[Ford-ferguson] Massey Harris and Fertguson Pony model?

[MasseyH at aol.com]

Hi Farmer,
 
The Gray Pony is easy to identify because it has a Pacer front end under  
it.  The support braces from the adjustable front going under the engine  
have a gusset supporting the rod.  The spindles are also a little larger  than 
the MH Ponies making it sit just a little taller than a regular MH  Pony.  
The serial numbers are also easy to match as well. They range from  23,149 to 
23,853.   Since there were only about 700 made most people  who care will 
know the difference so be careful on painting a regular Pony gray.  (There 
are 2 coming up for sale in Nebraska in April if you want one!!)
 
Hope this helps a little.  I can send you some pics if you like.   I have 
both for you to compare.  My gray Pony came out of Louisiana. (A  story in 
its self!!)  Better yet just stop by - I live in Danville IN - not  too far 
from you!!  I grew up in SE of Rushville!!  
 
Thanks
 
_MasseyH at aol.com_ (mailto:MasseyH at aol.com) 
 
 
In a message dated 3/1/2010 2:51:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
robinson46176 at gmail.com writes:

Does  anyone know for sure about any differences in the Massey Harris
Pony and  the Ferguson Pony? I read "somewhere" that the only
difference was the  serial numbers and the paint. I also seem to recall
reading that there were  no clear records as to which serial numbers
were painted gray and which  were red and yellow.
My Pony is Massey Harris (or at least that is how it  was last painted)
but I am a little tempted to paint it gray to show it  along side of my
TO-20 Ferguson.
I have a 8N and I am "quietly" (that  means you do not mention it in
front of the wife) watching for a steal in a  9N.
I have a bunch of old tractors in all sizes, colors and in  different
conditions (18, I think). But since I retired I am slowly  shifting to
smaller tractors that I can haul several at a time  easily.
My small ones are:
TO-20
8N
AC-C
MM-R
MH  Pony
Case VAC
Farmall CUB
I plan to show all of these this  summer/fall. The 8N is the least
likely to be ready. I may have to show it  in a row of baskets.  ;-)
I do show some in working  clothes.



-- 
Have you hugged your horses  today?

Francis Robinson
aka "farmer"
Central Indiana  USA
robinson46176 at gmail.com
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