Restoring antique tractors
Living the Country Life Radio Program
Although the hobby requires patience and strong mechanical skills, restoring antique tractors can be a fun way to preserve your own small part of our nation's agricultural past. Once you've found an antique tractor at an auction, the first step in making it new again is to get your hands on a copy of the original owner's manual. You may also want to ask an experienced reference librarian to help you locate books offering both general restoration tips and resources for your tractor's specific make and model. Then, you can begin the search for parts by taking advantage of the many online forums devoted to antique tractor restoration.
Radio Interview Source: Mike Kalsem, hobbyist
If you're interested in learning more about restoring antique tractors, we suggest visiting the following sites:
Ageless Iron: This site from Agriculture Online offers clubs for tractor enthusiasts, and provides information for restoring classic tractors.
What's a 30-Year-Old 90-Horsepower Tractor Worth?: How to determine the value of your tractor.
Ag Machinery Collection: Advice for people interested in beginning to collect antique tractors.
Small Tractor FAQs: Answers to common questions, plus links to resources discussing how to repair and restore antique tractors.
