1958 D17 NFE (lots of pictures)

Darn Kids!:)
 Regards,
 Chris

Chris great to hear you got her back out and running. It is a great thread here with all the photos. I am sure you can't wait to get back out plowing with your d17 again. It is just starting to warm up here and now we have 18 inches of snow on the way tomorrow.   Weird weather.

Guys,
 Thanks! Spring is always such a grand time.
Here is the new to me D17 gas tank:






I will use the gauge from my old tank.


Only minor rust on the bottom under the cloth band area. Good cleaning and primer should stop this  issue.


Area around the bracket looks real good.


Hope things are good in Orange Land!
Regards,
 Chris



Edited by Sugarmaker - 31 Mar 2017 at 8:01am

That looks like it's in nice shape!

Rod by P D is brake release. You can see it goes to brake lock. If it had been shedded it would look almost new. Great find.   

Chris you are right you can't buy a new tank. You are safe to assume the same for any old tractors where they are part of the outside body line. That is why a good tank is a great score...   

Is so easy to fix scaly interior rust and tiny pin holes in a gas tank isn't funny or real expensive.

I bought my 1938 Massey 101 in 1998 and it had a lot of pin holes in the bottom knew I didn't have a snow balls chance in the heat of finding a new one so started looking for options and the first place I went looking is a antique car/truck show. Those guys turned me on to a product from Gemplers called gas tank sealer. Got some lacquer thinner and a hand full of drive way stones. Sealed all the openings with duct tape and rolled those stones around for a bit let it soak for a day and did it again. Then drained the tank and allowed it to air dry. Added this stuff per directions, Next July that sealed tank will be 20 years and still holds all the gasoline I pour into it.
Remainder in the can I put the lid back on turned up side down and put in a cabinet in the garage. Got it out two years ago and fixed the seam leak on my ford 5000.








    Al

Edited by alleyyooper - 02 Apr 2017 at 11:16am

Looks great Chris!

Edited by Jim Hancock - 20 Aug 2019 at 12:27am

Looks great Chris!

I have an issue with your posts though... You make it all seem so easy and straightforward, that I can't believe I haven't done "this or that" yet. Then I go look for the supplies in my garage and realize I don't have nearly half of the cool extra supplies that you have gathered LOL

In all seriousness I love reading your posts and watching what you have going on. Carry on good sir and thank you for sharing

Folks,

Back to your spare tank, may want to fill to verify no holes as even the top half can have them that are not easy to see.

CTuckerNWIL wrote: Dan73 wrote: As to the value if it starts and runs doesn't jump out of gear in the transmission and the power direct clutch is good I would say it should bring 2500 to 3500. Probably be on the low side if it was here simply because no one seems to want to buy anything.   I wish somebody in the market around here agreed with your pricing. I have a Black Bar, 1960 D17 with a very strong engine, rebuilt ps, good power director and stays in all gears and can't seem to find a buyer at the low end of this. narrow front with new tires, and really decent tin.

Sugarmaker wrote: Tom, Good luck with your hunt for the NFE D17! I like mine. But I like wide fronts also. Guess the narrows fit more into the antique pulling scene, which I partake in several times per year.  I enjoy working with this D17. It handles jobs well, the controls are comfortable, and seating and steering is good. I have learned to move the seat back when ever I get off. Makes getting the old right leg over the tranny easier. Regards,  Chris

Sugarmaker wrote: Tom, You must have a big orchard?  What is your tank issue? I had to do repairs on this one and several WD series tractors also. Most were leaking around the bracket tack welded on the bottom. I  would recommend brazing around the bracket when the tank is gas fume free!m  I had to solder this D17 tank because someone prior had tried to solder it already. Took me two trys! I really like having the three point on the old D17 VS the snap coupler.  I dropped the carry-all and hooked up the snow blade in short order! This will be a back up tractor in case my daughter or I need it when winter sets in. Regards,  Chris

Mike,