Ford Build Project ( non Mustang)
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TrueBlue02058
Post King
Very Cool Piece, if you are not going to Race it, I would restore it to better than new condition and keep it stock for shows. Or you could bolt a Hayabusa engine under hood and install wheelie bars.:FordSmile
Mineral Grey
Well-known member
what kind of donor engine are you looking for? snowmobile or motorcycle? or bigger / modern lawn tractor?
lots of old Ford lawn tractors around, Hard to find now.
it came with mower deck and it worked, but didn't want it.
Ran, barely. but didn't care. Basically it is or was 12 HP lawn tractor
like millions of others you have seen, but its a Ford.
Back in the day, Ford built just about everything.
Now in the Tractor world, what they do build is called JCB.
it came with mower deck and it worked, but didn't want it.
Ran, barely. but didn't care. Basically it is or was 12 HP lawn tractor
like millions of others you have seen, but its a Ford.
Back in the day, Ford built just about everything.
Now in the Tractor world, what they do build is called JCB.
67 AGAIN
Enthusiast
Sweet ride.
I have a similar vintage 16 hp Ford Yard Tractor (YT), with a twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton industrial engine.
Not quite as clean looking as this one but engine in mine still 100%.
Still use it to mow with 42' inch deck. Although I did get a zero turn last year.
My vinyl seat has cracks and my front grille has a few small dents.
My decals all still intact and blue color in good shape.
A bit of surface rust on right side white rear fender from exposure to sun over the years.
It was stored exposed to sun for some years.
Now stored away from the sun.
Definitely a cool project. I don't have any donor parts.
Don't know if you're seeking opinions or what?
Motorcycle or quad engine sounds good.
But IMHO, because the body looks so well preserved I would try to keep it more stock than hot rod.
I'm ok with more power but with a bigger, more performing tractor engine.
Something like taking it from 12 hp to 20 hp.
I would complete it with a period trailer in Ford blue, of course, and something like an old Coke or Pepsi cooler that fits in the trailer.
Maybe something like a portable sun shade and period folding stools or chairs.
Like a mobile wet bar on wheels.
That would be the direction I would try to go.
Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be nice.
And looking forward to following the progress on here.
I have a similar vintage 16 hp Ford Yard Tractor (YT), with a twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton industrial engine.
Not quite as clean looking as this one but engine in mine still 100%.
Still use it to mow with 42' inch deck. Although I did get a zero turn last year.
My vinyl seat has cracks and my front grille has a few small dents.
My decals all still intact and blue color in good shape.
A bit of surface rust on right side white rear fender from exposure to sun over the years.
It was stored exposed to sun for some years.
Now stored away from the sun.
Definitely a cool project. I don't have any donor parts.
Don't know if you're seeking opinions or what?
Motorcycle or quad engine sounds good.
But IMHO, because the body looks so well preserved I would try to keep it more stock than hot rod.
I'm ok with more power but with a bigger, more performing tractor engine.
Something like taking it from 12 hp to 20 hp.
I would complete it with a period trailer in Ford blue, of course, and something like an old Coke or Pepsi cooler that fits in the trailer.
Maybe something like a portable sun shade and period folding stools or chairs.
Like a mobile wet bar on wheels.
That would be the direction I would try to go.
Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be nice.
And looking forward to following the progress on here.
I actually left the working mow deck there.
I have been looking for one of these for a few years.
But always had in my head, to build a hot rod.
0-60 in under 4 seconds, lots of torq.
Now that said, where the hell I will ever be able to use it,
I have no idea. Seat is amazing shape, logos are ok, but will
redo them. Idea is to strip this one, mock up new drive train
with what ever is needed and then have frame, body sand blasted,
primed and painted, keeping in traditional Ford blue and white,
maybe with clear coat, so a little shiner.
So A toy that has very limited uses LOL.
I have been looking for one of these for a few years.
But always had in my head, to build a hot rod.
0-60 in under 4 seconds, lots of torq.
Now that said, where the hell I will ever be able to use it,
I have no idea. Seat is amazing shape, logos are ok, but will
redo them. Idea is to strip this one, mock up new drive train
with what ever is needed and then have frame, body sand blasted,
primed and painted, keeping in traditional Ford blue and white,
maybe with clear coat, so a little shiner.
So A toy that has very limited uses LOL.
TrueBlue02058
Post King
Hayabusa Engine will get that Tractor to 0-60 in less than 4 seconds if yuo had enough traction.
TrueBlue02058
Post King
If it where mine, I would restore to better than new, keeping the power train stock. You already own a GT350R, so you get yours peed fix there. A restored, stock Tractor like yours will only increase in value.
05 gt 5spd
On the road again
This project will have to wait until spring but it’s soon time to get this back on the road. Dad bought it in 1972, F 250 4x4 360 4 spd.
Was painted 5-6 years ago but has not been outside since this picture was taken when it came back from paint.
Was painted 5-6 years ago but has not been outside since this picture was taken when it came back from paint.
TrueBlue02058
Post King
That's a Nice Truck !