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My Dad is restoring a 1950 Fergeson tractor (in Maine). Anyone have any experience or good info. Did a google search and just came up with pics.
Thanks
Rick
 
Rick, he probably knows about the Maine Antique Tractor Club but, if he doesn't, he should. See https://www.maineantiquetractorclub.com . Very friendly folks and lots of knowledge there.

The "sponsor" list on their website has every local source of tractor parts and info that I can think of. Union Farm Equipment in Union is especially good - they concentrate mostly on old Ford tractors but may know of Fergy parts stashes.

If he wants to see a restored tractor & the club can't help, there's a good one at the farm museum at the Cumberland Fairgrounds (near Portland) to look at and one that appears original but unrestored at the Owls Head museum over near Rockland.

ALso, remind him to keep an eye on "Uncle Henry's" - he'll know what you mean.

For interesting background he should get "Harry Ferguson" by Colin Fraser. It's a fascinating book and has great info about the invention of the 3 point hitch that made Harry F's reputation.
 
No experience restoring - mine's still working for a living. It's been dead reliable (starts fine in -20C weather to plough the 1/2 km driveway), and the few parts I have needed were available through the Massey-Ferguson dealer. Mostly it just goes and goes.

Have you found the story on the Fergies that went to the south pole? Google Ferguson tractor Fntarctica and see what you find.

Edit: I just noticed you misspelled Ferguson. Search again with the correct spelling and you'll have more luck.
 
Thanks for the great info. I did read a lot about the tractor on a couple of sites (just misspelled the name in the thread).
My dad sends me Uncle Henry's about once a month just for kicks. I enjoy reading the things for sale in Maine that are not available in Florida.
Rick
 
Rick, The Ferguson is an easy restore. Unless parts are missing, there should be no problem. If he needs seals and gaskets for the engine, have him check with a New Holland dealer. They took over Ford or vice versa? They might have them. The only problem he might encounter is the original type single ridge front tires. I have two old tractors that I restored. One is a 1944 "war time" Farmall and a 1955 Ford NAA. Interesting fact about the war time Farmall. As we all know, Farmalls are bright red in color. During WW II, red pigment for the paint was at a premium as most of it went to the war effort, so International Harvester used an orange pigment in the paint. All war time Farmalls were slightly pink in color. When the war was over and Farmalls were red again, most farmers had their tractors repainted bright red. They didn't like the pink color. ( I have no idea why?)Ha. Just a little interesting fact. PJ
 
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