Well,went to take a second look and pay for my new toy,Massey Harris Pony.
The tag on the frame near the right front wheel was painted over hiding what I thought would be the serial numbers for the tractor. Owner asked if I would like the paint lightly sanded off to reveal the numbers and I ofcourse said yes. After the light sanding to the bare metal there were VERY faint remains of either letters or numbers but whatever they were they were unreadable.
Looks like at some point they may have been ground or filed down in my opinion.
Did I do the right thing on passing on this machine due solely to there being no serial number or should I have bought it anyways as it is a 60 plus year old tractor and it is what it is?
I am absolutly sick over this as I want a MH Pony super bad and I found this one less than an hour from home.
If anyone knows of one for sale(preferably restored or needing VERY LITTLE work please PM me. Thank you.
The tag on the frame near the right front wheel was painted over hiding what I thought would be the serial numbers for the tractor. Owner asked if I would like the paint lightly sanded off to reveal the numbers and I ofcourse said yes. After the light sanding to the bare metal there were VERY faint remains of either letters or numbers but whatever they were they were unreadable.
Looks like at some point they may have been ground or filed down in my opinion.
Did I do the right thing on passing on this machine due solely to there being no serial number or should I have bought it anyways as it is a 60 plus year old tractor and it is what it is?
I am absolutly sick over this as I want a MH Pony super bad and I found this one less than an hour from home.
If anyone knows of one for sale(preferably restored or needing VERY LITTLE work please PM me. Thank you.