Jeff-C-IL Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I for one really enjoy seeing the pictures and information about rare tractors. Hope that "sniping" doesn't discourage that. Sure, its good to point out discrepancies, but also good to share about a rare tractor. I personally think its pretty cool he found a tractor in halves, recognized it, and is getting it to repair and put back together. I also think its cool others instantly recognized the current state of the tractor in one glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1480x3 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 44 minutes ago, Jeff-C-IL said: I for one really enjoy seeing the pictures and information about rare tractors. Hope that "sniping" doesn't discourage that. Sure, its good to point out discrepancies, but also good to share about a rare tractor. I personally think its pretty cool he found a tractor in halves, recognized it, and is getting it to repair and put back together. I also think its cool others instantly recognized the current state of the tractor in one glance. x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale560 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 47 minutes ago, Jeff-C-IL said: I for one really enjoy seeing the pictures and information about rare tractors. Hope that "sniping" doesn't discourage that. Sure, its good to point out discrepancies, but also good to share about a rare tractor. I personally think its pretty cool he found a tractor in halves, recognized it, and is getting it to repair and put back together. I also think its cool others instantly recognized the current state of the tractor in one glance. And I didn’t mean anything demeaning about saying it was a 806 rear and you will notice I posted about finding the back half before it was posted he had it. It is a rare find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale560 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The one odd thing about back halve of tractor is factory single 38 inch rubber. Not that most early tractors weren’t singled but by time 1026 was out they either had big tires or some kind of dual setup either factory or band type when used for standard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP from Central PA Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Long Farms said: I keep the 1026 S/N Registry so yes its my duty to question a Frankenstein I-1026 that you post a 100yd pic of with no other proof if it's legitimacy that we all know is just gonna be jockey'd. Your just pulling the same crap Chris Brunsvold use to do before it caught up to him and he hung himself. LOL, that was the second thought after "Nice Hood"................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I would love to see the 1026 tag on that rear end with the "I" clearly visible to prove the heritage of the rear end. Looks more like a row crop configuration, but some of them came that way. Anyone can bolt 2 tractors together. For machines this rare, verification definately determines the value. The appearance of the rear and and the lack of lights in the grille all point toward a row crop heritage. A front bolster, a couple frame rails and rear wheels are all that point to a wheatland machine. I am not questioning anyone's integrity, just examining the clues. How many "rare" HTA tractors are running around? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewcrew Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 A couple people have brought up the lack of lights in the grill. But I have seen more than a couple 26/56 series that I believe to be original I models with no lights in the grill. They had a factory cab that had lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 56 Turbo Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, brewcrew said: A couple people have brought up the lack of lights in the grill. But I have seen more than a couple 26/56 series that I believe to be original I models with no lights in the grill. They had a factory cab that had lights. Seen the same thing probably 15-20 years ago. I1456 with a factory diamond cab. No lights in the grill either. Figured it was a factory grill because of the cab lights. Also figured Dad and I should have bought it at the time but didn't. Sigh, oh well, it happens............SMH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, brewcrew said: A couple people have brought up the lack of lights in the grill. But I have seen more than a couple 26/56 series that I believe to be original I models with no lights in the grill. They had a factory cab that had lights. See, I learn something every day! That is the fun of this forum. Still, the tag will eliminate all doubt. It very well could be one of the 55? built. For all we know, the hoods are gold underneath! As a side note, and I have told many friends: with the parts I find here at work, I could try to fake a couple gold demonstrator and other unusual models with parts at hand. But, I would never do that because it ruins the history of the machine and the value of what is left. I have collected most of the parts to make a parts matching rare model, but I would never alter or replace the serial number tag. It would be presented as a tribute machine. Only if I could find a legit tag, would I consider that unusual combination as original. Of course, I would document the source of the tag. My thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super A_sepa Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, brewcrew said: A couple people have brought up the lack of lights in the grill. But I have seen more than a couple 26/56 series that I believe to be original I models with no lights in the grill. They had a factory cab that had lights. The I-1456 I worked on with a factory cab did not have the lights in the grill either. I think they look better without but I grew up in row crop country so that's what I'm used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale560 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 It does have the right axle bolster going to mid section. I am sure if the rear end codes and engine codes were read they would matchup. Just not having clear pictures raises unneeded doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricksjohndeeres Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Here is couple of 1026 wheat lands I had few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Please share your progress with us as you repair this 1026. I always thought a row crop 1026 with the diamond cab was the best combination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricksjohndeeres Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 UPDATE ... the I1026 wheatland is now in my yard and has the correct tag as I said.. the hydro needs to be redone and put back together, the engine runs very strong . .......all the original bolts are in pail. flywheel etc. the tractor was just split last fall and redone into 806 back end.. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-C-IL Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 ? You are pretty brave to haul that thing with the stack of blocks....my luck the blocks would have bounced loose and dropped on the road.... Even that 806 rear end is got a nice feature or two - the solid cast wheels w/step up wedges, and rear entry cab were all unknown in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricksjohndeeres Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I had it hook draw bar to draw bar that way it would never move . the 806 has new tires on it and the wide fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 hours ago, patricksjohndeeres said: UPDATE ... the I1026 wheatland is now in my yard and has the correct tag as I said.. the hydro needs to be redone and put back together, the engine runs very strong . .......all the original bolts are in pail. flywheel etc. the tractor was just split last fall and redone into 806 back end.. thanks Hydro going to Herr's machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale560 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, bitty said: Hydro going to Herr's machine? For the most profit you probably want to just sell it like it is. Don’t spend anything make your money and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Blood 1206 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I've been coming to this site for 15 years for mostly the good stories and pics of family tractors. My family collects some, have a few myself. What really turns me off about this site is the moment someone posts something about a "rare" or "uncommon" item being legit, everyone goes negative in .5 nanoseconds. Let people tell their story. I don't know any of you guys or your tractor selling history. If something doesn't look right, then let people do their research themselves. He obviously had his story straight and it looks like he is on the right track with this one. Cut him some slack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricksjohndeeres Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 if someone wants to buy it the way it sits contact myself otherwise I will have it redone and put back to original . tks updated aug 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDairy Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 5:09 AM, IH Blood 1206 said: I've been coming to this site for 15 years for mostly the good stories and pics of family tractors. My family collects some, have a few myself. What really turns me off about this site is the moment someone posts something about a "rare" or "uncommon" item being legit, everyone goes negative in .5 nanoseconds. Let people tell their story. I don't know any of you guys or your tractor selling history. If something doesn't look right, then let people do their research themselves. He obviously had his story straight and it looks like he is on the right track with this one. Cut him some slack! Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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