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

Al Jones farmallsupera at earthlink.net
Thu Sep 23 19:32:27 PDT 2010


Bradsher Brothers up past Hillsborough is a good place for used parts too.

Al


-----Original Message-----
>From: Ed Phipps <erphipps at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Sep 23, 2010 12:52 AM
>To: Farmall/IHC mailing list <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Subject: Re: [Farmall] Looking for Super A contacts/parts sources/advice, etc
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>     Hey guys,
>  I have been following the posts on here for the past three years. I agree with Clapp Bros tractor supply for parts, also I have had good luck on craigslist under the farm and garden section. I live in Person County, and there is a nice Case/IH dealer in Danville, Va.
> 
>     Ed
>
>--- On Tue, 9/21/10, john hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
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>From: john hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
>Subject: Re: [Farmall] Looking for Super A contacts/parts sources/advice, etc
>To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:17 PM
>
>
>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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