[AT] FORD 6000 arrived tonight!

[Jason DeJoode]

There's a lot of people who would tell you to run from it. But I'm glad 
you're jumping into it, should be an interesting experience. Sometimes 
you can learn a lot along the way. I've got an I&T manual(In case I 
could pick one up on the cheap someday) for one, so if you need some 
specs I'll see what I can find.

There was a guy in Ohio I think that modded one up for tractor pulling, 
There wasn't much left stock, but it sure did howl.
> 1962 Ford 6000  NA Open Puller 'Buckeye  Reaper'
Rare  and  good looking antique pulling tractor. 304 CID, 1.94/1.60
titanium  valves, fully  ported, polished and balanced, ARP bolts/studs,
solid roller cam, roller  rockers, stud girdle, custom pistons,
block o-ringed and hard blocked, head  grooved, torque converter  w/SOS,
  remote water pump, holley fuel pump, big  airplane carb,  MSD,
disk brakes, all safety equip & weight brackets, 18.4-38  cut tires,
professional paint & more, pulls 5000# & up.
Runs 5000-7200  rpm & 18 mph. Great puller for the antiquer
who may be ready to go a little  wilder. Very consistent, reliable
  and competitive. Ready to pull and easy to  drive.
  Photos and video  available. Ear plugs provided. 8250

I don't know if it's still for sale, but I still have the contact info.

And here's a link to it in action.

> http://www.bigblocksix.com/FordPuller/Loudonville.wmv


Jason



joehardy at epix.net wrote:
> The big storm out west blew in a Ford Commander 6000 tonight on our farm in eastern PA. The engine sounds strong but got lots of work to do to make it field ready for next spring. I'll try to include some "as recieved" pictures as soon as daylight appears and the rain stops.It's the first tractor here on the farm with a 3 point hitch so I'm excited about that. I got the tractor for nothing; in exchange for some technical help in obtaining a patent for a fuel saving device on tractor trailers. The wife is not excited about my new addition and really hit a nerve when I told her that I was planning to park it in front of the house and add some blinking Christmas lights and a santa to it! Oh well, after 40 years, she will get over it. To all on this great list: I wish all of you a very happy & healthy 2007 and may the tired iron continue to flow to your door! Joe Hardisky  Ryman Farm, Dallas, PA 
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