Restoring a Special Family Tractor: 1945 Farmall

🔧The 1945 Farmall tractor holds sentimental value for our family and is in need of a full restoration.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦We plan to use the restored tractor for parades and family activities, creating lasting memories with our children.

🔨The tractor has custom modifications, including a homemade three-point system, which we will remove and potentially replace.

🔋The tractor has been sitting unused for several years, but we hope it won't take much to get it running again.

🚜We have already acquired new parts, such as a straight hood and lower grills, to replace damaged ones.

Why is this 1945 Farmall tractor special to your family?

—This tractor belonged to our fiance's late father, and it holds sentimental value for our family. We want to restore it to honor his memory and create new memories with our own children.

What are your plans for the restored tractor?

—We plan to use the tractor for parades and family activities. It will be a fun and nostalgic way to spend time together and create lasting memories.

What modifications does the tractor have?

—The tractor has a custom homemade three-point system, which we will remove during the restoration process. We may replace it with a more modern system.

How long has the tractor been sitting unused?

—The tractor has been sitting unused for approximately five to six years. However, we believe it won't take much to get it up and running again.

What parts have you acquired for the restoration?

—We have already acquired new parts, such as a straight hood and lower grills, to replace the damaged ones on the tractor.

00:01Introducing the 1945 Farmall tractor, which holds sentimental value for our family and is in need of a full restoration.

00:26We plan to use the restored tractor for parades and family activities, creating lasting memories with our children.

01:02The tractor has custom modifications, including a homemade three-point system, which we will remove and potentially replace.

01:17The tractor has been sitting unused for approximately five to six years, but we believe it won't take much to get it running again.

01:24We have already acquired new parts, such as a straight hood and lower grills, to replace the damaged ones on the tractor.

02:31The tractor's three-point system and power steering pump will be removed as part of the restoration process.

09:54The tractor's oil is drained, revealing sludge and potential water contamination in the engine.

12:55Various components, such as rusted bolts, hoses, and a cracked manifold, are discovered during the disassembly process.