1936 MH 25 - 8 years and way too many $$$ later I have a runner.  The only solace in spending way too much to restore a tractor is knowing that a one time basket case was saved from the salvage yard.  Seized pistons with tops broken out, stuck lifters, cracked head, bearings all needed redone, tires shot, wrong steering box, on and on.  Many man hours, several parts scavenging trips ( including one to Minnesota from Ohio) and a several fabrications later it's done.   Thanks to everyone who answered questions and helped find parts along the way.  

Well done and love the patina.

Congratulations jeffk! Another lovely old tractor brought back from the grave..
                                                                                                      Jack.(25/40 69069) 
       

JeffK,
Scrolling back through posts and came across yours. I really love the way this tractor looks! It was worth all the work in my eyes. Hope you keep it that way and don't plan on painting any time soon. I noticed it has the earlier Wallis style water pump on it with grease cup. Curious as to what the serial number is. It looks as though the tag is missing but it should be stamped on the front near the tag rivit holes. I'm guessing it is in the 70,000 range.. also what is the engine number?
Thanks,
Joe

Hey Joe,

Just saw this, the serial number is 70944.  I'm away from home at the moment but the engine serial is correct when formula is applied (add or subtract 699 from the tractor serial? something like that?).  Paint will remain as you see it tho I may try to paint the replacement sheet metal from Ervin and then age to match the rest. I knew absolutely zero about U frames when I started it in 2014. Many hours of scrolling through these forums and many messages back and forth with fellow members later I had enough of an education to put it together and hear it run.  You and Mr Seaberg really should write a book about GP's and U frames!

Jeff

Jeff,
Wow, I was pretty close on my guess in the 70,000 range. You have to subtract 471 to get your engine # so it should be 70473. The closest tractors I have to yours are #70154 and 71296.
Joe