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- Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:21 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Military Fordsons / Dexta
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Re: Military Fordsons / Dexta
Hi Brian, All sorry for long delay. Tractor was definitely fitted with the metal Sta-Dri type cab, as per photo, canvas door bottoms and rear roll down window. I have shown the tractor now and won best Ford / Fordson in show. Still in shock for first time out. Yet again failed to upload pictures. if...
- Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:09 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Military Fordsons / Dexta
- Replies: 10
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Re: Military Fordsons / Dexta
Hi, Brian, the areas burnt are where there would have been a reg plate / number painted on the center of the rear axle and on the side of the gear box, all Fordson serial and ID markings are present and have shown tractor to have been a 1959. This was veryfied by Ford and Fordson to allow me to get ...
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:19 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Military Fordsons / Dexta
- Replies: 10
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Re: Military Fordsons / Dexta
Thanks Tim, some good pointers. some markings exist ie Unladen weight written on the bonnet, drain taps labelled for cooling system and tyre pressure close to each wheel with oil types to be used by each filler hole. it seems to have been stripped of ID numbers with two clear areas that had been aci...
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:00 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Military Fordsons / Dexta
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16165
Military Fordsons / Dexta
Hi I have just restored a 59 Dexta, bought from MOD disposal sales approx 30+ years ago ( previous owner). No details known except fully intact cab and very low hours. Does anyone know of any others? or how would I find out any history from MOD? Also tractor appears to be governed to 1800 RPM, even ...