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"New" 5U D2

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2 years 7 months ago - 2 years 7 months ago #235505 by FroghairFarm
"New" 5U D2 was created by FroghairFarm
I finally got my new girl home and now the fun begins. I believe it to be very original and complete, but here are some photos for the experts here on the forum to peruse, let me know if you see anything of note.

She's not a runner as she sits, I got her unloaded but not quite in the barn just yet. Here's what little I know: both engines are free and have oil, pony has compression, but I'm not seeing any spark, the pony gas tank is pretty corroded inside and that's about as far as I've gotten. I'll have her in the barn tomorrow and start working on getting the pony running.

If anyone knows of some properly patinaed side panels and cat bolts to go with, give me a shout!

D4 D 78A 6678
D4 6U 1139
D2 5U 1164
JD 350B
JD 420C
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2 years 7 months ago - 2 years 7 months ago #235506 by FroghairFarm
Replied by FroghairFarm on topic "New" 5U D2
Photos, part II

D4 D 78A 6678
D4 6U 1139
D2 5U 1164
JD 350B
JD 420C
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2 years 7 months ago - 2 years 7 months ago #235507 by FroghairFarm
Replied by FroghairFarm on topic "New" 5U D2
Photos part III

D4 D 78A 6678
D4 6U 1139
D2 5U 1164
JD 350B
JD 420C
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2 years 7 months ago #235508 by D4Jim
Replied by D4Jim on topic "New" 5U D2
The old girl looks to be in pretty good shape. Hope nothing major is hidden underneath but should be a fun project. We are jealous you have a PTO.

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D47U 1950 #10164
Cat 112 1949 #3U1457
Cat 40 Scraper #1W-5494
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2 years 7 months ago #235509 by FroghairFarm
Replied by FroghairFarm on topic "New" 5U D2
Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst!

D4 D 78A 6678
D4 6U 1139
D2 5U 1164
JD 350B
JD 420C
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2 years 7 months ago #235511 by neil
Replied by neil on topic "New" 5U D2
Wow, there's a lot to like on that early 5U - personal favorites are the intact corks in the bolt holes, the without-battery lighting system, the muffler, the pressed tin fenders, the almost flawless PTO shield, the clear decals and stamped plates on the generator and regulator, the pristine toolbox, pristine track covers, the lack of significant oil leaks, the paint still on the rails, the straight drawbar, and the undented grille. You clearly won! : ) I'm looking forward to the two first start videos

Cheers,
Neil

Pittsford, NY
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2 years 7 months ago #235512 by FroghairFarm
Replied by FroghairFarm on topic "New" 5U D2
Neil, I do plan to make some videos as I get into it. I'm not sure I "won" yet, my wife is certain that I have lost..... it, hehehe. At least she smiles when she says "you're weird". You like the same things that attracted me to it - I think all the corks are still there, many still with paint.

D4 D 78A 6678
D4 6U 1139
D2 5U 1164
JD 350B
JD 420C
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2 years 7 months ago #235514 by neil
Replied by neil on topic "New" 5U D2
Just tell her it keeps you off the streets and it's cheaper than a mid-life crisis : ) Plus she'll know exactly where you are when you say you're heading outdoors for a bit...

Cheers,
Neil

Pittsford, NY
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2 years 7 months ago #235521 by seyser
Replied by seyser on topic "New" 5U D2
Outstanding! That’s a beautiful original machine that deserves to be stored inside. Great find and thanks for sharing.
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2 years 7 months ago #235526 by juiceman
Replied by juiceman on topic "New" 5U D2
Congratulations on a really nice find. This tractor does appear to have low hours on it and super straight. We are confident that you will have it running in no time! JM
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