Massey Collectors: Active Threads

engine 4 wheel drive

jimmie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:21:06 GMT

I would like to know what model Hercules engine went in the 1929 or 1930 massey general purpose tractor

thanks Jim.

wisconsin State Show

Joe Poncelet — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:47:37 GMT

Wow! The Massey Family Collectors Of Wisconsin really know how to put on a show!! I thought I was headed to a small town show but when I crested the hill on county road N I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the show grounds. I am not kidding I think this is the largest show i have been to in a long time. When I got there I was greated and welcomed by many people and thanked over and over for comming ( very friendly People). The next day I got there early and walked the swap meet area for about 3 hours and did not even get through 1/2 of it and my legs were telling me it is time to sit down. I don't know how many people were at this show but I would bet there were 20,000 + and I am not kidding!! Here is a picture in the Massey tent.

Reproduction serial number tags

tseaberg — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:05:30 GMT

Malcolm Robinson, and Chris Astell have asked me to write a post on here to promote Chris' business of making new reproduction serial number tags and all sort of other plates needed for tractors.

They specialise in the authentic reproduction of chemically etched plates for any type of vintage or veteran item. Chris understand's the importance of accuracy and his attention to detail ensures that every plate is just like the original. All plates are produced to a very high standard and will add the perfect finishing touch to any restoration.

I have had many tags and badges made by Chris over the past few years and every single one is perfect when I recieve them. If there is something new I need all that is needed is just simply take a picture and a measurement of it and he can take care of it all from there.

Here is a link to his website showing more information. Now for some examples of his work.

www.vintagebrassplates.co.uk

Gene Shoup Auction

Lloyd "Bub" Robbins — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:33:31 GMT

Did anyone make it to the Gene Shoup auction held on Aug. 14 ?? Interested in how the Massey's sold. Thanks for any info. Bub

101

massey101sr — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:37:58 GMT

Looking for any MH 101 Senior parts or tractors with the 6 cylinder continental. Call at five one eight-321-3483.

Also looking for a massey harris license plate topper.

Thanks

Colt hood

Jerry — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:03:35 GMT

I need a very good original hood for a colt or a reproduction. Can anyone help or point me in the right direction? Thanks, Jerry

email address on bio page

Parrett question

David Parfitt — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:26:43 GMT

A friend is restoring a Parrett with serial number 14254, Buda engine no. HTU1476 and flat-spoke rear wheels. All the surviving Parretts I have come across so far have serial numbers below 2000 and round-spoke wheels (although I see there was a Model K 15-30 tested at Nebraska in 1920 with serial no. 4000). Does anyone know what model the Parrett with the 5-digit serial number could be?

Many thanks

David

Massey Family Collectors of Wisconsin

MikeP — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:05 GMT

Massey Family Collectors of Wisconsin meet this coming weekend August 27th to 29th for their annual state show at Edgar, Wisconsin. The show is located 16 miles west of Wausau on County Highway N. A collector social is planned for Saturday evening at Andy Blume's farm, 6 miles from grounds. More information and directions at Massey tent. Live music, steam engine plowing, parades daily, large flea market, and more. Over 15,000 spectators last year. Approx. 120 miles north of Madison.

Had a great time in Pinckneyville

Dakota Super-90 — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:59:12 GMT

We just got home from our trip to Pinckneyville and wanted to thank all the organizers of the Massey Expo. This was our first Massey collector event and it was great. So many friendly people and good advice. Looking forward to meeting more good folks down the road.

wayne.........................

Massey Harris 201-202-203 seat springs.

tseaberg — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:50:48 GMT

Thought I would put an ad on here to see if anybody else is in need of some reproduction seat springs for the 200 series massey harris tractors.

I have had them made and are exact replica's of the originals. if your interested give me a call 701 212 3527

Also in the next few weeks I am going to have the pacemaker and 25 seat springs remade so if anybody needs a set of those let me know so I can order enough.

corn binder

jimmie — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:31:03 GMT

For Sale nice Massey Harris corn binder

Ph 419-542-6565

Email jimandchris.rath@gmail.com

Bob's Massey Day's

john farnworth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:12:17 GMT

We have just had a fabulous weekend. Bob Parke, one of the UK's biggest M-H tractor collectors arranged a Massey feature event in conjunction with his local vintage club -"The Starting Handle Club" over in Norfolk in the east of England. Normally the club has a summer event for all makes etc but Bob wanted a big Massey feature. So he invited the club to use his place for the regular show plus a Massey feature. Well, Bob did us proud. No attention to detail was overlooked - he even arranged fantastic weather.

Bob has about 40 M-H tractors and he got about 30 of them out and invited other Massey collectors such as myself and Malcolm Robinson to bring something along. Malcolm took his No. 3. He carried it about 100 miles down from near Lincoln where he lives on a trailer pulled by his modern MF tractor. What a trip! It took him a bit over 3 hours and the tractor tyres were red hot on arrival!

I had a longer trip - 310 miles - so took along my smallest MH tractor the 812 Pony Vineyard made in France. Not too heavy so made for an easier journey. I also took a load of my cast iron memorabilia and books for a stall. There are I believe only about three of these in the UK and Bob didn't have one so it complemented his line up.

There were also Fergusan and Massey Ferguson tractors, other makes not to be mentioned here, classic and vintage cars, commercial vehicles and a large steam engine in full steam.

MH's full tractor history was well represented starting with a big Bull and Parrett, Sawyer Massey, Malcolm's No 3, the Wallis and Massey U frames, 3 GPs and plenty of war time and poast war tin ones.

I will post some photos of the tractors here, but one at a time as I don't know how to post more than one at once.

First Bob's Sawyer Massey 11-22 which he acquired last year

New book MF 500s

john farnworth — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:57:07 GMT

Just thought I would let you know that I have just had my advance copy of my new book from the printers in China. The bulk will be available on sale end of August-ear;y September:

"The MF 500 Era. The tractors, the times and their implements"

Chapters:

Introduction to the MF 500 tractors

The Cab

MF 500 tractor specifications

Modifications to specifications

Experiences of MF employees in the MF 500 era

The MF 595 Turbocharger

ROC tractors - "Rehabilitation, Overhaul and Certification

MF implements and machines of the period

Training - "Features of the MF 500 series tractors"

MF 500 tractors at work - From the MF Photo Archives

The Survivors

The Polish Project

The Tractor Series after the MF 500s

271 pages. Hard back. Highly illustrated. ISBN No.978 1 904686 17 0.

Massey Harris Implements.

Malcolm Robinson — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:08:42 GMT

I am pleased to see more emphasis being put towards attached implements behind antique tractors at shows, the visiting public now are so remote from agriculture here in UK and to have an implement behind a tractor helps to portray what the tractor actually did in it's working day. There has been so many good implements go for scrap during the recent high metal prices, this will make collecting more difficult in the future, or maybe those implements we have already collected will get to be more valuable??

I will show you a few M-H implements seen out around the UK shows so far this year

First a very nicely restored M-H grain drill at the East of England Show near Peterborough, this is quite a rare M-H drill with wooden wheels and steel grain box.

Malcolm.

What Is It !?!?

MasseyH — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:44:04 GMT

I just returned from the Indiana State Fair set up and antique tractors are beginning to arrive for display. To say the least, I tractor came in today that I had never seen before. It is a Massey Ferguson 165 like no other. Supposedly it was factory made in 1965. I will take pics of it tomorrow to see how you do in identifying it.

Check back!!

Gary

WTB Massey Harris 81/20/22

Lyn Jones — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:46:32 GMT

Hi Guy's.
I'm looking to buy the front half of a MH 81/20/22 in good condition. I only need the parts forward of the transmission. A running engine would be good but not essential, and I would like to find one with decent tinwork. I would prefer it to be in Michigan or Ontario if possible, but I would consider further afield.
Not asking for much am I!!!!!
Thanks very much,
Lyn.

Massey Tractor Data Book

Steve333 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:11:01 GMT

Massey Tractor Data Book by Keith Oltrogge for sale. Very good condition. $40 + shippimg. I can bring it to the Massey Expo at Pinckneyville.

My e mail fruhmann@htctech.net

Steve

Looking forward to Pickneyville

Dakota Super-90 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:30:20 GMT

Just brought home an MF-65 to park next to our Super-90. Plan to restore both so will be picking the brains of the more experienced at Pickneyville. My boss keeps trying to get me to work on those dates but I'm holding out strong. Really looking forward to to it.

wayne.............................

Massey Harris model 11 side delievery rake

massey44 — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:23:52 GMT

Going to get a no.11 massey rake tomorrow! Its in very good shape! Will try to get a pic when get it home!!

Pony block

The Dude — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:37:11 GMT

I bought a pony with a what turns out to be a cracked block. I'm looking for just a block or complete engine. Anyone have one laying around they're looking to get rid of? Let me know what you've got, i'm located in chicago but the family farm is near madison. Price of the motor will vary how far i'm willing to travel.

Thanks,

Chris

foertschchris@yahoo.com

630-660-3193

Wallis Bear

David Parfitt — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

I'm working on improving the Wallis page on my website, but I've run into difficulties already with the Wallis Bear. The first mention I can find of it (as the Wallis "Bear") is an announcement in the "Implement & Tractor" journal from 1902. This date is also cited in a later M-H/Wallis 20-30 brochure, where it says the following:

"In the year 1902, realizing the advantages of the 4 cylinder fast moving tractor over the heavy, slow, steam or single cylinder type, a tractor was built, later to be known as the Wallis Bear - it pulled ten fourteen-inch plows."

I can't find any further mention of the Bear until around 1912, when it is put into production. I notice that the sole surviving example has an engine with the words "H.L.F. Trebert Patent" on it - a search of Google Patents produces an application for a 4cyl engine design filed by Trebert in 1908 and granted in 1911.

My questions are: What happened to the Bear between 1902 and 1912? Who was responsible for the 1902 design and what kind of engine would it have had? And was the Bear produced at Cleveland, Ohio; Racine, Wisconsin; or both?

Any help would be much appreciated.

All the best

David

International For Real

MasseyH — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:53:20 GMT

Well I did something today I thought I would never do!! First I found a MH 820 Pony Manual on the German eBay site. Of course everything was in German. Since I am so fluent in German (NOT) I bid on it and won. Of course later I find out the instructions said they would only ship to Europe. I sent a note to the owner and surprising he responded and agreed to mail it to me. Now the interesting part was he could not speak or read English nor I German. Of course, leave it to the computer!! There is a translator and we translated our notes. It was a very interesting experience!! I did translate my note from English to German back to English and the text got changed a little - like Vineyard became Estate but hopefully he will make sense out of it.

Now we just wait to see if I ever get the manual!!

Gary

#37 plow delivery

Bob Lyons — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:14:44 GMT

I am looking for a hauler to bring a MH #37 three bottom mounted plow from Ava, IL (18 miles from Pickneyville, IL) to Portland, IN. I will pay $100.00 and pick up the plow at the Tri-State Engine Show. Anybody have extra room for a 3 point 3 bottom plow? Thanks. Bob

How many Massey Harris 55 Hi Altitudes were built?

Kyle Ladowski — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:50:40 GMT

I am wondering how many were built....my tractor and crawler price guide lists 268 MH 44 hi alt, but nothing on the 55. Anyone ever see one?

Thank you,

Kyle

challenger wheels wanted

Lee Werth — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:09:32 GMT

looking for a set of rear challenger wheels in fair shape round spoke for rubber