Qdot2009 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hello everyone - Greetings from Charlotte, NC. Unfortunately, my father passed away recently (he was 58) and I'm left with three Internationals: 1966 806D (pictured), 1967 806D, 1974 1466 These tractors were never show ponies - always work horses on a dairy. He bought the '66 806 before I was born (I'm 29). Because of this, they're all in need of a good amount of work - particularly the 806s, they both need a new clutch. I don't want to sell the tractors - I'd like to keep them and restore as I find time & money. Although I spent the first 20 years of my life milking cows, stacking hay, and cutting silage - I stepped away from that after college and now work in engineering. It's safe to say that these old tractors inspired my fascination with engineering and mechanical stuff. My first goal is to get them all running - some have been sitting for a few years, but were all running when parked. The '66 806 just required a new battery and a shot of ether to fire right up. I suspect the others will be the same. This will take years of work and tons of money, but hopefully it'll be worth it in the end. I'm sure I'll need the help and support of this community. Pictures of the other tractors to come shortly. Thanks, -Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Pope Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Get a manual and set the clutches and TA's before you go for the clutch replacement . Sitting around that long, there might be oil or other crud on the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 41 minutes ago, R Pope said: Get a manual and set the clutches and TA's before you go for the clutch replacement . Sitting around that long, there might be oil or other crud on the clutch. They were weak when parked - the 806s alternated front-end loader duty for many years. Luckily, none of these have TAs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmalldr Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Welcome to the forum Chad. Looks like your future is full of IH projects and meaningful ones. Enjoy Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 There isn't a thing in the world wrong with a tractor in "workin clothes"... I recently bought back a Farmall 340 that my Dad bought new, and that I ran through Jr. hi and hi school. the second owner was careful with it, so most of the "dings and scars", I know the history of. I plan to leave it as-is. The family connection to a collected tractor can't be beat. Enjoy Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Pretty cool! I am sorry to hear of your loss though. It's tough. Enjoy them! 806's are great tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Welcome to the forum. Tractors with family history have a whole different level of value. Sorry for the loss of your Father. Hopefully these tractors can bring back lots of fond memories you shared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeachersPet1066 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 You are very fortunate to have these three projects - I personally like the 806 and 66 series - plus you have tractors that are in the family like others said. I will probably never get a chance to get back the tractors my father sold in 1986 (1256, 544, and others). On a side note I unfortunately have to take the fast route to the Outer Banks this year, but typically we take the back roads of NC to get there to enjoy the farmland and see the iron in the fields. Thanks for sharing your pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eason Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 8 hours ago, TeachersPet1066 said: You are very fortunate to have these three projects - I personally like the 806 and 66 series - plus you have tractors that are in the family like others said. I will probably never get a chance to get back the tractors my father sold in 1986 (1256, 544, and others). On a side note I unfortunately have to take the fast route to the Outer Banks this year, but typically we take the back roads of NC to get there to enjoy the farmland and see the iron in the fields. Thanks for sharing your pic! Do you come down I-95 or I-64? I'm 100 miles west of the Outer Banks 3 miles south of Hwy 64/17 interchange in Williamston, N.C. Eason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeachersPet1066 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 We come down I95 - last year we took Roanoke Rapids to Elizabeth City and spent the night. Year before we went to Rocky Mount and came across. Maybe next year we can look you up when we have more time and not in a hurry. My boys would love a red and gold side trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Welcome to the forum. Sorry for your loss . Most all of us collectors started with tractors that tied us to family some way. That's what makes them worth the money & time you'll have in them and eventually the pride of saving them and preserving them. You certainly have some great models to start with. As others have said," there is beauty in original work clothes and cherishing their character lines & marks ." You can show them right along a shinny one because they are all beautiful and have a story or history behind them. Good luck , Lot of knowledge on this forum and tremendous bunch of guys , I can vouch for that I have met many of them ! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Happy 4th weekend everyone - Here's the 1967 806 - I got it fired up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redequipmentfinder Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Sorry for your loss, I've been through it and it's tough. Man those are really nice straight looking tractors, should be fun projects to get them back in top shape. Will you be using them? are just restore them. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Sorry for your loss. That 806 is very nice looking. It would look great just cleaned up as an original survivor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65806 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you are keeping your dads tractors. You can tell by their condition that he took good care of them. 50+ years of use on a dairy and not a scratch on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 That 806 looks super straight. I think I would wash it and leave it alone. Glad you got it fired up. Rear tires look to have very good tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 The '67 806 has a very straight sheet metal, but the engine is weak and the clutch is just about out - I could barely get it to go up a hill in 1st gear (1st, not 5th). Because it'll barely move, I think I'm going to work on it first. I'm going to try and get the 1466 fired up soon too. The 1466 was completely restored in the mid-90's (still 20 years ago) so it's not a big deal. We didn't use it much because it was just too big for dairy work. We only disced or pulled a silage chopper with it. I was going through some old stuff and found this too - an 806 owner's manual from 1967. I'd forgotten, but I found this on eBay several years ago (and paid big bucks for it) as a Christmas gift for dad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 On 7/1/2017 at 11:37 PM, redequipmentfinder said: Sorry for your loss, I've been through it and it's tough. Man those are really nice straight looking tractors, should be fun projects to get them back in top shape. Will you be using them? are just restore them. Mark Honestly Mark, I don't have much of a use for them, but they were a big part of my childhood. They'll just be a hobby for me, but I may end of making hay or something with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redequipmentfinder Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 That'll be good for them, and every time your around them it'll bring back fond memories. Look forward to seeing there progress. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Hey all - not a great picture, but here is the 1466: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 That 14 has 32" rears it looks like. Fairly rare option I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 2 hours ago, bitty said: That 14 has 32" rears it looks like. Fairly rare option I believe Yea, rare and expensive... Those tires are $2,500.00/ea apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
560Dennis Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Welcome They look pretty good to me. They look to be orginal paint ? I would power wash them . Then give a coat of linseed oil , that's it. Then do the mechanical stuff . I like to keep them original as long a possible , they should shine up real good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdot2009 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 I got the 1466 fired up today - new batteries, fresh diesel, and crossed fingers. It runs great, but has sprouted some serious diesel and hydraulic leaks - I'll have to work on those ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKER 1 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Both tractors look very complete and straight. Just need some degreaser and a steam cleaner and you will have a pair of nice originals. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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