Part 1 of restoring a 1942 Farmall M. Dragging it home, cleaning and initial disassembly. This project will be submitted to the 2023 Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition. Thanks for watching.
I live in a suburban area, with just a touch of rural. A neighbor (whom I did not know) offered to bring over some firewood from a tree that he had just cut down on his property, maybe 2 blocks away. Completely blew my mind when he rolls up in his 1953 Farmall C (I think) and drops off the wood. He had completely restored the thing, it looked showroom. I was just stunned, he might as well have shown up in a flying saucer. He has a total of 5 old Farmalls!
The Farmall M, along with other models in the Farmall series, has achieved a cult status among tractor enthusiasts and collectors. Many vintage tractor enthusiasts appreciate the design, durability, and historical significance of these machines. Early models of the Farmall M had a distinctive steel hood and grille design. The design evolved over the years, and later models may have had variations in appearance.
I know it's been said already, but growing up with these old tractors it makes me incredibly happy to see the next generation investing their time and interest in keeping these old gals running. It's all I can do to keep the 40-70 year old tractors I got from my father running, I can't imagine undertaking a project like this one. Well done.
Hats off to you. It's great seeing a young man doing something other than a computer all day and seeing you take something that can be restored and doing it. Does an old mans heart good
Yeah, beacuse the youngs doing computer all day probably giving you ability to hold a device called smartphone and eventually using RU-vid and posting this comment. Ironic isn't it.
I REALLY ENJOY how he explains ALL the steps he goes through to tear the tractor down. It is Very helpful to know just what he is doing step by step...
Looks like you are into restoring old iron that is so nice to see a young man saving that M from the shredder and it has hydraulics and it’s an all fuel so it’s well worth restoring keep up the good work!😀🇨🇦
The H & Ms are great tractors.I'.ve got a 42 H never been overhauled. Still still has enough power to pull a bush hog. Good to see you restoring that one.
This came up in my watch list, and then I went back to view your older ones. I'm impressed, I think you will be learning all kinds of things... well done.
Don't care how young or old you are, love the tranquil videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your efforts. It's good to see some calm and normal content on RU-vid. All the best from Canada.
We’re looking at something here that’s just gonna be a wonderful memory and not very many years. I’m glad to see you were trying to hang on as long as we can.
This might sound cheesy, but it’s honestly a relief finding this video and seeing another “young guy” buying an old tractor for restoration. I’m 26 and just bought a 1950s Fordson Major for a restoration, first “Antique” tractor I’ve ever bought. When I first laid eyes on it at a car dealership I just had to buy it. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and eventually bite the bullet, turned out he was shopping around to see what he would get for it in scrap metal and I couldn’t let that happen. Everyone I work with thinks I should have bought a classic car as that would be “cooler” but something about antique tractors speaks to me. Glad I’m not the only “young” guy out there into them.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your project. It is great to learn with the old tractors and I have much respect for the engineers that designed these machines before computers.
Hey good luck on your restoration .. In the 60S when I was part of a couple of different farms I worked with a super C, 3 different H-es , a 300 and a John Deer B and a couple of Fords ,and. a Minneapolis Moline .. Each one was good for the work that it did ..
I grew up on Farmall H, M and 806 tractors. We lost the farm soon after I entered the military, miss driving those tractors. First stick shift teacher I had.
We had an early 1950's W 6 International tractor that we used until it finally blew a piston and rod. It looked a lot like this one. I pulled a three furrow plow and plowed twenty acres the day before it went to tractor heaven. What a machine.
A very good Video.. - one of the most intereresting I saw yet ! I love such old machines, the work they do and at least, be away from Germany and love to live there. I could imagine to help on the second way: serving tools and something nice to eat & drink.. - just what a woman could do, lol. Kind regards from Vivian Hyde ❤
You have a good set up for hauling new finds home. I wish I'd had more time when I was younger to do these things. Listen to the old timers to learn things not always found in books.
I had a 1939 model M narrow front and it ran really good but the hydraulic pump leaked like crazy and I also learned a lesson about starting it that you always want to be on the seat because it doesn’t have any safety if it’s in gear and will run over you or whatever is in it’s way.
Nice start to your restoration. Drove an M back in the 60's on my uncles farm. Pete @ just a few acres did a complete front to rear restoration on an MD a couple years ago.
I have a W9 engine in much the same condition, so I’ll be following this one with interest. Fortunately for you, M parts are plentiful and fairly inexpensive compared to the 9 series. Last year I brought a Super H that runs almost perfect despite never having seen the inside of a shed it’s entire life. The owner just kept up with the basic maintenance. I’m going to do a little body work, then paint it. The engine will get resealed, but I don’t anticipate any major engine work other than maybe a valve job. I admire young men like you who aren’t wasting time with video games and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Keep it up!
Nice work in the way your doing it, great that it came with a wide front. I have done several tractors, Farmall, Ford, and others. I grew up with IH on the farm. Have a 46 M working on now. Look forward to your upcoming videos. Like your other videos.
Those things are a beast. I learned to drive a Farmall H when I was 6 or 7. The M was a little too much for a kid. We had a super MD, which still runs. That was an awesome tractor also. I would believe the factory wide front is rare. All the old tractors around here (MN) had row crop fronts. It was only later that you started seeing wide fronts. This tractor has had an aftermarket live hydraulic pump installed, which we always did. Good luck!
Just found your channel and subscribed, you're doing something I've been wanting to do, and it's becoming increasingly popular, restoring antique tractors.
Great Video. Really interesting. I spent my summers driving one of those on my Uncle's dairy farm in WI. After cleaning the barn I'd take that tractor and spread manure. I was trying to make a deal with my cousin to buy it, but after my Uncle passed on, other family wanted it and he wasn't able to sell it to me. Loved that little tractor.
Love how you work. Saw this other older guy throw a battery from a 1937 car in the bushes.. Not funny. He talks a lot. Hot air mostly. You keep it down to essentials. Keep up the good work!!
Did an in frame overhaul husbands M that sat for 15 or more years until he was old enough to fix it and had some extra money. She rolled over before the overhaul but since this motor is pretty easy to work on we just decided to do it. She’s the best!
Just wanted to say that I really appreciate what you’re doing, and I wish I could and would have done the same when I was in undergrad too. My Great Uncle collected tractors; he had a massive old wood red barn full, including at least one running steam tractor. (This was in the 1970s and 1980s when they were dirt cheap.) Old farm iron has always fascinated me. I’d like to find a Farmall Cub, Allis-Chalmers G, or a Massey Pony to clean up for pulling some 700-1,100 pound wheeled items around at shows. Not sure which way to go, or if any of those are even appropriate for pulling that sort of weight. Any thoughts? No matter what, thank you for showing what you’re doing on your channel. It’s really appreciated!
Use marvel mystery oil in fuel helps lubricant everything Plus you can pre soak cylinders with marvel mystery oil it has been around 100 years this year i use this as fuel additive to keep everything clean and lubricated awesome video i have been restoring tractors since 16 now 44 awesome video thanks for 😊
I fitted a landcruiser hj45 radiator into one like that. Converter an M model to a distributor system too. The compression on them was lower than some 50's models. Some farmers still use them here too.
I have a 1942 m that has been in the family since it was new. I still use it as a third generation. I love it. I also have a couple donors. I can still buy parts.
Well done for degreasing and press washing, before you start work. A man after my own heart. It drives me mad watching people tear into greasy, dirty parts and getting covered in muck before they even start.👍, greetings from AUS
Greetings. I think if I got a hot water pressure washer it would work even better. But then I need a place to store it - and I already need more space!
I drove a Farmall on my father’s farm almost 60 years ago. I don’t recall the model, but hand crank, wide front track, seat, steering wheel, and controls offset to the right. In my active duty military career I had been, among other things, a contingency planner, so when I saw title “how bad can it be?” I immediately wondered “how good was it? ever?” No insult intended, just where my mind went when two past experiences converged.
My dad baught a tractor brand new though slightly smaller in 1941. It was a H model tricycle front end. He farmed with it until his death and I used it several years. Finally sold it in the 80's.
I like that you take the Michael Jackson approach to mechanics. Your commentary is good. Looking forward to this build and looking back at your other. Cheers Andrew
Thanks. The engine was obviously locked up solid so I had to just dive in. I have done 2 cyl JD B and JD H as well as a 6 cyl Oliver 70. Next video will show the M engine rebuild.
Nice job young man, please continue with your passion, the old iron will teach you a lot, the basics never change. some additional knowledge is from " Just a few acres farm" youtube channel, Pete has rebuilt several red tractors on his channel, very informative.
WOW. This Old Tractor when it was Brand New/ Slightly used was Someones Pride and Joy, When they No longer had to use a team of Horses or Oxen to get there fields ready for spring planting and making many of their Farming chores Much easier because of this once Beautiful Red Farmall tractor.
I heard him say people get old and hard keep things running, but he could have said also young people have no ambition no know-how or desire keep things running like we did in the day.....good for this young man wish I lived close would help him ran these M's on our farm and kept them going in the 50'S up to 80"s. This tractor like lot of old stuff be around and running for his grandchildren......
What a pleasure seeing a young man working on a tractor. Always use a breaker bar for breaking nuts loose not a ratchet. You need to hit the gym though.
I see a lot of new parts from Steiner in your future, Lol. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to future videos. I just recently finished restoring a 41' M as well, very fun project and rewarding once you get it running and operating well. Only trouble with restoring them is they don't seem to hold much resale value, even in working condition. Not a big deal if you plan on keeping it for life :-)
You are right, you can put 5000 bucks in it and it is worth no more than one that was running and never gone through, might get 1500 for it, unless the price has gone up since I had one 40 years ago.
They do go for a decent amount painted up, people like when they are shiny. Although I am not going to sell this tractor so I am going all out with the restoration.
Nice way to goo keep the ol iron running, good job, I’m subscribing to your channel now, hope you keep tractor vlogs coming, thanks BigAl California, praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏
