Dating a Farmall Regular

[jd2cyl1943]

I just bought a regular that i believe to be 1926, but there are two things throwing me off, it has no stamped number on the frame, no tag. Correct me if im wrong, but i believe they started stamping in 1927. It has the earlier style choke with the control on the bottom, a two piece manifold and mufffler, earlier intake system with the spring clamps, and thicker heavy intake stack. Engine serial is 5020. All this leads me to believe its a 1926, but the governor housing isn't round, and its a three bolt carburetor, which is giving me pause. Any input is welcome

 

[RobRightmyer]

sorry I'm no help with the year but looks like a fun project.

 

[formerly ny bill]

these tractors were upgraded as improvements became available. My 1926 Regular has electric start, foot brakes, and a Monroe Easy Rider seat, added by the farmer who used it at the time. Pretty sure the square governor was an upgrade too, mine has it, and a short air intake, probably from hitting too many low hanging branches.

 

[Buckhammer]

I am not sure what is more expensive, dating an antique tractor or dating a woman.

 

[joeysmith]

I am not sure what is more expensive, dating an antique tractor or dating a woman.

Tractors are way cheaper to part ways with

 

[Mark Poss]

If you would like to put on rubber tires with factory round spoke wheels I would trade even up for those steel wheels

 

[Centerplate]

I have to say this relationship is going a little weird. Ha Ha

 

[Randyscottsboro]

At her age I am sure her parents won't mind.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Where on the frame have you looked? It's ahead of the radiator on the left side. May have to grind the rust off to see it.

 

[jd2cyl1943]

If you would like to put on rubber tires with factory round spoke wheels I would trade even up for those steel wheels

There not complete steel, they're the cut off rims

 

[jd2cyl1943]

Where on the frame have you looked? It's ahead of the radiator on the left side. May have to grind the rust off to see it.

Yup that's where i looked

 

[Mark Poss]

There not complete steel, they're the cut off rims

I would still trade

 

[jd2cyl1943]

I would still trade

If you would wanna id like factory rounds for one of my regulars, not sure which id put them on but ive been wanting a set. 24 or 28 inch? I have a couple more pictures. Im still not entirely sure they're regular wheels tho, the spokes look thicker. But i can send you pics, a friend of mine was wondering if they were 21-32 Twin City wheels

 

[formerly ny bill]

Yup that's where i looked

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serial number should be on top of the rail, not on rail side.

 

[jd2cyl1943]

serial number should be on top of the rail, not on rail side.

That is the top. I have two other regulars. My 1929 has it on the top, thats where i looked

 

[Not db4600]

I just bought a regular that i believe to be 1926, but there are two things throwing me off, it has no stamped number on the frame, no tag. Correct me if im wrong, but i believe they started stamping in 1927. It has the earlier style choke with the control on the bottom, a two piece manifold and mufffler, earlier intake system with the spring clamps, and thicker heavy intake stack. Engine serial is 5020. All this leads me to believe its a 1926, but the governor housing isn't round, and its a three bolt carburetor, which is giving me pause. Any input is welcome View attachment 149078

Northern neighbor, I have a carcass of an IH cultivator that was left here. It looks like you are needing some. Let me know. You can grab them on the trip south in September.

 

[560Dennis]

I enjoy your rescues, some of the best I’ve seen on YT so far .

 

[jd2cyl1943]

Northern neighbor, I have a carcass of an IH cultivator that was left here. It looks like you are needing some. Let me know. You can grab them on the trip south in September.

I know there a few things missing here and there