sit around looking pretty. I think you should leave it as-is and use it! The water in the casings is salt water, to keep it from freezing.... thats why the hoops rotted out, the bladders must have been leaking to cause all that rot. You might end up with a dead spot in your grass where you drained the brine out.

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree

[@ronburnett9421]

Love them old tractors, I have 1970 Massey 135 Perkins 3 cylinder diesel it never give me any trouble . I finally had to replace original the front "casings" last fall !

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Guy's on getting the new Hoops and Casings mounted to tires. Mom look great on the tractor. give Ralphie another cookie for helping getting the tires on. lv this video.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@peterdiamantakiou]

Great you put new casings on the tractor 🚜 and hoops it is definitely worth keeping the ole Ford going another👌 50years..Great video

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Congratulations on the 1,000,000 views. That was neat the way Ralphie swung to cut the fuel on. Smart Kid 👍. The wallet dilemma was priceless lol 😂. The baby goat with pajamas is precious. May Y’all have a Blessed one sir.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much.. thanks for watching

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job They usually put calcium chloride in those tubes so they don’t freeze in the winter

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@txnetcop]

When you put them on it matters. Really enjoyed all the family interaction! Great video...

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you . Yes sir it matters

[@slickmuck4312]

I’m from Canada we call them rims and tires. Never heard of hoops and casings. We make sausages with casings and shoot hoops. Lol Love the channel. Excellent parenting

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny, most people don’t talk like me

[@robertandrews4382]

Can't beat those old ford tractors. You would be surprised what some paint can do. You can make that thing look new again

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@davidmiller6726]

You could place the old tractor tire wheel/tires out in the yard somewhere and fill with dirt and make raised flower beds! Heck, I would!

[@Sleeperdude]

Good idea

[@highwheelingdragon7136]

The old timers say when you took in your battleship grey N model for overhaul it got the updated redbelly paint scheme. I finally had to try some BBQ Bourbon Vyena sausages but the Dollar General only had BBQ. I restored a 1948 Ferguson “Widowmaker” cordwood saw that mounts to the 9N. It supplies all the heating and cooking wood for the winter.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s interesting

[@gymshoe8862]

There is some wisdom in using a star pattern when installing wheels but sometimes it is unnecessary on rough, slow things like the tractor--but it is a good habit for young kids to learn. Don't stress over it.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@barryrussell4106]

Old ford tractor is something familiar to us all, who has not dealt with one glad you are shiwing it love

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@bog8462]

Nice work on the tractor! Degrease it and brush paint it gray and red! My dad and I did that to our 8n when I was 9. Looked great when done!

[@Sleeperdude]

Good idea thanks

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Those old Ford tractors are pretty cool. In the 60's I rebuilt our 1948 engine with new pistons, rings, bearings and valves that you had to grind the ends in order to get prober valve gaps. There were no hydraulic valves back then and it ran awesome and lasted forever. Painted it blue and red and it looked awesome. Great tractors for what they were made for.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you

[@bigdogcountrymusic7146]

Mine has some nice Floorboards on it, and it makes it so much nicer to get on and off and nice when you are just driving it too. The Floorboards are Home made.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@73turbopinto]

Calcium chloride & water mix in the tubes for rear tire traction. Also on trans use hydraulic fluid without wax , the wax will kill the hydraulic pump. It's easier to change/mount the rear tires with the wheels mounted on the tractor.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you I appreciate it

[@stew6338]

Yes the tyres... there I go again... Casings face that way because they push the mud out to let the casings get down to the hard ground for traction. Thanks Stew

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@martintaylor984]

If You face the tread where it scoops, the mud/dirt will pack into the tread and basically make a slick, the tread in the “v” fashion makes for the tire to “self-clean so when it hits the mud/dirt it pushes the old out and let’s it grab new.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you

[@johnelliott7375]

I have been doing those things now for almost 40 years now, that is the big tractor tires.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@jameskloss3866]

Love every time I get a new video notification. Such a cool tractor. Enjoyed watching you all work on it including your Pop. Also the bonus lost in the store footage. Thank you for sharing, please keep the videos coming. God bless.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you