it is so rare, and impressive, to see Folks care about the small details that most would glaze over...i have never owned a tractor but am drawn to the style and workmanship in your videos..thank you for the time and efforts..much admired..
Squatch253 I love your videos keep up the great work! You are very informative and always teach me new things every day! I’m 14 years old and I’m restoring my first ever tractor which is a c85 wheel horse 1982! I love to do it and hope to work up to the big ones someday like farmall, massy Ferguson etc.
Brian Mc Menamin Thankyou so much sorry haven’t responded in a couple days! Have had the interest my whole life I also before tractors had been restoring old tools cause I go to flea markets too!
Squatch253 I started off restoring old tools and some small engines now I’m working my way up I also have been going to flea markets my whole life and loads of other fun stuff! Have rode in a D12 dozer
This reassembly process is what it must have been like back when the M was first built. No computerized machinery, just skilled craftsmen doing their thing.
It sure is looking right pretty Toby! No real surprise that unexpected things happen now and then, and I'm certainly interested in watching this build. Doesn't bother me much of some other projects take a little longer.
Very satisfying watching your videos. Great attention to detail especially the cleaning and detailing on the hardware. Something very satisfying watching the reassembling. All the hardware goes together with ease.
Things are getting pretty close. I can't wait to hear the Ol' Super M idle and then run under load. I'm most impressed by your willingness to FAITHFULLY restore the old gal back to a working restoration.
I was just thinking as you were installing the right side rail - put on the oil line first! It is easier!!! Lol! No worries, though. It's still doable. Working with the oil filter assembly in place is what makes it VERY difficult. Nice work Squatch. It looks like the finish turned out beautiful as well. I feel like I JUST did these very same things, in about the same methods! OHHHH THOSE RADIATOR STUDS... One of the most fun pieces of the reassembly. LOL.
I grew up on a farm, as I am sure many who watch your channel have.......Necessity is the mother of invention, as I am certain you have heard many times, and the person that needs it up and running isn’t looking for daintiness (although that would be nice) but, for functionality, and generally in short order to get the machine back up and working. I have asked the same question myself many times (why do people do things so hap hazard) and the answer is exactly what I stated above. Sometimes my Dad would simply have to make things work, and in short order, which afterwards didn’t always look pretty, but it got the job done!! I understand that’s not your methodology, but in many cases back in the day, that’s just the way it was, and in some cases still is.
While you are trying to beat the cold weather, I am waiting for it to warm up a bit more so as I can finish top coat my 1909 IHC high wheeler. Your tractor is looking very nice and will be a showpiece when finished. I know it will be a work tool though. Thanks for the video.
That tractor could easily fit in a museum. Even though you say it's going back to work when your done. I'm enjoying watching ever single minute you video of it being restored. 👍
What a beautiful place you have there. Like working in a park. We're suffering 110+ temperatures here in Nevada and you have green stuff. I've owned a couple of 5J's over the years, a 1964 Case Construction King and a 1942 AC HD-7 dozer. I always look forward to each new video.... Winter's coming.
I recognize that style of jack holding up the front end. Used them a lot back in the day AFTER i left the farm. A lot lighter to carry, i think i was told they used to be solid steel. Recall my Dad coming home one day with the old John Deere G, when he went by there was a huge cut in the sidewall of the rear tire with the inner tube sticking out like a balloon. He didn't know it had happened and had this puzzled look on his face when i was pointing as he drove by. He was not very happy when he saw it.
Sorry 'bout the glitch but it could have been worse. You're doing the right thing. Just keep a level head and tight schedule. Love watching the videos and as always, pulling and praying for you and Senior.
A note about paint between bolted together surfaces. It is oftentimes bad. Paint will cause a false torque and allow hardware to come loose over time as the paint crushes chips and frets it way out of the joint. This is the main reason people run the wheels off new tractors all the time. Tractor wheels and the hubs are often painted this means you have to keep tightening the wheel hardware every few hours when new until things settle out or the bolts come out and the wheel falls off. Always best to bolt bare metal surface to bare metal surface then paint the assembly when possible.
I agree with that to a point. Soft paint bolted together tends to hold much better than fully cured paint. Machines surfaces are another no no for paint to paint contact. Finally almost every manufacturer bolts painted surfaces together to avoid corrosion.
Thanks for the update. Loved the "all happy hands" it made me laugh out loud. For what it is worth, I vote finish the M with Senior, I am really enjoying his work and your help to him.
October, possible snow any time. Here, I look forward to October because it’ll finally drop to the 80s and I can work outside in comfort. Today’s high 98, heat index 109. It’s an amazing country. The Super M is fantastic. Inspires me to start on mine.
Old trick of my Dad for such belts that are a hassle to replace or get to (even though you said its easy to remove the waterpump belt) was to put the belt over the desired shaft or whatever and ziptie it in place for when you need it later on.
That fan shroud looks like the guy bit it off himself lol. Doing a great job on that 'ol girl and hoping the weather is being kind to you guys. Been pissing it down here in the cambridgeshire fens, UK!
I spent hundreds of hours on my dad's 1941 H back in the 60's. In the summer of 1970 I worked for a neighbor who had a Super M-TA. Nice tractor, but what a beast it was to steer compared to the H! I would have given a week's pay for power steering on that thing.
And, if we had any threshing shows to attend this year in Minnesota, you would be further behind schedule towards completion. A bit of a silver lining for you then.
Squatch maybe I missed the video, but I was wondering if you could show what Senior did to reattach the power steering pulley to the crank. I remember there were 2 roll pins to hold it on and Senior was not impressed. Thanks for all your patience, another great video.
@@Mikes5785 Thank you. I've been looking at the same set up on eBay for my H and wanted a better set up and knew Squatch and Senior wouldn't disappoint.
Can’t wait for more CAT content, but I am also loving the M. We’re in the same boat here in Michigan... already wrapping summer projects and planning for the fall time. Weather is great now, but it will change in a hurry.
well things happen but that's ok, the front is supported. gives you a chance to do a few other things and get another batch of important stuff painted.
Following your re-build. You might comment on your eventual use for this Super M and why you retained an after-market wide front end. Instead of using an OEM narrow front end for the dominant "row crop" configuration of the Farmall M series. The narrow front was much more versatile for mounting of the front-mount row-crop cultivator, two-row corn picker, etc.
Narrow front ends and front end loaders tended to be very unstable on uneven ground, thus the aftermarket wide fronts that were available. My grandfather had a 1965 Deere 3020 that was a factory narrow front, he changed that out for an aftermarket wide front made by Schwartz, I'm guessing about the same time he installed the loader.
Larry DeVries I just put a wide front end on my super M so I could narrow the rears and fit it on my trailer and gain some stability we use the tractor for tractor rides and parades
@@randallvos My point was that a Super M if used for show purposes would be much more representative if configured with a narrow front end. The Farmall H and M series followed the F-12 and F-20 models and both were dominant in the narrow front configuration. These were row crop tractors. A Wheatland model was sold as a heavy tillage tractor and used in grain-only country. I have never heard narrow front tractors described as "very unstable" - I would need to see data on that. All farm equipment manufacturers sold narrow front end models in volume because that was where the row crop farming demand originated. The front mounted cultivator on row crop tractors almost required each row crop farmer to own at least one narrow front model to be used for cultivation. Before the wide use of Atrazine for weed control (late 1960's) row crop farmers cultivated their corn fields up to three times for weed control and cultivated twice for soybeans.
I know you like things to be complete but I think I would just leave off the sheet metal "dirt shelf" to allow easier access and ventilation. Did wide front tractors even have that guard when new?
You do fantastic work, but don’t be too harsh judging past. The technology of the ‘70s was greatly different than today. 4” grinders weren’t the norm, reinforced cut off wheels weren’t laying everywhere. That torch was probably hired on. We truely take for granted what people had to work with. Keep up the pride you take in your work and you will achieve great things!
We play archeologist with these old machines, decades or a century old, unknown histories and head scratching pieces, witness marks and wounds. My best guess is the hammer and chisel mechanic was trying to make the mudguard loose for access but had none of your finesse or thoughtfulness in execution. Keep up the good work!
I bet there are people that would buy your weather checked tire. Put it on Craigslist. Have you found anything other than the cam bearings they could have accounted for the engine knock?
Unexpected problems do suck but you just push through them and when it’s done you’re like thank God! Great progress on the super M! Where did you get the tractor? I know you may have said in earlier videos but I have missed that one!
That aftermarket piece was manufactured in my town. I didn’t know there was such a thing, Russell is a small community. Edit: I’ve done some quick research on a local Facebook group, that place was open from roughly 1950-1965 give or take.
YOU SHOULD PROBABLY WELD THE HEADS OF THOSE VERTICAL RADIATOR BOLTS, SO THE NEXT GUY CAN GET THE RADIATOR OUT , WITH OUT SWEARING A LOT! PS GREAT PAINT JOB!
it is so rare, and impressive, to see Folks care about the small details that most would glaze over...i have never owned a tractor but am drawn to the style and workmanship in your videos..thank you for the time and efforts..much admired..
It sure is refreshing to see someone take the extra time to do things the right way!
Great to see the Super M near completion. You and senior put in a lot of hard work and we appreciate it. Thanks for sharing.
Squatch253 I love your videos keep up the great work! You are very informative and always teach me new things every day! I’m 14 years old and I’m restoring my first ever tractor which is a c85 wheel horse 1982! I love to do it and hope to work up to the big ones someday like farmall, massy Ferguson etc.
Well done Kipp. It's fantastic that you have such an interest at your age. This is a small step into a very big future for you. Enjoy it young man!
Brian Mc Menamin Thankyou so much sorry haven’t responded in a couple days! Have had the interest my whole life I also before tractors had been restoring old tools cause I go to flea markets too!
Squatch253 I started off restoring old tools and some small engines now I’m working my way up I also have been going to flea markets my whole life and loads of other fun stuff! Have rode in a D12 dozer
This reassembly process is what it must have been like back when the M was first built. No computerized machinery, just skilled craftsmen doing their thing.
It sure is looking right pretty Toby! No real surprise that unexpected things happen now and then, and I'm certainly interested in watching this build. Doesn't bother me much of some other projects take a little longer.
Very satisfying watching your videos. Great attention to detail especially the cleaning and detailing on the hardware. Something very satisfying watching the reassembling. All the hardware goes together with ease.
Things are getting pretty close. I can't wait to hear the Ol' Super M idle and then run under load. I'm most impressed by your willingness to FAITHFULLY restore the old gal back to a working restoration.
Never seen him do anything half way, It's going to be factory specs or better. Both those guys are so detailed in everything.
I was just thinking as you were installing the right side rail - put on the oil line first! It is easier!!! Lol! No worries, though. It's still doable. Working with the oil filter assembly in place is what makes it VERY difficult. Nice work Squatch. It looks like the finish turned out beautiful as well. I feel like I JUST did these very same things, in about the same methods! OHHHH THOSE RADIATOR STUDS... One of the most fun pieces of the reassembly. LOL.
Your doing a great job.
I grew up on a farm, as I am sure many who watch your channel have.......Necessity is the mother of invention, as I am certain you have heard many times, and the person that needs it up and running isn’t looking for daintiness (although that would be nice) but, for functionality, and generally in short order to get the machine back up and working. I have asked the same question myself many times (why do people do things so hap hazard) and the answer is exactly what I stated above. Sometimes my Dad would simply have to make things work, and in short order, which afterwards didn’t always look pretty, but it got the job done!!
I understand that’s not your methodology, but in many cases back in the day, that’s just the way it was, and in some cases still is.
Beautiful job cleaning up the fan shroud! Looks brand new!
Hey you keep making videos no matter what project or work you do we are thankful for it nice job man
Beautiful work
While you are trying to beat the cold weather, I am waiting for it to warm up a bit more so as I can finish top coat my 1909 IHC high wheeler. Your tractor is looking very nice and will be a showpiece when finished. I know it will be a work tool though. Thanks for the video.
Good evening from Japan Squatch! Off to bed here, will have to watch tomorrow! Left a Thumbs Up anyway!
As always, thanks for the great video. It really is fun to watch.
Absolutely never missed an episode yet. I learned so much watching these videos. Keep em coming .
Squatch thanks for the video. Made my day a little better. We just dealt with Hurricane Laura so thank you my friend!!!
That tractor could easily fit in a museum. Even though you say it's going back to work when your done. I'm enjoying watching ever single minute you video of it being restored. 👍
Damn, that is looking mighty FINE! Good job Squatch & Squach Sr.
Great work 💪 I always find rebuilding freshly painted parts really stressful trying not to mark the new paint work 🙄😬👍👍
Your attention to detail is what it takes to do the job right. Thanks for your update.
What a beautiful place you have there. Like working in a park. We're suffering 110+ temperatures here in Nevada and you have green stuff. I've owned a couple of 5J's over the years, a 1964 Case Construction King and a 1942 AC HD-7 dozer. I always look forward to each new video.... Winter's coming.
Great to see perfectionists at work [ or play ] they do not differentiate!
I recognize that style of jack holding up the front end. Used them a lot back in the day AFTER i left the farm. A lot lighter to carry, i think i was told they used to be solid steel. Recall my Dad coming home one day with the old John Deere G, when he went by there was a huge cut in the sidewall of the rear tire with the inner tube sticking out like a balloon. He didn't know it had happened and had this puzzled look on his face when i was pointing as he drove by. He was not very happy when he saw it.
Awesome looking tractor
Nice work! You might get it wrapped up just in time to push snow!
The old saying goes you gotta make hay while the sun shines. You guy's are doing an outstanding job on this tractor.
It's is so refreshing to see you working on things.
You and SR !! Always want it to be the best it can be!!
Very refreshing. 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍🍵☕😊
You always impress me with your attention to details, along with your great explanations for why you do things. Keep up the fantastic work!
Sorry 'bout the glitch but it could have been worse. You're doing the right thing. Just keep a level head and tight schedule. Love watching the videos and as always, pulling and praying for you and Senior.
What a great video 🚜 thanks for sharing
That is a sharp looking motor
Keep up the good work is looking great Squatch253!!😎
A note about paint between bolted together surfaces. It is oftentimes bad. Paint will cause a false torque and allow hardware to come loose over time as the paint crushes chips and frets it way out of the joint. This is the main reason people run the wheels off new tractors all the time. Tractor wheels and the hubs are often painted this means you have to keep tightening the wheel hardware every few hours when new until things settle out or the bolts come out and the wheel falls off. Always best to bolt bare metal surface to bare metal surface then paint the assembly when possible.
I agree with that to a point. Soft paint bolted together tends to hold much better than fully cured paint. Machines surfaces are another no no for paint to paint contact. Finally almost every manufacturer bolts painted surfaces together to avoid corrosion.
crushed paint creates gap which translates to squirm from loss of torque. Mask those areas, treat with thin coat of anti-seize or Fluid Film-
Voila! Now the color looks perfect!
very good adjustment color looks much better!
Looking good, she will be pretty.
Thanks for the update. Loved the "all happy hands" it made me laugh out loud. For what it is worth, I vote finish the M with Senior, I am really enjoying his work and your help to him.
Theres just something satisfying about new tractor tires
Looking real good!Wonderful restoration,and the new paint looks fantastic,and should last for years,and keep looking that way for many years!
Nice work I love your videos
Another great video! Keep them coming.
Thank you for sharing. Really am enjoying it
good video
love the videos, keep them coming and i will keep thumbs ups coming 👍...
October, possible snow any time. Here, I look forward to October because it’ll finally drop to the 80s and I can work outside in comfort. Today’s high 98, heat index 109. It’s an amazing country.
The Super M is fantastic. Inspires me to start on mine.
Awesome Bud👍
direct axle dauls!!!!!!!! great video l will be watchin
I like how you paid attention to detail on modifying that aftermarket pan.
"Don't underdo the overkill". Words to live by.
Going to be a really nice tractor. Hell it already is.
Old trick of my Dad for such belts that are a hassle to replace or get to (even though you said its easy to remove the waterpump belt) was to put the belt over the desired shaft or whatever and ziptie it in place for when you need it later on.
On the mud guard I was surprised you did not make it attach to the front end subframe. Could then be removable without dropping the subframe.
@@squatch253 OK. It just looked like it would end up sandwiched in between .
Aldon railroad jack-nice
No worries Squatch, I have bolt nut issues too.
I like Steiner tractor parts....I have ordered several parts from them for my old Ford..
The M is looking good. Love someone that shows attention to detail.
Looking great! I love the care you take with figuring out why things are the way they are.
Those are some nice looking tires.
That fan shroud looks like the guy bit it off himself lol. Doing a great job on that 'ol girl and hoping the weather is being kind to you guys. Been pissing it down here in the cambridgeshire fens, UK!
The factory IH wide fronts also block off the radiator mounting holes
Ready for another 3/4 century of service.
I spent hundreds of hours on my dad's 1941 H back in the 60's. In the summer of 1970 I worked for a neighbor who had a Super M-TA. Nice tractor, but what a beast it was to steer compared to the H! I would have given a week's pay for power steering on that thing.
I love your attention to detail
Loving the new paint. Amazing work.
Awesome job. This tractor looks great and will be a worker with good looks.
And, if we had any threshing shows to attend this year in Minnesota, you would be further behind schedule towards completion. A bit of a silver lining for you then.
“We never under-do the over-kill.” 💪🏼👍🏼
That old cracked up tire would make Mrs squatch a nice flower bed
You do realize that after the tractor is finished it'll be too nice to put an ugly loader on. So you'll havta rebuild and paint the loader as well.
Plus the new paint just can't be put out in the snow and freezing cold, it's Kubota all winter all by its self. LOL
Thank you for the video.
Oh I’ll be back! Love how it’s coming together you two do amazing work
Squatch maybe I missed the video, but I was wondering if you could show what Senior did to reattach the power steering pulley to the crank. I remember there were 2 roll pins to hold it on and Senior was not impressed. Thanks for all your patience, another great video.
Rodney Wager IIRC correctly that was shown in an earlier video, Squatch253 machined a flat on a “full length” pin to facilitate the install
Don't know how I missed the video. You wouldn't know the title of that one?
Rodney Wager video # 38
@@Mikes5785
Thank you. I've been looking at the same set up on eBay for my H and wanted a better set up and knew Squatch and Senior wouldn't disappoint.
Just finished number 38 thanks again
Epic job, love to see the first start of that engine!!
That wide front end was built close to where I live in Kansas!!, not in business anymore though!!
Can’t wait for more CAT content, but I am also loving the M. We’re in the same boat here in Michigan... already wrapping summer projects and planning for the fall time. Weather is great now, but it will change in a hurry.
well things happen but that's ok, the front is supported. gives you a chance to do a few other things and get another batch of important stuff painted.
nice job
It's really coming along, can't wait to hear it run!
Following your re-build. You might comment on your eventual use for this Super M and why you retained an after-market wide front end. Instead of using an OEM narrow front end for the dominant "row crop" configuration of the Farmall M series. The narrow front was much more versatile for mounting of the front-mount row-crop cultivator, two-row corn picker, etc.
Narrow front ends and front end loaders tended to be very unstable on uneven ground, thus the aftermarket wide fronts that were available. My grandfather had a 1965 Deere 3020 that was a factory narrow front, he changed that out for an aftermarket wide front made by Schwartz, I'm guessing about the same time he installed the loader.
Larry DeVries I just put a wide front end on my super M so I could narrow the rears and fit it on my trailer and gain some stability we use the tractor for tractor rides and parades
@@randallvos My point was that a Super M if used for show purposes would be much more representative if configured with a narrow front end. The Farmall H and M series followed the F-12 and F-20 models and both were dominant in the narrow front configuration. These were row crop tractors. A Wheatland model was sold as a heavy tillage tractor and used in grain-only country. I have never heard narrow front tractors described as "very unstable" - I would need to see data on that. All farm equipment manufacturers sold narrow front end models in volume because that was where the row crop farming demand originated. The front mounted cultivator on row crop tractors almost required each row crop farmer to own at least one narrow front model to be used for cultivation. Before the wide use of Atrazine for weed control (late 1960's) row crop farmers cultivated their corn fields up to three times for weed control and cultivated twice for soybeans.
Another amazing video. Great job. Please tell me you're not planning on reattaching the loader attachment to such a glorious piece of work.
Never underdo the overkill, haven't heard that quote since you were working on #x-231. Words to live by.
Where were the tires manufactured? Looks great!
I know you like things to be complete but I think I would just leave off the sheet metal "dirt shelf" to allow easier access and ventilation. Did wide front tractors even have that guard when new?
I am excited I have been dreaming about that test drive I love it
Only one thing about new tires, my OCD kicks in and all the moulding remains have to be removed with toe nail clippers so they are no longer visible .
You do fantastic work, but don’t be too harsh judging past. The technology of the ‘70s was greatly different than today. 4” grinders weren’t the norm, reinforced cut off wheels weren’t laying everywhere. That torch was probably hired on. We truely take for granted what people had to work with. Keep up the pride you take in your work and you will achieve great things!
We play archeologist with these old machines, decades or a century old, unknown histories and head scratching pieces, witness marks and wounds. My best guess is the hammer and chisel mechanic was trying to make the mudguard loose for access but had none of your finesse or thoughtfulness in execution. Keep up the good work!
I bet there are people that would buy your weather checked tire. Put it on Craigslist. Have you found anything other than the cam bearings they could have accounted for the engine knock?
I'm surprised,no oil on the bolts?
Wow, it looks really good ! (the words "off camera" are used all to frequently)
Unexpected problems do suck but you just push through them and when it’s done you’re like thank God! Great progress on the super M! Where did you get the tractor? I know you may have said in earlier videos but I have missed that one!
That aftermarket piece was manufactured in my town. I didn’t know there was such a thing, Russell is a small community.
Edit: I’ve done some quick research on a local Facebook group, that place was open from roughly 1950-1965 give or take.
YOU SHOULD PROBABLY WELD THE HEADS OF THOSE VERTICAL RADIATOR BOLTS, SO THE NEXT GUY CAN GET THE RADIATOR OUT , WITH OUT SWEARING A LOT! PS GREAT PAINT JOB!
Taking your time, doing it right !! :-). :-)
How did you get the nickname squatch?
Loving watching this come together.
How do you keep the paint on the bolts so nice after tightening them down?
Hi, Just curious why you would'nt use red locktight on the arms ? New sub... Nice work ! Thumbs Up !