What color would a 1948 Z be?

[Alexander1997]

Would a 1948 Z be prarie gold 1 (more pale yellow) or the more orange prairie gold 2?

 

[rustred]

Would a 1948 Z be prarie gold 1 (more pale yellow) or the more orange prairie gold 2?

they are the same color as the U's. prairie gold. i didnt hear of 2 shades of it ?

 

[J.Wondergem]

Would a 1948 Z be prarie gold 1 (more pale yellow) or the more orange prairie gold 2?

 

[J.Wondergem]

1948 would have been PG1. 1949 would have been PG2 when it was new.

 

[JOCCO]

they are the same color as the U's. prairie gold. i didnt hear of 2 shades of it ?

There are several shades of MM prairie gold and it is a much debated topic.

 

[J.Wondergem]

Would a 1948 Z be prarie gold 1 (more pale yellow) or the more orange prairie gold 2?

This is what I have from years ago.

 

[Alexander1997]

There are several shades of MM prairie gold and it is a much debated topic.

Right. That is why I was asking here. I know late 1930s and into WWII years, was more that pale yellow PG, then it seems early 1950s was PG2 and more orange, so I wasn't so sure for 1948. There is a good amount of paint preserved below the hood and it's Caterpillar yellow, but I'm pretty sure this Z was repainted all over at some point in its working life because the grill was yellow when I got it, not red.

 

[Alexander1997]

This is what I have from years ago.

This chart is amazing.. Thank you!

 

[Rich'sToys]

It's your tractor. I'd say paint it whatever color you're comfortable with. It's unlikely that the correct police are going to show up and threaten to take away your birthday or anything! And even if they do, just tell them where to put it!

 

[Alexander1997]

It's your tractor. I'd say paint it whatever color you're comfortable with. It's unlikely that the correct police are going to show up and threaten to take away your birthday or anything! And even if they do, just tell them where to put it!

In this case, being factory correct actually worked in my favor. I had always preferred PG1 where it’s more of a pale yellow, over the more orange leaning PG2.

 

[JOCCO]

In this case, being factory correct actually worked in my favor. I had always preferred PG1 where it’s more of a pale yellow, over the more orange leaning PG2.

Me to!

 

[Alexander1997]

Me to!

My tractor has all the mounts for cultivators. I plan to eventually get original cultivators back on it, since the tractor came from cotton country. When it's time to paint, I'm guessing the mounts will be cherry red like the wheels/grill?

 

[JOCCO]

My tractor has all the mounts for cultivators. I plan to eventually get original cultivators back on it, since the tractor came from cotton country. When it's time to paint, I'm guessing the mounts will be cherry red like the wheels/grill?

Some cultivator parts were red some yellow I believe. Your very lucky to have the set for it!

 

[MMDEL]

Dad bought a new Z w/ a 4row cultivator in 1948.The tractor is PG2. The cultivator and all mounts that are bolted to the tractor are cherry red. Including the rock shaft, lift springs, and power lift. The cultivator gauge wheels on cultivator are PG2 with air tires. I might have a complete Z 4row cultivator for $250. But do not have Power Lift or Rock Shaft.

 

[Alexander1997]

Dad bought a new Z w/ a 4row cultivator in 1948.The tractor is PG2. The cultivator and all mounts that are bolted to the tractor are cherry red. Including the rock shaft, lift springs, and power lift. The cultivator gauge wheels on cultivator are PG2 with air tires. I might have a complete Z 4row cultivator for $250. But do not have Power Lift or Rock Shaft.

I hope to buy cultivators for mine, but it will probably be about the last step in the process. It's really cool you have your dad's tractor!

 

[Alexander1997]

Some cultivator parts were red some yellow I believe. Your very lucky to have the set for it!

Thanks! It really endeared the tractor to me, even more. I need to eventually post some pictures of all the cultivator parts and let the more knowledge MM guys here tell me what I might be missing so that I can eventually put cultivators on it.
I was told the cultivators were sold off before this tractor and I have no clue where they went

 

[JOCCO]

Dad bought a new Z w/ a 4row cultivator in 1948.The tractor is PG2. The cultivator and all mounts that are bolted to the tractor are cherry red. Including the rock shaft, lift springs, and power lift. The cultivator gauge wheels on cultivator are PG2 with air tires. I might have a complete Z 4row cultivator for $250. But do not have Power Lift or Rock Shaft.

I believe you know more about MM than me! And $250 for them I would call reasonable.

 

[Ill John]

I hate to intrude on someones post, but I have a 2 row "extra heavy" and a 2 row regular with a rear section that I would give you if you can pick them up soon. Extreme NE Illinois, would make a great 4 row, they're headed to the scrapyard

 

[Alexander1997]

I hate to intrude on someone’s post, but I have a 2 row "extra heavy" and a 2 row regular with a rear section that I would give you if you can pick them up soon. Extreme NE Illinois, would make a great 4 row, they're headed to the scrapyard

That’s a great deal. I’m just too far away from you. I hope you can find someone who needs them!

 

[Alan K]

That’s a great deal. I’m just too far away from you. I hope you can find someone who needs them!

I have some parts for the MM cultivators if and when you get to that. Where are you from? I'm in SW MN.