[AT] McCormick 15-30

[Lane Freeman]

Sept 30th you may get your wish!

Lane

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hall" <jthall at worldnet.att.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] McCormick 15-30


> I know of an old-timer that still has two 22-36 tractors. He told me they
> were great machines for power--especially pulling stumps out!! He used his
> to pull a big thresher also. I would love to have one or both of them but
> they are currently "not for sale".
>
> John
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] McCormick 15-30
>
>
> > Are you thinking of making it into a puller. I have a 15-30 and a 22-36
> > and
> > have thought of doing that. I dynoed the 22-36 and it read out at around
> > 38
> > HP at 540rpm  But these old bucket piston long stroke engines have
> > incredible lugging power.  At 300 rpm the dyno was reading out at just
> > under
> > 70hp and was still chugging and barking with no sign of giving in.  I
> > don't
> > know how this compares to other tractors but just found it interesting.
> > Just
> > an FYI since I know you are into pulling.
> > Lane Freeman
> > New Tripoli, PA
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Easley, Greg" <EasleyG at health.missouri.edu>
> > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
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> > Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 11:31 AM
> > Subject: RE: [AT] McCormick 15-30
> >
> >
> > Hood and curtains are nowhere to be found.  No sign of freeze damage to
> > the radiator or engine block.  I'm thinking this one is probably worth
> > it's
> > weight at scrap price, maybe a bit more.  It would be an extensive
> > restoration
> > project for sure.
> >
> > Greg
> > http://www.geocities.com/heartland/woods/1416
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com on behalf of John Hall
> > Sent: Sun 5/7/2006 5:56 AM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > Subject: Re: [AT] McCormick 15-30
> >
> >
> >
> > Haven't been keeping up with the prices lately but I'd say definetly not
a
> > fortune, There are plenty of these still around. What I normally do is
to
> > find an average selling price for one in good condition or restored.
Then
> > I
> > start deducting for the big ticket items like you have mentioned that
have
> > to be replaced. You didn't mention about the hood and side
curtains--take
> > a
> > good like at them as well. I also check to see if the radiator or block
> > was
> > drained before it was abandoned. No guarnatee nothing isn't busted but
> > it's
> > promising when that has been done.
> >
> > Good luck and keep us posted
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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