I have been looking at a 1959 Fordson Dexta tractor with live power, live pto, 6 forward + 2 reverse gears, and a F3.144 Perkins 3-cylinder engine. It has been sitting for a while unused and won't start. I am not sure if it is fuel related or something else. My question is: is there a good ready source for parts for these British tractors like there is for the early Fergusons?
The present owner bought it to restore and has some new parts including fenders but has to sell due to illness. He is asking $850 for the tractor and his cost for the new parts if I want them. Deal or no deal? I want something that I can do together with my 2 sons before they grow up and leave the nest. I don't care if it is something that needs work as long as parts are available.
Thanks,
twtrout
The present owner bought it to restore and has some new parts including fenders but has to sell due to illness. He is asking $850 for the tractor and his cost for the new parts if I want them. Deal or no deal? I want something that I can do together with my 2 sons before they grow up and leave the nest. I don't care if it is something that needs work as long as parts are available.
Thanks,
twtrout