Dearborn Implement restorers questions

[mhein68]

Hi all, I just got my first restoration plow.. Dearborn 10-1.. Yea me!!! Anyway got a start of a long set of questions I will probably have! I ope you can all help me..?

#1: my brother says don't replace bolts keep and use the old ones..opinions???

#2: ID plate is really a mess..can't read serial # at all..again brother says don't take it off..leave like is???? Opinions??

#3: Can you still buy new ID plates???

Thats all questions for now...Thanks for any help

 

[NY 986]

I like implement restorations so please post pictures as you progress through your project.

 

[hunterdad]

I restored about 12 Dearborn implements so far...I reuse the bolts...wire wheel,rust off....if bolts are bad,,I buy new
I try to save ID plate...I've use magnifying glass to try to read wore number.....if not I buy my plates from George Bradish tracrtor parts..
You can buy letter or number punches from harbor freight , or other sources..

 

[mhein68]

 

[mhein68]

Ok.. gotta few more questions...
1) Do you darn near find another 10-1 for parts?? one of the past owners too this apart rearranged parts and pieces and left some off?????

2) Where would you find some odd 5/8" - 18 bolt sizes? Like 3 3/8"?

3) Has anyone found replacement for the upper top link pin swivels?

4) most harmless way to remove ID plate and can you find drive screws???/ can serial ID year??