Farm tractor revival! 1953 International Harvester Farmall Super A goes back to work on the farm.

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  • @JunkyardDigs
    @JunkyardDigs 2 роки тому +65

    Always great to see old iron getting saved!!

  • @RayScrafield
    @RayScrafield Місяць тому

    Well done. I'm so envious of you both. I'm 81 and never got the experience of farming. I would love to have given it a try. I love all the old farm equipment and it breaks my heart to see it rotting away out in the fields across America. I love seeing you young folks taking up the cause and getting the old stuff back to work. Please keep the great videos coming. And, it's refreshing to hear a swear word occasionally when things don't go just right.

  • @fredbm01
    @fredbm01 Рік тому +2

    great video, espacially the patience you show teaching how a lady should drive an old tractor like that. great job!!!!

  • @ronzimmerman8968
    @ronzimmerman8968 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for saving the old girl. Victoria is a natural, not everybody watches back at the implement at first.

  • @edwardroberts2997
    @edwardroberts2997 2 роки тому +8

    What A Great Video,
    I was A Mackinac for some forty years on cars and Outboard Motors Johnson and Evinrude now am 80 years old in a wheelchair so your video,s brings back a lot of good memberys thank you very much!!!

  • @commonsenserules7995
    @commonsenserules7995 Рік тому +6

    The International Harvester Super A was a work horse in its day. I raked many acres of hay with the Super A, pulling hay wagons and it worked well connected to the milking vacuum system when thunderstorms knocked out the power. A neighboring farmer bailed his hay with his Super A. Your video brings back old memories working on my uncles farm.

  • @robertf3479
    @robertf3479 2 роки тому +6

    That little tractor is a keeper, sounds like she loves to run and is in beautiful shape for a nearly 70 year old machine, much better condition than my 68 year old body.
    Your girlfriend's face when she first drove it was priceless, she's a keeper too!

  • @dennispfeifer7788
    @dennispfeifer7788 2 місяці тому

    Great video...I really like it when young people like Victoria get involved with old iron! I bought my 8 year old grand nephew a 1944 Farmall H yesterday...it needs very little and was running 2 years ago...I hope he likes it...and I bet he will.

  • @marvelous1492
    @marvelous1492 2 роки тому +8

    You can center your implement up on your drawbar. The pto driveshaft can be at an angle with no problem. That is what the u-joints are designed for. This video really made me smile to see. I love those old tractors and to see one back in use is great.

  • @war7334
    @war7334 Рік тому +1

    It was great to see that old gal running and working.

  • @richardschaffling9882
    @richardschaffling9882 10 місяців тому

    Well done getting her up and running and your daughter looks like a professional tractor driver

  • @lordieshepherd
    @lordieshepherd Рік тому

    She was so pleased with herself. Would make a real man proud. Great tractor to, love it. One day I will have a project one of my own.

  • @ItsNova816
    @ItsNova816 Місяць тому

    There's something so cool about quirky old tractors like this. Apparently they even made a Super A version that ran on kerosene.

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane5650 Рік тому

    I love to see tractor restorations, at least restored enough to run and have new life. Let's see, I was born in '51 and I'm 72 so your tractor is 70 years old. Cheers from eastern TN

  • @dennymarreesr6187
    @dennymarreesr6187 2 роки тому +17

    Kudos to Victoria! She did extremely well for her first time! That’s a sweet tractor. I’m impressed how straight and in good shape it is for it’s age! Thanks for sharing.

  • @joanhoyt103
    @joanhoyt103 Рік тому +2

    Great find and a great video! You may want to check the left and right differentials as they probably have to be drained separately. You have a lot of great knowledge regarding that tractor! Keep em coming!

  • @MelvinSevik
    @MelvinSevik 2 місяці тому

    That's a great sounding tractor, Your girlfriend is a wonderful driver pulling a Manure spreader

  • @thecollectoronthecorner7061
    @thecollectoronthecorner7061 2 роки тому +1

    Those Little A Farmalls are handy and durable tractors. We have three of the Farmall A's in the collection. Two are regular A's and both have busted blocks from rain getting in the exhaust and freezing. The third is a super A like yours. It has a 59 inch woods belly mower. And I swapped the engine. It now has a engine from a 200 that has a M&W increased bore sleeve and piston kit. Plenty of power. We used to haul with a 66 ford F600 with a dovetail and a 40,000 pound PTO winch. However insurance began to cost more than we wanted to pay. So we now use a tilt top trailer. I just subscribed.

  • @tomfillmore9710
    @tomfillmore9710 2 роки тому +1

    great video guys enjoyed watching nice old tractor I have a 1953 super A also was my Dad's he got it 57 have a back mower and two sod plow for it haven't had it running for a couple years it's always stored in side needs new tires and the gas tank cleaned used it in the woods a couple years ago have to crank it to start usually one flip and it starts good job getting it going and changing the fuilds nice old tractor and I also liked the cabover freightliner sitting in the yard was truck driver for almost 50 years thanks for sharing take care enjoyed watching

  • @mplewis5388
    @mplewis5388 2 роки тому +22

    This actually makes my heart happy. You guys are such an amazing couple. That smile on her face as she was driving that around can never be replicated. Good job. Ps, always glad to see you guys on here.

    • @derpydog1008
      @derpydog1008 2 роки тому +1

      yup i had the same big smile when i got to drive my old cub cadet for the first time.

  • @Bryanb28
    @Bryanb28 2 роки тому

    this vid just came on my home feed, saw the CT plate and then the girl all about the tractor and said to myself gotta be from Durham, sure enough i was right lol, greetings from North Branford

  • @douggillock
    @douggillock 11 місяців тому

    Nice set up can't beat them little tractors there good for a lot of things on the farm

  • @JASAUST
    @JASAUST 4 місяці тому +1

    First video of yours I've watched. Nice recovery of a classic. Just think those crocs should have locked in 4 wheel drive.

  • @johantenhove7770
    @johantenhove7770 Рік тому

    Update May 2023: I have purchased a manure spreader, almost similar as yours, bit larger but still a fairly common one over here. Works like a charm! :D I got it BECAUSE OF YOU! :D. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I hope you'll have many good runs with this adoring Super A.

  • @mowermedic
    @mowermedic 2 роки тому

    I work at a Tractor dealer in NY and I still see customers bringing farmall"s in for service! Love the vintage stuff!

  • @marlinknable3543
    @marlinknable3543 2 роки тому

    That is cool my dad had one like that we sold it when he passed away. we pulled many a tree out of woods to Heat his house!!

  • @davidaaaa4611
    @davidaaaa4611 Місяць тому

    I learned to drive on an a Super A farmall when I was a small boy. Spent a lot of time plowing our garden with it.

  • @robertrockwell7581
    @robertrockwell7581 2 роки тому

    she is going too have fun with that. that smile says it all.

  • @terryboyd9875
    @terryboyd9875 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video..thank you!!!!!

  • @stevewilliams4185
    @stevewilliams4185 2 роки тому

    Awesome,my dad had a 1964 super A it had the one point hitch on it. That video brings back some good memories.thanks

    • @AirplaneDoctor_
      @AirplaneDoctor_ 2 роки тому

      They stopped production of Super A's in the early 50's and replaced them with the 100. The only IH offsets produced in the 60's were 140's and Cubs.

  • @philpostma9423
    @philpostma9423 2 роки тому

    Always glad to see old tractors getting saved. My grandpa had a couple super a tractors.

  • @billzuk8528
    @billzuk8528 2 роки тому

    Sweet find - congratulations-
    i have completely restored 2 old farmalls - 1 a 130 and other same as yours a super A- bit of advice-
    change the oil in the final drives -
    What i do with mine is when i am done using it and it’s going to sit for several months- I turn the engine by hand (fan blades) and set the points so they are opened- i have found the corrode if left closed-
    to do it- park it- shut off fuel-
    put in neutral - turn ignition on-
    Grab fan blade and very slowly turn engine until Amp meter goes back to the middle & turn ignition back off-( Batt. not discharging from points being closed) - and when it’s time to fire it up- turn fuel and ignition on and 1/2 choke and start her up-

  • @johnstrickland956
    @johnstrickland956 2 роки тому

    That is so cool. I learned how to drive one of those in 1966 when I was 5 yrs old on my grandparents farm. I pulled the hay wagon when my grandparents loaded it. My other grandfather had a 130 which was supposed to be the commercial version. That brings back memories. When I was 6, I wrapped one into a tree discing our yard. Bent the tie rod. Dad then taught me how to use the turning brakes.

  • @tractordave9300
    @tractordave9300 Рік тому

    The owner is right/ 50%. Those tractors are fantastic. I pulled a Farmall Cub out of the woods and got it running years back. I learned all about tractors and Farmall and being a mechanic, told my wife “ I’m going to get it running “! She said “I’ll bet you will “, long story…. 3 tractors and everyone calls me Tractor Dave! There addicting, Note: I do own 18 acres of woods. The are awesome to use.

  • @anthonysimonhough9691
    @anthonysimonhough9691 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the movie you guys make a good couple good luck with your projects

  • @philiphartley8823
    @philiphartley8823 2 роки тому

    I like Victorias style.. ""Fill it up all the way and then off in 4th Gear" That's something we must see.. Well done guys, it's great to see these old timers back at work.

  • @jamesschramm4739
    @jamesschramm4739 2 роки тому

    That was good, you and Victoria did a great job......................

  • @kentstringer4160
    @kentstringer4160 Рік тому

    Enjoyed every minute! Nice patient informational.

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 2 роки тому

    They only lie when it need to get out of his way in his shop , lol nice love this vlog thanks I can’t wait till you get her on camera on her tractor, nice thanks BigAl California

  • @blairguinea6811
    @blairguinea6811 2 роки тому

    Loved the vid Mike, thankyou...................the v8 in ya truck is nice sound too

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 2 роки тому +1

    She is already hooked , nice job 👍,

  • @willwipf7030
    @willwipf7030 2 роки тому

    That's a fun little tractor specially in the snow,

  • @christopherwest5840
    @christopherwest5840 10 місяців тому

    Persistence pays off. Flush the gas tank. Tribute to the family members that maintained that beauty. They knew how to treat their equipment. Keep it going. Head mounted go pro would help your filming.

  • @Grandpa82547
    @Grandpa82547 2 роки тому

    She's beautiful. Good looking tractor, too.

  • @stanleyflory6702
    @stanleyflory6702 2 роки тому

    Great job bringing that old girl back to life! Don't forget to service the spreader too! Grease it and buy some spray chain lube for the chain! When you are done using it for the season, power wash it off really good, and grease and lube the chain before you store it! Save you a lot of grief next spring!

  • @johnnyholland8765
    @johnnyholland8765 2 роки тому +2

    Get them both!!! I would have poured a couple gallons of diesel through the top of the engine to dilute some of that sludge. First put half and half diesel and oil and run it a little. Won't hurt anything. Then drain and refill with good oil. That is a good straight tractor. The tires are worth half the value of the tractor. Few odds and ends and some tlc and it will be a good tractor for Victoria...

  • @jeffreyplum5259
    @jeffreyplum5259 2 роки тому

    I love your Lady's joy in her new tractor. You may find STP oil treatment may help. As a kid I heard it speed up the idle of a very worn old Ford tractor. The idle speed went up as it was poured in. An Engine rebuilder friend of my dad said he could tell if STP had been used in an engine. STP engines would have oil in the top end, ready when started. Your Pony seems like the farmall cub, one size smaller than the Farmall A tractor. I miss my time on my grandparents' farms. Those visits saved my sanity away from my alcoholic home. I hope to see much more of this tractor and perhaps the other one from the same shed. I believe that is a non syncromesh transmission, so some gear grinding is natural. This is my first time on your channel and I hope to see much more May God bless and comfort you both.

  • @austinknott584
    @austinknott584 2 роки тому

    You got lucky with that oil filter o ring coming out that easy. I've had to sit there with a pick and chisel out bits of o ring at a time

  • @paulckeslerjr4543
    @paulckeslerjr4543 2 роки тому +1

    Nice tractor, be careful using it with a lot of weight hooked on it. The actual drawbar is not on the tractor. It is connected to a bar that goes between the final drives in front. Those tractors had a habit of cracking the rear housings. The bar helps prevent that. The actual drawbar is attached to the bar and swings on what you are using as the drawbar. I hope you can find and install that. I love the video and seeing your lady so happy!

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 2 роки тому +2

    Nice looking tires on the rear, she got 50% of tractor stuff nice he knows how to get more out of his tractor 🚜, lolol and Victoria did an amazing beautiful job, thanks BigAl California

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 2 роки тому

    The little knob on top of the oil filter is going to need to be cut off , nice sound good I love the sound of the ol IHC tractors good job 👏 thanks b

  • @dm55
    @dm55 2 роки тому

    That looks like a great purchase. Somebody kept good care of that tractor. she should be proud of herself.

  • @donaldstenico5266
    @donaldstenico5266 2 роки тому

    Yes sir I so enjoy seeing older equipment come to life and go back to doing what they was built for. And I'm right proud of Miss Victoria also she done a fine job. She looked all proud up on that tractor. Good luck to both of you

  • @outofthinair1
    @outofthinair1 2 роки тому

    Nice rescue .... BRAVO ! Respect to Victoria for jumping on that old beast and running it like a pro.

  • @lyleempie7329
    @lyleempie7329 2 роки тому

    Good job you’re driving that tractor with the Brewers brother at it you did a OK job

  • @TheJstewart2010
    @TheJstewart2010 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job! That is a sweet tractor.

  • @paulsherrod1365
    @paulsherrod1365 Рік тому

    That is a good looking tractor!

  • @andrewseamans1419
    @andrewseamans1419 2 роки тому

    Looks good, those tractors are infinately rebuild able/serviceable. truly built like a tank.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 2 роки тому

    Awesome bro and great video too. Safe travels

  • @justinjdavis79
    @justinjdavis79 2 роки тому

    Awesome!! Beautiful tractor!! She done good!!

  • @matthewhoffman9242
    @matthewhoffman9242 2 роки тому

    Super a is a good tractor, got to work on ours. Wish the back tires looked that good on our super A.

  • @Darryl603
    @Darryl603 2 роки тому +6

    Nice job! Pretty cool to see how happy Victoria was!
    You may not want to fill it right up to the spreading tines to give the PTO a chance to start and let the conveyor feed it in.

  • @godmodeforever
    @godmodeforever 2 роки тому

    The smile on her face is priceless.

  • @mikevaske8255
    @mikevaske8255 Рік тому

    Suggest you do a soak carburetor with kit, take gas tank of and steam clean. Change to 12 volt alternator, change to 12 volt coil, same starter, go to negative ground. Complete new electrical wiring, new switches. Flush cooling system, check condition of transmission, rear end lube. You might try putting on a swinging drawbar. Next up,have her load it by hand with a fork/scoop, so that she really appreciates the loader.

  • @waynedavenport3919
    @waynedavenport3919 2 роки тому

    Nice paint job ur have a sweet tractor guys 👍

  • @peep39
    @peep39 2 роки тому +1

    Really nice video. Good work, and happy to see the two of you enjoying life

  • @GuyRWood
    @GuyRWood 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful little tractor. You can tell it's 50's, got an almost steam punk look about it.

  • @jackreed3445
    @jackreed3445 2 роки тому

    Great video. A girl and her manure spreader! I do bevieve sge had fun and will enjoy that chore.
    jack

  • @kevind3185
    @kevind3185 2 роки тому

    That's a good straight tractor. I still cut my grass with a 1940 Farmall A

  • @KCAATV
    @KCAATV 2 роки тому +5

    It's called a Belly Mower on the Massy. FYI... The Super A side seat was designed to cultivate and allow the operator to look directly at the dirting sweeps. You could do a lot to clean a grassy crop with that rig. Even today, it works great for small food plots that you want to farm without herbicides. You might ask if there is a cultivator out the weeds somewhere that goes with it.

  • @fricknjeep
    @fricknjeep 2 роки тому

    hi there looks good nice john

  • @adamb7220
    @adamb7220 2 роки тому

    Great little tractor we have had one for many years. However check the oil in the final drives right out by the rear tires ours gets water in those and freeze in winter.

  • @bradleyparker234
    @bradleyparker234 2 роки тому

    Happy to see yall enjoying it

  • @1775bobcat
    @1775bobcat 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video man thanks for spending the time making it!, awesome to see somebody learning how to drive these old machines

  • @WolfX1845
    @WolfX1845 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful Farmall Tractor Super A Model 1953. The pistons 46:53 - 47:53, the start up 56:35, and the drive 59:10 - 1:00:00.

  • @orgcoast5990
    @orgcoast5990 2 роки тому +5

    Good vid and good memories. I drove a similar (Cub) for my grandpa about 65 years ago. No hydraulics but a sweet little tractor. Great experience for a rural kid.

  • @halfnelson6115
    @halfnelson6115 2 роки тому

    I dont know much about tractors but that offset seating position is pretty cool. I like that.

    • @kirknunya4291
      @kirknunya4291 Рік тому +1

      That offset motor setup was called “cultivision”. That’s so you can look down at the rows and watch your progress so you didn’t have to lean over to keep from running over your crop rows.

  • @peterhodges6684
    @peterhodges6684 Рік тому

    Nice tractor, runs good !

  • @SH-di8im
    @SH-di8im 2 роки тому +2

    Nice tractor 20 years ago I used to have a formal M good old tractor always start sold it because I didn’t have no use for it but we’re in the process of moving again and I’ll be getting another tractor 🤣

  • @jeffreyhicks4651
    @jeffreyhicks4651 2 роки тому

    Awesome video loved every minute

  • @WIDESIDE72
    @WIDESIDE72 2 роки тому +2

    Good idea on flushing and changing fluids. You will need to do the same with the final drives as well. It is separate from the trans fluid. Also, your clutch needs adjustment or possible replacement. The first adjustment to check is down by the pedal fulcrum. Then look into the bell housing from under the tractor to check the clutch pressure plate. It is adjustable as well A&I sells a cheap manual that will tell you all you need to know. Have fun!

    • @cecilkoselke7878
      @cecilkoselke7878 2 роки тому

      And I didn't see him clean and fill the air filter.

  • @gilnorton1
    @gilnorton1 2 роки тому +7

    What a fun video! I love how you will just jump right in and start fixing anything, your skill shows and I am always confident you’re going to get it going. I think your GF is a keeper. When two people can enjoy each other and the daily activities you all do it makes for a good match. Peace

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 2 роки тому

    Looks a lot like my Granddaddy's old tractor except that his was a Farmall B model. I had a good chuckle when you said it was time to find the dipstick. If that one is anything like my Grandaddy's the seat is on a hinge and there's a toolbox under the seat if you raise the seat up. I think the crank handle is back there somewhere to for cranking it manually if the battery is dead.

    • @michaelmcneil4959
      @michaelmcneil4959 Рік тому

      The old boy on the next farm to where I was, had a petrol/tractor vaporising oil rig IDKW make but he had huge biceps from starting it on petrol with the hand-crank, then switching to TVO.

    • @Rebel9668
      @Rebel9668 Рік тому

      @@michaelmcneil4959 I understand. We had an old John Deere "A" model when I was a kid and I almost always was the one who had to crank that thing. It had no crank handle, you just opened the petcock valves on the cylinders, grabbed hold of the big flywheel and spun it with your hands.

  • @waynedavenport3919
    @waynedavenport3919 2 роки тому

    Just seen u guys channel. Great score

  • @secondchanceiron6123
    @secondchanceiron6123 2 роки тому

    Those are great little tractors. Great video!!

  • @markvittorini5497
    @markvittorini5497 2 роки тому

    Really nicely done! Could tell you wanted to surprise Victoria with the tractor running as you did right on the truck at the house before driving it down the ramps, thanks for the great video!

  • @hamiltonsol
    @hamiltonsol 2 роки тому

    I just bought my first Farmall tractor also. And I really enjoyed your video.
    Greetings from Canada

  • @Ryanlk69
    @Ryanlk69 2 роки тому +1

    First gear and let the Ole girl sing. Them small pull behinds need all the rpms you can throw at it to spread good. Love the setup though. Can't beat a old farmall.

  • @Carnold_YT
    @Carnold_YT 2 роки тому +4

    What a great little tractor, I really enjoyed this video. I hope it serves Victoria well, she's off to a good start!

  • @lloydrobinson7081
    @lloydrobinson7081 2 роки тому

    another great clip keep them coming

  • @stephransley4371
    @stephransley4371 2 роки тому

    She's great and the tractor ain't bad.

  • @judythymian3469
    @judythymian3469 2 роки тому

    Loved these old tractors👍❤

  • @davekimbler2308
    @davekimbler2308 2 роки тому +2

    Nice super A ! Those offset tractors are great for cultivating ! First thing I’d replace is the seat to one with some cushion then I’d convert to 12 volts and add some lights . I convert the oil check and put a dipstick along with the breather hose . Nice score !

  • @melvinchamberlin823
    @melvinchamberlin823 2 роки тому

    Yeah my dad worked I ate and made parts after that year and stuff for him tractors all that yeah I remember my day used to talk about making parts for all kind of ice tractors thank you any work in Springfield Ohio

  • @HustlehousePA1978
    @HustlehousePA1978 10 місяців тому

    Like them tractors Good content just subscribed looking forward to more

  • @IvesMarcelin
    @IvesMarcelin 2 роки тому

    Realy thank you i learn 4 things After just look inside that nice video thank you it's good video for my help too. , i gone try To repair my old engin // that is a good things for myself 🙏

  • @jacksak
    @jacksak 2 роки тому +2

    This is a great video and made me smile a lot. I loved seeing your girlfriend so happy driving that thing, and she sure learns fast if this was the first time driving a manual transmission on a tractor. Thanks for the fun.

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic! I am a new subscriber and I just found your channel. I really love the way you document everything you do. You guys are a real class act!! I have a Marvel Scheibler carb sitting on my bench right now for my Oliver 550.

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE 2 роки тому +8

    Fantastic job Mike! 🙂👍 Nice to see it run without much headache. Always handy to have a small tractor with a PTO around. Take care and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

  • @chrisstokes6624
    @chrisstokes6624 2 роки тому

    Nice work the best story you have done loved every minute thanks 😊