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WD in Australia 
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 Topic: Aussie Barn (Shed) Find
Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 6:10am |
New project of mine. Aussie Barn (shed) find 38 Model U. Has not been running for 25 years. Stored in a dry shed on blocks. Has a post hole digger on the front. Also used to pull an old horse wagon with seed out in the paddock during sowing back in the day for the now elderly owner. Coming from a dry climate in Victoria, Australia similar to Texas.
Edited by WD in Australia - 24 Aug 2020 at 6:31am
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 6:26am |
WD, That is in good condition! Do you plan a restoration? Nice to find in good shape should be a much easier build when not a rusted hulk! Regards, Chris
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WD in Australia
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Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 6:42am |
Hi Chris, thanks for the thoughts. A mate of mine saw it prior to me going there and said the decals were still on it so I knew it had to be in good shape (he didn't get photos for me). I think a power wash to get 25 years worth of dust off will be a start. I do like to keep them original when they are like this and just get them mechanically right so I reckon that is what I will do. You can ruin a tractor and make it look too good or better than it came out of the factory. Cheers, Richard
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HudCo
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Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 8:59am |
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looks like theres enought stuff in there to biuld another tractor but i will bet that one will look great with a good soapy water bath
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john(MI)
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Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 9:57am |
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Looks like the hardest part of getting that thing running will be getting it outta that shed. Be careful with the power washer you don't take the paint off!
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HD6GTOM
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Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 11:18am |
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Man what a find. I've never seen a post hole digger on the front of a tractor before. If you are able to buy it, please post pictures after the bath. Probably put a battery, fresh gas, it might start and run.
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WD in Australia
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Posted: 25 Aug 2020 at 2:13am |
Thanks for your thoughts fellas. I will keep you posted once I get it picked up and home. Got to get through some Covid restrictions before we start getting out for hobbies. Will be going easy on the power/pressure wash! want to save the decals and all the original paint. Cheers, Richard |
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Posted: 25 Aug 2020 at 7:39am |
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What a super find. Should look really great with a good bath. Remember, we like pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 25 Aug 2020 at 9:09am |
That's an Aussie homerun if I ever seen one mate! Congrat's! Steve@B&B
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Posted: 25 Aug 2020 at 10:00pm |
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Great find! Good luck with getting it home and cleaned up. Dan.
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