The Ford Barn

30AAFord · 07-30-2013, 10:21 AM

Are there any other T conversion tractor owners out there? Working on a '25 Shaw conversion kit now (before and during pictures):

AdamB · 08-21-2013, 12:35 PM

I tried to find a better picture, but this was all I could find. here is my fathers 22 t with a Staude conversion made in St Paul MN with my 1918 Fordson on a trailer headed for the Butterfield MN threshing show in 2010. i'll have to see if I can fine a better picture of it.

30AAFord · 08-28-2013, 12:32 PM

Adam - they are both beautiful! I've been looking for a fordson myself.

yachtsmanbill · 08-28-2013, 12:43 PM

Go for the gusto! ws

Willie in Houston · 08-28-2013, 02:18 PM

I like that Fordson conversion tractor.
Does it have good enough individual wheel brakes or did that have to get modified also? (assume the steering is done by braking one side or the other to turn)

yachtsmanbill · 08-28-2013, 04:59 PM

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I just read a bunch from Fordson Tractor sites, and they were all really vague about the steering process. Knowing FORD, I could visualize the steering wheel clamping a brake band on the left or right. True crawlers have the ability to go FWD on one track and back on another allowing a true pivoting or skid steering potential. Maybe an owner can ad to this; Im curious... ws

Jack Innes · 08-28-2013, 06:25 PM

I think you will find the steering brake at the end of the yellow arrow.
The other picture shows the drum & band separated. w.

yachtsmanbill · 08-28-2013, 07:10 PM

I knew youd come to the rescue Jack! So did the steering wheel work some bands?? The one I posted didn't have any steering linkage on the front, just an axle to support the front set of bogeys.
I also grabbed these pics in Escanaba for you for the archives! ws

Desert Toad · 09-11-2013, 11:27 PM

I have an old Holt crawler (pre CAT) that had a Model A engine and transmission attached (or so I believe), including the Ford blue hood with radiator! I fired it up once just fun, and it was just that, damn funny! The Holt controls still declutched the tracks, and the steering wheel that as added ran to a steering box that actually raised and lowered the homemade wooden blade! It stills sits out in the yard, if anyone is interested, I could post some photos.

mrblanche · 09-18-2013, 09:11 AM

In 1968, when I was in high school, one of the kids in my class regularly used a converted model T tractor to plow with. I never had the chance to visit their ranch to see it, though.

08-28-2013, 12:32 PM	#3
30AAFord Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 72	Re: T Conversion Tractors Adam - they are both beautiful! I've been looking for a fordson myself.

08-28-2013, 12:43 PM	#4
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: T Conversion Tractors Go for the gusto! ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

08-28-2013, 02:18 PM	#5
Willie in Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 252	Re: T Conversion Tractors I like that Fordson conversion tractor. Does it have good enough individual wheel brakes or did that have to get modified also? (assume the steering is done by braking one side or the other to turn)

08-28-2013, 04:59 PM	#6
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: T Conversion Tractors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just read a bunch from Fordson Tractor sites, and they were all really vague about the steering process. Knowing FORD, I could visualize the steering wheel clamping a brake band on the left or right. True crawlers have the ability to go FWD on one track and back on another allowing a true pivoting or skid steering potential. Maybe an owner can ad to this; Im curious... ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

08-28-2013, 07:10 PM	#8
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: T Conversion Tractors I knew youd come to the rescue Jack! So did the steering wheel work some bands?? The one I posted didn't have any steering linkage on the front, just an axle to support the front set of bogeys. I also grabbed these pics in Escanaba for you for the archives! ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

09-11-2013, 11:27 PM	#9
Desert Toad Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Nevada Posts: 32	Re: T Conversion Tractors I have an old Holt crawler (pre CAT) that had a Model A engine and transmission attached (or so I believe), including the Ford blue hood with radiator! I fired it up once just fun, and it was just that, damn funny! The Holt controls still declutched the tracks, and the steering wheel that as added ran to a steering box that actually raised and lowered the homemade wooden blade! It stills sits out in the yard, if anyone is interested, I could post some photos.

09-18-2013, 09:11 AM	#10
mrblanche Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cedar Hill, TX Posts: 3	Re: T Conversion Tractors In 1968, when I was in high school, one of the kids in my class regularly used a converted model T tractor to plow with. I never had the chance to visit their ranch to see it, though.