new owner of 5000, questions

[Ervin Smith]

Boy did I get ripped off. Its a 1966 tractor, but they said 1976. The loan papers say 1976. the Kelly front end loader says 1985. The dilivery papers which I didn't read, say different.

But I think my loan papers are the legal ones.

The product code is 6 M 1 3 meaning 1966, Dec. 13th. and there is not stamping for the time of day on the tractor. A for midnight, B for morning, and C for afternoon.

Boy they seen me coming.

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. the '5' in themodel number is the clue.. it would be 'D' if it was a late one.

still.. it's a good machine. too bad they were not honest with you, since they should have known what they were selling. it's not like it's a secret what the numbers mean.

soundguy

 

[HakanTh]

Soundguy wrote:

...still.. it's a good machine. too bad they were not honest with you, since they should have known what they were selling. it's not like it's a secret what the numbers mean.

Ditto, it is a nice tractor, I am sure you will be satisfied with it, after all.

You can doublecheck the year of make through the serial number.
TractorData.com Ford 5000 tractor information and serial number C159450, gives a late 1966.

 

[Soundguy]

the date code and model ID'd it positively... even before looking at the SN...

soundguy

 

[Ervin Smith]

Boy did I get ripped off. Its a 1966 tractor, but they said 1976. The loan papers say 1976. the Kelly front end

loader says 1985. The dilivery papers which I didn't read, say different.
But I think my loan papers are the legal ones.
The product code is 6 M 1 3 meaning 1966, Dec. 13th. and there is not stamping for the time of day on the tractor. A

for midnight, B for morning, and C for afternoon. Boy they seen me coming.

Someones Reply:
yep.. the '5' in themodel number is the clue.. it would be 'D' if it was a late one.
still.. it's a good machine. too bad they were not honest with you, since they should have known what they were

selling. it's not like it's a secret what the numbers mean.

My reply:
No way am I going to stand for this, something will be done about it. Several suggest contacting the Attorneys

General and file fraud charges, but not untill I hear from them to see where my 1976 is.

 

[Soundguy]

might be a bargening chip for better financing?

soundguy

 

[karlbike]

bummer. although I've learned that with machines this age, care and maintenance not to mention hours is more important than age.

still a bummer though. good luck.

 

[Soundguy]

should see the 62-64 2000 I just got.

steering box bone dry.. I've had the box apart 3x now trying to get it tight.. things worn slap out.. too much metal not touching other metal and lack of lube..

soundguy

 

[Ervin Smith]

Lastest news. I have proven it is a 1966 and the seller Rudoph Bros is going to make it right. we worked out a new price for the tractor, and I will be getting refund. Going to take a week or so, but we have aggreed upon a deal. So Rudolph Bros is going to make this deal right. And he has apoligized to me and my brother for the misunderstanding.

I want to thank everyone for their suggestions and comments on this issue it was a big help on solving this mistake. So I am going to keep the tractor and will have enough to get the throw out bearing fixed. Then is my baby.

Boy did I get ripped off. Its a 1966 tractor, but they said 1976. The loan papers say 1976. the Kelly front end

loader says 1985. The dilivery papers which I didn't read, say different.
But I think my loan papers are the legal ones.
The product code is 6 M 1 3 meaning 1966, Dec. 13th. and there is not stamping for the time of day on the tractor. A

for midnight, B for morning, and C for afternoon. Boy they seen me coming.

Someones Reply:
yep.. the '5' in themodel number is the clue.. it would be 'D' if it was a late one.
still.. it's a good machine. too bad they were not honest with you, since they should have known what they were

selling. it's not like it's a secret what the numbers mean.

My reply:
No way am I going to stand for this, something will be done about it. Several suggest contacting the Attorneys

General and file fraud charges, but not untill I hear from them to see where my 1976 is.

 

[Soundguy]

good deal.

in my mind that's what I was thinking was going to be a fair amount of$.. ie.. to get the t/o bearing fixed.

good luck

soundguy