Mf 1135 Restoration
A brief overview of the work we carried out to completely restore this Canadian giant to its former glory. The tractor is a 1978 Massey Ferguson 1135. It features a 6cyl Perkins turbo charged, 130hp engine, driving through a 12 speed Multi-Power transmission. The 1135 was a popular choice for large farmers and contarctors during the late 70's and early 80's. With little competition in it's power bracket, they were a popular tractor and could be often seen powering trailed silage harvesters, or ploughing with 5 forrow semi-mounted ploughs.This particular MF 1135, spent the first few years of its life working in Co. Meath, then it was bought by a large arable farmer in Rathcoffey, Co. Kildare, where it was used as a front line tractor along with another identical machine the farm had bought new.It was then bought by the current owner, and used for general farm work, as well as contract bailing, mowing and other duties.Due to its low road speed, and dated technology, it was replaced by more modern John Deere tractors, and was left sitting in the back of a barn, facing an uncertian and somewhat boring future.After nearly 15 years of waiting patiently, it finally got the attention it deserved, from three eager enthusiasts, myself, MrFoxman360, mechanincal engineer, Vincenzolorenzo, and of course the Boss.Work started in mid January 2008. The tractor was completely stripped, checked, sand blasted and expertely resprayed, replacing many parts with genuine orignals and having the unavailable ones remanufactured to orignal spec, such as the roof, and interior decals.The tractor was finished on June 28th, in time for the annaul Hill Billy tractor run in Co. Wicklow, where the tractor made its debut, generating quite a bit of interest and causing quite a stir among spectators.
Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: MrFoxman360
Length: 03:32
Rating: 4.9259257
Views: 26483
Tags: mf massey ferguson 1135 americian tractors restoration refurbishment 6cyl perkins classic vintage hill billy run show
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ladysavala (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Sweet!!!!!!!
MrFoxman360 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@saturdaymornings777 Yea, steam washed it to remove any dirt and grease then sandblasted the paint off it
saturdaymornings777 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
so do you pressure wash it then paint ?. or meadi blast ? im thinking about getting a old 9600 ford not really rusted paint is just messed up and greasy
wolfsheadoil (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
No engine or drive train work ?
MrFoxman360 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Ha yea, we know what our priorities are
nathancharlesrayfiel (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
ha ha JD on the steering wheel!
IrishHeritageTV (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Some giant. Never seen a lap belt before on a tractor seat. that was a big job. didnt she look well when she was finished.
ranexion (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank`s good video about hard work!
bainy1990 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
WoW nice nice nice nice job dudes i was just looking up sandblasting video because i wont my kx 250 engine blasted clean and i found this video and SANDBLASTING is a wicked job.
AislingOwens (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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