| 1952 Farmall Super C Serial No. 150523 Restoration Project |
This tractor was purchased by my Dad in 1953 and used for much of the farm work for the next 30 years.
Attachments included a sickle bar mower, 2 way plows, two row cultivators and a manure loader. It was
always stored in a garage and maintained in good condition. The engine was fully rebuilt in 1976.
In April 2004, the tractor was restored to show room quality. The tractor was fully dis-assembled, sand
blasted, primed with rust inhibitor and painted to IH specifications. All tin was straightened and repaired.
Most all parts were either rebuilt or replaced, see list below. Fast Hitch, Wide Front End and many other
options have been added. Also, many Fast Hitch implements have been acquired.
Attachments included a sickle bar mower, 2 way plows, two row cultivators and a manure loader. It was
always stored in a garage and maintained in good condition. The engine was fully rebuilt in 1976.
In April 2004, the tractor was restored to show room quality. The tractor was fully dis-assembled, sand
blasted, primed with rust inhibitor and painted to IH specifications. All tin was straightened and repaired.
Most all parts were either rebuilt or replaced, see list below. Fast Hitch, Wide Front End and many other
options have been added. Also, many Fast Hitch implements have been acquired.
- coil (new, original style)
- governor (rebuilt)
- carburetor (new, Zenith model)
- rear axle seals (new)
- pto seals (new)
- muffler (new)
- lights (new - front & rear combo)
- belts & hoses (new)
- all grease fittings (new)
- radiator screen (new)
- front end tie rods (new)
- governor (rebuilt)
- carburetor (new, Zenith model)
- rear axle seals (new)
- pto seals (new)
- muffler (new)
- lights (new - front & rear combo)
- belts & hoses (new)
- all grease fittings (new)
- radiator screen (new)
- front end tie rods (new)
- hydraulics - lines, seals
- touch control unit (rebuilt)
- wiring harnesses (new)
- clutch disk & plate (new)
- clutch bearing (new)
- rear tires & tubes (new)
- front tires & tubes (new)
- starter (rebuilt)
- generator (rebuilt)
- regulator (new)
- distributor (rebuilt)
- touch control unit (rebuilt)
- wiring harnesses (new)
- clutch disk & plate (new)
- clutch bearing (new)
- rear tires & tubes (new)
- front tires & tubes (new)
- starter (rebuilt)
- generator (rebuilt)
- regulator (new)
- distributor (rebuilt)
- seat (new)
- pan, spring, front bolt & bushing
- gauges (new)
- engine temperature
- hydraulic temperature
- amp meter
- oil pressure
- gaskets (new) - head, pan, valve
cover, others
- pto shield (new)
- belt pulley guard (new)
- pan, spring, front bolt & bushing
- gauges (new)
- engine temperature
- hydraulic temperature
- amp meter
- oil pressure
- gaskets (new) - head, pan, valve
cover, others
- pto shield (new)
- belt pulley guard (new)
| Engine and drive train on a dolly - stripped and sand blasted. |
| Re-assembly after painting drive train, wheels and other parts. |
| Restoration work was performed by Hemlock Hill Service located in Sterling, CT — owned and operated by Jeff Audet (860-564-8946). I can say without reservation that Jeff's attention to detail, willingness to work with the customer and overall passion for quality are matched by none. I will use Hemlock Hill Service in the future and I highly recommend them. |
| Finished Product |
| Before restoration |
Options
Many options have been added, with the goal of equipping this tractor with most all
that were provided by IH for a Super C. Below is a list of options added, most are
original equipment.
that were provided by IH for a Super C. Below is a list of options added, most are
original equipment.
- Fast Hitch (from a 1953 tractor)
- Fenders
- Rear Wheel Weights
- Front Wheel Weights
- Air Cleaner / Pre-Cleaner
- Fenders
- Rear Wheel Weights
- Front Wheel Weights
- Air Cleaner / Pre-Cleaner
- Tall Gas Cap (triple baffle)
- Radiator Shutters (original & rare)
- Umbrella Holder (original & rare)
- Brackets for FH Lever (rare)
- Guard for Belt Pulley
- Radiator Shutters (original & rare)
- Umbrella Holder (original & rare)
- Brackets for FH Lever (rare)
- Guard for Belt Pulley
- Guard PTO Shaft Cover (original)
- Safety Shield PTO
- Front Hitch Plate (for narrow front)
- Wide Front End (original version)
- Flip Seat Bracket (original & rare)
- Safety Shield PTO
- Front Hitch Plate (for narrow front)
- Wide Front End (original version)
- Flip Seat Bracket (original & rare)
| Below are pictures of unique and somewhat rare options |
| Umbrella Bracket Mounts on Gauge Box (Rare) |
| Shutter Control Lever |
| Radiator Shutters |
Fast Hitch &
Three Point
Three Point
The six photos below show the various combinations for connecting to implements
using: 1) Fast Hitch, 2) Three Point Brackets and 3) Quick Hitch Adapter for 3-point
implements with bushings. This third option allows quick and easy connection to
implements by this and other modern tractors like the John Deere shown on this site.
using: 1) Fast Hitch, 2) Three Point Brackets and 3) Quick Hitch Adapter for 3-point
implements with bushings. This third option allows quick and easy connection to
implements by this and other modern tractors like the John Deere shown on this site.
| Fast Hitch with original draw bar |
| Custom Top Link Bracket for 3-Point |
| Fast Hitch with 3-Point Brackets |
| Quick Hitch by Worksaver |
| Quick Hitch with Handi-Hitch (Reese Hitch) |
| Fast Hitch to 3-Point Adapter |
| Fast Hitch Release Lever Brackets Mounts on Gauge Box and Hydraulic Unit (Rare)c |
| Wide Front End - added in April 2007 Original version - by IH Perfect Condition, no welds |
| Flip Seat Bracket (original & rare) |