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by TractorGlenn
Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

Hi Luke! What is the brand name of the tractor attachment in your first photo? Chico newspaper? It looks like an "L.A." Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

Hi Billy! Your wheels for a 20th Century/FondduLac are similar yet different. Tracford wheel centers are smaller in diameter and shaped different at the inner hub end. That upset of the spokes thru the rim has a "star" pattern while Tracford's are like a rounded button. If you look at the photo in t...
by TractorGlenn
Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

Hi Steve! the brochure on Ebay is 1917 and has some photos of the 1916 model. It also shows an early 5-tooth roller pinion. several different attachment mfg. companies used roller pinions. They are not hard to make by machining down a T wheel hub, welding on a round plate and drilling holes for the ...
by TractorGlenn
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

Hi Steve! There is good and not so good news. Great new photos. Your wheels are from a 1917/18 "Tracford" built by the Standard Detroit Tractor Company in Michigan. The company started manufacturing ''Tracfords'' in 1916 but at first used different wheels that they made. The company went bankrupt in...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

Happy to help! Hard to tell by the photos but looks like 10x36 inch wheels with 16 spokes. Bull gears look like they are one piece probably 56 teeth with 8 angle brackets rivited to the wheel rim and using 5/8 bolts. If I've guessed wrong so far or if the bull gears are actually segments let me know...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 3393

Re: Hershey pictures

Thanks for posting your photos! Was the T tractor for sale or being displayed?
by TractorGlenn
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Form A Truck
Replies: 2
Views: 530

Re: Form A Truck

Did you get any information off the nameplate on the frame? I have seen two others with the same wheels and pinion sprockets and both are missing nameplates. Sure would like to know what company was the builder. Did you get the name of the owner?
by TractorGlenn
Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Super long shot- Power and Haulage magazine?
Replies: 5
Views: 576

Re: Super long shot- Power and Haulage magazine?

It has been many years since i have been there but I believe the Ford Library in Dearborn has a complete set of these as well as "Ford Power Age''.
by TractorGlenn
Wed May 10, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T production
Replies: 11
Views: 1038

Re: Model T production

Does that mean there were 169856 engines produced as replacements? I am a a Model T tractor and equipment buff and have done a lot of research. Some of those engines were sold to companies that made tractors, combines. construction equipment etc. after 1927 before the Model A and later the Model B i...
by TractorGlenn
Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 11
Views: 1381

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Nv Bob- I believe the front fenders were removed because they do not have the support where they would meet the aprons and runningboards. Also because they really would not be needed as fenders. Maybe removing the fenders also gave a better view of the skis. What extra parts do you have? If you need...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 11
Views: 1381

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Nv Bob- Are you building two vehicles or are you using Snowflyer skis and spindles with a Snowmobile idler axle? if so, what are you using for a rear axle? What brand of track?
by TractorGlenn
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 11
Views: 1381

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Nv Bob- Is that original paint on your skis? How about some photos of the back half and underside of your Snowflyer?
by TractorGlenn
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Canvas snowbird tracks
Replies: 4
Views: 730

Re: Canvas snowbird tracks

in one of the sales brochures, Snowmobile referred to the material the belts were made of as ''Balaka''. I do not know if that is a special material, a type of heavy canvas or a name Virgil White made up for advertising purposes.
by TractorGlenn
Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow Mobile Questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Snow Mobile Questions

Tom- Is this your first Snowmobile? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow Mobile Questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Snow Mobile Questions

Tom- Both were a bargain but the one that had the skis and track as a separate lot was ridiculously cheap. I bought several items online including a nice set of tracks cheap. Wish I could have gone to the sale but I did get some great items including a ''Maxfer'' truck attachment that still had enou...
by TractorGlenn
Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow Mobile Questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Snow Mobile Questions

Tom- Did you get one of the snowmobiles from the Smith sale?
by TractorGlenn
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow Mobile Questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Snow Mobile Questions

Bob- Who made your rear wheel wood? They sure did a nice job! Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow Mobile Questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Snow Mobile Questions

The early White built ''Snowmobiles'' wood skis were not painted as were the metal cleats on the Balaka belt tracks. I have seen later original parts, the same parts like springs, that had either traces of red or black original paint. I have not found any original track that had paint on them. I wou...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Truckford one ton conversion.
Replies: 11
Views: 1933

Re: Original Truckford one ton conversion.

For Rich. Your truck unit may be a Maxfer. Maxfer developed the "Bell" style hub which saved buyers of conversion kits the added time and expense of having to remove the backing plates from the T axle tubes. Some smaller companies copied the idea. The best way to identify most any kit is by comparin...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Truckford one ton conversion.
Replies: 11
Views: 1933

Re: Original Truckford one ton conversion.

For Gene. What type of rear end is under your truck unit? A Torbenson, Russell or some other brand? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

Steve. Sounds like you have a mixture of parts. Which brand are you trying to put together? Any of the four major brands would just use the truck rear end for a TT. A Ruckstell is not needed but of course would be desired. The geared Snowflyer hubs were only sold for T rear ends and later Model A's....
by TractorGlenn
Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: Tractor conversion parts/kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1060

Re: Wanted: Tractor conversion parts/kit

troy. Any luck finding a tractor attachment or conversion? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

Bob. What brand are you using on your TT, Snowmobile, Snowflyer or Snowbird? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

Steve. Are you planning on building a Snowflyer Superpower? Do you have the front ski assembly, the track and the idler axle assembly? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

Steve. Flipping the axle over without the Snowflyer super hubs installed is the same as not flipping it because the Ford castings on the ends of the stock rear axle tubes have been removed. flipping the axle over is before the Superpower hubs are installed. The Snowflyer hubs are installed with the ...
by TractorGlenn
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

The modified rear axle housings are also listed in the parts manual list. Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

I Believe you could purchase the rear axle assembly from Snowflyer modified and complete with the carrier reversed and the oil fill hole in the correct position. If the buyer was doing the modification themselves they could simply flip the rearend upside down. The need to add oil is minimal as long ...
by TractorGlenn
Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

On a Model T the rivets for the backing plate ends were driven out and the whole cast ends were removed leaving just the tubes to clamp to. On a Model A since the ends with the shock mounts and the housing itself are all one piece, the ends were cut away and the axle housings which are tapered were ...
by TractorGlenn
Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 2076

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

The unit you have is from a "Superpower Snowflyer". In about 1926 or 1927 Snowflyer came out with this unit which replaced the need for a Ruckstall. The model they produced prior to this was continued as a lower cost model and was called the "Snowflyer Regular". The Superpowers also had longer skis ...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tractor conversion advice
Replies: 21
Views: 3100

Re: Tractor conversion advice

How about an update on how the project is going?
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auto Polo Car - Kansas Work Day
Replies: 5
Views: 1059

Re: Auto Polo Car - Kansas Work Day

What a great polo car! Do you have any history about it? Are those original worn golf course spikes on the Staude tractor? The wheels have the golf/turf hole pattern. Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rescued today !! Looking for info on the rear wheels.
Replies: 6
Views: 1323

Re: Rescued today !! Looking for info on the rear wheels.

Rear wheels are from a horse drawn hay mower.
by TractorGlenn
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD Broken axle ambulance for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1834

Re: SOLD Broken axle ambulance for sale

In case anyone is still interested, this spindle is part of an Arps Snowbird front spindle assembly for Model A Fords and early V8 Fords. Adjusting these these spindles would allow the wheels to be raised and the skis to go down and ride on the snow or the wheels to go down and the skis to be raised...
by TractorGlenn
Sun May 08, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: tractor conversion help
Replies: 3
Views: 1180

Re: tractor conversion help

Any luck finding a drawbar clamp? If not, you might consider using your original as a pattern and having one cast at a foundry. In the Midwest a lot of tractor collectors use the Tomahawk foundry in Tomahawk Wi. I believe you could send them a photo, overall measurements and weight for a quote. Ther...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Doodle bug
Replies: 8
Views: 1588

Re: Doodle bug

I have seen two Model AA trucks converted to forklifts like this as well as some model B Ford powered Friday and Love tractors. The reason to run them in reverse was also to put the weight being lifted on the heavier rear end with dual tires or in the case of the tractors the heavier tractor tires. ...
by TractorGlenn
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Friday on the farm
Replies: 8
Views: 1634

Re: Friday on the farm

Is there any information on the back of the photo/postcard of the T with the tractor attachment and the #24 below it?
by TractorGlenn
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tampa Bay Auto Museum
Replies: 2
Views: 1200

Re: Tampa Bay Auto Museum

Thanks for posting this topic. We were in the area a couple of years back and on an overcast day I did some exploring. Went to an interesting military museum down the road that I believe is now gone and thought since I had time I might as well check out this museum as well. Being out of my main inte...
by TractorGlenn
Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Violet Ray Lens
Replies: 7
Views: 1820

Re: Violet Ray Lens

Dobro1956 What brand of tractor conversion do you have?
by TractorGlenn
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model t skis ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1609

Re: Model t skis ?

Besides the six major companies that made complete snow vehicle attachments for Model T's there were several smaller companies that made just the front skis for automobiles so they could be driven through the snow with chains on the rear wheels. These skis might be from of these manufacturers or a n...
by TractorGlenn
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Snowmobile Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 2979

Re: WTB Snowmobile Parts

Do you have the 44ga. rear shackles for connecting the springs to the narrowed TT rear axle? all 56ga. parts are harder to find than 44ga. If you locate any parts for the main 4 manufacturers (there were others) of snow vehicle conversions for T or A Fords and you need to identify it, just post a ph...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car auction
Replies: 4
Views: 2131

Re: Car auction

Did anyone on the Forum buy one of the tractor attachments at the Crosby Mt auction? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wish I had Snow in Florida Snowbird T auction
Replies: 9
Views: 2803

Re: Wish I had Snow in Florida Snowbird T auction

Sowflyers and Snowbirds did not use TT rear axles like Snowmobiles and Eskimobiles. Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:19 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Snowmobile Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 2979

Re: WTB Snowmobile Parts

The "snowmobile" parts listed on ebay are as follows 1. Skis and spindles are Model T Snowflyer. 2. Track is Snowflyer and would fit either Model T or Model A. Note there is at least one Snowmobile cleat with the track towards the left end of the photo. 3. The small wheels are about 1933-35 Arps Sno...
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: looking for help with tractor conversion id
Replies: 2
Views: 1205

Re: looking for help with tractor conversion id

You have a 1931 or possibly 1932 Montgomery Ward "Trailblazer" tractor conversion. Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:09 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Tractor Conversion Rear Hubs New Price SOLD PP
Replies: 3
Views: 1336

Re: FS Tractor Conversion Rear Hubs New Price SOLD PP

In case anyone wants to know, these are early Pullford 1916-1929 road pinions.
by TractorGlenn
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD: Cut-off spindles possibly from a snowmobile axle
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

I did a search under ''snowmobile'' and this came up. I also did not realize at the time that this was such an old sold item and that someone would take offense at my comments. But then I must ask. What made you think these spindles were ever off a snowmobile?
by TractorGlenn
Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD: Cut-off spindles possibly from a snowmobile axle
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

Re: For sale: Cut-off spindles possibly from a snowmobile axle

The spindles may have come off of a trailer axle. Someone probably used the rest of the square axle for another project. Snowmobile, Snowflyer, Snowbird and Eskimobile all had round idler axles. Is anyone putting together a Snowflyer or Snowbird?
by TractorGlenn
Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion help
Replies: 3
Views: 1323

Re: tractor conversion help

Ken Looks like an early Wards Trailblazer. More and better photos showing details would help identify it for sure. Also measure width and diameter of wheels and count number of spokes and bull gear teeth. Do you have roller pinions? Glenn
by TractorGlenn
Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4481

Re: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs

Bill-Do you need Sears Model T pinions or are you looking for better Model A pinions?
by TractorGlenn
Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4481

Re: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs

Bill The pinions behind the late Pullford's are for a Model A Sears conversion. Are you building a Model T or an A Sears conversion? Your conversion is 1937-about 1941(end of production). The width of your rim determines the approximate age of your conversion. The rim width became smaller every coup...
by TractorGlenn
Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4481

Re: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs

What year or style of Sears conversion kit do you have? Do you have worn gears or no gears?
by TractorGlenn
Thu Sep 17, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4481

Re: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs

Bill What type of tractor conversion were you planning on putting them on?
by TractorGlenn
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New place to take your T for ice cream, or is it
Replies: 4
Views: 1649

Re: New place to take your T for ice cream, or is it

No officer, I have not had anything to drink. I was just eating Ice cream!
by TractorGlenn
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4481

Re: Model T Tractor Conversion Hubs

Bill must have a Pullford built between 1930 and 1941 because that is what the gears are for.
by TractorGlenn
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Shop Mule Tractor
Replies: 14
Views: 6021

Re: Model T Shop Mule Tractor

Hi Allan Was the conversion manufactured in Australia or something imported? Any photos of the unit that still exists?
by TractorGlenn
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Shop Mule Tractor
Replies: 14
Views: 6021

Re: Model T Shop Mule Tractor

Hi Dave! Is the yellow shop tractor yours or is it in an aviation museum somewhere?
by TractorGlenn
Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T tractor conversion information
Replies: 9
Views: 3798

Re: Model T tractor conversion information

This view shows the holes on the I-beams where components were mounted. The lower part of the drawbar is homemade. the angle with all the holes was supplied with the attachment. The Pullford I described earlier is how they manufactured when they were built for a T with a body, I am sure later in the...
by TractorGlenn
Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T tractor conversion information
Replies: 9
Views: 3798

Re: Model T tractor conversion information

Hi Herb! It looks like your tractor has been modified a bit. You are missing a few small castings and u-bolts but you have the important parts. The axle and I assume it has the cast stops at the ends is correct but originally would be mounted on top of the I-beam and behind the T rear end. The I-bea...
by TractorGlenn
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Staude Tractor Conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 3620

Re: Staude Tractor Conversion

Looks great! Goes good with your Shaw.
by TractorGlenn
Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: And this tractor in Arizona...
Replies: 11
Views: 5432

Re: And this tractor in Arizona...

This tractor is a unique homemade tractor but it is not a commercially manufactured attachment or conversion.
by TractorGlenn
Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Staude Tractor Conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 3620

Re: Staude Tractor Conversion

Its hard to see in the photo, but there is a small hitch in the middle of the axle that is part of the attachment. It slips onto the axle before the wheels are put on and can be moved anywhere on the axle between the channels and can be tightened wherever the operator wants it placed.
by TractorGlenn
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T tractor conversion information
Replies: 9
Views: 3798

Re: Model T tractor conversion information

The Pullford at the Henry Ford is a "New Pullford ".
by TractorGlenn
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T tractor conversion information
Replies: 9
Views: 3798

Re: Model T tractor conversion information

Hi Herb Its a little hard to see your wheel but they look like 36". Pullford used these wheels from late 1916 thru 1929 though the bulk of their sales were pre-1920. In 1930 Pullford came out with the "New Pullford" redesigned with 32.5" wheels and of smaller bull gears. If your wheels are 36" your ...