[Farmall] Looking for Super A contacts/parts sources/advice, etc

[john hall]

The nearest IH dealer to you would be Clapp Brothers in Siler City. On parts 
other than items that need to be cosmetically correct, I would consider 
them. Cosmetic parts (the things folks see and take notice of on a restored 
machine) I would check OEM and Steiner. I'm sure there are several others if 
you search the web. Be warned that there are some folks offering replacement 
cosmetic parts that fit really lousy. I've ran into that on parts for my '66 
Mustang, a Cub, Titan 10-20, and an IHC stationary engines. The only way 
I've ever found to get quality parts is to ask fellow collectors for a 
referral for a specific part or you'll just have to order it and check the 
quality yourself.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dale" <flya737 at aol.com>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:54 PM
Subject: [Farmall] Looking for Super A contacts/parts sources/advice, etc


> Hi, all!  Since I finished my '55 Cub rebuild ("Bertha"), I was looking 
> for either another Cub or Super A to keep me out of trouble for a while! 
> Realized I actually had fun doing the restoration, enjoy seeing her look 
> so good, and still let her do the mowing on our 10 acres (followed by a 
> good bath, of course!).
>
> I found a Super A (waiting to get the serial # to find the year) 
> yesterday, and bought it.  Now I am looking for a good source for all the 
> things I will need to clean him up, make a few repairs and get advice.  I 
> got spoiled with all the Cub resources, including manuals online.  Is 
> there a similar source for the SA Service and Parts Manuals online? 
> Anyone here an expert on the SA?
>
> He, "Bubba", is being delivered tomorrow (9/22), so I don't know much 
> about him, but he has a 3-point conversion, cultivators on the back, and 
> will have a belly mower under him.  I only saw a few items I think I will 
> need in the way of parts:  Pedal guard, steering wheel, possibly seat 
> (molded cushion torn), air cleaner cap and breather cap (both are a bit 
> squashed), and am looking for a bush mower for the 3-point hitch, if 
> anyone knows of where I can get that (cheap).
>
> This winter I plan on tearing him down for a check and cosmetic work: 
> straighten grill dings, replace a few seals, etc, then repaint and new 
> decals.  I know I will be looking for someone to answer questions as I get 
> into it.  I am in Chapel Hill, NC, so if there is anyone in this area, let 
> me know.  I'll also need some manuals, either online for free, or if they 
> are not available, then to purchase.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Dale Finch
> 919-969-6543
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