[AT] Case D

[Gene Dotson]

    Yes, that would actually be a 1949 model. Mant people think the first 2 
numbers are the year. I've corrected a few.

    The earlier tractors with 6 digit numbers, take the first and fourth 
number and subtract3 to get the year.

                        Gene



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph Goff" <alfg at sasktel.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Case D


> Interesting info about the serial number Gene. I was told by someone who
> sounded like he knew what he was talking about that the first two numbers 
> on
> that little plate down by the instruments indicated the year of 
> manufacture.
> This LA appeared to be a 53 model using that theory but I guess it would 
> be
> a 48?
> Serial number was 5329813-175
> http://hotimg25.fotki.com/p/a/142_165/24_164/LACaseatauction.jpg
>
> Ralph in Sask.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gene Dotson" <gdotsly at watchtv.net>
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Case D
>
>
>>    David;
>>    The serial number tag is located on the lower instrument panel on
>> letter
>> series tractors. It will not have the -3 or -4 stamped on the tag, as 
>> this
>> changes with the front axle setup and as Ralph and others posted, they 
>> can
>> be changed from one to the other. The original build card will say what
>> configuration it was when built.
>>
>>    If the serial number plate is missing, look on the left bellhousing
>> engine flange and it will be stamped there. This only applies to Racing
>> built tractors, so VAC's will not be stamped there. All tractors and
>> implements bile from 1939 to 1952 have a 7 digit serial number. Take the
>> first 2 numbers and subtract 4 to determine the year built.
>
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