Now Those Are Snow Tires
As it turns out, we did get some snow, albeit a day late. As you can see, the drifts are nearly insurmountable–we may not be able to get out of the house for weeks. (Well, OK, this is a typical Puget Sound lowlands snow, a couple of inches which, none-the-less, sends the locals into a panic.)
As you can see, I haven’t got around to putting the opening part of the hood back on, nor have I cleaned it since the final (and only!) mow of the previous year. Tractor abuse, to be sure.
After sitting for four months she started on the button, instantly. I was tempted to putter around the neighborhood, but people around here get so anxious in the snow I thought better of it.
1954 BSA A10
1961 Jaguar XKE
1963 MGB
1964 MGB
1968 Ford F250
1973 XJ6
2002 Triumph 955i
'55 Ferguson TO35
'58 Jaguar Mk. I
'59 Healey 100-Six
'61 MGA 1600
'62 Healey 3000
'62 Mercedes 220S
'64 MGB #2
'66 Austin Mini
'66 E-Type Coupe
'67 MGB
'67 MGB GT
'67 Rover 2000
'68 Ford F250
'68 MGB GT
'68 Rover 2000 TC
'68 Rover 2000 TC #2
'69 Ford F250
'69 MGB
'70 MG Midget
'72 MGB GT
'72 Norton
'72 Triumph TR6
'73 MGB
'74 MGB
'74 MGB GT
'75 Buick Century
'77 Toyota Corolla
'80 Rover SD1
'84 Ford F150
'84 Jaguar XJS
'87 XJ6
'88 Jaguar XJ40
'88 Yamaha FZR
'90 Ford F150
'90 Miata
'95 Daytona 900
'95 Jaguar XJR
'96 Vanden Plas
'98 Disco
'98 F150 4×4
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I made a couple of movies of the tractor running in the snow, but they even put me to sleep–so I won’t inflict them on the rest of the world. Count your blessings!
By Roger on 12.14.08 3:19 pm
OMG, Roger. You’re now posting comments to yourself? Is it snow madness? Anyway, the tractor is looking good, comrade.
By Kevin C. on 12.19.08 11:02 am
Very nice tractor Roger. My friend and I went and looked at one similar today. What size are your rear tires they look bigger than the ones on this tractor, They were 12.4/28 & 11/28 had both measurements on tht tire. also are your rims the stock ones? Thanks so much and again nice tractor.
By Jon on 02.21.09 2:51 pm
Jon, as I recall these are the optional “flotation” wheels and tires. They’re 13.4 x 24, I think. One of the rims is the original, the other is from a different Ferguson, same size.
By Roger on 02.23.09 3:13 am
Would like to restore a 1955 Ferguson…any suggestions where to get details for the correct paint and decals…?
By Richard Miller on 03.25.09 4:12 pm
Nice Ferg. I own a TO35 that my grandad bought new in 54. (that was the year I was born). He past it to my dad and then my dad to me. I grew up on the tractor and was driving it by myself when I was 10. Your pictures inspired me to restore it. I would be grateful if you could share some info with me. Paint colors and rear tire size to start with. Thanks…Philip
By Philip on 03.21.10 3:37 pm
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