sdnadaud59
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- Nov 17, 2020
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- Tractor
- Case 530 Utility
I gave it a quick look over and jumped in with both feet first. I really have to stop doing that. LOL.
I really believe it has good bones and just needs some TLC. Hour meter shows 3131.2. By using the parts book I have narrowed the SN to be a 1962 or early 1963 model.
It has a really heavy duty FEL, a really beefy Gannon, and a really heavy duty 4 post ROP roof canopy. There is a lot of Olive Drab paint evident that a PO has attempted to cover. It has most of the sheet metal but missing the side panels on the gas tank instrument panel area and the chrome strips.
I don't know if Case ever had a military contract but I think this tractor very likely could have been used by the military. This might explain the number of things I have discovered that had been broken and repaired/welded. Some of the repairs were done well, others just a "band-aid".
Well here it is in all its faded glory. Hiding behind all that welded steel is a Case 530, I promise. Let the journey begin. I will need help, advice and encouragement.
I really believe it has good bones and just needs some TLC. Hour meter shows 3131.2. By using the parts book I have narrowed the SN to be a 1962 or early 1963 model.
It has a really heavy duty FEL, a really beefy Gannon, and a really heavy duty 4 post ROP roof canopy. There is a lot of Olive Drab paint evident that a PO has attempted to cover. It has most of the sheet metal but missing the side panels on the gas tank instrument panel area and the chrome strips.
I don't know if Case ever had a military contract but I think this tractor very likely could have been used by the military. This might explain the number of things I have discovered that had been broken and repaired/welded. Some of the repairs were done well, others just a "band-aid".
Well here it is in all its faded glory. Hiding behind all that welded steel is a Case 530, I promise. Let the journey begin. I will need help, advice and encouragement.
