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babyboone · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: Just bought a 1957 740

I just walked in the door from a road trip that started at 7 this morning. I will post some pics late tomarrow because I now have to turn around and leave again, but it is a 1957 ford 740 with a set of ford 2 row cultivators. I'm pretty excited about my new project and can't wait to get started. The old tractor is not in too bad of shape, and has new tires and wheels on the back which is a plus. I'll most certainly post some pics and let yall be the judge tomarrow.
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petra79 · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:03 am Post subject:

Definately looking forward to seeing them. Congrats!!
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1958 - Ford 861 Powermaster
1957 - Ford 640 - My sons
1978 - A/C 712 Shuttle
Little Genius #8 single 16"

souNdguy · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject:

i'm looking for a 700/701 myself, where's ya find yours?

soundguy

babyboone · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:53 am Post subject: Pictures of my 740 Ford

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59 Ford 871 gold demonstrator
59 Ford 981
59 John Deere 530 wide front
57 John Deere 620

petra79 · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:56 am Post subject:

Thats going to be a great project. Thanx for the pics. Enjoy Wink

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1958 - Ford 861 Powermaster
1957 - Ford 640 - My sons
1978 - A/C 712 Shuttle
Little Genius #8 single 16"

babyboone · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:37 am Post subject:

I located this one in southern Indiana. It needs some carb work, and I plan on changing the charging system back to a generator, but the number one priority is to tighten the steering up ASAP. The pront pedestal is very sloppy. I've been revewing my service manuals and plan to tear into it sometime this week. I've allways wanted one too souNdguy, and just lucked upon this one via my neighbors dad. The 2 row ford cultivators were purchased new with the tractor i'm told and are certainly a bonus. I'd love to fix them up too and show them with the tractor, but they make it a pain to haul around expecially with my tall gooseneck trailers. Hopefully i'll keep ya'll posted as I make progress and I might have a few questions along the way that might need your expirence to answer. Fall is here and I've got a feeling this just took top priority on my list of many projects to do this winter. That is until my wife finds something better for me to do. HA, HA!

Thanks!
babyboone
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59 Ford 871 gold demonstrator
59 Ford 981
59 John Deere 530 wide front
57 John Deere 620

Tractorfellow · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:10 am Post subject:

Well I see you found your way up here and home OK?? nice looking tractor
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babyboone · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:24 am Post subject:

Thanks to your dirrections I found my way without a problem. Those people in Switzerland Co. were fine people and I spent much of the day with them looking at farms and equipment. The day started out wet but turned out ok. Thanks for the info tractorfellow!
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59 Ford 871 gold demonstrator
59 Ford 981
59 John Deere 530 wide front
57 John Deere 620

souNdguy · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:36 pm Post subject:

You lucky dog!... looks like a great machine.

soundguy

babyboone · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:28 am Post subject:

I'm hoping that I can make a run this weekend to Ohio to my favorite ford tractor junkyard and pick up a few little things that I need to complete the tractor. I'd also like to get the thing steam cleaned asap or at least before it gets any colder so that I can check for leaks and opperate the tractor in decent weather and get an idea of everything I'm going to have to do to it. So much to do and so little time!!!
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59 Ford 871 gold demonstrator
59 Ford 981
59 John Deere 530 wide front
57 John Deere 620

souNdguy · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject:

wish i had a boneyard nearby!

soundguy

bettyp · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject:

babyboone,looks like a good winter job
It will be looking sharp in no time .
Time flies when you are having fun.
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Dean · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject:

From what I can see it looks pretty good. Blue and Gray I have to say blue is my favorite color, just don't tell my John Deere. But I not sure about your favorite color the last time I saw you was at Allisons and you were driving something that was Flambu Red. Anyway good luck with your new project, I'm sure its at the top of the Honey Do list.
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Dean

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Caseman · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

And I thought that Massey Ferguson was next Laughing

Good find Jason.. look forward to seeing all them Fords at the Cynthiana Hometown Show next June..
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Mrs Harris · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

Way to go Jason, I'm sure you will have it up and running and looking
good in time for Casemans show.... nice find
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