On a short deadline for a story (Diesel World magazine, Tractor Talk column) without enough time to order the Dexta book, as I did with the Fordson Major story a year back. Hope some of you can help me make sure I get a few facts right on the '62 Ford 2000 Super Dexta. I have some resources but they don't answer a few questions. To whit:
0- Background: I shot this tractor some time ago and can no longer reach the owner. I shot a picture of the serial number but it came out fuzzy. I can only say that it was represented as a '62 Ford 2000 Super Dexta and was sold by an Ohio, USA, Dealer. I have attached two general views.
1- I don't have a comprehensive list of the upgrades/differences between the Dexta and Super Dexta. The engine appears to have most of them, plus the sheet metal and color scheme. Anything else noteworthy?
2- I understand production started in April of '62, correct?
3- In those early days, were they all given the Ford 2000 badging... or only those destined for the NA market?
4- Was there a timeline from the Super Dexta intro to the Ford 2000 persona intro, or were they simultaneous?
5- Given Ford USA had a newly dubbed "Ford 2000" model at that time, it seems kinda silly to introduce another one. Especially considering the World Tractors were in development with a known 1964 intro timeframe. Any perspectives on that?
6- I have read the engine in the Super Dexta is often called the "Ford/Perkins" and that it was a co-developed engine... or perhaps that Ford had made suggestions on it's upgrade? Any comments on that?
Much appreciate any help. I had to bump this one ahead in the lineup (it's a monthly column) and now there isn't time to order Condie's Dexta book
